Best Western International, Inc.

Industry: Hotel company

Description

Best Western International, Inc., operator of the Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand, operates over 4,100 hotels and motels worldwide. The chain, with its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, operates more than 2,000 hotels in North America. The brand was founded by M.K. Guertin in 1946. Customer service: 1 (800) 528-1238 Reservations: 1 (800) 780-7234 Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ CEO: David Kong (2004–) Founded: 1946, Phoenix, AZ Subsidiaries: Sweden hotels, SureStay Hotels,

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Best Western International, Inc. Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Christopher Cope Christopher Cope Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Christopher Cope's Best Western International, Inc. Experience July 2000 - December 2004
Job VP Sales & Marketing at Raleigh Enterprises
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Raleigh Enterprises   July 2014 - Present
Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas   November 2009 - July 2014
Buffalo Lodging Associates  March 2007 - November 2009
C2 Travel Solutions, LLC   December 2004 - March 2007
Best Western International, Inc.   July 2000 - December 2004
AmazingMail.com (Internet startup)   February 2000 - May 2000
Cendant  January 1990 - October 1999

Skills
Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Qualifying Prospects, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Yield Management, Marketing, Front Office, Sales, Account Management, E-commerce, Sales Management, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Trade Shows, CRM, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Arizona State University
BS, Criminal Studies

Kirsten Jegsen Kirsten Jegsen Pismo Beach, California Details
Kirsten Jegsen's Best Western International, Inc. Experience October 2001 - January 2005
Job Director of Sales at ChrisBro Hospitality
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Chris-Bro Hospitality   June 2015 - Present
Sales Professional  June 2014 - June 2015
Embassy Suites  January 2013 - May 2014
Canary, a Kimpton Hotel   November 2010 - December 2012
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort- Santa Barbara   February 2005 - October 2009
Best Western International, Inc.   October 2001 - January 2005
Santa Barbara Hotel Group   October 1995 - March 2001
American Ring Travel, Inc.   March 1992 - March 1994

Skills
Hotels, OnQ, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Tourism, Hotel Management, Resorts, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Convention Services, Lodging, Event Management, Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Front Office, Marketing, Customer Service, Leisure, Contract Negotiation, Opening Hotels, Negotiation, International Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, Property Management..., OnQ R&I, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Catering, Management, Hotel Booking, Trade Shows

Education
Hawaii Pacific University   1982 — 1985
BS, Travel Industry Management

Lawrence Cuculic Lawrence Cuculic Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Lawrence Cuculic's Best Western International, Inc. Experience July 2009 - Present
Job Senior Vice President General Counsel at Best Western International, Inc.
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Best Western International, Inc.   July 2009 - Present
Wabash National Corporation  January 2008 - June 2009
American Commercial Lines  July 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Hospitality Management, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Hotels, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Franchising, Team Building, Employee Relations, Executive Management, Leadership, Organizational..., Hospitality, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Hospitality Industry, Management, Operations Management, Risk Management, Tourism, Budgets, Revenue Analysis

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1981 — 1984
JD

United States Military Academy at West Point   1974 — 1978
BS, Engineering

Julie D. Montmaneix Julie D. Montmaneix Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Julie D. Montmaneix's Best Western International, Inc. Experience November 2009 - Present
Job Board of Director, District VI at Best Western International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Best Western International, Inc.   November 2009 - Present
Kings Inn, Inc.   September 1998 - Present

Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Tourism, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Event Planning, Budgets, Sales Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Pre-opening, Market Planning, Yield Management, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events

Education
Webster University, Geneva Switzerland   1987 — 1988
Master of Arts, Marketing

University of Southern California   1980 — 1983
B.S., Public Affairs

CJ Mead CJ Mead Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
CJ Mead's Best Western International, Inc. Experience January 2002 - June 2004
Job Vice PresidentGlobal Accounts at National Corporate Housing
Industry Hospitality
Experience
National Corporate Housing  March 2015 - Present
National Corporate Housing  March 2012 - March 2015
Waste Management, Inc.   July 2011 - March 2012
Oakwood Worldwide  June 2005 - July 2011
Best Western International  June 2004 - June 2005
Best Western International, Inc.   January 2002 - June 2004
Marriott  2000 - 2002

Skills
Hiring, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Call Center, Coaching, Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Account Management, Recruiting, Process Improvement, CRM, Siebel 7.x, Sales, Leadership, Hospitality, Selling, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Management, Inventory Management, Training, Direct Sales, Budgets, Hotels, Income Statement, B2B, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Sales Presentations, Revenue Analysis, Marketing, Team Leadership, Call Centers, P&L, Lead Generation, Employee Training, Customer Experience, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy

Education
Northern Arizona University   1997 — 2000
BA, Hotel Management

Kodiak High School   1988 — 1991
High School Diploma, General Studies

Lynn Brown MacGowan Lynn Brown MacGowan Toronto, Canada Area Details
Lynn Brown MacGowan's Best Western International, Inc. Experience August 2005 - Present
Job Regional Design Consultant at Best Western International Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
Best Western International Inc.  August 2005 - Present
Dlb Design   February 2002 - 2005
Watt/IDG   May 1999 - 2002

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Furniture, Illustrator, Web Design, Photoshop, Interior Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Entrepreneurship, Retail Design, Hospitality Projects, Design Development, Project Management, Vectorworks, Space Planning, New Business Development, Lighting Design, Unix Based CAD

Education
Fanshawe College   1973 — 1976
Interior Design Diploma, Interior Design

Denise Seomin Denise Seomin Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Denise Seomin's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2004 - 2007
Job Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications at The Phoenician Resort
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Phoenician  2007 - Present
Best Western International, Inc.   2004 - 2007
Princess Cruises  September 1998 - July 2002
Fox Sports Net  July 1992 - September 1998

Skills
Hospitality, Event Management, Public Relations, Hospitality Industry, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Media Relations, Resorts, Tourism, Marketing, Social Networking, Publicity, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Social Media, Hotels, Social Media Marketing

Education
The Ohio State University   1982 — 1987

Richard Groesz Richard Groesz Greater Salt Lake City Area Details
Richard Groesz's Best Western International, Inc. Experience April 1999 - April 2002
Job Realtor at Secure Real Estate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Secure Real Estate,Jess Ried Real Estate, Landmark Realty   October 2002 - Present
Best Western International Inc.  April 1999 - April 2002
Americantours International  April 1996 - March 1999
FTI North America   June 1994 - November 1995
AmericanTours International  January 1989 - May 1994

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Sales, Negotiation, Luxury, Tourism, Hotels, Leadership, Hotel Management, Residential Homes, Real Estate, Sellers, Training, Trade Shows

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science., Business Admin/Marketing

Brenda Gray Brenda Gray San Francisco Bay Area Details
Brenda Gray's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Paralegal / Assistant to CEO at CHARIS PRODUCTIONS
Industry Legal Services
Experience
NVIDIA  August 2007 - September 2014
Snell & Wilmer  2005 - 2007
Best Western International, Inc.   2003 - 2005
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey   2000 - 2003
Cahill, Sutton & Thomas   1998 - 2000
Louis J. Hoffman / Steven Lisa   1995 - 1998

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Patentability, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privacy Law, Litigation, Patent Portfolio..., Social Media, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Corporate Law, Legal Services, Trade Secrets, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Leadership, Commercial Litigation, Trademark Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Document Review, Civil Litigation, Brand Management, Brand Development, Domain Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Marketing Research, Nonprofits, Due Diligence, Courts, Customer Service

Education
Grand Canyon University   2015 — 2016
Masters of Science in Psychology and General Psychology, Graduate

University of Phoenix   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Business

Academy of Business
Certified Paralegal, Legal

Paradise Valley Community College
Associates, Social Work

Jim Mace, CHA Jim Mace, CHA La Quinta, California Details
Jim Mace, CHA's Best Western International, Inc. Experience September 1995 - June 1997
Job Partner at SmartBrand Hospitality
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
SmartBrand Hospitality   October 2013 - Present
Immersion Companies   April 2011 - October 2013
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles - Naza Corporation   May 2007 - March 2011
Wyndham Hotel Group  May 2006 - May 2007
Intrawest Golf  January 2003 - February 2005
Best Western Resort Hotel   December 2000 - January 2003
Best Western Moonlight Beach   February 1999 - December 2000
Best Western Stratford Inn & Suites   August 1997 - January 1999
Best Western International, Inc.   September 1995 - June 1997
Wyndham Hotel Group  June 1992 - August 1995

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Hospitality Industry, Business Strategy, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Hotels, Competitive Analysis, Recruiting, Leadership Development

Education
Educational Institute American Hotel & Lodging Association   1985 — 2014
CHA

Kent State University   1980 — 1982
Business Administration and Management, General

David L. Hutcherson David L. Hutcherson Norfolk, Virginia Area Details
David L. Hutcherson's Best Western International, Inc. Experience July 1996 - July 1997
Job Cofounder & President, Compassion Advocacy Network,Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Compassion Advocacy Network, Inc.   March 2003 - Present
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.   October 2003 - November 2012
The Contract Companies   March 2001 - September 2002
Paintball News Network, Hillsboro NH   October 1998 - February 2001
LazerBall Technologies, LLC.   July 1997 - October 1998
Best Western International, Inc.   July 1996 - July 1997
Gamemaster USA-Paintball 2000   November 1995 - July 1996
‘The Last Summer Episode-Party,’ featuring Coolio & Crew   April 1995 - October 1995
The Contract Companies   December 1993 - April 1995

Skills
Research, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Public Relations, Fundraising, Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Social Networking, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Newsletters, Training, Sales, Small Business, Negotiation, Budgets, Community Outreach, Human Resources, Strategic Partnerships, Event Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Management, Strategy, Marketing, Organizational..., Retail, Marketing Communications, Program Development

Education
Campbell University   1980 — 1983
Bachelor’s Degree, English/Communications, (courses toward degree)

Lejeune High School, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC   1976 — 1980

Jen Merkel Jen Merkel Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Jen Merkel's Best Western International, Inc. Experience December 2005 - December 2007
Job Senior Operations Manager at AlliedPRA Arizona
Industry Hospitality
Experience
AlliedPRA Arizona   April 2014 - Present
CMI Resources   May 2008 - May 2013
Self Employed  September 2003 - May 2008
Best Western International, Inc.   December 2005 - December 2007
ESI Ergonomic Solutions  September 2004 - December 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Hotels, Corporate Events, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Site Selection, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Industry, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Events, Resorts, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Supervisory Experience, Public Speaking, Logistics, Social Networking, Tourism, Event Marketing, Conferences, Corporate Meetings, Problem Solving, Special Events, Budget Management, Catering, Banquets, Customer Service

Education
State University of New York Empire State College
Business Administration, Marketing Management

Monroe Community College
Business Administration, Marketing

Pittsford-Mendon High School

Esther Gonzalez, ASID Esther Gonzalez, ASID Phoenix, Arizona Details
Esther Gonzalez, ASID's Best Western International, Inc. Experience November 2006 - June 2009
Job Showroom Manager/ Interior Design
Industry Design
Experience
INEX CREATIVE FLOORS   July 2015 - Present
Asher Cole   December 2013 - July 2015
Hospitality Design & Rendering   December 2009 - December 2013
Best Western International, Inc  November 2006 - June 2009
Est Est, Inc  July 2006 - November 2006
Elements of Design  July 2002 - December 2005
Elements of Design  1998 - 2002

Skills
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Hand Rendering, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Software, DesignerLogic, Outlook, FF&E, Kitchen & Bath Design, Space Planing, Hospitality, Revit13, Adobe Creative Suite, Furnishings, Space planning, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Furniture, CAD, Tiles, Construction, Bathrooms, Custom Furniture, Renovation, Residential Design, Design Research, Drawing, Floor Plans, Window Treatments, Rendering, Restaurants, Illustration, Cabinetry, Architectural Design, Sketching, Architectural Drawings, Retail Design, Hand Drafting, Hotel Design, Finish, AutoCAD Architecture, FF&E Specifications, Finish Selections, Sustainable Design, Submittals, Project Management, Space Planning, Concept Design

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   1988 — 1990
Interior Architecture

Scottsdale Community College   1996 — 2000
Associates in Applied Science, Interior Design

Columbia College

San Antonio College   2013 — 2013

NCIDQ
Ceritifcation

Tina D. Wilcox Tina D. Wilcox Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Tina D. Wilcox's Best Western International, Inc. Experience July 2004 - March 2006
Job Experienced InHouse Counsel; Rich and Diverse Corporate Services Background; Savvy Business Acumen
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Midwestern BioAg  June 2015 - Present
Viad Corp  July 2006 - June 2015
The University of Phoenix, Inc   March 2006 - July 2006
Best Western International, Inc  July 2004 - March 2006
Arizona Medical Board  November 2002 - May 2004
Black & Portney, PLC   January 2002 - October 2002
Ellis, Venable & Busam, LLP   May 2000 - October 2001

Skills
Curiosity, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Mergers, Negotiation, Corporate Law, Licensing, Policy, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Employment Law

Education
Arizona State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, Law

Arizona State University West
BA, Communication Studies

Jacki Zocco Jacki Zocco Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Jacki Zocco's Best Western International, Inc. Experience August 2010 - March 2013
Job Senior Paralegal at Edgenuity Inc.
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Edgenuity Inc.  April 2013 - Present
Best Western International, Inc.   August 2010 - March 2013
Fidelity National Information Services  March 2007 - July 2010
Desert Document Services, Inc.   February 2005 - March 2007
Spinelli Cororation   June 2003 - July 2004
State of Arizona  May 1994 - June 2001

Skills
Risk Management, Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Contract Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Paralegals, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Cross-functional Team..., Legal Research, Litigation

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
B.S., Criminal Justice

Vincennes University
A.S., Paralegal

Janice Schenburn Janice Schenburn Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Janice Schenburn's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 1997 - 2006
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
R&G Medical Legal Consultants, LLC   March 2011 - November 2011
Best Western International  July 1997 - August 2008
Best Western International  1999 - 2008
Best Western International, Inc.   1997 - 2006

Skills
Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Team Building, Hospitality, Hotels, Training, Sales, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Negotiation, Leadership, Program Management, Process Improvement, Marketing

Education
Glendale Community College
Marketing & Business, Sales, Accounting

John Fryar John Fryar San Francisco Bay Area Details
John Fryar's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Applications Developer at Apple
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Intermancer   Applications DeveloperAppleMay 2012 - Present
Vantage Media, LLC  March 2007 - May 2012
iOLAP  2006 - 2006
Best Western International Inc  2005 - 2006
Keane  2001 - 2006

Education
Abilene Christian University   1992 — 1997

Jason Wolf Jason Wolf Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Jason Wolf's Best Western International, Inc. Experience August 1997 - Present
Job Director Human Resources Compensation, Benefits & HRIS at Best Western International, Inc.
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Best Western International, Inc.   August 1997 - Present

Skills
Performance Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Hospitality, PeopleSoft

Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Jerry Skaare Jerry Skaare Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Jerry Skaare's Best Western International, Inc. Experience February 2001 - January 2007
Job President at OSO PURE
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
O-SO Pure   September 2008 - Present
Disaster Consulting LLC   January 2007 - December 2011
Best Western International, Inc.   February 2001 - January 2007
Central Credit, Inc.   February 1995 - January 2001
Cendant  1993 - 1998
Super 8 Enterprises Inc   1985 - 1992

Skills
Accounting, Information Management, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Team Leadership, Sales, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Data Center, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Business Development, Disaster Recovery, Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Vendor Management, P&L Management, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, CRM

Education
Northern State University   1978 — 1981
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Accounting

Susan Marcum Susan Marcum Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Susan Marcum's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2003 - Present
Job Senior Property Revenue Manager at Best Western International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Best Western International Inc.  2003 - Present

Education
Arizona State University West   1998 — 2002

Michelle Benbo Michelle Benbo Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Michelle Benbo's Best Western International, Inc. Experience December 2011 - May 2014
Job Quality Assurance Professional and Business Analyst at Cancer Center Treatment Centers of America
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Cancer Center Treatment Centers of America   March 2015 - Present
Magellan Behavioral Health  May 2014 - December 2014
Best Western International, Inc.   December 2011 - May 2014
CMA Consulting Services  October 2007 - December 2011
CMA Consulting Services  October 2004 - October 2007
Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits  February 2003 - February 2004
i3 Mobile, Inc.   January 2001 - August 2002
i3 Mobile, Inc.   January 2000 - January 2001
i3 Mobile, Inc.   October 1999 - January 2000
Oxford Health Care  June 1999 - October 1999

Skills
Web Application testing, Agile software testing..., Change Control..., Business Requirement..., Planning, Design, and..., Test case development..., Relational databases, Unix databases, Defect management, WIC automation systems, Leading a team in all..., Manual Testing, SQL Queries

Education
University of Bridgeport   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Will Jansen Will Jansen Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Will Jansen's Best Western International, Inc. Experience September 1997 - December 2005
Job Vice President Voice, Data Services and Tier 2 Support at Pegasus Solutions
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Pegasus Solutions  September 2012 - Present
Pegasus Solutions  January 2007 - September 2012
Best Western International, Inc.   September 1997 - December 2005
Holiday Inn Worldwide  1988 - September 1997
Holiday Inn Worlwide   1976 - 1988

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Resorts, Yield Management, Hotel Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Call Center, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Call Centers, CRM, Management, Budgets, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Operations Management, Training, Account Management, Property Management..., Team Leadership, Hotel Booking, Online Travel, Lodging, Opening Hotels, Front Office, Revenue Forecasting, Pre-opening, Leisure, Rooms Division, GDS, Travel Management, Business Travel, Travel Technology, Food & Beverage, Sabre, Distribution Strategies, Meeting Planning, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Sales, Opera, P&L, Banquets

Education
Florida International University   1974 — 1976
BS Intl Hospitality, Hotel Operations

Mari Ann Gray Mari Ann Gray Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Mari Ann Gray's Best Western International, Inc. Experience August 1994 - Present
Job Worldwide Sales Manager at Best Western International, Inc.
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Best Western International, Inc.   August 1994 - Present

Skills
Hotels, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Resorts, Yield Management, Pre-opening, Customer Service, Revenue Analysis, Strategic Planning, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Travel Management, Business Travel, Front Office, Leadership, Hotel Management, Direct Marketing, Management, Sales, Online Travel, Trade Shows, Lodging, Convention Services, Opening Hotels, Hotel Booking, Negotiation, International Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Meeting Planning, Food, Catering, Hotel Administration, Revenue Forecasting, Marketing, Corporate Events, New Business Development, B2B, Banquets, Micros, OnQ, Property Management..., Restaurants, Rooms Division

Education
University of Miami   1974 — 1976
BS Business

George Spicka George Spicka Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
George Spicka's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 1978 - 1994
Job Application Developer II at Mercy Care Plan
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Mercy Care Plan  2009 - Present
Ticketmaster, Inc.   2005 - 2008
Multi-Systems, Inc.   1997 - 2005
Best Western International, Inc.   1978 - 1994

Education
Arizona State University   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Arizona State University   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Scottsdale Community College   1978 — 1980
Associate of Science, Computer Science

Scottsdale Community College   1978 — 1980
Associate of General Studies, Data Processing

Charlie Ryder Charlie Ryder Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Charlie Ryder's Best Western International, Inc. Experience October 1974 - October 2000
Job Customer Service and Operations Mgmt
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Cruise America  February 2011 - July 2012
Vangent, Inc.   November 2009 - September 2010
Pegasus Solutions  2001 - 2009
Best Western International, Inc.   October 1974 - October 2000

Skills
Software Documentation, Call Center, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Human Resources, Call Centers, E-commerce, Budgets, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Sales, Project Management, Visio, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Marketing

Education
Mesa Community College
Associates, General Studies

Arizona State University   1970 — 1973
Geography

Adam Falkenberg Adam Falkenberg Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Adam Falkenberg's Best Western International, Inc. Experience April 2006 - Present
Job International QA Analyst at Best Western International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Best Western International, Inc  April 2006 - Present
UHaul International, Inc.   June 2000 - June 2004

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Process Improvement, Analysis, Quality Assurance, Internal Audit, Auditing, Leadership, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Internal Controls, Accounting, Budgets, Training, Finance

Education
Arizona State University   1989 — 1993
BS Business Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations

The Orme School   1987 — 1989

University of Phoenix
BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Richard Bennett Richard Bennett Fort Myers, Florida Area Details
Richard Bennett's Best Western International, Inc. Experience June 2000 - January 2014
Job Chief Operating Officer at Hotelure
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hotelure   March 2014 - Present
Best Western International, Inc.   June 2000 - January 2014
Prime Hospitality Corp  1979 - 2000

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Resorts, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Marketing Communications, Rooms Division, Purchasing, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Sales Management, Sales, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Procurement, Budgets, Renovation, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Income Statement, Opening Hotels, Banquets, Tourism, Restaurant Management, Property Management..., Culinary Skills, Forecasting, Micros, Lodging, Team Building, Catering, Guest Service Management, Meeting Planning, Cost Control, Fine Dining, Menu Development, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Food Service, Hiring, Leisure, Cuisine, Wine, Profit, Opera, Revenue Forecasting

Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus   1980 — 1981
Hotel & Restaurant Management

Gettysburg College   1977 — 1978
Political Science

Steven Sarosi Steven Sarosi Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Steven Sarosi's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2000 - 2004
Job Application Specialist at Global Tel*Link
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Global Tel*Link  January 2012 - Present
Coxreels  February 2010 - December 2010
Casa Grande Unified High School   June 2007 - July 2009
Best Western International Inc  2000 - 2004

Skills
Management, Online Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Training, Customer Service, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Phoenix   2004 — 2005
Master, Education and Training

California University of Pennsylvania   1993 — 1999
BA, Communications / Public Relations

Terrance Bichsel Terrance Bichsel Greater Seattle Area Details
Terrance Bichsel's Best Western International, Inc. Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Board of Directors Best Western International Inc.
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Best Western International Inc.  December 2014 - Present
Bichsel & Associates LLC   October 2001 - Present
Holland America Line  March 2000 - November 2001
ARAMARK Parks & Resorts   November 1992 - December 1999
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts   1985 - 1992
John Q Hammons Hotels  August 1982 - August 1985

Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Real Estate Transactions, Tourism, Property Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Rentals, Leases, REO, Appraisals, Hotel & Resort...

Education
Central Washington State University   1972 — 1975
English, Business

Tacoma Community College   1973 — 1974
Journalism

Sarah Modi (sarahmodi@gmail.com) Sarah Modi (sarahmodi@gmail.com) Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Sarah Modi (sarahmodi@gmail.com)'s Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Sr. Corporate and Intellectual Property Attorney at Execula.com LLC.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Execula LLC   2004 - Present
Best Western International, Inc.   2002 - 2004
Brown & Bain, P.A. (now known as, Perkins, Coie, Brown & Bain, P.A)   1998 - 2002
Arnold, White & Durkee, P.A. (now known as, Fulbright & Jaworski, P.A.)   1995 - 1998

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Corporate Law, Patent Prosecution, Unfair Competition

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1994 — 1995
LLM, Intellectual Property

University of Pune   1988 — 1992
JD, LAW

Michelle Blas Michelle Blas Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Michelle Blas's Best Western International, Inc. Experience 2011 - 2012
Job I.T. Business Systems Analyst / Consultant Project Management Professional
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Volt Information Technology Professional Consulting Firm   2015 - Present
Syntel Inc  2013 - 2015
Best Western International Inc  2011 - 2012
Arizona Department of Education  2011 - 2011
American Express  2005 - 2010
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan  2001 - 2004
3Com Corporation  1995 - 2001

Skills
Business Analysis, SDLC, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Change Management, Business Process..., Enterprise Architecture, Web Applications, Use Case Analysis, User Interface Design, Cisco Technologies, Oracle Application..., Mainframe Architecture, Web Project Management, SoapUI, IBM Mainframe, 3Com Switches, OSHA, Product Development, Cross-functional..., Functional Design, Policyworks, Requirements Analysis, HP Unix, HP Server Hardware, Team Foundation..., Network Enablement, Open Systems..., Hospital Information..., Hospitality Consulting, Data Center..., Windows Server, System Automation, Business Continuity..., Desktop Deployment, Desktop Application..., SAP Warehouse Management, Remote Infrastructure..., Apple Remote Desktop, Facilities Management, Agile & Waterfall..., Certified Novell..., Document Management

Education
San Jose State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration with a Concentration in Management Information Systems

ERT Inc Vocational and Technical School   1990 — 1991
High School, Business Personal Computing Applied Sciences

Ashley Ritscher Ashley Ritscher Glendale, Arizona Details
Ashley Ritscher's Best Western International, Inc. Experience July 2002 - October 2002
Job Content Specialist at $99 Social
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
$99 Social   August 2015 - Present
Ritscher Investments   April 2014 - Present
Heritage Interiors  September 2013 - December 2013
American Express  November 2012 - May 2013
ACS, a Xerox Company  September 2011 - November 2012
Lowe's Home Improvement  August 2009 - August 2011
STMicroelectronics  April 2006 - April 2009
McDonald's Corporation  August 2003 - February 2006
MCI Worldcom Communications, Inc   April 2003 - July 2003
Best Western International, Inc  July 2002 - October 2002

Skills
Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Cash Management, Call Center, Inventory Control, MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook Express, Training & Development, Hiring, Semiconductor..., Wafer Fab, Wafer Handling, Tool Calibration and..., RFMS, Accounts Payable, Call Centers

Education
Capella University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management and Services

University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

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