Gaylord Palms

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Address: 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 Phone: (407) 586-0000: Place name: : : Category: : : : Website: Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcogp-gaylord-palms-resort-and-convention-center/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 Category: Hotel Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Ads Check availability These ads are based on your current search terms. They may also be based on:• Your activity on Google on this device (for example, your searches) Prices are the public rates available from our partners for the dates shown.Learn more about pricesUnless you specified dates, we chose the dates shown based on room availability, or browsing activity and recent searches saved in your Web & App Activity. You can manage how your data is used in Privacy settings.ad settings Sat, Jan 26 Sun, Jan 27 2 1 guest2 guests3 guests4 guests $229 Booking.com Read Real Guest Reviews  · Get Instant Confirmation $183 Expedia.com $183 Hotels.com $183 Priceline $183 Hotwire.com $183 Travelocity.com $183 Orbitz.com $183 Cheaptickets.com $178 Otel.comView more room rates View more rates from $178Couldn't update prices. Try again.Booking.comTotal: $297/night$229View room rates on Booking.com Expedia.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Expedia.com Hotels.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Hotels.com PricelineTotal: $232/night$183View room rates on Priceline Hotwire.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Hotwire.com Travelocity.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Travelocity.com Orbitz.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Orbitz.com Cheaptickets.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Cheaptickets.com Otel.comTotal: $199/night$178View room rates on Otel.com Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 9,156 reviews Ads Check availability These ads are based on your current search terms. They may also be based on:• Your activity on Google on this device (for example, your searches) Prices are the public rates available from our partners for the dates shown.Learn more about pricesUnless you specified dates, we chose the dates shown based on room availability, or browsing activity and recent searches saved in your Web & App Activity. You can manage how your data is used in Privacy settings.ad settings Check in Sat, Jan 26 Check out Sun, Jan 27Booking.comTotal: $297/night$229View room rates on Booking.com Expedia.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Expedia.com Hotels.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Hotels.com PricelineTotal: $232/night$183View room rates on Priceline Hotwire.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Hotwire.com Travelocity.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Travelocity.com Orbitz.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Orbitz.com Cheaptickets.comTotal: $244/night$183View room rates on Cheaptickets.com Otel.comTotal: $199/night$178View room rates on Otel.com Hotel details Set on 63 acres, this polished hotel with a glass atrium garden is 3.2 miles from Walt Disney World®. … MORE The warm, straightforward rooms with marble baths have free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add pull-out sofas and wet bars; upgraded suites feature living rooms and kitchenettes. There are 3 restaurants, a cafe and 2 bars, including a sports bar with a 37-ft screen. Amenities include 400,000 sq ft of meeting space, an outdoor adults-only heated pool, a water park, and a spa. There's a children's game room, and the chance to feed baby alligators. A resort fee covers a theme park shuttle and use of a fitness center. Free Wi-Fi Pool Air-conditioned Laundry service Business center Beach access Free breakfast Parking Pet-friendly Room service Kid-friendly Restaurant Kitchens in some rooms Airport shuttle Hot tub Spa Fitness center Bar Smoke-free View more amenities View fewer amenities Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Review summary Review summaries provided by TrustYou. Rooms · Guests liked the large rooms, though some said they were dated & maintenance could be improved · Some guests mentioned bathroom cleanliness could be improved Location · Shopping, sightseeing, restaurants & bars nearby · Easily accessible by car Service & facilities · Guests appreciated the friendly, professional staff · Some guests said management, reception & housekeeping could be improved · Conference space View all reviews Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Michelle Dewett Michelle Dewett Orlando, Florida Area Details
Michelle Dewett's Gaylord Palms Experience May 2011 - February 2013
Job Catering Sales Coordinator at the Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott at Grande Lakes Orlando
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Grande Lakes Orlando   February 2015 - Present
The JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Grande Lakes Orlando   February 2013 - Present
Gaylord Palms   May 2011 - February 2013
Windermere Flowers   January 2011 - September 2012
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center  November 2010 - June 2011
First Baptist Church of Orlando Preschool Ministry   June 2009 - June 2011
Convention Plus   March 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Event Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Front Office, Teamwork, Blogging, Resorts, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Property Management..., Training, Guest Service Management, Coordinating Events, Team Leadership, Wedding Planning, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Facebook, Catering, Communication, Tourism

Education
University of Central Florida   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Event Management

Valencia Community College   2009 — 2009
Associate of Arts, General Studies

Jorene C. Letofsky Jorene C. Letofsky Orange County, California Area Details
Jorene C. Letofsky's Gaylord Palms Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Hilton San Francisco Union Square Remote Office
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton San Francisco Union Square  2013 - Present
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center  2007 - 2013
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center  2004 - 2007
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center  2002 - 2004
Gaylord Palms   2001 - 2002
Caesars Palace  1997 - 2001
Pebble Beach Company  1994 - 1997
Pebble Beach Company  1994 - 1997

Skills
Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Meeting Planning, Key Account Management, Concierge Services, Resorts, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Revenue Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management, Corporate Events, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Convention Services, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Tourism

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration

ABDIEL LABOY ABDIEL LABOY Orlando, Florida Area Details
ABDIEL LABOY's Gaylord Palms Experience December 2009 - March 2012
Job Chef Instructor en Florida Technical College
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Florida Technical College  October 2013 - Present
Wood Grill Buffet   January 2013 - June 2013
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts  March 2012 - January 2013
Gaylord Palms   December 2009 - March 2012
Holiday Inn  August 2007 - November 2009
Ponce Paramedical Collage   August 2005 - November 2009
Inter-American University  May 2006 - March 2007
Longhorn Restaurant   February 2005 - January 2006
Restaurant Don Pedro   January 2003 - August 2005
Restaurant Cocomo   May 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Cooking, Hard Worker, creative, Culinary Skills, Banquets, Menu Development, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Cuisine, Catering, Sanitation, Restaurants, Recipes, Food Preparation, Restaurant Management, Food, Food Service, Food Safety, Hospitality, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Seafood, Culinary Management, Food Quality, Pre-opening, Menu Costing, Mediterranean, Recipe Testing

Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Orlando   2009 — 2011
Associate Degree, Culinary Arts

Escuela Hotelera de San Juan   2008 — 2008
Certificate, Culinary Arts

Cake Gallery   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Baking & Pastry

Instituto de Banca y Comercio Inc   2002 — 2003
Certificate, Culinary Arts

Alejandra Arguello Alejandra Arguello Orlando, Florida Details
Alejandra Arguello's Gaylord Palms Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Restaurant Supervisor at Gaylord Palms
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms   November 2014 - Present
Marriott World Center  November 2013 - November 2014
Paradiso 37   September 2012 - November 2013
Lime Mexican Grill   January 2012 - September 2012
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort   September 2011 - November 2011
Johnson & Wales University  September 2010 - May 2011
Sukhothai Restaurant   June 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Culinary Education, Hospitality Management, Waitressing, Employee Training, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Food Safety, Clerical Skills, Cooking, Teaching, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Food Industry, Hotel Management, Hotels, Resorts, Food

Education
University of Central Florida   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Johnson and Wales Uniersity   2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Steve Griffith Steve Griffith Winter Haven, Florida Details
Steve Griffith's Gaylord Palms Experience May 2000 - October 2003
Job Save valuable time and money Site Selection Consultant, Risk Manager, Connector, Contract Negotiator
Industry Hospitality
Experience
HPN Global  August 2010 - Present
Gaylord Hotels  October 2003 - February 2010
Gaylord Palms   May 2000 - October 2003
Wyndham International  1997 - 2000
El Conquistador Resort and Country Club   1991 - 1997
Safaris & Tours   1985 - 1990
Maritz Travel Company  January 1984 - February 1985
Delta Cruise Lines   1979 - 1983

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Event Management, Resorts, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Incentives, Account Management, Contract Negotiating, Sales, Sponsorship, Revenue Analysis, Corporate Events, Convention Services, Incentive Travel, Customer Satisfaction, Wine, Lodging, Menu Development, Marketing, Leisure, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Management, Travel Management, Catering, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Languages-Portuguese, Leadership, Pre-opening, Restaurants, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Property Management..., Negotiation, Doing Business in Brazil

Education
University of South Florida
BS

Winter Haven High School

Winter Haven High School

Winter Haven High School

Megan Taddeo Megan Taddeo Tampa, Florida Details
Megan Taddeo's Gaylord Palms Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Staffing Associate at AppleOne
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
AppleOne  December 2012 - Present
Walt Disney World  June 2008 - December 2010
Walt Disney World  May 2007 - May 2008
Gaylord Palms   2006 - 2007

Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Direct Hires, Internet Recruiting, Staffing Services, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Staffing, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Management, Resume Writing, Career Counseling, Time Management, Job Fairs, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Training, College Recruiting

Education
University of Central Florida   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management

High School

javer hernandez javer hernandez Orlando, Florida Area Details
javer hernandez's Gaylord Palms Experience December 2006 - Present
Job University of Central Florida
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Gaylord palms   December 2006 - Present
US Army  February 2002 - December 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint

Education
University of Central Florida   2010 — 2014
B.S.B.A., Finance

University of Central Florida   2010 — 2014
B.S.B.A., Finance

Andy Manganiello Andy Manganiello Miramar Beach, Florida Details
Andy Manganiello's Gaylord Palms Experience July 2012 - November 2014
Job Director of Rooms Division at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa  November 2014 - Present
Gaylord Palms   July 2012 - November 2014
Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa  July 2007 - July 2012
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin  June 2005 - July 2007
Hilton Grand Vacations at Sea World   September 2003 - June 2005
Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort  April 1999 - September 2003
Westin Peachtree Plaza  June 1997 - April 1999
Washington Hilton and Towers   October 1993 - June 1997

Education
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury   1982 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Heidy Siwajian Heidy Siwajian Reno, Nevada Area Details
Heidy Siwajian's Gaylord Palms Experience July 2010 - November 2011
Job Business Analyst, Microsoft
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Microsoft  June 2014 - Present
The Twisted Fork   January 2012 - June 2014
Gaylord Palms   July 2010 - November 2011
Gimbels  July 2009 - May 2010
Denos Pizza   September 2007 - May 2010
Thu-Unis Electronic Co.   February 2009 - May 2009
Rachael Ray Show  May 2007 - September 2007
Home Gate Realty   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Hospitality, Restaurants, Bartending, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Food & Beverage, PowerPoint, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Micros, Cooking, Business Process..., Menu Development, Interpersonal Skills, Wine, Customer-focused Service, Interpersonal...

Education
Simmons College   2006 — 2010
BA, East Asian Studies

Simmons College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), East Asian Studies

Amanda Borrero, CHS Amanda Borrero, CHS Orlando, Florida Area Details
Amanda Borrero, CHS's Gaylord Palms Experience June 2002 - February 2011
Job Sales Manager at BBJ
Industry Hospitality
Experience
BBJ  April 2012 - Present
ConferenceDirect  June 2011 - April 2012
Rosen Shingle Creek  March 2011 - June 2011
Gaylord Palms   June 2002 - February 2011
Gaylord Palms   2002 - 2008

Skills
Special Events, Event Planning, Hotels, Outlook, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Weddings, Sales, Linens, Corporate Events, Hispanic Market, Baby Showers, Restaurants, Event Management, Resorts, Convention Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Catering, Wedding Planning, Parties, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Social Networking, Private Events, OnQ, Hotel Management, Tourism, Yield Management, Revenue Analysis, Menu Development

Education
Montgomery College   1999 — 2000
Forensics

Miami Dade College   1996 — 1998

Alyssa Taifi Alyssa Taifi Orlando, Florida Area Details
Alyssa Taifi's Gaylord Palms Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Regional Retail Admin Market Team 2
Industry Retail
Experience
Apple  April 2015 - Present
CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc.  February 2015 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  September 2014 - February 2015
Apple Retail  January 2012 - September 2014
Strayer University  August 2009 - January 2012
Gaylord Opryland Resort  2007 - August 2009
Gaylord Palms   2003 - 2007
The Walt Disney Company  June 1995 - October 2001
Walt Disney World  1995 - 2001

Skills
Conversational German, Licensed Real Estate..., Human Resources, Restaurant Management, Catering, German, Union, Event Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Hospitality, Employee Relations, College Recruiting, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Succession Planning, PowerPoint, Conflict Resolution, Sales, Adult Education, Time Management, Social Media, Retail, Management, Employee Training, Event Management, Hiring, Teamwork, Training

Education
Strayer University-Florida   2011 — 2014
Master of Science, Human Resources

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration

Jessica Dinius Jessica Dinius Windermere, Florida Details
Jessica Dinius's Gaylord Palms Experience November 2011 - February 2013
Job Stunt Actress at Mirage Entertainment
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Legoland Florida  November 2012 - Present
Michelee Puppets   August 2012 - Present
Universal Orlando  June 2005 - Present
Mirage Entertainment  March 2013 - May 2013
Gaylord Palms   November 2011 - February 2013
USA Bearings and Belts   December 2007 - July 2011
MKTG INC  May 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Entertainment, Stunts, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Customer Service, Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Mac, Acting, Stage, Voice Over, Comedy, Event Planning, Training, Social Networking, Musical Theatre, Corporate Events, Theatre, Festivals, Stage Management, Plays, Music, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Film Production, Film, Voice Acting, Event Management, Production Managment, Facebook, Live Events, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Singing, Time Management

Education
Bellevue Community College
Psychology

Florida Southern College
Theater Performance

Kelly Aleman Kelly Aleman Gainesville, Florida Details
Kelly Aleman's Gaylord Palms Experience March 2013 - September 2013
Job Tourism Marketing Manager at VisitGainesville
Industry Hospitality
Experience
VisitGainesville   July 2014 - Present
Gaylord Palms   March 2013 - September 2013
Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes  May 2012 - March 2013
Naylor Publications  August 2011 - January 2012
Olive Garden  May 2009 - April 2011

Education
University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management   2005 — 2009
Hospitality Management

Lenape High School   2001 — 2005

Cathy Rodgers, CFRE Cathy Rodgers, CFRE Orlando, Florida Area Details
Cathy Rodgers, CFRE's Gaylord Palms Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Director of Development, Audubon Florida
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
National Audubon Society  February 2015 - Present
Canine Companions for Independence  March 2008 - February 2015
Canine Companions for Independence  April 2007 - February 2008
Orlando Museum of Art  July 2004 - March 2007
Gaylord Palms   2002 - 2004

Skills
Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Corporate Sponsorships, Fundraising, Special Events, Budgeting, Grants, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Writing, Research, Editing, Leadership, Program Development, Annual Campaign, Media Relations, Sponsorship, Philanthropy, Event Planning, Non-profit..., Social Media, Budgets, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Marketing, Annual Giving, Board Development, Stewardship, Event Management, Newsletters, Planned Giving, Community Development, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Non-profit Board..., Donor Management, Management, Organizational..., Social Media Marketing, Major Gift Campaigns, Social Networking, Team Building, Resource Development, Donor Recognition, Board Relations

Education
University of Central Florida   2011 — 2015
MNM, Nonprofit Management

Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2005
MBA Certificate Program, Business Administration and Management, General

State University of New York College at Fredonia   1998 — 2001
B.A, English

Devon Root Devon Root Vail, Colorado Details
Devon Root's Gaylord Palms Experience October 2010 - February 2012
Job Owner Services Coordinator at Manor Vail Lodge by Destination Hotels
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Manor Vail Lodge by Destination Hotels   December 2014 - Present
Nickelodeon Suites Resort  February 2011 - April 2014
Gaylord Palms   October 2010 - February 2012
Publix  July 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Opera, HotSos, OpenCourse, Salto, PowerPoint, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Office, Excel, HTML, SMS - Property...

Education
University of Central Florida   2010 — 2012
BS, Hospitality Management

St. Petersburg College   2008 — 2010
AA, General Studies

Dan Venturini, MBA Dan Venturini, MBA Ocala, Florida Details
Dan Venturini, MBA's Gaylord Palms Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Banquet Operations at Gaylord Entertainment
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms   January 2014 - Present
Gaylord Palms   June 2012 - January 2014
Gaylord Opryland Resort - PSAV   July 2005 - September 2010
Walt Disney World  July 2003 - May 2005
Levy Restaurants At Ford Field   June 2003 - December 2003
Walt Disney World  August 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Hotels, Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Management, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Catering, Hospitality, Resorts, Team Building, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Event Management

Education
Florida State University - College of Business   2011 — 2014
Master's, Business Administration

Michigan State University   1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Business

India D. Carter India D. Carter Orlando, Florida Area Details
India D. Carter's Gaylord Palms Experience January 2012 - January 2012
Job Department Administrative Assistant for Resort Education and Learning at Sheraton Vistana Resort
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Sheraton Vistana Resort  January 2012 - Present
Gaylord Palms   January 2012 - January 2012
De L'Angement Entertainment   August 2009 - July 2011
Catering on Demand   May 2009 - July 2011

Skills
Data Entry, Recruiting, Management, Process Scheduler, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Invoicing, Editing, Program Management, Project Management, Creative Writing, Administrative..., Office Management

Education
Carlow College
Project Management, Business Administration and Management, General

Carlow University

College Preparatory
English; MathematicsLaboratory ScienceSocial StudiesAdvance FrenchComputer ScienceFine Arts

Keystone National High School
High School Diploma

UCLA
Creative Writing

Courtney Labarko Courtney Labarko Greater Chicago Area Details
Courtney Labarko's Gaylord Palms Experience October 2008 - February 2009
Job Event Management & Hospitality
Industry Events Services
Experience
Universal Orlando Resort  October 2010 - August 2011
Sky Hotels & Resorts   April 2009 - August 2011
Gaylord Palms   October 2008 - February 2009
Corner Cafe  March 2007 - October 2008

Education
University of Central Florida   2006 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Event Management

Laura Ramsay Laura Ramsay Orlando, Florida Area Details
Laura Ramsay's Gaylord Palms Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Garde Manger/Dessert Cook
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Villas at Grand Cypress   October 2011 - Present
Gaylord Palms   September 2011 - Present
Nation Technologies, LLC   April 2009 - November 2010
Realvest Development   December 2003 - October 2008
Carter Associates   April 2000 - June 2003

Skills
Product Management, New Business Development, Real Estate Development, Strategic Planning, Security, Account Management

Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Orlando   2011 — 2012
Associates, Baking & Patisserie

Seminole State College of Florida
General Studies

Valencia College
Architecture/Building Construction Technology

Debbie Cotter, CHS, CHT, CHDT Debbie Cotter, CHS, CHT, CHDT Kissimmee, Florida Details
Debbie Cotter, CHS, CHT, CHDT's Gaylord Palms Experience October 2001 - January 2006
Job ManagerSpecial Events at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center  March 2014 - Present
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center  February 2012 - March 2014
Gaylord Entertainment  January 2008 - January 2012
Gaylord Entertainment  January 2006 - January 2008
Gaylord Palms   October 2001 - January 2006
A1A Cleaning, Longwood, FL   December 2000 - October 2001
Cotter Commercial Cleaning – Sole Proprietorship, Reno, Nevada   January 1998 - December 2000
International Game Technology  September 1984 - December 1999
IGT  September 1984 - December 1999
IGT  September 1984 - December 1999

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Customer Retention, Designing, Hotels, Resorts, Trade Shows, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Training, Sales, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Catering, Convention Services, Forecasting, Meeting Planning, Event Management

Education
University of Nevada-Reno

Aditi Verma Aditi Verma Orlando, Florida Area Details
Aditi Verma's Gaylord Palms Experience December 2006 - March 2010
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
North View Hotel Group   January 2011 - Present
Hawks Cay Resort  March 2010 - January 2011
Gaylord Palms   December 2006 - March 2010
Gaylord Entertainment  April 2006 - December 2006
Gaylord Entertainment  April 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Revenue Management, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Forecasting, Hospitality Management, Pricing, Hospitality Industry, Budgeting, Inventory Management, Excel, Guest Service, Competitive Analysis, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Hotel Management, Strategic Planning, Property Management..., Yield Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Analysis, Pre-opening

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2005
MBA, Finance

St. Stephen's College

Kara Peterka Kara Peterka Orlando, Florida Area Details
Kara Peterka's Gaylord Palms Experience March 2000 - Present
Job Director of Midwest sales at Gaylord Palms
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms   March 2000 - Present
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin  March 1995 - December 1999

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Convention Services, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Entertainment

Education
Southern illinois university   1986 — 1990
BS, Communication and Media Studies

Carol E Frisch Carol E Frisch Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Carol E Frisch's Gaylord Palms Experience May 2005 - November 2009
Job Contracts
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Naval Air Systems Command  December 2009 - Present
Gaylord Palms   May 2005 - November 2009
Edwin Watts Golf  July 1995 - April 2005

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2005
MBA, Business

Florida Southern College   1982 — 1984

Dawn Lafferty Dawn Lafferty Orlando, Florida Area Details
Dawn Lafferty's Gaylord Palms Experience June 2003 - June 2005
Job Tournament Sales at Integrity Golf Company
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Integrity Golf Company  August 2015 - Present
Mission Inn Resort & Club   April 2012 - June 2015
ChampionsGate Golf Club   December 2006 - February 2012
EWGA-Orlando Chapter   2010 - 2012
Eagle Creek Golf Club  November 2005 - December 2006
Gaylord Palms   June 2003 - June 2005
Highlands Inn-Park Hyatt Carmel   June 2002 - June 2003
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport  June 1999 - June 2002
Hyatt Regency Dallas  June 1997 - June 2000

Skills
Hotels, Event Management, Event Planning, Promotions, Corporate Events, Sales Management, Budget Management, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Budgets, Catering, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Sales, New Business Development, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Market Planning, Meeting Planning, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Banquets, Sales Operations, Leadership, Training, Leisure, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Pre-opening, Team Building, Convention Services, Customer Service, Social Networking, Inventory Management

Education
Dean College   1987 — 1989
Business Management

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School   1983 — 1986
High School, Basic Electronics

Mike Wainwright Mike Wainwright Greater Nashville Area Details
Mike Wainwright's Gaylord Palms Experience September 2005 - March 2009
Job VP Group Sales Gaylord Hotels
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Hotels  August 2011 - Present
Gaylord Texan  March 2009 - August 2011
Gaylord Palms   September 2005 - March 2009
Marriott International  March 2004 - September 2005
Marriott International  January 1999 - March 2004

Skills
Hotels

Education
University of Central Florida   2003 — 2005
MBA

Northern Illinois University - College of Business   1984 — 1988
BS- Mktg

Samantha Vandemark Samantha Vandemark Greater St. Louis Area Details
Samantha Vandemark's Gaylord Palms Experience January 2002 - June 2002
Job Director of Rooms at Millennium Hotel St Louis
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels  2009 - Present
Millennium Hotel St Louis   April 2007 - Present
Millennium Hotels and Resorts  2007 - Present
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs  June 2002 - April 2007
Adam's Mark Orlando   April 2001 - December 2002
Gaylord Palms   January 2002 - June 2002

Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo   1989 — 2003
BS, Psychology and Human Services

Aaron Mendelson Aaron Mendelson Greater Denver Area Details
Aaron Mendelson's Gaylord Palms Experience 2002 - January 2013
Job Designer/Project Manager at WhiteWater West Industries
Industry Entertainment
Experience
WhiteWater West Industries Ltd  January 2013 - Present
Modern Horizons   January 2007 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment - Gaylord Palms Resort   November 2002 - January 2013
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center  2002 - January 2013
Gaylord Palms   2002 - January 2013
Universal Orlando  1998 - 2002

Skills
Creativity, Business Acumen, Entertainment Architect, Technical Wizardry, Talent Management, Contract Negotiation, Skilled Labor, Flash, CMS, Web Design, Pro Tools, Pre-production, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Hospitality, Event Management, Production Managment, Live Events, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Game Design, Augmented Reality, Theme Parks, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem Solving, Media Production, Visitor Attractions, Resorts, Social Media, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Film, Marketing, Trade Shows, Production Management, People Management, Project Management

Education
Ithaca College   1995 — 1999
Communications, Television Radio

Ithaca College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Communications, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Patrick Casimir Patrick Casimir Orlando, Florida Area Details
Patrick Casimir's Gaylord Palms Experience January 2002 - October 2006
Job Food and Beverage Operations Manager Marriott Hotels
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott Hotels  February 2015 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment  2002 - Present
Gaylord Palms   January 2002 - October 2006

Skills
Hotels, Leadership, Hospitality Industry, Recruiting, Human Resources, Hospitality, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Training, Food, Event Management, Property Management..., Hiring, Employee Engagement, Restaurants, Payroll, Budgets, Customer Service, Team Building, Time Management, Restaurant Management, Guest Service Management, New Hire Orientations, Tourism, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Pre-opening

Education
University of South Florida   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Visual and Performing Arts

University of Phoenix   2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management and Services

Florida State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hospitality Administration/Management

Barbara F Barbara F United States Details
Barbara F's Gaylord Palms Experience November 2010 - September 2011
Job Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Store Design & Construction, Lbrands, Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
Limited Brands  July 2011 - Present
Gaylord Palms   November 2010 - September 2011
Cosspointe, LLC   October 2007 - October 2010

Skills
Software Development, Team Building, Event Planning, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team..., Recruiting

Education
Kent State University
Business Management

Gunnar Allen Gunnar Allen Orlando, Florida Area Details
Gunnar Allen's Gaylord Palms Experience November 2001 - Present
Job Assistant Setup Manager at
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms   November 2001 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment  November 2001 - Present
Disney  May 1995 - November 2001

Skills
Hospitality Management, Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Catering, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hotel Management, Front Office, Rooms Division, Banquets, Convention Services

Education
Florida Institute of Technology   1980 — 1987

Florida Institute of Technology   1979 — 1979
Diploma, Comercial Pilot

Denise Herrington, CMP Denise Herrington, CMP Greater Nashville Area Details
Denise Herrington, CMP's Gaylord Palms Experience 2002 - 2008
Job Assistant Director of Convention Services at Gaylord Opryland
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Opryland Resort  January 2015 - Present
Gaylord Opryland  April 2013 - January 2015
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center  May 2008 - April 2013
Gaylord Entertainment Company  January 2003 - October 2012
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center  June 2007 - May 2008
Gaylord Palms   2002 - 2008
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center  July 2006 - June 2007
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center  December 2003 - July 2006

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Catering, Banquets, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Pre-opening, Front Office

Education
University of Central Florida   1999 — 2003
BS, Hospitality Management

Gunnar Allen Gunnar Allen Orlando, Florida Area Details
Gunnar Allen's Gaylord Palms Experience November 2001 - Present
Job Assistant Conference SetUp Manager at Gaylord Palms
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms   November 2001 - Present

Education
Florida Institute of Technology   1982 — 1986
gradueded, n/a

Dori-Marie Rodriguez Dori-Marie Rodriguez Orlando, Florida Area Details
Dori-Marie Rodriguez's Gaylord Palms Experience 2003 - 2008
Job Front Office Associate at Omni Hotels
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Omni Hotels  August 2008 - Present
Gaylord Palms   2003 - 2008
Gaylord Entertainment  2005 - 2006

Education
University of Central Florida   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Event Managment

Valencia College   2002 — 2005
Associate of Science, Hospitality Management

Matthew Reed Matthew Reed Orlando, Florida Area Details
Matthew Reed's Gaylord Palms Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Yachtsman Steakhouse Sous Chef
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Walt Disney Company  August 2013 - Present
Disney Artist Point   June 2011 - Present
American Culinary Federation Central Florida Chapter   2010 - Present
Loews Royal Pacific Hotel   August 2008 - July 2011
Isleworth CC   January 2011 - June 2011
Gaylord Palms   2007 - 2008

Skills
Resorts, Banquets, Catering, Chef, Cooking, Cuisine, Culinary Management, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Food, Food, Food Industry, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Food Service, Gourmet, HACCP, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hotels, Menu Costing, Menu Development, Pastry, Pre-opening, Recipes, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Sanitation, Seafood, Wine

Education
The Culinary Institute of America   2003 — 2006
AOS, Culinary

Seminole State College of Florida

Heath Johnson Heath Johnson Orlando, Florida Area Details
Heath Johnson's Gaylord Palms Experience January 2005 - March 2012
Job Energy Consultant at PTM Energy Solutions
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
PTM Energy Solutions   February 2014 - Present
Burton's Restaurant   July 2012 - Present
Gaylord Palms   January 2005 - March 2012
Joes American Bar and Grill  2001 - 2004

Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Micros, Banquets, Bartending, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Resorts, Fine Dining, MICROS

Education
University of Central Florida

John McConaughy, MBA John McConaughy, MBA Greater Nashville Area Details
John McConaughy, MBA's Gaylord Palms Experience 2002 - 2005
Job at
Industry Retail
Experience
DriveTime  July 2013 - Present
GameStop  April 2006 - July 2013
Gaylord Entertainment  February 2002 - April 2006
gaylord palms   2002 - 2005

Skills
Merchandising, Profit, Retail, Store Management, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Store Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, District Management, Multi-unit, Multi-Unit Management, Customer Service, New Store Development, Planograms, Associate Development, Sales, Inventory Control, Training, Hiring, Income Statement, Employee Training, Retail Sales, POS, Merchandise Planning, Recruiting, Assortment, Cashiering, Window Displays, Department Stores, Team Building, Product Knowledge, P, Merchandise, Interviews, Employee Relations, People Development, Coaching, Expense Management, Apparel, Business Operations, Retail Marketing, Inventory, Retail Sales Experience, Multi-Unit, Trend Analysis

Education
Everest University-South Orlando   2004 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Marilyn Loaces Marilyn Loaces Orlando, Florida Area Details
Marilyn Loaces's Gaylord Palms Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Retail Merchandiser at Gaylord Palms
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Gaylord Palms   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Retail, Sales Management, Beauty Industry, Time Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Marketing, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Management

Education
Strayer University   2012 — 2015
M.B.A, Human Resources

Strayer University   2008 — 2011
B.B.A., Human Resources concentration

Strayer University

Selene Squitieri Selene Squitieri Orlando, Florida Area Details
Selene Squitieri's Gaylord Palms Experience December 2001 - December 2008
Job Administrative Assistant II at Gaylord Palms/Marriott
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Gaylord Palms/Marriott Inc   January 2013 - Present
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center  January 2009 - December 2012
Gaylord Palms   December 2001 - December 2008
Sodexho  August 1991 - October 2000
Hearthstone Assisted Living  February 2000 - August 2000
Sodexho-Marriott  July 1991 - January 2000
Sodexho USA  July 1992 - August 1994
Potsdam High School   July 1989 - June 1991

Skills
American Sign Language, Computer Proficiency, People Skills, Fast Learner, Dependable Team Player, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Organized Multi-tasker, Inventory Control, Inventory Accuracy, Accounting Applications, Retail, Receivers, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants, Budgets, Catering, Customer Service, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Purchasing, Food, Hotels

Education
SUNY Oswego   1991 — 1993
Psychology

SUNY College of Technology at Canton   1987 — 1989
Associate of Arts (AA), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

SUNY Canton Technical
Associates of Arts Degree, Hotel/Restaurant Management

Valencia College
Sign Language

Patricia Estrella Patricia Estrella Kissimmee, Florida Details
Patricia Estrella's Gaylord Palms Experience June 2005 - July 2014
Job Manager of Ecuatourism
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Bohemian Hotel Celebration   July 2014 - Present
Ecuatourism   August 2013 - Present
Gaylord Palms   June 2005 - July 2014
Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive  March 1999 - July 2014

Skills
Travel Planning, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Customer Service, Convention Services, Coordinating Events, Management

Education
Valencia Community College   2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Hospitality and Tourism Management

Universidad Central del Ecuador   1988 — 1992
Mathematics and Physics

Colegio Manuela Cañizares, Quito-Ecuador   1981 — 1987
Bachelor in Modern Humanities Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science

Adam Sands Adam Sands Orlando, Florida Area Details
Adam Sands's Gaylord Palms Experience January 2005 - July 2007
Job Math Tutor and Personal Finance Educator
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Personal Finance Consulting   January 2010 - Present
Adam Sands   July 2008 - Present
The First Academy  July 2008 - September 2014
Gaylord Palms   January 2005 - July 2007
Discount Linens   January 1980 - January 2003
Terrace Community School   July 1998 - June 2000

Skills
Coordinating Church..., Helping people (through..., Teaching, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Leadership Development

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University   2005 — 2007
Master's Degree, Ministry Leadership

University of Florida   1977 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Marketing, 3.34 Honors