JW Marriott Desert Ridge

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Address: 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054 Phone: (480) 293-5000Website: : Category: : : : : Place name: : Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxdr-jw-marriott-phoenix-desert-ridge-resort-and-spa/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 Category: Luxury 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 $319 Booking.com Read Real Guest Reviews  · Get Instant Confirmation $319 Hotels.com $319 Expedia.com View Marriott.com  ·  Official site$319Get a lower price plus free Wi-Fi with free enrollment $320 HotelPower.com $319 Agoda $319 Travelocity.com $319 Hotwire.com $319 Orbitz.com $319 KAYAK.comView more room rates View more rates from $319Couldn't update prices. Try again.Booking.comTotal: $394/night$319View room rates on Booking.com Hotels.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Hotels.com Expedia.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Expedia.com Marriott.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Marriott.com HotelPower.comTotal: $377/night$320View room rates on HotelPower.com AgodaTotal: $394/night$319View room rates on Agoda Travelocity.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Travelocity.com Hotwire.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Hotwire.com Orbitz.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Orbitz.com KAYAK.comTotal: $394/night$319View room rates on KAYAK.com JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 3,356 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: $394/night$319View room rates on Booking.com Hotels.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Hotels.com Expedia.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Expedia.com Marriott.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Marriott.com HotelPower.comTotal: $377/night$320View room rates on HotelPower.com AgodaTotal: $394/night$319View room rates on Agoda Travelocity.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Travelocity.com Hotwire.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Hotwire.com Orbitz.comTotal: $398/night$319View room rates on Orbitz.com KAYAK.comTotal: $394/night$319View room rates on KAYAK.com Hotel details This modern upscale hotel in the Sonoran Desert lies 6 miles from Kierland Commons outdoor mall. It's also 10 miles from Phoenix Mountain Preserve. … MORE Polished rooms and suites feature Wi-Fi (fee), balconies and living areas. They also have coffeemakers, minifridges and desks, plus 24-hour room service. Upgraded rooms add access to a private lounge with free breakfast and snacks. Some suites have separate living rooms and conference rooms. Amenities include 5 restaurants and a lounge. There's also a spa, a golf course and 5 outdoor pools, plus a fitness center, a business center and a conference center with 40 meeting rooms. Free Wi-Fi Pool Air-conditioned Laundry service Business center Room service Free breakfast Parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly Restaurant Airport shuttle Hot tub Spa Fitness center Golf course 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 JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Review summary Review summaries provided by TrustYou. Rooms · Rooms had views & TVs · Guests liked the large rooms, though some said they were dated & maintenance could be improved · Guests appreciated the large, clean bathrooms Location · Shopping, restaurants & bars nearby Service & facilities · Guests appreciated the friendly, professional staff · Guests enjoyed the pool & fitness center · Conference space View all reviews Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (25)

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kelsey Garcia Kelsey Garcia Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Kelsey Garcia's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience September 2011 - September 2014
Job Sales Manager | ACCESS Destination Services (a DMC) | Setting the standard for Destination Management since 1970
Industry Hospitality
Experience
ACCESS Destination Services  September 2014 - June 2015
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   September 2011 - September 2014

Skills
Destination Management..., Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Sales Management, Budgeting, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows

Education
Arizona State University

Brittany Bowling Brittany Bowling San Diego, California Details
Brittany Bowling's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience February 2014 - Present
Job ASU Dietetic Graduate
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   February 2014 - Present
Wickenburg Community Hospital  May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Nutrition, Fitness, Nutritional Counseling, Lifestyle, Personal Training, Public Health, Health Education, Customer Service, Dietetics, Fitness Training, Healthcare

Education
Arizona State University   2013 — 2014
Nutrition (Dietetics) BS, December 2014, Dietetics/Dietitian, Senior

Samantha Munzer Samantha Munzer San Antonio, Texas Details
Samantha Munzer's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Room Operations Voyager at Marriott International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott International  May 2014 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   May 2013 - August 2013
Marriott's Canyon Villas   December 2011 - August 2012
Northern Arizona University  November 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Oral & Written..., Friendly Personality, Organization, Team Leadership, Outstanding time..., Energetic Leader, Efficiency, Hospitality Industry, Time Management, Teamwork, Resorts

Education
Northern Arizona University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel and Restaurant Management

Thomas Harbottle Thomas Harbottle Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Thomas Harbottle's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience July 2011 - March 2012
Job Sales Manager at AR500 Armor
Industry Retail
Experience
AR 500 Armor   January 2014 - Present
AR500 Armor®   January 2014 - Present
QuikTrip  April 2012 - January 2014
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   July 2011 - March 2012
Gary Vallen Hospitality Consultants   August 2007 - May 2011

Skills
Hospitality, Management, Casino Gaming, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Bartending, Serving Others, Typing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Creative Problem Solving, Time Management, Sales, Teamwork, Food, Restaurants, Hotels, Marketing, Sales Management, Retail, Hospitality Management, Hiring, Hospitality Industry, Resorts

Education
Northern Arizona University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

McClintock High School   2004 — 2007
Degree, General Studies

Alessandra Castillo Alessandra Castillo Tempe, Arizona Details
Alessandra Castillo's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience May 2009 - April 2012
Job Hotel Operations Intern at MGM Resorts International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
JW Marriott Camelback Inn  April 2012 - Present
MGM Resorts International  May 2013 - August 2013
Programming and Activities Board  January 2012 - April 2012
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   May 2009 - April 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Front Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Hotels, Hospitality, Facebook, Phone Etiquette, Email Etiquette, Public Speaking, Team Management

Education
Arizona State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

Shannon (Shannon Baker) Nelson Shannon (Shannon Baker) Nelson Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Shannon (Shannon Baker) Nelson's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience January 2009 - October 2010
Job Administrative Assistant/ Event Planner at Freedom Life Church
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Freedom Life Church  December 2012 - Present
Grand Canyon University  October 2010 - November 2012
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   January 2009 - October 2010
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   May 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Social Networking, Outlook, Fundraising, Team Building, Non-profits, Editing, Training, Leadership, Online Marketing, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Email Marketing

Education
Arizona State University   2006 — 2008
B.S., Recreation & Tourism

Scottsdale Community College   2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Recreation and Tourism

Erica Rosenthal Erica Rosenthal Phoenix, Arizona Details
Erica Rosenthal's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Event Manager at Marriott International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   March 2014 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   September 2013 - March 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC  September 2012 - September 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC  June 2011 - September 2012
Kaiser Permanente  March 2003 - May 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Corporate Events, Revenue Analysis, Events Coordination, Hospitality, Resorts, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Rooms Division, Concierge Services, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Micros, Opera, Property Management..., Culinary Skills

Education
Culinary School of the Rockies   2009 — 2009

Newark Memorial High   1996 — 2000

Karissa Rocco Karissa Rocco Forked River, New Jersey Details
Karissa Rocco's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience March 2013 - June 2013
Job Food and Beverage Management at Renaissance Newark Airport
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Renaissance Newark Airport   July 2013 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   March 2013 - June 2013
Renaissance at Orlando Sea World   May 2012 - March 2013
Shindig Irish Pub   July 2008 - March 2013

Skills
Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Online Advertising, Marketing, Photoshop, Public Speaking

Education
Florida Atlantic University   2011 — 2012

Indian River Community College   2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Peter Kane Peter Kane Bernalillo, New Mexico Details
Peter Kane's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience May 2001 - November 2004
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Tamaya
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa  August 2015 - Present
Hyatt Boston Harbor  March 2013 - Present
Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt Olive 8   April 2011 - March 2013
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa  June 2009 - April 2011
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa  April 2008 - June 2009
Manhattan Beach Marriott  October 2006 - April 2008
Minneapolis Marriott City Center  November 2004 - October 2006
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   May 2001 - November 2004

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Hotel Management, Meeting Planning, Convention Services, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Catering, Pre-opening, Front Office, OnQ, Contract Negotiation, Travel Management, Rooms Division, Tourism

Education
Arizona State University   1996 — 2001

Arizona State University

Jessica Rush Jessica Rush Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Jessica Rush's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Spa Experience Coordinator at Revive Spa
Industry Higher Education
Experience
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   August 2013 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   August 2013 - November 2013
iAcquire  April 2012 - April 2013
Republic Media Custom Publishing   June 2011 - August 2012
Arizona Foothills Magazine/Media That Deelivers   January 2011 - May 2011
Arizona State University  January 2009 - May 2011
Valley Sports Ledger   2010 - 2010
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts  November 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Sports Photography, Magazine Writing, News Writing, Creative Problem Solving, Newspaper Design, Magazine Design, Photojournalism, Photoshop, InDesign, Social Media, Magazines, Content Strategy, Editing, Storytelling

Education
Arizona State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's, Journalism

Paradise Valley Community College   2006 — 2009
Associates, Arts

David Mendenhall David Mendenhall Scottsdale, Arizona Details
David Mendenhall's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience August 2006 - October 2008
Job Bilingual Mortgage Banker, Team Captain at Quicken Loans
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Quicken Loans  October 2012 - Present
Quicken Loans  February 2014 - September 2014
Apple Inc  July 2010 - September 2012
Eller College of Management, University of Arizona  September 2011 - May 2012
ESERP - ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE CIENCIAS EMPRESARIALES, MARKETING Y RELACIONES PUBLICAS   June 2011 - July 2011
ESERP Business School   June 2011 - July 2011
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  November 2008 - August 2009
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   August 2006 - October 2008
The Church of Jesus Christ   November 2003 - December 2005

Skills
Spanish, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, iWork, Apple Software, written Spanish, Mobile Technology

Education
University of Arizona   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing

Barett Buckowich Barett Buckowich Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Barett Buckowich's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Inside sales cStor
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
cStor  August 2015 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   April 2015 - Present
J.W. Marriott   March 2013 - Present
Continental Country Club  2012 - December 2012
Fishing Vessel Kristin Lynn   June 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Banquet Operations, Food & Beverage, Club, Menu Engineering, Golf Courses, Sales, Hospitality, Golf Course Management, Banquets, Hotels, Event Planning, Hotel Management, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Pre-opening, Teamwork, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Restaurants, Social Media, Country Clubs, Sales Operations

Education
Northern Arizona University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Jenny Frame Jenny Frame Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Jenny Frame's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience February 2014 - June 2014
Job Front Desk Supervisor at Marriott Suites in Old Town Scottsdale
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott Hotels  November 2014 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa  June 2014 - October 2014
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   February 2014 - June 2014
JW Marriott Starr Pass  May 2013 - January 2014
NAU School of Hotel and Restaurant Management   January 2012 - May 2013
NAU Office of Residence Life   January 2011 - May 2013
Lightning Ridge Cafe   May 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Teamwork, Hospitality, English, Time Management, Tourism, Food, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Customer Satisfaction

Education
Northern Arizona University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

Alec Griffith Alec Griffith Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Alec Griffith's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Program Support Technician
Industry Media Production
Experience
University of California, Los Angeles Office of Residential Life   September 2015 - Present
Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center  June 2015 - September 2015
CVS Caremark Corporation  April 2014 - September 2014
Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center  June 2013 - December 2013
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   June 2013 - September 2013
Studio Movie Grill  July 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Hospitality, Food, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Sales, Food Service, Public Speaking, English, Retail, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Time Management, Leadership, Research, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Data Entry

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

International Baccalaureate   2012 — 2014
International Baccalaureate, General Studies

Lauren Scatena Lauren Scatena Huntington Beach, California Details
Lauren Scatena's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience May 2011 - October 2012
Job Sales Manager for Arizona, Nevada, and San Diego Full Service Hotels at Marriott International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott International  August 2015 - Present
Marriott International  June 2014 - August 2015
Fuse Apartments   August 2013 - May 2014
Marriott International  May 2013 - August 2013
American Campus Communities  February 2012 - May 2013
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   May 2011 - October 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Hospitality, Social Media, Event Planning, English, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Public Speaking, Food & Beverage, Research, Photoshop, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants

Education
Purdue University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality and Tourism Management, 3.5

Mark Rosendahl CMP Mark Rosendahl CMP Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Mark Rosendahl CMP's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Hospitality Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
ARAMARK Aventura Catering at the Phoenix Convention Center   2010 - 2012
Helmsbriscoe  2009 - 2010
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   2007 - 2009
JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Grande Lakes Orlando   2004 - 2007
Marriott International - Williamsburg Marriott   1999 - 2003
Marriott Hotel - Washingtonian Center Marriott   1998 - 1999
Marriott International - Marquee Events by Marriott   1997 - 1999
Marriott International - Marriott at Metro Center   1997 - 1998
JW Marriott Washington DC  1995 - 1996
JW Marriott Washington DC  1993 - 1995

Skills
Hotels, Event Management, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Sales, Resorts, Budgets, Time Management, Customer Service, Management, Pre-opening, Convention Services, Corporate Events, Training, Negotiation, Tourism, Restaurants, Wedding Planning, Hotel Management, Menu Development, Strategic Planning, Hotel Booking, Revenue Analysis, Sales Operations, Yield Management, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Contract Negotiation, Employee Training, Property Management..., Incentive Travel, Forecasting, Business Planning, Guest Service Management, Marketing, CRM, Hiring, Food, Rooms Division, Leisure, Private Events, Trade Shows

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Brigham Young University - Idaho   1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts (AA)

Courtney Keisling Courtney Keisling Phoenix, Arizona Details
Courtney Keisling's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience September 2011 - September 2012
Job Account Coordinator at Southwest Conference Planners
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Southwest Conference Planners  September 2012 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   September 2011 - September 2012
JW Marriott Camelback Inn  April 2006 - August 2011
Port of Subs  June 2004 - July 2006

Skills
Proficient Communicator, Microsoft Office, Typing, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Windows 7, CRM, Highly Reliable, Team Leadership, Self-starter, Self-driven, Goal Oriented, Exceptionally Organized, Highly Detailed, Management

Education
Arizona State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Communication, 3.3

Meghann Miller Meghann Miller Lebanon, New Jersey Details
Meghann Miller's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience August 2009 - August 2010
Job Laboratory Coordinator at County College of Morris
Industry Higher Education
Experience
County College of Morris  August 2014 - Present
County College of Morris  October 2013 - Present
Nourishing Results   May 2013 - June 2014
The University of Arizona  July 2012 - May 2013
Food Day, Tucson   August 2011 - May 2013
Associated Students of the University of Arizona  September 2010 - May 2013
The University of Arizona  January 2012 - July 2012
Wilko   September 2010 - April 2011
The University of Arizona  August 2010 - February 2011
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Cooking, Nutrition, Event Management, Program Management, Project Initiation, Project Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Analysis, Food Safety, Recipes, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, High level of initiative, Food Service, Food Industry, Typing, Vegetarian Cooking, Human Nutrition, Nutritional Counseling, HIPPA certified, ServSafe certified, Fundraising, Health Promotion, Leadership, Wellness, Food, Clinical Nutrition, Event Planning, Fitness, Culinary Skills, Food Preparation, Grant Writing, Training, Community Outreach, Restaurants, Health Education, PowerPoint

Education
Montclair State University   2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Nutrition Sciences, Food Science focus

University of Arizona   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nutrition, Dietetics

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale   2009 — 2010
Culinary Arts Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Renee Rogers Searcy Renee Rogers Searcy Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Renee Rogers Searcy's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant for The Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Industry Hospitality
Experience
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   August 2014 - Present
Extreme Leadership Institute   2012 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   February 2013 - August 2014
The Event Experience, LLC.   June 2012 - January 2014
National Leadership Academy   2010 - 2013
Up With People  January 2007 - December 2009

Skills
Leadership, Event Management, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Private Events, Workshop Facilitation, Event Producing, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Corporate Events, Events, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Volunteering, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Event Production, Live Events, Retreats, Leadership Retreats, Leisure Travel, Travel Management, Special Events..., Specialty Events, Destination Events, Weddings, Wedding Management, Program Development, Program Management, Photography, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, CSI, Nonprofits

Education
Tucson High Magnet School   2001 — 2005

University of Arizona
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Karen Cawley Karen Cawley Greater Seattle Area Details
Karen Cawley's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience November 2002 - January 2008
Job VP Sales at SpaTimeNow.com
Industry Hospitality
Experience
SpaTimeNow.com   April 2010 - Present
Bliss World   January 2008 - May 2010
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   November 2002 - January 2008

Education
Everett Community College   1974 — 1976
AA, Graphic Design

Alison Leathers Alison Leathers Phoenix, Arizona Details
Alison Leathers's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience July 2013 - Present
Job JW Desert Ridge Resort
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   July 2013 - Present
The Ritz Carlton Dallas  August 2007 - December 2012
The Ritz-Carlton  December 2002 - July 2007

Skills
Banquets, Food, Fine Dining, Menu Development, Food & Beverage

Education
Southern Methodist University   1993 — 1998
BA, Psychology

New England Culinary Institute

Melissa Benford Melissa Benford San Francisco, California Details
Melissa Benford's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience 2008 - April 2010
Job Conference Services Manager
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  June 2015 - Present
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  September 2014 - April 2015
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  September 2011 - September 2014
Marriott International  April 2010 - July 2011
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   2008 - April 2010
Marriott International  October 2007 - November 2008
Marriott International  June 2007 - October 2007
Glendale Civic Center   2004 - 2006

Skills
Corporate Events, Hotels, Hospitality, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Catering, Wedding Planning, Weddings, Resorts, Micros, Hotel Management, Front Office, Social Networking, Pre-opening, Incentives, Trade Shows, Restaurant Management, Live Events, Hotel Booking, Tourism, Restaurants, Convention Services, Coordinating Events, Revenue Analysis, Yield Management, Menu Development, Property Management..., Parties, Private Events, Public Relations, Rooms Division, Guest Service Management, Concierge Services, Opera

Education
Northern Arizona University   2004 — 2007
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management

Barry Goldwater High School   1999 — 2003

Kelley Rence Kelley Rence Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Kelley Rence's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience May 2007 - January 2011
Job Catering Sales Manager at Hotel Palomar Phoenix, a Kimpton Hotel
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hotel Palomar Phoenix, a Kimpton Hotel  February 2014 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa  January 2013 - February 2014
Marriott International  January 2011 - January 2013
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   May 2007 - January 2011

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Wedding Planning, Corporate Events, Convention Services, Catering, Hospitality, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Banquets, Event Producing

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and Communications

Brian Tiffany Brian Tiffany Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Brian Tiffany's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience July 2013 - November 2014
Job Pastry Supervisor for JW Marriott
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Arizona Biltmore  December 2014 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   July 2013 - November 2014
Hilton Garden Inn, WaveCrest Hotels and Resorts   June 2012 - July 2013
Hilton San Diego Bayfront  November 2011 - June 2012
La Costa Glen Retirement Community   June 2009 - June 2011
Omni Hotels  October 2008 - February 2009
Emerils Gulf Coast Fish House   July 2008 - November 2008
Beau Rivage  April 2008 - July 2008
Emerils New Orleans   August 2007 - April 2008
The Westgate Hotel  June 2006 - October 2006

Skills
Pastry, Menu Development, Banquets, Restaurants, Bread, Desserts, Chef, Ice Cream, Buffet, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Catering, Food & Beverage, Inventory, Food, Food Service, Cuisine, Restaurant Management, Recipes, Hospitality

Education
The Culinary Institute of America   2005 — 2007
Associates, Baking and Pastry Arts

Lauren Grunewald Lauren Grunewald Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Lauren Grunewald's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience March 2007 - October 2014
Job Account Coordinator at Kuoni Destination Management USA
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Kuoni Destination Management USA  May 2014 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   March 2007 - October 2014
Arizona Biltmore  April 2013 - May 2014
Arizona Biltmore  September 2012 - April 2013
Desert Botanical Garden  January 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Spa, Guest Service, Guest Satisfaction, Resorts, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Corporate Events, Social Media, Social Events, Wedding Planning, Weddings, Catering, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Marketing, Tourism, Facebook, Hospitality

Education
Arizona State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Tourism Development & Management

Scottsdale Community College   2006 — 2009
Hospitality & Tourism, Event Planning

Ann Radstrom Ann Radstrom Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Ann Radstrom's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience February 2005 - January 2006
Job Executive Assistant, food and beverage at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa  January 2006 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   February 2005 - January 2006
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC  August 2003 - January 2005
Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates   February 1996 - May 2003
Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates   1992 - 1996
P & S Wine Company   1990 - 1992

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Resorts, Foreign Languages, Bilingual, Swedish, German, business read..., Conversational French, Meeting Planning, Wine, Catering, Budgets, Hotel Management, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Wine Tasting, French, Time Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Tourism, Marketing, Restaurants

Education
Kungsholmens Hogre Allmanna Laroverk, Stockholm
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Lake Washington Technical College
Accounting

Pahlmans Handelsinstitut, Stockholm
Business/Commerce, General

Bob Hickman Bob Hickman Elkhart, Indiana Area Details
Bob Hickman's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience April 2007 - September 2009
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Kansas City Airport Marriott  November 2011 - August 2015
Manhattan Beach Marriott & Golf Club   September 2010 - November 2011
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   April 2007 - September 2009
The Oakwood Inn   January 2006 - January 2007
The Beverly Hills Hotel  August 1997 - October 1999
Century Plaza Hotel  March 1996 - August 1997
Sheraton HotelsFront   February 1994 - November 1994
ITT/Sheraton Suites-Cumberland (278 Suite Hotel)   May 1993 - February 1994

Skills
Hospitality Management, Hotels, Resorts, Front Office, Hotel Management, Micros, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Catering, Tourism, Concierge Services, Hotel Booking, Restaurants, Lodging, Guest Service Management, Opening Hotels, Reservation, Training, Hiring, Pre-opening experience, Up-selling, Food, Hotel Administration, Banquet Operations, Restaurant Management, Guest Recovery, New Restaurant Openings, Hygiene, Sanitation, Food Preparation, Food Quality, Daily Operations, Open Table, Travel Management, Food Service, Online Travel, Incentives, Fine Dining, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, MICROS

Education
Ball State University   1982 — 1986

Wawasee High School
Diploma

ANDRE BLASCZAK ANDRE BLASCZAK Oxon Hill, Maryland Details
ANDRE BLASCZAK's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Sr. Banquet Sous Chef Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at Marriott International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott International  January 2015 - Present
Marriott International RENAISSANCE ST LOUIS GRAND HOTEL   June 2013 - January 2015
Marriott International  February 2010 - June 2012
JW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE   2007 - 2010
SAO PAULO RENAISSANCE HOTEL   January 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Resorts, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Culinary Skills, Food, Food Safety, HACCP, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Menu Development, Pre-opening, Banquets, Restaurants, Sanitation, Fine Dining, Pastry, Recipes, Cuisine, Catering, Opening Hotels, Training, Pre-opening experience, Chef, Menu Engineering, Banquet Operations, Micros, Mediterranean, Restaurant Management, Menu Costing, Gourmet, Culinary Management, Italian cuisine, New Restaurant Openings, Food Quality, Food Cost Management, Seafood, Sauces, Food Cost Analysis, Food Preparation, P&L, MICROS

Education
Paradise Valley Community College   2007 — 2009
ENGLISH SECOND LENGUAGE

Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos   1995 — 1999
Associate's degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

Ashley Blok Ashley Blok Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Ashley Blok's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience September 2010 - April 2011
Job Senior Elite Account Director II at Yelp
Industry Internet
Experience
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
Yelp.com  May 2011 - Present
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
Yelp  May 2011 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   September 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Bilingual, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Salesforce.com, Sales, Small Business, Sales Operations, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Cold Calling, Advertising Sales, Email Marketing, Management, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, PPC, Facebook, Account Management, Digital Media, Marketing, SEO, Social Media, B2B, Mobile Marketing

Education
Arizona State University   2007 — 2009
B. A., Communications, Mathematics, Spanish

Andrew Antila Andrew Antila Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Andrew Antila's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience June 2008 - April 2011
Job Hospitality Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
ESPN, Inc.   April 2011 - September 2011
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   June 2008 - April 2011
Phoenix Suns  October 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Team Coordination, Spanish

Education
Duke University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Jesse Jansma Jesse Jansma Surprise, Arizona Details
Jesse Jansma's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience January 2009 - August 2011
Job Public Safety at City of Phoenix
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Phoenix  November 2009 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   January 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Attention To Detail, Stress Management, Managing Employees

Education
Glendale Community College   2009 — 2010
AZ POST Certification, Law Enforcement

Grand Valley State University   2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice

Elly Ihtimanska Elly Ihtimanska Phoenix, Arizona Details
Elly Ihtimanska's JW Marriott Desert Ridge Experience January 2005 - January 2010
Job Office Manager at Safe&Care Medical Transportation
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Safe&Care Medical Transportation   September 2010 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Ridge   January 2005 - January 2010
Starbucks  March 2002 - January 2010

Education
University of Phoenix   2010 — 2013
Master's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Arizona State University   2005 — 2007
Associate of Science (AS), Criminal Justice and Corrections