The Drake Hotel

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Address: 140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 787-2200: : : Category: Place name: : Website: : : Website: https://www3.hilton.com/en/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-HI-CHIDHHH 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. These partners' prices are lower non-public prices for which you’re eligible:• FindHotelLearn 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. 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You can manage how your data is used in Privacy settings.ad settings Check in Sun, Jan 27 Check out Mon, Jan 28The Drake, a Hilton HotelTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on The Drake, a Hilton Hotel Booking.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Booking.com Expedia.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Expedia.com PricelineTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Priceline Hotels.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Hotels.com Hotwire.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Hotwire.com KAYAK.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on KAYAK.com Orbitz.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Orbitz.com Travelocity.comTotal: $123/night$105View room rates on Travelocity.com Reservations.comTotal: $155/night$105View room rates on Reservations.com HotelPower.comTotal: $142/night$106View room rates on HotelPower.com FindHotelTotal: $121/night$103View room rates on FindHotel Hotel details Opened in 1920 in a landmark building on the Magnificent Mile, this upscale hotel is a block from the Lakefront Trail, 5 minutes' walk from the 360 Chicago observation deck and a 10-minute … MORE walk from the nearest El train station. Traditionally decorated rooms, some with lake views, have elegant furnishings and Italian marble bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Suites add sitting areas, and access to a lounge with free breakfast and snacks. There are 3 restaurants, including an ornate dining room where afternoon tea is served. Other amenities include a gym, a business center and 30,000 sq ft of meeting space. Paid Wi-Fi Paid parking Air-conditioned Laundry service Business center Pet-friendly Free breakfast Pool Beach access Room service Kid-friendly Restaurant Airport shuttle 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 The Drake, a Hilton Hotel 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 & cleanliness & maintenance could be improved · Some guests said the bathrooms were small & cleanliness could be improved Location · Near the city center & beach; shopping, sightseeing, restaurants & bars nearby · Near public transit Service & facilities · Guests appreciated the friendly, professional staff View all reviews Questions & answers Ask a question Q: Is there a coffee maker in the room? Refrigerator?A: Yes, found it sitting next to the half drank water bottle! I guess they don’t stock the coffee. I’m sitting here right now looking at Decaf and no sugar. (5 more answers)See all questions (23)

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The Drake Hotel Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Natalie Gibbs Natalie Gibbs Toronto, Canada Area Details
Natalie Gibbs's The Drake Hotel Experience April 2010 - July 2013
Job Resent Graduate of the Hotel Management Diploma at George Brown College
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Donalda Club   May 2015 - Present
The Sheraton Centre (Summer Externship)   May 2014 - August 2014
The Drake Hotel   April 2010 - July 2013
The Gasparilla Inn Golf and Country Club   October 2007 - February 2008
Pleasant View Inn   June 2007 - October 2007
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach  November 2006 - May 2007
The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort   August 2000 - January 2006

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hotels, Time Management, Catering, Menu Development, Certified in smart..., Trained in: Fire and..., Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Housekeeping, Resorts, Pre-opening, Banquets

Education
George Brown College   2013 — 2015

George Brown College   2013 — 2015
Hotel Management

Penn Foster College   2006 — 2007
Hotel and Restaurant Management

Andrea Holloway Andrea Holloway Athens, Georgia Details
Andrea Holloway's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2011 - September 2012
Job Customer Account Executive at Comcast
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Comcast  January 2013 - Present
The Drake Hotel   June 2011 - September 2012
Best Buy  August 2008 - September 2011

Skills
Windows, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English, Microsoft Word, HTML, Outlook, PowerPoint, C++, C, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Java, Negotiation, Telecommunications, Research, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Project Management

Education
University of Phoenix   2014 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Healthcare Administration/Medical Records

Danielle Forest Danielle Forest New York, New York Details
Danielle Forest's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2010 - March 2012
Job Manager at Nyehaus
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Nyehaus   May 2012 - Present
Adult Magazine   March 2013 - April 2014
Garage Magazine   November 2012 - January 2013
Art Gallery of Ontario  March 2011 - May 2012
The Drake Hotel   January 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Curating, Art Criticism, Fine Art Sales, Inventory Management, Bookkeeping, Travel Planning, Website Updating, Exhibit Preparation, Art Exhibitions, Appointment Scheduling, Client Liaison, Artist liaison, Assisting Executives, Database Administration, Project Coordination, Events Coordination, Art Consulting, Galleries, Contemporary Art, Visual Arts, Art, Social Media

Education
The University of Toronto   2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

The University of Winnipeg   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Ora Major Ora Major Chicago, Illinois Details
Ora Major's The Drake Hotel Experience November 2013 - January 2014
Job Masters Public Administration
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
O, Enterprises   October 2007 - Present
O, Inc. f/k/a Auromas   July 1993 - Present
The Drake Hotel   November 2013 - January 2014
Cook, Revak and Associates   September 2001 - June 2011
University of Chicago Hospitals  April 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Marketing, Event Planning, Outlook, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Training, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Retail, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Contract Management, Case Managment, Process Scheduler, Access, Catering, Catering Sales, Personal Chef Services, Executive Chef, Administrative..., Executive..., Administrative...

Education
Walden University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Management Information Systems, General, 3.0

Kaplan University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Administration, 3.74

Kaplan University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal/Legal Studies, 3.56

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts of Chicago   1998 — 2001
A.A., Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, 3.0

Carla Poirier Carla Poirier Toronto, Canada Area Details
Carla Poirier's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2011 - September 2012
Job Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
C Poirier Design   2008 - Present
Creative Type T.O.   October 2008 - Present
100 Acre Wood   October 2013 - May 2014
Sid Lee  October 2012 - May 2014
The Drake Hotel   October 2011 - September 2012
TREE Hong Kong   March 2010 - April 2011
Fingerprint Communications  November 2009 - April 2010
Concrete Design Communications  August 2009 - October 2009
House & Home Media  March 2009 - May 2009
L'Occitane en Provence  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Art Direction, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Layout, Creative Direction, Posters, Web Design, Art, Visual Communication, Corporate Identity, Book Design, Illustrator

Education
Ontario College of Art and Design   2005 — 2009
BDes, Graphic Design

Jessica Echenberg Jessica Echenberg Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jessica Echenberg's The Drake Hotel Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Event Coordinator at The Drake Hotel
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Drake Hotel   February 2015 - Present
Chase Hospitality Group (Colette Grand Café & Bakery)   April 2014 - January 2015
Salt & Pepper Catering   March 2013 - March 2014
Prairie Girl Bakery   November 2011 - December 2012
Caroline Dumas   May 2012 - July 2012
Lucy Waverman   April 2012 - June 2012
Chatelaine Magazine  January 2012 - April 2012
The Railway Friendly Bar   September 2010 - February 2011
Gastronomy Catering   March 2010 - August 2010
SoupeSoup Restaurant   November 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Catering, Recipes, Restaurants, Food, Chef, Event Planning, Gourmet, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Baking

Education
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Psychology and Sociology

Institute of Culinary Education
Culinary Arts and Culinary Management Degree (graduated with highest honours)

Arlene Gordon Arlene Gordon Powder Springs, Georgia Details
Arlene Gordon's The Drake Hotel Experience September 2000 - June 2004
Job Renewal Relationship Manager at CAN Capital
Industry Financial Services
Experience
CAN Capital  April 2013 - Present
CAN Capital  December 2004 - March 2013
Hilton Worldwide  August 2004 - December 2004
The Drake Hotel   September 2000 - June 2004
Comcast Cable  March 1997 - September 2000

Skills
▪National Account..., ▪Alliance Building, Product Knowledge, Supervisory Experience, Oracle Reports, Enterprise Information..., MS Office Suite, vendor Relationship..., Exceeding Quotas, Financial Management..., Strategic Planning, Vendor Relationships, Sales, Microsoft Office, Sales Operations, Merchant Services, Training, Business Development, Strategy, Leadership, CRM, Sales Management, Customer Service, Management

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, 3.25

Robert Morris University - Illinois   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Northwestern Business College   1998 — 2000
AS, Travel and Tourism

Ed Smyth Ed Smyth Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ed Smyth's The Drake Hotel Experience February 1985 - March 1986
Job Director Sales & Mktg. at eBMSAmerica
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
eBMS-America   July 2013 - Present
Los Angeles Society for Coatings Technology   2010 - Present
Downtown Sounds West   May 1980 - Present
BYK-Gardner   March 1997 - June 2012
Veeco Instruments / UPA Technology   April 1993 - March 1997
BYK-Chemie / BYK-Gardner   April 1987 - April 1992
The Drake Hotel   February 1985 - March 1986

Skills
Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, Key Account Management, International Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Training, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Singer-songwriter, Color an, Disc-jockey

Education
Arizona State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business

Debbie Sale Debbie Sale Glendale, Arizona Details
Debbie Sale's The Drake Hotel Experience August 1984 - August 1987
Job Office Administrator at St. Luke's Health Initiatives
Industry Hospitality
Experience
St. Luke's Health Initiatives   June 2013 - Present
Deer Valley Unified School District  January 2008 - June 2013
Meeting Sources   2005 - June 2013
The Crescent Hotel  May 1989 - January 1992
Fairmont Hotel  August 1987 - January 1989
The Drake Hotel   August 1984 - August 1987

Skills
Experienced Sales..., Meeting and Event..., Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor's degree, Hotel Administration

Matt Fairbanks Matt Fairbanks Toronto, Canada Area Details
Matt Fairbanks's The Drake Hotel Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Bartender
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Drake Hotel   November 2014 - Present
Paupers Pub   May 2014 - October 2014
The Gilded Iguana   October 2013 - April 2014
Paupers Pub   March 2013 - October 2013
Canada Border Services Agency  January 2011 - December 2011
Industry Canada  May 2010 - August 2010
Transport Canada  September 2009 - April 2010
Canada Border Services Agency  January 2009 - April 2009
Canadian Coast Guard  May 2008 - August 2008
TTC  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Government, Report Writing, Policy Analysis, Policy, Public Policy

Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa   2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Political Science and Government

Lester B. Pearson High School   2002 — 2006

Diana Valentine Diana Valentine Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Diana Valentine's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Corporate Legal Assistant at HomeServices of America
Industry Legal Services
Experience
HomeServices of America  May 2015 - Present
Robert Half Legal  February 2015 - May 2015
Serendipity Labs   October 2014 - February 2015
Swissotel Chicago  September 2013 - October 2014
W Hotels  August 2011 - April 2014
The Drake Hotel   June 2013 - September 2013
Gap Inc.  July 2008 - March 2011
Macon County Court House   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Hospitality, Employee Training, Hospitality Management, Management, Customer Service, Coaching, Hotels, Researching, data..., Microsoft Office Word,..., Organization of social..., Micro POS systems,..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Office, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media

Education
Roosevelt University   2014 — 2014
Paralegal Certification

Millikin University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Erin Lynn Lachance Erin Lynn Lachance Toronto, Canada Area Details
Erin Lynn Lachance's The Drake Hotel Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Sales Representative at Royal LePage Signature Realty
Industry Wireless
Experience
Royal LePage Signature Realty, Toronto  July 2014 - Present
The Drake Hotel   September 2013 - Present
Experience Communications Inc.   February 2009 - February 2013
The Drake Hotel   February 2005 - February 2009

Skills
Social Media, Event Management, Sales Management, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Event Planning, Retail, Sales, Hospitality, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing

Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Theatre, Theatre Arts

Osgoode Township High School

Joey Chiappetta Joey Chiappetta Greater Chicago Area Details
Joey Chiappetta's The Drake Hotel Experience December 2006 - July 2009
Job Realtor, Property of Chicago, a team with @properties
Industry Real Estate
Experience
@properties  2013 - Present
Baird & Warner  2009 - 2013
The Drake Hotel   December 2006 - July 2009
Hilton Chicago  September 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Real Estate, Sellers, Property, Negotiation, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Relocation, First Time Home Buyers, Buyer Representation, Real Estate Transactions, Single Family Homes, Condos, REO, Mortgage Lending, Hotels, Fundraising, Hospitality, Marketing Management, Food Service, Networking, Referrals, Townhomes

Education
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago   2003 — 2004
Associates, Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry

University of San Diego   1999 — 2003
Bachelor, Business Administration

Bishop Amat Memorial High School   1995 — 1999

Colton Kotanko Colton Kotanko Toronto, Canada Area Details
Colton Kotanko's The Drake Hotel Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Pastry Cook at The Drake Hotel
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Drake Hotel   November 2012 - Present
LPK's Culinary Groove   May 2011 - November 2012

Skills
Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Pastry, Baking, Fine Dining, Menu Development, Food

Education
George Brown College   2009 — 2011
Baking and Pastry Arts Management, Culinary

Jason Mante Jason Mante New York, New York Details
Jason Mante's The Drake Hotel Experience May 2010 - October 2010
Job Head of User Experience at Vine
Industry Online Media
Experience
Twitter  March 2015 - Present
Twitter  August 2014 - March 2015
Twitter  December 2013 - July 2014
Drkfuture   2010 - December 2013
Toronto International Film Festival  July 2011 - October 2013
Champion  March 2009 - September 2011
The Drake Hotel   May 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Strategic Thinking, Design Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Advertising, Typography, Content Strategy, Product Marketing

Education
York University
BDes Honours, Design

Humber College
Advertising & Graphic Design

Emily Waddell Emily Waddell Dallas, Texas Details
Emily Waddell's The Drake Hotel Experience August 2011 - April 2013
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at HRI Lodging
Industry Hospitality
Experience
HRI Lodging  April 2015 - Present
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre  April 2013 - April 2015
The Drake Hotel   August 2011 - April 2013
Hilton New York - Midtown   June 2010 - August 2011
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center  January 2005 - July 2009
Michigan State University  September 2007 - October 2008
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center  September 2006 - October 2007

Skills
Sales, Meeting Planning, Catering, Events, Sales Prospecting, Event Planning, OnQ, Front Office, Microsoft Office, Delphi, Banquets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Meeting Matrix, Birchstreet, Timesaver, Solicitation

Education
Michigan State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Michigan State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Business

Cheryl Slaughter Cheryl Slaughter Chicago, Illinois Details
Cheryl Slaughter's The Drake Hotel Experience July 2006 - Present
Job Event Coordinator
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Drake Hotel   July 2006 - Present
The Drake Hotel   July 2006 - January 2007
Mayor Richard M Daley Campaign   December 2002 - February 2003
USA  September 2001 - October 2002
City of Chicago, Chicago Office of Tourism   June 1997 - September 2001
City of Chicago, Chicago Office of Tourism   December 1994 - June 1997
Hilton Chicago Hotel & Tower   July 1994 - December 1994
US Army  February 1989 - July 1992

Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Event Management, Hotels, Press Releases, Tourism, Media Relations, Public Relations, Meeting Planning, Catering

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2001 — 2003
BA, Marketing Communication with concentration in Public Relations

Kristen Klus Kristen Klus Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristen Klus's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2005 - March 2007
Job Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  November 2012 - Present
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  May 2012 - November 2012
The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago   March 2007 - May 2012
The Drake Hotel   March 2005 - March 2007
The Drake Hotel   August 2004 - March 2005
The Drake Hotel   September 2003 - August 2004
Spy Advertising   June 2003 - August 2003
Yacht & Beach Club Resort - Walt Disney Company   January 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Guest Satisfaction, Tourism, Resorts, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurants, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Catering, Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Time Management, Front Office, Concierge Services, Guest Service Management, Property Management..., Event Planning, Yield Management, Pre-opening, Opera, OnQ, Opening Hotels, Hotel, Convention Services, Revenue Analysis

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Advertising

Eric Stober Eric Stober Toronto, Canada Area Details
Eric Stober's The Drake Hotel Experience May 2009 - April 2015
Job Quality Assurance Tablet App at Toronto Star
Industry Online Media
Experience
Toronto Star  August 2015 - Present
Mylo   February 2015 - May 2015
The Drake Hotel   May 2009 - April 2015
Gogobot  November 2014 - January 2015
The Grid TO  February 2014 - March 2014
The Town Crier   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Organization, Entrepreneurship, Ideas Development, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Editing, Writing, Marketing, Networking, Independent Thinking, Communication, International Travel, Newspapers

Education
Queen's University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts Honours, History (major), Philosophy (minor)

University of Leeds   2010 — 2011
Exchange Student

Vaughan Road Academy   2004 — 2008
International Baccalaureate Program

Marc Matamis Marc Matamis Greater New York City Area Details
Marc Matamis's The Drake Hotel Experience 2001 - 2003
Job at
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Saber Business Solutions LLC   February 2015 - Present
Carestream Dental  October 2004 - Present
Becker Parkin Dental   2003 - 2004
The Drake Hotel   2001 - 2003
Fitzpatrick Hotel Group  2000 - 2001
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels  1999 - 2000
InterContinental Hotels Group  1997 - 1999
Helmsley Windsor Hotel   1992 - 1996

Skills
Medical Devices, Direct Sales, Account Management, Sales Process, Selling, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Sales, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Product Launch, Team Building, Sales Force Development, Marketing, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows

Education
Baruch College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Computer Science

Jamaica HS

Adrienne Turner Adrienne Turner Toronto, Canada Area Details
Adrienne Turner's The Drake Hotel Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Graphic Designer at The Drake Hotel
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
The Drake Hotel   May 2014 - Present
The Drake Hotel   March 2014 - May 2014
MacLaren McCann  March 2013 - November 2013
SPOKE Agency  August 2012 - January 2013
WSPA Canada   January 2010 - August 2010
Ottawa Humane Society  March 2005 - August 2009

Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Excel, Word, Photography, Copywriting, Layout, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Art, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Typography, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Creative Strategy

Education
Humber College   2010 — 2012
Advertising and Graphic Design, Advertising and Graphic Design, Honor Roll

University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in Administration of Arts Organizations

Peter Talbert Peter Talbert Greater Chicago Area Details
Peter Talbert's The Drake Hotel Experience June 1999 - August 2001
Job Sous Chef at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants  May 2015 - Present
ARAMARK  March 2013 - May 2015
ARAMARK  June 2012 - March 2013
Westin Hotels & Resorts  May 2008 - February 2012
Weber Grill  January 2007 - April 2008
Hilton Garden Inn  August 2005 - May 2007
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  September 2003 - August 2005
Swissotel Chicago  April 2002 - July 2003
The Drake Hotel   June 1999 - August 2001

Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel,..., Order Management, Inventory Management, P&L Responsibility, Food Service Sanitation, Menu Engineering, Catering, Restaurants, Cooking, Banquets, Food, Management, Budgets, Sanitation, Hotels, Sauces, Chef, Customer Satisfaction, P&L, Process Scheduler, Fine Dining, Purchasing, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, P&L Management, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality

Education
Central Piedmont Community College   1995 — 1999
AAS, Culinary Technology

UNC Charlotte   1994 — 1995

Western Carolina University   1992 — 1993
General Classes, Industrial Technology/Technician, 3.5

Bentley de Bardelaben Bentley de Bardelaben Cleveland, Ohio Details
Bentley de Bardelaben's The Drake Hotel Experience 1983 - 1985
Job Executive for Administration and Communications
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
United Church of Christ  September 2007 - Present
United Church of Christ  2006 - 2007
Saint Lukes United Church of Christ   1999 - 2006
Epiphany United Church of Christ   1996 - 1999
Butchershop Steakhouse   1990 - 1995
Cafe on Grand   1989 - 1991
Lydia's Children's Home   1987 - 1989
Emil's Restaurant   1985 - 1987
The Drake Hotel   1983 - 1985

Skills
Office Administration, Corporate Finance, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Operations Management, Diversity Training, Fundraising, Preaching, Team Leadership, Creative Writing, News Writing, Religion, Community Organizing, Theology, Community Outreach, Stewardship, Pastoral Care, Leadership, Discipleship, Biblical Studies, Nonprofits, Evangelism, Volunteer Management, Spiritual Direction, Missions, Church Events, Social Justice, Youth Ministry, Religious Studies

Education
Chicago Theological Seminary   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies

Eden Theological Seminary   1996 — 1999
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Theological Studies

North Park University   1993 — 1995
Business Administration and Management, General

Columbia College Chicago   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1977 — 1979
English Language and Literature/Letters

Focus STL

Mario Paz Mario Paz Toronto, Canada Area Details
Mario Paz's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2004 - August 2006
Job Teacher Candidate
Industry Education Management
Experience
Shark Club Bar and Grilll  September 2014 - May 2015
Gladstone Hotel  September 2013 - August 2014
Mercatto Restaurant Group   November 2011 - December 2012
Earls Kitchen + Bar  February 2010 - September 2011
Victor. Groupe Germain   2006 - 2009
The Drake Hotel   March 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Food, Menu Development, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Banquets, Catering, Wine, Food Safety, Food, Food Industry, Team Building, Employee Training, Cuisine, Recruiting, Budgets, Recipes, Pre-opening, Leadership, Coaching, Cooking, Sanitation, Food Preparation, Hospitality Management

Education
Athabasca University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Ontario Ministry of Training and Education   2008 — 2008
Journeyman Certificate - RED SEAL, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

chiang mai farm cooking school   2013 — 2013
certificate, northern thai

Concordia University   2003 — 2004
Political Science and Government

George Brown College   2000 — 2001
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Regina Mundi College   1995 — 2000
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Queen's University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching - Hospitality

Lauren Slipkowsky, SPHR Lauren Slipkowsky, SPHR Greater Chicago Area Details
Lauren Slipkowsky, SPHR's The Drake Hotel Experience September 2007 - November 2008
Job Consultant, Human Capital Consullting
Industry Human Resources
Experience
HUB International  July 2015 - Present
ARAMARK  October 2013 - July 2015
ARAMARK  September 2012 - October 2013
University of Chicago  May 2009 - August 2012
JobBound   February 2009 - August 2010
The Drake Hotel   September 2007 - November 2008
Sportservice at U.S. Cellular Field   July 2005 - September 2007
Gonnella Baking Company  October 1997 - July 2005

Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Training, Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Talent Management, Hiring, FMLA, Career Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Temporary Placement, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Management, Interviews, HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Executive Search, Administration, PeopleSoft, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Career Counseling, Succession Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Job Descriptions, Organizational Design, Job Analysis, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, Policy, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Employee Training, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, Organizational..., Technical Recruiting, Performance Appraisal, Conversational ability..., Sourcing

Education
HR Certification Institute   2014 — 2014
Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification

Mediation Skills Inc.   2011 — 2011
Mediation Skills Training

University of Chicago   2000 — 2002
Masters Degree, Social Service Administration

Smith College   1992 — 1996
Bachelors Degree, Sociology major and Italian minor

Mathew Calce Mathew Calce Toronto, Canada Area Details
Mathew Calce's The Drake Hotel Experience December 2010 - August 2011
Job Founder at TBA
Industry Hospitality
Experience
TBA  November 2012 - Present
Hotel Ocho   August 2011 - March 2012
Fresh City Farms   August 2011 - March 2012
The Drake Hotel   December 2010 - August 2011
The Korean Ministry of Education   August 2009 - February 2010
Ryerson University  September 2007 - May 2008
Bata Shoe Museum  September 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Idea Generation, Marketing Strategy, Communication, Creative Strategy, Management, Presentations, Teaching, Team Leadership, Teamwork, People-oriented, Computer Proficiency, Close Attention to..., Customer Service, Social Media, Marketing, Microsoft Office

Education
Ryerson University   2004 — 2009
BCOMM, Marketing Management

Pat Saragganonda Pat Saragganonda Greater New York City Area Details
Pat Saragganonda's The Drake Hotel Experience 1995 - 1999
Job Manager at Gibco, LLC
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Gibco, LLC   2011 - Present
Spa Castle   2010 - 2011
Moore Physical Therapy Services   2007 - 2009
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc   2004 - 2007
The Drake Hotel   1995 - 1999
Mark Hotel   1993 - 1995

Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Operations Management, Sales, Team Building, Coaching, Budgets, Customer Retention, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing

Education
Iona College
MBA, Management

New York University
BS, Hotel and Tourism Management

Aaron Phelan Aaron Phelan Toronto, Canada Area Details
Aaron Phelan's The Drake Hotel Experience September 2007 - October 2009
Job Creative Director at cliptheory.com
Industry Media Production
Experience
CLIPTHEORY   2009 - Present
The Drake Hotel   September 2007 - October 2009
The Drake Hotel   July 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Social Media, Video Production, Social Media Marketing

Education
Ryerson University   2000 — 2004
BFA, Image Arts - New Media

Andrew Bathory Andrew Bathory Montreal, Canada Area Details
Andrew Bathory's The Drake Hotel Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Creator, Performer, Producer
Industry Online Media
Experience
Drishti Yoga Centre   September 2012 - Present
LiveWell Berklee   September 2011 - May 2012
The Drake Hotel   2006 - 2010

Skills
Music, Theatre, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Vocalist, Photography, Video Production, Media Production, Yoga, Teaching, Contemporary Dance, Music Industry, Music Production, Live Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Film, Television, Creative Writing, Editing, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Vocals

Education
Berklee College of Music   2012 — 2013
Music Business/ Electronic Production and Design, Music Business/ Production/ Performance

Canadian College of Performing Arts   2003 — 2005
3 year Diploma in Enriched Performing Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance

laela mahjoub o'kelly laela mahjoub o'kelly Toronto, Canada Area Details
laela mahjoub o'kelly's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Assistant General Manager Drakeonefifty Restaurant at The Drake Hotel
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Drake Hotel   March 2014 - Present
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants  March 2012 - December 2013
Mitzi’s on College   April 2011 - April 2012
Joe Badali's Italian Restaurant   2011 - 2011
Herbstreet Restaurant   November 2008 - December 2010
Irish Red Cross   August 2007 - November 2008
Cruzzo Restaurant   June 2001 - May 2006
Wagamama Noodle Restaurant   June 2001 - December 2002
Portmarnock Hotel   October 1996 - June 2000

Skills
Smart Serve Certificate, Food Handlers..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Trained on a number of..., Trained in Coffee..., First Aid Certificate, Defibrillator Trained, WSET Level 2..., Advanced level Mixology..., Full Driving License, Prud'homme Beer..., First Aid

Education
Dublin Business School   2003 — 2004
Postgraduate Diploma, Business Studies

University College Dublin   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics

Kate More Kate More Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kate More's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2007 - October 2011
Job District Sales Manager, Charton Hobbs (Moët Hennessy)
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Charton Hobbs  February 2012 - Present
City Bites Magazine   June 2010 - Present
Visa Infinite Dining Series   January 2011 - February 2012
iYellow Wine Group   December 2010 - October 2011
The Drake Hotel   March 2007 - October 2011
Local is the New Black.com   November 2009 - September 2011
The Food Network  February 2010 - August 2010
PR Writer Extraordinaire   October 2009 - March 2010
MS&L Worldwide  September 2009 - November 2009
Queen West Musicfest   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Public Relations, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, Hosting, Coordinating Special..., Sales, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Wine, Blogging, Press Releases

Education
International Sommelier Guild   2009 — 2012
Professional Sommelier Diploma

Humber College   2009 — 2010
Post-Graduate Certificate, Public Relations

The University of Hong Kong   2007 — 2007

University of Toronto   2003 — 2007
Honours BA, English, History, Drama

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
WSET Level 3 Awards in Wine & Spirits

Lindsey Cepek Lindsey Cepek Toronto, Canada Area Details
Lindsey Cepek's The Drake Hotel Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Marketing Specialist at The Drake Hotel
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The Drake Hotel   November 2012 - Present
Cepek Communications   January 2012 - Present
MacKay & Co.   November 2010 - January 2012
Me to We Social Enterprises   September 2009 - September 2011
Mosaic Sales Solutions  September 2009 - October 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Corporate Social..., Social Media Marketing, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Blogging, Non-profits, Facebook, Volunteer Management, Marketing Strategy, Journalism, Market Research, Marketing, Nonprofits, Media

Education
Humber College   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Public Relations

Wilfrid Laurier University   2005 — 2009
Honours, Cultural Studies and Communications

Kevin Gilmour Kevin Gilmour Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kevin Gilmour's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2010 - February 2014
Job Chef at Fat Pasha
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Fat Pasha   March 2014 - Present
The Drake Hotel   October 2010 - February 2014
Velvet Restaurant   August 2009 - September 2010
Kensington Riverside Inn   March 2009 - August 2009
The Drake Hotel   September 2006 - March 2009

Skills
Catering, Chef, Cooking, Cuisine, Food, Menu Development, Hiring, Recipes, Restaurants, Banquets, Culinary Skills, Process Scheduler

Education
George Brown College   1999 — 2000
Culinary Arts

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Ashley Arvai Ashley Arvai Toronto, Canada Area Details
Ashley Arvai's The Drake Hotel Experience 2007 - Present
Job Sr. Manager, Corporate Sales + Events, Drake Hotel Properties
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Drake Hotel   2007 - Present
The Drake Hotel   2007 - Present

Skills
Catering, Wedding Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Weddings, Hotels, Hospitality, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Management

Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology   2006 — 2007
Post-Grad, Events Management

Sheridan College   2004 — 2006
Advertising and Marketing

Martin Edward Blake Martin Edward Blake Toronto, Canada Area Details
Martin Edward Blake's The Drake Hotel Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Producer, Toronto Police Service Video Unit; Video, Television, and New Media Producer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Toronto Police Service  October 2004 - Present
Hot Water Studios   June 2001 - Present
BlackholeTV.com   September 2000 - May 2001
BlackholeTV.com   May 2000 - September 2000
Various Agencies / Clients   June 1997 - May 2000
Queen's University  September 1995 - April 1997
The Drake Hotel   1993 - 1995

Skills
Concept Development, Production, Television, Broadcast, IPTV, Writing, Digital Media, Television Production, Content Management, Multimedia, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Final Cut Pro, Media Relations, Video Editing, New Media, Video Production, Public Relations, Press Releases, Mobile, Entertainment, Event Planning, Editing, Copywriting, Film Production, Videography, Photography, Creative Writing, Advertising, Media Production, Creative Development, Event Management, Creative Direction, Camera, Content Creation, Post Production, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Content Development, TV production, Marketing, Public Speaking, Broadcast Television, Content Strategy, Mobile Devices, Social Media, Video, Journalism, Producing, Strategic Communications

Education
Canadian Film Centre   2003 — 2004
CFC Media Lab

Queen's University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, History, Film

Canadian Police College
Social Media Preparedness (2011); The Economics of Policing (2011)

Toronto Police College   2005 — 2013

IIL - International Institute for Learning, Inc.
Project Management - Certificate (2011)

Jeffrey Lozinski Jeffrey Lozinski Greater Chicago Area Details
Jeffrey Lozinski's The Drake Hotel Experience September 1989 - September 1993
Job VP of Business Development at Norman Distribution, Inc
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Norman Distribution, Inc   September 2012 - Present
Lozco Enterprises   December 1999 - Present
Marketplace Brands   2015 - 2015
uniQue Drinks & Mixers LLC   April 2012 - July 2012
Superior Corporation   January 2004 - June 2010
Contemporary Marketing Inc  January 1995 - January 1999
Future Investment Resource Management   January 1993 - January 1995
The Drake Hotel   September 1989 - September 1993
j. Barans Bistro/Butterfields Rest.   June 1984 - May 1988

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Development, Product Development, Purchasing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Food, Management, Retail, Sales Management

Education
Ball State University   1980 — 1984
Business Administration/Architecture

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Hazel Bell Koski Hazel Bell Koski Toronto, Canada Area Details
Hazel Bell Koski's The Drake Hotel Experience 2004 - 2007
Job creative director at universe universe the awe and reverence tour
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
cultural facilitator   May 2013 - Present
berry eater   November 1997 - Present
universe universe the awe and reverence tour   December 2010 - Present
TDSB  February 2010 - June 2010
wildflowers collective   October 2008 - June 2010
The Drake Hotel   2004 - 2007

Skills
Art, Film, Theatre, Editing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Music, Public Relations, Entertainment, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Galleries, Documentaries, Video, Video Editing, Photography, Fundraising, Visual Arts, Illustration, Video Production, Blogging, Teaching, Research, Fine Art, Television, Nonprofits, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Art Direction, Illustrator, InDesign, Sculpture, Creative Direction, Curating, Painting, Storytelling

Education
Ryerson University   1998 — 2002
bfa, Film

The University of British Columbia   1997 — 1998

Joshua Young Joshua Young Greater Chicago Area Details
Joshua Young's The Drake Hotel Experience 2008 - March 2010
Job Chef Instructor
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Chicago  August 2015 - Present
Wooden Spoon   June 2015 - Present
The Standard Club  March 2010 - March 2015
The Drake Hotel   2008 - March 2010
InterContintental Chicago   2005 - 2008

Skills
Menu Development, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Food Service, Banquets, Catering, Gourmet, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Cuisine, Recipes, Hotel Management, Food, Cooking, Hospitality, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Food Preparation, Restaurant Management, Mediterranean, Menu Costing, Pastry, Chef, Culinary Management, Menu Engineering, Pre-opening, Sanitation, Seafood

Education
The Culinary Institute of America   1989 — 1992
AOS, Culinary

Joseph Marchionna Joseph Marchionna Greater Chicago Area Details
Joseph Marchionna's The Drake Hotel Experience September 2010 - July 2012
Job Chef de Cuisine at The Wit Hotel
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Wit Hotel  July 2013 - Present
The Tortoise Club   September 2012 - July 2013
The Drake Hotel   September 2010 - July 2012
L20   March 2010 - September 2010
The Peninsula Chicago  October 2008 - May 2010
Penha Longa Hotel Golf Resort   2007 - 2008

Education
DePaul University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Marketing

Alana Daly Alana Daly Toronto, Canada Area Details
Alana Daly's The Drake Hotel Experience 2007 - March 2011
Job Marketing Representative at Proforma
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Proforma Design, Print & Promotions   September 2010 - Present
The Drake Hotel   2007 - March 2011

Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Social Media, Trade Shows, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Copywriting, Social Networking, Hospitality Management

Education
Ryerson University   2003 — 2007
BA, Marketing, Philosophy

Julie Heller Julie Heller Greater Chicago Area Details
Julie Heller's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2010 - April 2011
Job Underwriting Assistant at Starr Companies
Industry Insurance
Experience
Starr Companies  October 2012 - Present
Chicago Twenty Something  July 2011 - August 2012
Eon Clinics  April 2011 - June 2012
EXPRESS  August 2010 - October 2011
The Drake Hotel   October 2010 - April 2011
J. Alexander's Restaurants   February 2009 - April 2010
University of Central Florida Hillel   September 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Administration, Organizing, Event Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Staff Training, Leadership, Microsoft Office

Education
The Institutes   2014 — 2014
Insurance Essentials

University of Central Florida   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Management

Florida Atlantic University   2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts Degree

Kellie Arison, MBA, GC HED Kellie Arison, MBA, GC HED Greater Chicago Area Details
Kellie Arison, MBA, GC HED's The Drake Hotel Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Higher Education, Leadership
Industry Education Management
Experience
Pearson Embanet  September 2014 - Present
Keller Graduate School of Management  January 2014 - Present
Keller Graduate School of Management  October 2011 - Present
Anthem College  September 2010 - May 2012
Kaplan College  May 2009 - June 2010
Johnson Controls  September 2006 - August 2008
University of Phoenix  2004 - 2006
Colorado Technical University  2003 - 2004
The Drake Hotel   2001 - 2003

Skills
Soft Skills, Staff Development, Leadership, Curriculum Design, Admissions, Higher Education, Resume Writing, Leadership Development, Coaching, Public Speaking, Career Counseling, Recruiting, Teaching, Team Building, Adult Education, Student Affairs, Training, Program Management, Time Management, Human Resources, Interviews, Instructional Design, Customer Service, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Enrollment Management, Academic Advising, Event Management, CampusVue, Higher Education..., Training Delivery, Interview Preparation, Succession Planning, Educational Leadership, Organizational..., Academic Administration, Student Recruiting, Onboarding, Career Development, Campus, Student Financial Aid, Distance Learning, College Recruiting, Academia, Conflict Resolution, Retaining Customers, Student Development, Student Engagement, Employee Training, Workshop Facilitation

Education
Walden University   2014 — 2015
Masters Higher Education and Leadership, Education

Walden University   2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success, Higher Education and Leadership

University of Phoenix   2006 — 2009
Masters Degree, Business Administration

Benedictine University   1992 — 1996
BA, Elementary Education and Teaching

Amy Pouliot Amy Pouliot Toronto, Canada Area Details
Amy Pouliot's The Drake Hotel Experience April 2010 - August 2011
Job Director of Projects
Industry Publishing
Experience
Tatar Art Projects   May 2014 - Present
Bad Day   July 2011 - Present
Infrastructure Interior Design   October 2013 - May 2014
Sabrina Albanese Design   October 2012 - August 2013
The Drake Hotel   April 2010 - August 2011
SSENSE  April 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Fashion, Brand Awareness, Customer Service, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Publishing, Advertising

Education
Sheridan College   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design

University of Waterloo   2006 — 2009
2009, History & Art History

Lauren Ho Lauren Ho Toronto, Canada Area Details
Lauren Ho's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2008 - January 2009
Job General Manager at Fresh Restaurants
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Fresh Restaurants   November 2013 - Present
Flock Accessories   October 2008 - Present
Fresh Restaurants   March 2010 - November 2013
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto   July 2010 - July 2012
The Drake Hotel   October 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Catering, Event Management, Front Office, Tourism, Resorts, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Revenue Analysis, Food, Wine, Pre-opening, Culinary Skills, Event Planning, Fine Dining, Rooms Division

Education
George Brown College
Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers Ontario Chapter, Hospitality Administration/Management

George Brown College   2008 — 2011
BABH, Hospitality Operations Management

George Brown College
Diploma, Hotel Management

Jillian Ceithaml Jillian Ceithaml Chicago, Illinois Details
Jillian Ceithaml's The Drake Hotel Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Senior Conference Services Manager at Chicago Athletic Association
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Commune Hotels + Resorts  April 2015 - Present
Chicago Athletic Association  April 2015 - Present
The James Royal Palm  April 2014 - March 2015
Denihan Hospitality Group  2007 - March 2015
The James Hotel  June 2011 - April 2014
The James Hotel  August 2007 - June 2011
The Drake Hotel   2006 - 2007
Wyndham Chicago Hotel  2004 - 2006

Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Food, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Convention Services, Food & Beverage, Catering, Rooms Division, Banquets, Revenue Analysis, Yield Management, Pre-opening, Tourism, Meeting Planning, Front Office, Micros, Restaurant Management, Delphi, Fine Dining, Opera, Hotel Booking, Corporate Events, Menu Development, Trade Shows, Event Management, Management, Property Management...

Education
University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree

Tahir Jamal (TJ) Tahir Jamal (TJ) Toronto, Canada Area Details
Tahir Jamal (TJ)'s The Drake Hotel Experience May 2011 - April 2013
Job Project Accountant at Palm Holdings
Industry Accounting
Experience
Palm Holdings   July 2014 - Present
Merchant Brokers LLC / Currency System   November 2013 - July 2014
Controller Plus Solutions Inc-Management Consultants   August 2013 - November 2013
The Drake Hotel   May 2011 - April 2013
Compass Group Canada  July 2010 - November 2010
Westmont Hospitality Group-Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites-Markham   June 2008 - July 2010
Westmont Hospitality Group-Travelodge Toronto East   June 2006 - June 2008
Holiday Inn Express  October 2004 - June 2006
ITOCHU Corporation  July 2002 - July 2003
ITOCHU Corporation  June 1998 - July 2002

Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Payroll, Budgets, IFRS, Internal Controls, Cash Flow, Hospitality, Accruals, Bank Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Management, Analysis, Financial Audits, Finance, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Internal Audit, Invoicing, Banking, Accounts Receivable, External Audit, Consolidation, GAAP, QuickBooks, Tax, Income Statement, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, Bookkeeping, Cash Management, Managerial Finance, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations Management, Financial Forecasting, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Account Management, Business Strategy, Management Accounting

Education
University of Toronto   2012 — 2014
Continued Professional Studies, CGA Pace level

Karachi University   1999 — 2000
Masters of Commerce, Finance & Accounting, First Division (61%)

Caroline Christy Caroline Christy Greater Chicago Area Details
Caroline Christy's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2010 - June 2010
Job Account Manager at eshots, Inc.
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
eshots, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
Zocalo Group  April 2013 - August 2014
Zocalo Group  March 2012 - March 2013
Zocalo Group  February 2011 - February 2012
Zocalo Group  July 2010 - February 2011
The Drake Hotel   March 2010 - June 2010
Motozuma  September 2009 - January 2010
Rise Interactive  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Measurement, Blogging, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Radian6, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Networking, SEO, Copywriting, Strategy, Event Management

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Communication Studies, Sociology

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2009 — 2009
Marketing Management

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2007 — 2007
Spanish language and grammar studies

Leslie Barton Leslie Barton Greater Chicago Area Details
Leslie Barton's The Drake Hotel Experience June 1991 - December 1992
Job Sr. Account Manager at Iron Mountain Fulfillment Services, Inc.
Industry Warehousing
Experience
Iron Mountain Fulfillment Services, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
Iron Mountain Fulfillment Services, Inc.   March 1997 - December 2014
The Drake Hotel   June 1991 - December 1992

Skills
Account Management, Client Development, Client Communications, Presentation Development, Customer Relations, Actuate, Microsoft Office, Siebel, Customer Service, Management, Actuate Report, Business Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Leadership, Sales, Solution Selling, New Business Development, B2B

Education
North Central College

Anthony M. India Anthony M. India Chicago, Illinois Details
Anthony M. India's The Drake Hotel Experience September 1978 - June 1983
Job Crew Chief / Ramp Services at American Airlines
Industry Airlines/Aviation
Experience
American Airlines  March 1987 - Present
Flying Tigers AirCargo   December 1984 - March 1987
The Drake Hotel   September 1978 - June 1983

Skills
Customer Service, Avionics, Aerospace, Civil Aviation, Crew Resource Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Overhaul, Helicopters, Airport Management, Team Leadership, Sales, Operations Management, IATA, Microsoft Excel

Education
Wilbur Wright College   1982 — 1983
Mathematics and Electronic Engineering Communications/Technology

DeVry University   1981 — 1982
Electronics Engineering Technology/Technician

St. Patrick's High School   1979 — 1981
High School, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Theatrics

Corey Leslie Corey Leslie Toronto, Canada Area Details
Corey Leslie's The Drake Hotel Experience April 2009 - October 2009
Job Executive Chef
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Mimico Foods Co.   2013 - Present
MS Kenora   2013 - 2015
JP & Co.   2012 - 2014
Old Mill Inn & Spa   2011 - 2012
InterContinental Toronto Centre  2010 - 2011
The Drake Hotel   April 2009 - October 2009
Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club   2006 - 2008

Education
University of Manitoba   2005 — 2008
Food Science Program

Humber College   2002 — 2004
Liberal Arts Program

Greta Palmason Greta Palmason Toronto, Canada Area Details
Greta Palmason's The Drake Hotel Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Senior Consultant at Manifest Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Manifest Communications  June 2014 - Present
Manifest Communications  June 2012 - June 2014
Manifest Communications  October 2011 - June 2012
Manifest Communications  January 2011 - October 2011
Manifest Communications  July 2009 - January 2011
Stand Canada  January 2009 - September 2010
The Drake Hotel   2009 - 2009
DW Communications  May 2008 - August 2008
TOPIA Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies   September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Marketing, New Business Development, Advocacy

Education
Ryerson University   2007 — 2009
Masters, Communication & Culture

University of Manitoba   2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (hons), Sociology

Háskóli Íslands   2003 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (minor), Icelandic

Robert Galipeau Robert Galipeau Toronto, Canada Area Details
Robert Galipeau's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Vice President Business Development at Fairwinds Media
Industry Retail
Experience
Fairwinds Media   July 2013 - Present
BeneFACT Consulting Group Inc.  May 2011 - July 2013
The Drake Hotel   January 2011 - May 2011
Blockbuster Canada Co.  April 2004 - March 2010
Indigo  2002 - 2004
IMAX Corporation  1996 - 2001
Wendy's Restaurants of Canada, Inc.   1990 - 1995

Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Strategy, Cash Flow, Auditing, Business Development, Finance, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Project Management, Start-ups, Analysis, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Building, Tax

Education
Ivey Business School at Western University   2008 — 2009
MBA, Business

Desiree Kotnala Desiree Kotnala Toronto, Canada Area Details
Desiree Kotnala's The Drake Hotel Experience May 2007 - January 2010
Job Catering + Reservations Manager for Rose and Sons People's Inc
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Rose and Sons, Big Crow , Fat Pasha , Schmaltz Appetizing   August 2013 - Present
Nyood Restaurant   October 2010 - July 2013
The Drake Hotel   May 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Customer Relations, Event Planning, Catering Sales, Reservations, Wedding Planning, Customer Service, Event Management, Restaurants, Wine, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Cooking, Budgets, Parties, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Marketing Strategy, Teamwork, Team Building

Education
Carleton University
BA Hon, English Lit and Pre Law

Brianna O'Gorman Brianna O'Gorman Greater Chicago Area Details
Brianna O'Gorman's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2004 - November 2006
Job Channel Manager, Craft Beer at Wirtz Beverage Group
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Wirtz Beverage Group  January 2014 - Present
Wirtz Beverage Illinois  July 2013 - December 2013
Wirtz Beverage Illinois  July 2009 - June 2013
Wirtz Beverage Illinois  April 2008 - July 2009
Wirtz Beverage Illinois  December 2006 - March 2008
The Drake Hotel   June 2004 - November 2006
CDW  August 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Food, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Sales, Sales Management, Wine, Food, Cold Calling, Event Planning, Retail, Management, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Forecasting, New Business Development, Social Media, Budgets, Strategic Planning

Education
Miami University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing

Andre De Pape Andre De Pape Los Angeles, California Details
Andre De Pape's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2009 - June 2011
Job Culture Marketing Manager at Red Bull
Industry Music
Experience
Red Bull  May 2014 - Present
Red Bull  June 2011 - May 2014
The Drake Hotel   January 2009 - June 2011
The Drake Hotel   May 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Music Events, culture marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Design, Music Industry, Project Management, Creative Partnerships, Social Networking, Music, Live Events, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Event Planning, Culture, Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Media, Leadership, Creative Direction, Event Management, Social Media, Advertising, Management

Education
Ryerson University   2004 — 2008
BFA, New Media

Alan Zuber Alan Zuber Evanston, Illinois Details
Alan Zuber's The Drake Hotel Experience January 1988 - June 1991
Job Vice President, Managing Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group  January 2012 - Present
Baird & Warner  1998 - 2012
Prudential Preferred Properties  1996 - 1998
Steppenwolf Theatre Company  June 1991 - June 1996
The Drake Hotel   January 1988 - June 1991

Skills
Real Estate, Public Speaking

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater

Sebastien Moreau Sebastien Moreau Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sebastien Moreau's The Drake Hotel Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Director of Sales and Business Development
Industry Capital Markets
Experience
Epcylon Technologies Inc (US: PRFC)   January 2015 - Present
The Beverley Hotel   July 2014 - November 2014
Michael's on Simcoe   March 2012 - March 2014
Hemingway's  March 2005 - November 2011
The Drake Hotel   2004 - 2005
Sassafraz   2003 - 2004
Catch Restaurant  2002 - 2003
Rouge  2001 - 2002

Skills
Restaurants, Wine, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Hospitality, Catering, Hospitality Management, Food, Pre-opening, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Brand Development, Customer Retention, sales, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Experience, Lead Generation, Networking, Negotiation, Day Trading, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service

Education
Université Laval   1999 — 2000
Business Administration and Management, General

College Merici   1997 — 1999
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

Ken Ogawa Ken Ogawa Toronto, Canada Area Details
Ken Ogawa's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2005 - January 2007
Job Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Vlackie   September 2011 - Present
Toronto Life Magazine  June 2009 - September 2011
The Drake Hotel   January 2005 - January 2007

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Typography, Layout, Logos, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Magazines, Graphic Design, Graphics, QuarkXPress, Posters

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology   2001 — 2002
Computer Graphics

Ontario College of Art and Design   1996 — 2000
Fine Art

Julie Gardziola Julie Gardziola Greater Chicago Area Details
Julie Gardziola's The Drake Hotel Experience 1997 - 2002
Job Director Sales and Marketing at The Driskill, Austin, TX
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Driskill Hotel  July 2015 - Present
Park Hyatt Chicago  February 2010 - July 2015
Sofitel Luxury Hotels   February 2009 - March 2010
Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts  February 2002 - February 2009
The Drake Hotel   1997 - 2002

Skills
Strategy, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Budgets, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Marketing, CRM, Hotel Management

Education
Michigan State University   1990 — 1995

Talia Rocha Talia Rocha Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Talia Rocha's The Drake Hotel Experience April 2001 - July 2002
Job Relationship & Marketing Associate
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Callahan & Associates  December 2013 - Present
The Legend Group  March 2009 - November 2013
First Universal Lending   January 2008 - February 2009
Wells Fargo Financial  October 2005 - November 2007
Bankers Trust  February 2004 - December 2004
Bankers Trust  September 2003 - January 2004
Bankers Trust  May 2003 - August 2003
The Drake Hotel   April 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Mutual Funds, Account Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Management, Human Resources, Insurance, Customer Service, Forecasting, CRM, Training, Event Management, Salesforce.com, Banking, Market Research, Finance, Public Relations, Project Planning, Leadership, Nonprofits, Budgets, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Business Development, Performance Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Team Building, Risk Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Coaching, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
Drake University   2002 — 2005
BSBA, Marketing and Management with honors

Paris Ecole de Roches   2005 — 2005
French Language Studies

Universidad del Pacífico (PE)   1999 — 2001
General Studies, March 1999- March 2001

Liceo Naval Almirante Guise

Dana Ledbetter Pero Dana Ledbetter Pero Greater Chicago Area Details
Dana Ledbetter Pero's The Drake Hotel Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Experienced technology director, project manager, and business analyst
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Ravenna Communications Corp.   2006 - Present
Apple  November 2013 - December 2014
Science & Arts Academy  June 2008 - June 2013
HighTower, Inc.   2006 - 2008
Sage Software, formerly Best Software   2001 - 2006
Sage Software, formerly Best Software   1999 - 2001
Lesley, Thomas, Schwarz and Postma, Inc.   1998 - 1999
GolinHarris  1995 - 1998
The Drake Hotel   1992 - 1995
Horseshoe Resort  1990 - 1992

Skills
Software Development, Integration, Business Analysis, Project Management, Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, ERP, Software Project..., HTML, Product Management, Program Management, Leadership, Management, Business Intelligence, Databases, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Product Marketing, Software Implementation, Budgets, Software Design, Networking, iWork, iLife, Mac, OS X

Education
University of California, Irvine
Certificate

University of California, Irvine
Certificate

DePaul University

Eastern Michigan University

Sarah Morrissey, CMP Sarah Morrissey, CMP Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Sarah Morrissey, CMP's The Drake Hotel Experience 2001 - 2004
Job Director of Meetings and Events at Distinctive Meetings Inc.
Industry Events Services
Experience
Distinctive Meetings Inc.   November 2012 - Present
Vista Productions  October 2007 - November 2012
Landmark Incentive Marketing  2004 - 2007
The Drake Hotel   2001 - 2004

Skills
Corporate Events, Contract Negotiation, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Hotels, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Incentives, Food & Beverage, Tourism

Education
Iowa State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science, Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management

Clear Creek Amana

Clear Creek Amana

Andrea Field Andrea Field Greater Chicago Area Details
Andrea Field's The Drake Hotel Experience 1995 - 1997
Job Hospitality Industry Sales Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau  April 2003 - April 2011
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau  September 2001 - April 2003
City Reps, Inc   2000 - 2001
Allerton Hotel   1998 - 2000
The Drake Hotel   1995 - 1997

Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Conventions, Events, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Corporate Events, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Convention Services, Front Office, Catering, Yield Management, Sponsorship, Lodging, OnQ, Restaurants, Incentives, Rooms Division, Banquets, Incentive Travel

Education
University of Iowa   1991 — 1995
B.A., Communications, English and Human Relations

Ioannis Vragkos Ioannis Vragkos Chicago, Illinois Details
Ioannis Vragkos's The Drake Hotel Experience September 2011 - August 2014
Job Assistant Director Front Office at Hilton Chicago
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton Chicago  August 2014 - Present
The Drake Hotel   September 2011 - August 2014
Conrad Chicago  October 2007 - September 2011
The Wyndham O'Hare   December 2005 - October 2007
Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, ATHENS 2004 S.A. (Athens, Greece)   February 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Project Management, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Front Office, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Menu Development, Catering, Restaurants, Tourism, Pre-opening, Rooms Division, Micros, OnQ, Hilton Columbus...

Education
Huddersfield University Business School   2002 — 2004
MBA, Hospitality Management

The University of Huddersfield   1998 — 2001
Bachelor, Hotel and Catering Management with Tourism and Leisure

Agnes Szabo Agnes Szabo Greater Chicago Area Details
Agnes Szabo's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2008 - July 2010
Job Learning Support Coordinator at Ernst & Young
Industry Accounting
Experience
Ernst & Young  October 2011 - Present
Travelzoo  May 2011 - October 2011
The Drake Hotel   June 2008 - July 2010
Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile   January 2008 - June 2008
Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile   August 2005 - January 2008
Pro Active Solutions  September 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, OnQ, Customer Service, Event Management, Sales & Marketing, Illustrator

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Marketing; International Business; and German Studies

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
German, International Business, Marketing

Arlene Gordon Paul Arlene Gordon Paul Greater Atlanta Area Details
Arlene Gordon Paul's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2000 - September 2004
Job Direct Sales Support Supervisor at AdvanceMe, Inc.
Industry Financial Services
Experience
AdvanceMe, Inc.   December 2004 - Present
Hilton Hotel  August 2004 - December 2004
The Drake Hotel   June 2000 - September 2004
MediaOne  March 1997 - September 2000

Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois   2000 — 2002
BA, Management

Nothwestern Business College   1998 — 2000
Associate, Travel & Tourism

Claudia Rudkins Claudia Rudkins Miami, Florida Details
Claudia Rudkins's The Drake Hotel Experience 1999 - 2001
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton Worldwide  2001 - Present
The Drake Hotel   1999 - 2001
Grand Bay Hotel  1994 - 1998

Education
University of Miami   1990 — 1994
BS, Biology and Psychology

Olivia Giannetti Olivia Giannetti Greater Chicago Area Details
Olivia Giannetti's The Drake Hotel Experience August 2003 - April 2005
Job
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Wrigley  March 2011 - Present
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company   November 2009 - Present
Wm.Wrigley Jr. Company   April 2005 - November 2009
Accomplishment Coaching  2008 - 2009
The Drake Hotel   August 2003 - April 2005

Skills
Coaching, Performance Management, Organizational..., Organizational..., Talent Management, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Design, Recruiting

Education
John Carroll University   2000 — 2002
MBA, Business Administration

Ohio University   1996 — 2000
BA, Pyschology, Minor in Business Administration

Alissa Klees, CCTE Alissa Klees, CCTE Greater Chicago Area Details
Alissa Klees, CCTE's The Drake Hotel Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Senior Director, Business Travel Sales at Hilton Worldwide
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton Worldwide  April 2013 - Present
Hilton Worldwide  March 2008 - April 2013
Hilton Worldwide  May 2005 - March 2008
The Drake Hotel   2003 - 2005
bd's mongolian barbeque  2001 - 2003

Skills
Hospitality, Account Management, Hotels, New Business Development, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Business Travel, Sales, Training, Leadership, Hospitality Industry

Education
Michigan State University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor, Food Industry Management, Hospitality

National Business Travel Association
CCTE, Certified Corporate Travel Executive

Carolyn Sotos Carolyn Sotos Greater Chicago Area Details
Carolyn Sotos's The Drake Hotel Experience April 1992 - August 1994
Job Office Manager at Zagnoli McEvoy Foley
Industry Research
Experience
Zagnoli McEvoy Foley   Office ManagerWet'N Wild Water Park, Orlando, FLApril 1997 - October 1998
The Drake Hotel   April 1992 - August 1994

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1962 — 1972
B.A., Business Administration

Darius Simic Darius Simic Toronto, Canada Area Details
Darius Simic's The Drake Hotel Experience July 2010 - Present
Job Hospitality & Tourism
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Drake Hotel   July 2010 - Present

Education
Sheridan College   2006 — 2008
Advertising, Advertising

Craig Lanigan Craig Lanigan Greater Chicago Area Details
Craig Lanigan's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2000 - June 2010
Job Major, S4 at US Army Reserve
Industry Construction
Experience
United Rentals  May 1999 - Present
US Army Reserve  May 1991 - Present
US Army 416th Engineer Group   1991 - Present
The Drake Hotel   January 2000 - June 2010
House of Hughes Restaurant   February 1992 - December 1999
Mi-Jack Products  April 1995 - May 1999
Park Lawn School   September 1992 - June 1994
Tippicanoe Place Restaurant   October 1988 - October 1989

Skills
Sales, Contract Negotiation, Entertainment, Leadership

Education
University of Notre Dame   1989 — 1991
BA, History

Holy Cross College   1987 — 1989
Associates, History

Ana Yuristy Ana Yuristy Toronto, Canada Area Details
Ana Yuristy's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Director of Corporate Services at Drake Hotel Properties
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Drake Hotel Properties   November 2007 - Present
The Drake Hotel   January 2007 - Present

Skills
Food, Front Office, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hotels, Pre-opening, Revenue Analysis, Rooms Division, Resorts, Event Planning, Event Management, Restaurants, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food

Education
Mount Allison University
BA

St Georges

University of Guelph
MBA, Hospitality + Tourism Management

Steve Toombs Steve Toombs Charleston, South Carolina Area Details
Steve Toombs's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2005 - August 2007
Job at
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Enmark Inc   May 2011 - Present
Desoto Hilton, Savannah GA   September 2009 - April 2011
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bluffton, South Carolina   August 2008 - March 2009
The Service Companies  December 2007 - April 2008
Hawks Cay Resort & Spa   August 2007 - December 2007
The Drake Hotel   October 2005 - August 2007
Paradise Point Resort & Spa, Noble House Hotels and Resorts   2000 - 2005
The Broadmoor Hotel  August 1997 - November 1999
Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel  1987 - 1995

Education
Indiana University South Bend   1982 — 1987
BS, Criminal Justice

Sherry Hunt, CCTE Sherry Hunt, CCTE Greater Chicago Area Details
Sherry Hunt, CCTE's The Drake Hotel Experience May 1987 - May 1989
Job Manager, Travel and Event Planning at Applied Systems
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Applied Systems  July 2014 - Present
Applied Systems  July 1994 - June 2014
Park Forest Travel   July 1990 - July 1994
The Drake Hotel   May 1987 - May 1989

Skills
Management, Travel Management, Business Travel, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Sourcing, Travel Planning, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Food & Beverage, Housing Management, Supplier Development, Corporate Events, Conference Coordination, Team Management, Account Management, Negotiation, Organization Of Events, Tenacious Work Ethic, Salesforce.com, Space Planning

Education
University of Houston   2005 — 2005
Certified Corporate Travel Executive

Kankakee Community College
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Shaun Lowcock, MBA Shaun Lowcock, MBA Portland, Oregon Area Details
Shaun Lowcock, MBA's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2003 - March 2004
Job Senior Sales Executive, Pathfinder Logistics
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Pathfinder Logistics, Inc.   July 2015 - Present
City of Milwaukie  April 2012 - Present
Saia Motor Freight  November 2012 - February 2015
Look-Solutions Consulting   February 2011 - October 2012
Portland Waldorf School  December 2011 - June 2012
Bremer Corp   January 2007 - 2011
Green Lodging Partners LLC   October 2008 - January 2010
Xrayes Films   March 1999 - October 2006
The Drake Hotel   March 2003 - March 2004
Addison-Whitney  June 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Team Building, Business Strategy, Innovation, Getting The Job Done, Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Planning, Organizational..., Project Management, Management Consulting, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Leadership, Project Planning, Marketing, New Business Development, Start-ups, Operations Management, Research, Proposal Writing, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Renewable Energy

Education
Marylhurst University   2009 — 2011
MBA, Sustainable Business

Trent University   1983 — 1987
B.A, International Relations/History

Meg Barnhart Meg Barnhart Greater Chicago Area Details
Meg Barnhart's The Drake Hotel Experience August 1985 - June 1987
Job CoFounder at The Zen of Slow Cooking
Industry Food Production
Experience
The Zen of Slow Cooking   February 2012 - Present
WaterMeWell   May 2008 - September 2009
MJB Meeting Management   July 1993 - October 1997
Reed Exhibitions  1990 - 1993
American College of Physicians  August 1989 - August 1990
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel  August 1988 - August 1989
The Drake Hotel   August 1985 - June 1987

Skills
Strategic Communications, Food, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Iowa   1982 — 1984
BA, Communications

Ashlee Gibson Ashlee Gibson Toronto, Canada Area Details
Ashlee Gibson's The Drake Hotel Experience July 2009 - Present
Job The Drake Hotel
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Drake Hotel   July 2009 - Present

Education
George Brown College   2006 — 2009
Marketing, Finance

Paul Henry Paul Henry Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Paul Henry's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2001 - November 2002
Job Staffing Coordinator at Vitas Healthcare
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
VITAS Healthcare  April 2014 - Present
Goodwill Industries International  June 2010 - August 2013
Wipro Technologies / Verizon   May 2012 - July 2012
HostVentures /AT&T   January 2011 - January 2011
Apex System   April 2009 - September 2009
Emerson  November 2004 - January 2009
The Drake Hotel   June 2001 - November 2002
GE Capital  June 1996 - June 2001
IBM Global Business Services  June 1996 - May 1998

Skills
Workstations, VPN, Routers, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Active Directory, Desktop Support, Windows, XP, Documentation, Network Administration, Servers, Citrix, Access, Operating Systems, Windows 7, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Windows Server 2003, DNS, DHCP, Instructor-led Training, Windows XP, Healthcare Information..., CPOE, DICOM, HL7, HIPAA, EMR, EHR, Networking, Switches, Software Installation, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Windows Server

Education
Academy Of South Florida   2013 — 2014
Certificate, Network Technician

Broward Community College   2013 — 2013
Certification Implementation Support Specialist, Health Infromation Technology

Georgia Gwinnett College   2007 — 2007
Certificate, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Sullivan County Community College   1988 — 1990
Liberal Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science

Oceanside High
High school Diploma

Sandra Daire Sandra Daire Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Sandra Daire's The Drake Hotel Experience June 1990 - August 1997
Job Business Travel Sales Manager at The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center   April 2006 - Present
The Sheraton Baton Rouge   January 2000 - April 2006
The Baton Rouge Hilton   August 1997 - January 2000
The Drake Hotel   June 1990 - August 1997

Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Hotels, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Catering, Event Planning, Profit, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Resorts, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Trade Shows, Budgets, Sales, Customer Service, Revenue Analysis, Marketing, Team Building, Business Travel, Event Management, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Tourism, Meeting Planning, Yield Management, Convention Services, OnQ, Front Office, Banquets, Hotel Booking, Opening Hotels, Corporate Events, Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Property Management..., Delphi, Leisure, Guest Service Management, Travel Management, Micros, Restaurant Management, Opera, P&L, Management

Education
LSU   1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, French and English

Ville Platte High School   1981 — 1983
College Prep, General Studies

Markus Hussler Markus Hussler Austria area Details
Markus Hussler's The Drake Hotel Experience April 1997 - January 1998
Job General Manager at Hilton Vienna Danube
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton Vienna Danube   November 2012 - Present
Hilton Bonn   February 2009 - November 2012
Hilton Munich Park   January 2007 - February 2009
Hilton Berlin   February 2004 - January 2007
Hilton Milan   December 2002 - February 2004
Hilton Worldwide  October 2001 - December 2002
Hilton Vienna Plaza   February 1998 - October 2001
The Drake Hotel   April 1997 - January 1998

Skills
Banquets, Hotels, Front Office, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Pre-opening, Rooms Division, Resorts, Hospitality, Micros, Food & Beverage, Property Management..., Tourism, Catering, Restaurants, OnQ, Hotel Booking, Opening Hotels, Cuisine, Restaurant Management, Meeting Planning, Food, Business Travel, Guest Service Management, Travel Management, Budgets, Menu Development, Luxury, Customer Satisfaction, Culinary Skills, Management, Event Management, Fine Dining, Leisure, Customer Service

Education
University of Graz   1992 — 1995
Economics

Hotelfachschule Bad Gleichenberg   1987 — 1992
Touristikkaufmann, Tourism, Level A Degree

Scottie Fech Scottie Fech Toronto, Canada Area Details
Scottie Fech's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2010 - July 2012
Job Horticultural technician at City of Toronto
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Knit Cafe   November 2013 - Present
Frank & Sense   July 2013 - Present
City of Toronto  June 2013 - Present
Octopus Garden Yoga   June 2012 - Present
Octopus Garden Yoga   December 2010 - Present
Ewe Knit   January 2013 - December 2013
YMCA  December 2011 - January 2013
Track Fitness   September 2012 - December 2012
The Drake Hotel   October 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Yoga, Event Planning, Social Networking, Youth Mentoring, Wellness, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research, Customer Service, Hospitality, Teaching, Management

Education
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre   2010 — 2011
Yoga Teacher Training

The University of British Columbia   1996 — 2000
Bachelor, Landscape Architecture

Antonino Camillo Antonino Camillo Toronto, Canada Area Details
Antonino Camillo's The Drake Hotel Experience May 2008 - September 2008
Job Graphic Designer at CDW
Industry Design
Experience
CDW  March 2015 - Present
Camillo Design   September 2013 - Present
MacLaren McCann  July 2014 - February 2015
World Vision  July 2010 - August 2013
The Drake Hotel   May 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Logo Design, Packaging, Book Design, Brand Development, Editorial Design, Web Design, Graphic and Technical..., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, HTML + CSS, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, HTML, Newsletters, Art Direction, Social Media, Typography, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Communication, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Layout, Brochures, User Experience, Mac

Education
OCAD University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Design, Grapic Design

Amanda Dell'Aquila Amanda Dell'Aquila Toronto, Canada Area Details
Amanda Dell'Aquila's The Drake Hotel Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job Senior Learning and Development Specialist at STAPLES Canada
Industry Higher Education
Experience
STAPLES Canada  August 2013 - Present
Staples  June 2012 - August 2013
The Drake Hotel   January 2012 - June 2012
Ryerson University  September 2007 - June 2012
STAPLES Canada  2004 - 2012
Holt Renfrew  September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Graphic Design, Fashion, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Marketing Communications, Sales, Social Media, Photoshop, Merchandising, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Store Management, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, Workshop Facilitation, Instructor-led Training, Premiere Pro

Education
Ryerson University

Mary Kathleen McNaughton Mary Kathleen McNaughton Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Kathleen McNaughton's The Drake Hotel Experience July 2008 - August 2010
Job Group Sales Manager at The Allerton Hotel Chicago
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Allerton Hotel Chicago  August 2010 - September 2011
The Allerton Hotel Chicago  August 2010 - December 2010
The Drake Hotel   July 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Event Planning, Management, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Catering, Event Management

Education
Roosevelt University   2008 — 2011
Hospitality

Oakton Community College   2003 — 2007
Associate of Arts, Education

Resurrection High School   1999 — 2003
Diploma, General

Nick Papadogiannis Nick Papadogiannis Toronto, Canada Area Details
Nick Papadogiannis's The Drake Hotel Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Assistant Front Office Manager at Hazelton Hotel Toronto
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hazelton Hotel Toronto   2007 - Present
Skyline Boutique Hotels and Resorts  2005 - 2007
The Drake Hotel   2003 - 2005

Education
George Brown College
Hospitality Tourism & Leisure Management

victoria fahd victoria fahd Greater Chicago Area Details
victoria fahd's The Drake Hotel Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Cook
Industry Restaurants
Experience
The Drake Hotel   October 2011 - Present
Atlanta Bread Company  September 2008 - 2011

Education
Kendall College   2011 — 2013

Hoda Makar Hoda Makar Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hoda Makar's The Drake Hotel Experience 1989 - 1990
Job Education Management
Industry Education Management
Experience
University of Maryland, College Park  2002 - 2010
Embassy of Kuwait, Education Mission   2000 - 2002
Independent Grants Consultant   1996 - 1999
The Drake Hotel   1989 - 1990

Skills
Higher Education, Community Outreach, Arabic, Grant Writing, Teaching, Research, Student Affairs, Intercultural..., Program Development, Editing, Adult Education, Program Management

Education
American School of Kuwait
HS Diploma

Northwestern University
BS, Communications; concentration:French

The University of Chicago
MA, Social Sciences/Sociology

Caleb Rowe Caleb Rowe Baker City, Oregon Details
Caleb Rowe's The Drake Hotel Experience November 2006 - November 2008
Job Owner at The Knights Inn of Baker City
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Knights Inn of Baker City   September 2011 - Present
LifeWorks Restaurant Group  February 2011 - December 2011
The Drake Hotel   November 2006 - November 2008

Skills
Restaurants, Menu Development, Catering, Event Planning, Cooking, Dinners, Food, Customer Service, Team Building, Ingredients, Hotels, Culinary Skills, Chef, Microsoft Office, Recipes, Hospitality, Personal Chef Services

Education
California Culinary Academy   1999 — 2001
AOS, Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy   1999 — 2001
Bachelor Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Rosie Prata Rosie Prata Toronto, Canada Area Details
Rosie Prata's The Drake Hotel Experience August 2013 - November 2013
Job Copy Editor at Canadian Art
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Canadian Art Foundation  September 2013 - Present
Freelance  September 2013 - Present
Clint Roenisch Gallery   July 2013 - December 2013
The Drake Hotel   August 2013 - November 2013
Bau-Xi Photo   April 2011 - February 2013
Late Night in the Bedroom   August 2009 - August 2010
CUJAH   September 2008 - September 2009
Ritchies Auctioneers   May 2008 - May 2009
Royal Ontario Museum  May 2007 - August 2007
Joseph Brant Museum   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Art, Art History, Curating, Fine Art, Blogging, Photography, Social Media, Writing, Museums, Contemporary Art, Facebook, InDesign, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Arts Administration, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Press Releases

Education
Concordia University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Art History, English Literature

Andre Hightower Andre Hightower Greater Chicago Area Details
Andre Hightower's The Drake Hotel Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Drake Hotel   June 2012 - Present
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS DEPT.   February 2011 - May 2012
ComPsych  January 2001 - January 2008
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF HYDE PARK  June 1999 - April 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Social Media, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Relations, Customer Service

Education
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Toni Matteson Toni Matteson Greater Chicago Area Details
Toni Matteson's The Drake Hotel Experience July 2000 - May 2001
Job Senior Recruitment Manager at Managed Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Managed Healthcare Solutions, LLC   April 2014 - May 2015
CSI Staff   November 2005 - April 2009
Saphire Technology   August 2005 - November 2005
DeVry University Online  July 2002 - July 2005
Leading Group Sales International   July 2001 - May 2002
The Drake Hotel   July 2000 - May 2001
The Drake Hotel   August 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Temporary Staffing, Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Sourcing, Employee Benefits, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., Resume Writing, Benefits Administration, Healthcare, Screening Resumes, Talent Management, Executive Search, Staffing Services, Contract Recruitment, Staff Development, Building Relationships, Account Management, Team Building, Management, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Process Improvement, Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., E-Learning, Project Management, Networking, Outsourcing, Quality Assurance, Recruiting, Strategy, Time Management, Training, Microsoft Word, Consulting

Education
College of DuPage   1996 — 1998
Certificate, Tourism and Travel Services Management

Downer Grove North   1991 — 1995
High School Degree, General Studies

Carolyn Randolph Carolyn Randolph Greater Chicago Area Details
Carolyn Randolph's The Drake Hotel Experience June 1988 - April 1992
Job Sr Mgr of Fleet Analysis at Medline Industries
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Medline Industries  September 2007 - Present
The Hertz Corporation  September 1992 - May 2007
The Drake Hotel   June 1988 - April 1992

Skills
Analysis, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Distribution Center..., Pricing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Warehouse Management, Account Management, Supply Chain..., Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control, Negotiation

Education
Purdue University   1984 — 1988
BA, Hospitality Management

Kathleen Addison Kathleen Addison Greater Chicago Area Details
Kathleen Addison's The Drake Hotel Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Analyst at The Palmer House
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Palmer House  Revenue AnalystHiltons of Chicago2009 - Present
The Drake Hotel   2006 - 2008

Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Front Office, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Forecasting

Education
Roosevelt University   1999 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Business and Hospitality/Management

Maureen Mendoza Abbeduto Maureen Mendoza Abbeduto Tinley Park, Illinois Details
Maureen Mendoza Abbeduto's The Drake Hotel Experience March 2002 - April 2003
Job Events Services Professional
Industry Events Services
Experience
A Beautiful Bridal Event of Chicago Inc.   June 2003 - Present
Self-employed  2003 - Present
Waterford Banquet   March 2005 - March 2006
Olive Garden Restaurant  January 2004 - March 2005
The Drake Hotel   March 2002 - April 2003
Marriott Vacation Club International  May 2000 - October 2001
Best Buy  October 1998 - December 1999
Carson Pirie Scott  December 1996 - August 1998
Active Auto Insurance   March 1996 - August 1996

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Event Conceptualization, Coordinating Events, Coordinating Special..., Project Coordination, Volunteer Coordination, Trade Show Coordination, Trade Show Planning, Trade Show Development, Cooking, Baking, Dance Choreography, Acting, Modeling, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Implementing Sales, Sales Management

Education
Moraine Valley Community College   2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Culinary Arts Management

Moraine Valley Community College   2008 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management