More than 25 years of hospitality/resort/recreation experience with 15 years in senior leadership role. Trained/certified more than 200 lifeguards and managed numerous aquatic teams in resort, water park and beach settings. Extensive experience in event management with focus on safety and exceeding guest expectations. President/Co-Owner of Western Pacific Training Solutions, LLC. A Licensed Trained Provider of American Red Cross Health and Safety Certifications courses. Ready to offer exceptional leadership and planning abilities to take on new role. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams to meet and exceed demanding targets. Well-versed in hospitality standards and market trends.
Selected Achievements:
• Elevated Trip Advisor property ranking from #6 to #3 through ongoing employee training in customer service.
• Developed and launched Manager on Duty Program.
• Created additional room categories with sales team resulting in 15% rate increase for newly categorized rooms.
Selected Achievements:
• Expanded local Flow Rider competition to be included in International Flow Tour Asia Series.
• Increased departmental customer service satisfaction ratings by 7%.
• Established and maintained rotating internship program with California University Recreation Departments (Cal Poly SLO, CSUN, CSULB, SDSU).
• Decreased transportation expense for off-island hires by 22% .
Selected Achievements:
• Implemented in-service training with all lifeguards through on-site weekly "Red Shirt drills" and monthly safety seminars.
• Launched and marketed hotel "Challenge Card Program" resulting in increased activity participation.
• Emceed all Special Events, activities and fundraisers.
American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid)
American Red Cross Lifeguard/Waterfront Lifeguard
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid)
American Red Cross Lifeguard/Waterfront Lifeguard
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)