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Glenn Policare

Saipan

Summary

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.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Kanoa Resort Saipan
05.2016 - Current
  • Oversee and lead daily operations of 224 room oceanfront resort.
  • Senior lead for Rooms Division (Front Office, Housekeeping, Reservations and Guest Services), Security and Recreation departments along with assisting Human Resources and Food/Beverage departments.
  • Participate in annual budget planning while controlling and monitoring monthly expenses.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.

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.

  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines for repurposing resort into a COVID-19 quarantine facility.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.

Director of Sports, Entertainment and Activities

Pacific Islands Club Saipan
04.2012 - 04.2016
  • Oversaw and led daily operations of Sports, Entertainment and Activities department for 304 room oceanfront resort
  • Managed fitness centers, recreation facilities and aquatic programs with emphasis on safety.
  • Ensured exceptional guest experience while promoting culture of safety and excitement around beach, water park and pool areas.
  • Member of annual budget planning committee
  • Directed execution of all annual hotel and community events.
  • Fostered positive working environment for all employees by encouraging staff members to voice opinions and concerns without fear of reprisal.

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% .

Activities Manager

Pacific Islands Club Saipan
04.2008 - 04.2012
  • Managed activities portion of Sports, Entertainment and Activities department.
  • Responsible for training of 40+ lifeguard staff
  • Ensured exceptional delivery of games, activities and lessons for all resort guests while maintaining safe environments at pools, beach and water park areas.
  • Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas

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.

Sports and Recreation Manager

Saipan World Resort
10.2005 - 06.2006
  • Lead opening team member for $25m water park expansion project.
  • Interviewed/trained all new staff regarding water park/activities operations
  • Created new SOP for expanded department.
  • Managed 30+ recreational staff. Developed and oversaw daily Kids College program.
  • Created and implemented daily and monthly water park activities schedule
  • Developed Kids College Spring Break Program/Summer Camp Program.

Senior Program Director

Lazy J Ranch Camp
06.2000 - 2005
  • Managed 30+ seasonal staff at residential overnight camp facility
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised all new camp staff.
  • Organized all evening Special Events. Implemented daily and weekly activities schedule.
  • Developed and supervised off-site surfing and kayak program.
  • Assisted in American Camping Association accreditation process
  • Coordinated transportation of out-of-state campers.
  • Assisted with marketing and promotions. Coordinated off-season/weekend reservations of facility groups.

Education

Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Journalism

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
1993

Skills

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
  • American Red Cross Volunteer
  • Events Manager
  • Professional Emcee
  • Team Leadership
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Goal Setting
  • Employee Motivation
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Hospitality Instructor (AHLEI)

Certification

American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid)

American Red Cross Lifeguard/Waterfront Lifeguard

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Timeline

Director of Operations

Kanoa Resort Saipan
05.2016 - Current

Director of Sports, Entertainment and Activities

Pacific Islands Club Saipan
04.2012 - 04.2016

Activities Manager

Pacific Islands Club Saipan
04.2008 - 04.2012

Sports and Recreation Manager

Saipan World Resort
10.2005 - 06.2006

Senior Program Director

Lazy J Ranch Camp
06.2000 - 2005

Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Journalism

California Polytechnic State University

American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid)

American Red Cross Lifeguard/Waterfront Lifeguard

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Glenn Policare