Bio
Credentials
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Virtual Presenter Certification
Master Connections AssociatesFeb, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInJan, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise
LinkedInOct, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Creating a Culture of Learning
LinkedInSep, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate
Florida Atlantic UniversitySep, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
LinkedInSep, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)
AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational InstituteFeb, 2014- Apr, 2026 -
Certificate Member
The Court of Master Sommeliers
Experience
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Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort
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Arlington, Washington, United States
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Learning and Development Manager
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Arlington, Washington, United States
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Noble House Hotels & Resorts
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Kirkland, Washington, United States
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Vice President of Great People
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Sep 2001 - Jun 2020
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Kirkland, Washington, United States
As a VP at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, a company with 19 luxury hotels & resorts across the US with revenues over $350 million annually and 3000 associates my primary responsibilities included:-Developing management training programs for employees at all levels including the Board of Directors.-Implementation of orientation programs for all employees including a program to train our H2B & J1 students. -Coordinating and conducting Guest Service seminars to achieve and maintain a “4 Diamond” rating by AAA including training to the Forbes standards.-Wrote programs for our Diversity, PCI and Sexual Harassment training.-Assisted in new hotel openings and developed operational systems for all areas of the hotel.-Helped to improve employee surveys by maintaining a presence in each department.Accomplishments:-Reduced workers compensation renewal by one million dollars over a 3 year period. -Created Jaz U!, an internal university for developing mid-level managers. 61 graduates over a two year period.-Developed a 6 day training system for room attendants.-Produced a new hire orientation video introducing the company's core values.-Coordinated corporate 'Give Back' days to local organizations.
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FreemanGroup
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Richardson, Texas, United States
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Associate Trainer
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Dec 1997 - Sep 2001
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Richardson, Texas, United States
•Wrote Standards of Performance Manuals for all positions in hotels & resorts•Delivered on-the-job training to all positions in the hotels
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Rosewood Hotel Group
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Caneel Bay Resort, St. John, United States Virgin Island
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Director of Restaurant Operations
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Aug 1996 - Dec 1997
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Caneel Bay Resort, St. John, United States Virgin Island
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ClubCorp
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Regional Service Director
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Mar 1993 - Aug 1996
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Education
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2021 - 2023Western Governors University
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Eastfield College
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