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Ann Minahan

Fruita,CO

Summary

Seasoned collaborator offering 26 years of ski resort industry success assisting organizations in achieving unparalleled results. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Excellent communicator well-versed in integrating and training Product Sales teams, establishing KPI's leading multiple teams. Dedicated to increasing productivity, enhancing business practices and boosting guest satisfaction.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction & business process efficiencies.

Participated and lead the rollout of many strategic projects for Product Sales over the years including Mobile Express, Data Capture & redesign of RPOS. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

Boulder QA
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal business partners to implement project requirments.
  • Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Analyzed open orders, backlog, and sales data to provide sales team with insights.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.

Product Sales & Services Director

Vail Resorts Inc
05.2001 - 08.2021
  • Lead a team of over 200 consisting of Ticket/Pass Sales, Ski School Sales, Resort Call Center & Scanning for a premier resort with 1 million + Skier Visits.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve results.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Streamlined Product Services & Sales procedures and tasks by implementing new processes & system enhancements.
  • Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors to achieve enterprise goal of being and export of talent with growth mindset.
  • Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and managing to enterprise targets.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to achieve resort EBADA targets.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.

Product Sales & Service Integration Leader

Vail Resorts Inc
12.2012 - 02.2021

Lead integration for Product Sales & Service for 28 Ski Resorts.

Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful integration

  • Built strong connections with new resorts by creating and cultivating relationship's.
  • Assess current Product Sales structure, operation and equipment and create integration plan from budget, training to implementation timeline.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Software implementations and upgrades.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Established and administered integration budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Collaborate with integration stakeholders on timing and implementation.

PSS Best Practices Lead

Vail Resorts Inc
12.2012 - 11.2020
  • Built deep relationships with Resort Product Sales leaders, business owners and partners by employing industry expertise and knowledge.
  • Identified opportunities for growth within Product Sales and collaborated with teams to reach target outcomes.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to establish specifications and system requirements for enhancements.
  • Used interpersonal and communication skills in all interactions, enriching team collaboration, customer relationships.
  • Oversaw major new enhancements to existing software systems. Implementation of new sales system Guest Connect, ticket fulfillment process Express Fulfillment & Mobile Express.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Mentored Product Sales leaders across Vail Resorts.

Lift Operations Manager

Vail Resorts Inc
09.1998 - 04.2001
  • Managed and allocated staff and material resources to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components.
  • Accelerated efficiency of operations by controlling budgets, overseeing customer accounts, managing scheduling and driving meetings.

Education

Hotel And Resort Management

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR

Skills

  • Business development and planning
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Operations Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Agile Methodology
  • SQL
  • JIRA

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

Boulder QA
05.2022 - Current

Product Sales & Service Integration Leader

Vail Resorts Inc
12.2012 - 02.2021

PSS Best Practices Lead

Vail Resorts Inc
12.2012 - 11.2020

Product Sales & Services Director

Vail Resorts Inc
05.2001 - 08.2021

Lift Operations Manager

Vail Resorts Inc
09.1998 - 04.2001

Hotel And Resort Management

Central Oregon Community College
Ann Minahan