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Nikki Golden

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director- Destination Experience

Inspirato
02.2022 - Current
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for destination teams and managers
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Designed, managed and implemented initiatives to focus on member satisfaction and performance monitoring.
  • Used financial and productivity reporting to drive business opportunities and create cost efficiencies by reevaluating staffing requirements and vendor agreements
  • Successfully partnered with colleagues and various department leaders to better understand business process and initiate improvements, helping company achieve goals.
  • Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
  • Recruited and hired top talent by selecting qualified individuals to maximize profitability.
  • Negotiated contracts, pricing structures and vendor relationships


SR. Portfolio Experience Manager

Inspirato
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to assist in meeting financial goals
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Portfolio Experience Manager - West Coast & Canada

Inspirato
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Met operational objectives by establishing qualified staff and promoting adherence to Inspirato standard and procedures.
  • Increased West Coast Portfolio NPS in 2019 from 72.8 to 77 in 2020
  • Launched 12 new residences in 2019 & 2020
  • Successfully negotiated 3rd party contracts to meet budget and operational needs
  • Assisted with the on boarding and continued management of successful Inspirato Partners such as Pebble Beach and Pelican Hill
  • Oversaw implementation of Inspirato business initiatives and standard operating procedures
  • Effective team leader who is able to manage relationships in the field and positively partner with all Inspirato departments
  • Successfully manage the performance of 3rd party contractors including; housekeeping, property managers and activity vendors

Regional Destination Manager-Ca & Big Sky

Inspirato
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Interviewed, train, manage and coached successful destination teams for planning, concierge, housekeeping and maintenance services
  • Manage and audit exceptional delivery of Inspirato Service for members
  • ·Developed local destination programming and partnerships for members and their guests
  • Developed a strong and effective relationship with Asset Management to best support the member experience and the destination teams
  • Led team meetings and training sessions for the destination staff and vendors

Destination Manager- Northern California

Inspirato
05.2016 - 05.2017

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  • ·Assisted with any Destination Planning or Concierge work is needed to ensure memorable member experiences
  • Managed the scheduling of all team members, including changes in staffing, residences, days off and new reservations
  • Support destination emergency efforts for a 24/7 operation to ensure service recovery & communications
  • Led team meetings and training sessions for the destination staff and vendors
  • Consistently conducted on-site inspections of residences, completed trip planning audits, physical inventories, asset functionality audits and written material audits

Destination Manager - Lake Tahoe

Inspirato
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Launched Lake Tahoe as a new destination for Inspirato
  • Identified, hired and trained all destination support staff such as housekeeping, property management and activity vendors to service our members
  • Worked closely with Inspirato Operations Manager to ensure budgets were met and service standards were exceeded
  • Responsible for Destination Planning or Concierge work to ensure flawless member experiences

Destination Manager- Lake Tahoe

Exclusive Resorts
05.2004 - 05.2009
  • Independent contractor for Exclusive Resorts
  • My company was responsible for hiring, training and managing the Destination Concierge/Planner team, the housekeeping department and the property management team
  • Destination started with 4 residences and eventually grew it to over 15 residences ( some seasonal homes)
  • Responsible for ensuring Exclusive Resorts operating procedures, standards and budgets were adhered to and supported
  • Successfully partnered with the local community and vendors to build relationships and promote the Exclusive Resorts brand
  • Created a 5 star luxury experience for Exclusive Resorts members while in Lake Tahoe

Project Manager

Dorland Construction & Real Estate Development Co.
05.2001 - 05.2004
  • Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
  • Completed full-scale project plans, including overseeing engineering activities and design processes.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency .
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Mary's College
Moraga, CA
5 1993

Skills

  • Possesses skills to negotiate and design favorable partner agreements
  • Skilled at managing employee, contractor, vendors and member interaction
  • Proven ability to successfully identify and launch new Inspirato destinations and partnerships
  • Organization and high level of attention to detail with proven ability to multitask
  • Honest, respectful, trustworthy and dependable
  • Specializes in the training & development of destination teams, housekeeping and property management vendors
  • Enjoys creative problem resolution

Timeline

Director- Destination Experience

Inspirato
02.2022 - Current

SR. Portfolio Experience Manager

Inspirato
08.2021 - 02.2022

Portfolio Experience Manager - West Coast & Canada

Inspirato
02.2019 - 08.2021

Regional Destination Manager-Ca & Big Sky

Inspirato
05.2017 - 01.2019

Destination Manager- Northern California

Inspirato
05.2016 - 05.2017

Destination Manager - Lake Tahoe

Inspirato
05.2010 - 05.2016

Destination Manager- Lake Tahoe

Exclusive Resorts
05.2004 - 05.2009

Project Manager

Dorland Construction & Real Estate Development Co.
05.2001 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Mary's College
Nikki Golden