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.