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Nikki Golden

Nikki Golden

Tahoe City

Summary


Experienced professional with a strong background in private home and estate management, specializing in operations, project oversight, team leadership, and effective problem-solving. Possesses a deep understanding of luxury service standards, vendor management, and personalized care to meet the unique needs of private households. 20+ years of direct hospitality experience bringing strong leadership and proven skills in building and directing strong teams to achieve challenging objectives

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations - VX

Inspirato- NASDAQ - ISPO
11.2023 - Current
  • Manages $10+million staffing, housekeeping, laundry, vendor and operational supplies budget
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with luxury service standards
  • Skilled at identify areas of concern regarding independent contractors and employees to minimize potential risk to employer
  • Conducts monthly analysis of employee productivity to ensure alignment with company financial benchmarks and targets.
  • Facilitated successful agreements with external hospitality partners and contractors
  • Oversees vendor contract compliance across global portfolio.
  • Determined areas with potential cost savings and effectively negotiated revised agreements
  • Successfully oversaw the development and implementation of a new contract management and payment system, leveraging Oracle software within cross-functional teams.

Director of Destination Experience

Inspirato
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed overall operations of a luxury private vacation club with over 100 employees across 20+ destinations, including concierge, housekeeping, and property management.
  • Successfully implemented and supervised budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Responsible for budgeting, cost controls, payroll and general accounting.
  • Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
  • Expertly managed and executed a substantial workforce reduction initiative
  • Implemented systems for monitoring employee attendance, scheduling, payroll.
  • Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
  • Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
  • Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.

Portfolio Experience Manager - West Coast & Canada

Inspirato
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Successfully commissioned 12 new residences in 2019 & 2020
  • Grew the West Coast Portfolio NPS from 72.8 to 77
  • Launched new partnerships with Casa Palmero in Pebble Beach and Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Coast
  • Successfully managed the performance of 3rd party contractors including; housekeeping, property managers and activity vendors
  • Managed a team of over 60+ employees and 20 + independent contractors
  • Established Covid operating procedures to safely reopen and operate the Inspirato portfolio throughout the West Coast and Canada
  • Instituted new hskp and property management protocols for all third party vendors to operate within Covid parameters

Regional Destination Manager-California & Big Sky

Inspirato
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Interviewed, trained and coached successful destination teams for planning, concierge, housekeeping and maintenance services
  • Managed a team of 30+ employees and over 10 hskp and PM vendors partnerships
  • Managed and audited luxury service standards across multiple destinations and residences
  • Schedule staff according to quickly changing priorities
  • ·Developed local destination programming and partnerships for members and their guests
  • Developed a strong and effective relationship with property management teams to best support 5 star experiences
  • Facilitated weekly team meetings and training sessions for destination staff and vendors

Destination Manager- Northern California

Inspirato
05.2016 - 05.2017

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  • ·Ensure property condition is up to home owners standards
  • Consistently conducted on-site inspections of residences, physical inventories, asset functionality audits and written material audits
  • Assisted with any Destination Planning or Concierge work as needed to ensure luxury experiences
  • Managed the scheduling of all staff and third party vendors
  • Support destination emergency efforts for a 24/7 operation to ensure satisfactory service recovery
  • Led team meetings and training sessions for the destination staff and vendors


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
  • Managed destination budgets
  • Responsible for Destination Planning and Concierge services to ensure flawless luxury experiences

Destination Manager- Lake Tahoe

Exclusive Resorts
05.2004 - 05.2009
  • Responsible for hiring, training and managing the Destination Concierge/Planner team, the housekeeping department and the property management team
  • Manged the overall expansion of the Lake Tahoe residence portfolio from 4 to 15 residences
  • Hired and trained the staff and vendors to support the growth of the residences and overall operations
  • Responsible for ensuring 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 all guests

Project Manager

Dorland Construction & Real Estate Development
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 efficiencies
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Mary's College
06.1993

Skills

  • Specializes in the training & development of concierge, housekeeping and property management staff and the development and implementation of 5 star service standards
  • Possesses skills to negotiate and design favorable partner agreements and effectively manage budgets
  • Skilled at managing employee and contractor partnerships to deliver luxury experiences
  • Proven ability to successfully open and mange new residences, destinations and partnerships
  • Organization and high level of attention to detail with proven ability to multitask

Contact

Tahoe City, Ca 96145

Education and Training

Moraga, CA,other

Timeline

Director of Operations - VX

Inspirato- NASDAQ - ISPO
11.2023 - Current

Director of Destination Experience

Inspirato
04.2021 - 11.2023

Portfolio Experience Manager - West Coast & Canada

Inspirato
02.2019 - 03.2021

Regional Destination Manager-California & 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
05.2001 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Mary's College
Nikki Golden