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04. Appointment - Tourism Business Improvement District BoardKAT,ISPELL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION BALLOT DUE A T CHAMBER: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, S:OO PM Candidates for Large Hotels: Vote for one (1 Lisa Brown, Red Lion _X_ Lori Fisher, Hampton Inn _X_ Bryan Scott, Outlaw Inn _X_ Chris Walters, Hilton Garden Inn Candidates for Medium Hotels: Vote for one (1) _X David Ginepra, Travelodge Winnifred Storli, Blue and White _X Arlinna Wolfe, Comfort Inn Candidates for Small Hotels,: Vote for one (1) _X_ Gib Bissell, Aero Inn Shawn Campbell, Glacier Peaks _X_ Janet Clark, Kalispell Grand Ballot Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 5:00 pm at Chamber Fax: 758-2805 Email: joe(��.kalispellchamber.com 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District Board Applicat. Name Lisa C Brown Phone 406-751-5064 Address 20 North Main., Kalispell, SIT 59901 E-Mail lisa.brown@redlion.com Relevant Experience and/or Employment (attach a resume if relevant) 10 plus years in the hospitality industry Business Degree with a minor in Marketing Why are you interested in our organization? I have been working on the tourism business improvement district from its infancy and dedicated to the organization, i believe this organization can fulfill the ultimate goal of bring new business via groups, individuals, teams to our area therefore increasing the occupancy of the hotels and business to the community as a whole. Area(s) of expertise/Contribution you feel you can make Working for a corporation I have resources I can use through the corporate office to bring to this organization. Other volunteer commitments 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 406-758-2800 406-758-2805 Fax infoO.1alispcilc;ha.m1 et%com 1vww.knli pellchanibencom LISA C. BROWN EXPERIE'CE 2005 - present Red Lion Motel Kalispell Kalispell, MT General Manager ® oversee all operations of the hotel ® Prepare annual budget and forecast each month revenue and labor ® Develop management & staff programs and set goals monthly a Maintain product & service standards, maintain up to date on fire & safety codes, maintain & pass food inspections E Knowledge of Fluman Resources for State of Montana ® Involved in Accounting functions of property. Review daily audits for prior days business. Analyze P&L with controller before becor ing final for business. 8 Approve and develop promotions & advertising N Involvement in community organizations 0 Oversaw a C t'Mllion remodel of WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel 1998 - 2005 Red Lion Hotel Corporation Kalispell Center Mall/G&B Real Estate Kalispell., MT/Spokane, WA Mall Manager /Marketing % Leasing ® Responsible for all operational departments ie. Financial, Main tenance/Sccurity, Marketing and Leasing ® Budgets; Commerical Division, Common area Maintenance and Merchant Association ® Create and implement new promotional events to increase sales to the mall ® Co -create promotions -%xTith community organizations a Negotiate leases to fill vacant spaces a Develop & purchase advertising/marketing for all events a Implement preventative maintenance programs, safety- and security- programs ® Worked with the hotel to promote a Shopping Package over the Christmas season to increase hotel occupanc�T ® Active participant of the Do\rrntown Kalispell Nferchant Meetings Sales & Marketing Director 1998 - 2000 Developed & purchased advertising for both WestCoast Hotels in Kalispell for all promotional sectors ® Created packages and monitored the promotional sector for both \X,'estCoast Hotels 2004-present Stt mptown Anglers, Whitefish, MT Prepare and manage financial aspect of the business. Prepare books for CPA. 1993-1998 Edelweiss Condominiums Big lWhitefishl Mountain Resort, Whitefish, MT Assistant Manager 1996 — 1998 / Front Office Manager 1994 — 1996 EDUCATION 2004 Certificated Shopping Center Manager International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) 1990 - 1993 John Wiley Jones School of Busil-less State University Of New York at Geneseo Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Marketing 1992 University of London; England, Fall Semester 1988 — 1990 State University~ of New York College at Canton ■ Associate of Science in Business Administration with Honors INTERESTS /ACTIN. ITIES Flathead Leadership Program 2002-2003 W-11tefish Women-s Soccer League 1994 - present Extensive European Travel; Summer 1992 �rC3LUNTEER/COTNIMUNITY EXPERIENCE TBID in Kalispell 2008 — present Member of Kalispell Center Mall Merchant Association 1998 - present Executive Board of the Flathead Convention & �. isitors Bureau 2002 - 2009 N urturing Center Committee Member for the Dreambuilders Playhouse Raffle 2002-2006 American Heart Association Committee Member 2003 - 2004 Downtown Kalispell Merchant Association 2002 - 200- American Reads; Elrod School, Kalispell, MT 1998-2003 Coached Youth 13 & 14 Girls Soccer 1997-1999 Assistant Coach for Youth 12 Girls & Youth 11 Bogs Soccer 19955-1996 REFERENCES Cynda Smith Edelxveiss Condol-ninlums 406-862-9219 office 406---270-7977 cell Linda Hinsl Previous I IR. Director at Red Lion 40G-7 ��-3733 home Thomas Maier Previous boss at Red Lion Hotel Corporation Spokane, W'asb ington 309 777-G219 cell 2 ?35 5' It S'I R F-1, • W11 I`I`I FI S H, NIT 599' 7 ( 4[JCf} 8G?- 1 1 83 Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District Board Applica tion Name 1(� Phone Address E-Mail �Y 1 . Relevant Experience and/or Employment (attaca resume if relevant) Why are you interested In our organization? Area(s) of expertise/Contribution you feel you can make Other volunteer commitments 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 * 406-758-2800 * 406-758-2805 Fax inl-o;� kalispellc,hamber.eorn w%vw.kalispellcliaii-iber.cori-i Lori* Ann Fi'she7-i General Manager Hampton Inn Kalispell, Montana 406.755.7900 lori.fisher@Hilton.com 2002-Present - Hampton Iran Hotel General Manager Oversee all operation of the hotel, and report to Director of operations. I work closely with several outside vendors/contractors. The hotel employs 34 full time employees and the majority of these employees have been long terra while under my direction. In the seven years as General Manager I have maintained the hotel standards to be within the 15 percent of Hampton. Inn's nationwide. Yam proud to say the Hampton Inn has won several awards from the Hilton Brand for Guest Loyalty and exceeding Brand standards. other duties include, annual budgets, daily reports, payroll, employee training, and all payables. 2000-2002 - Sales Manager Hampton Inn Kalispell As Sales Manager I was in charge of btinging business to the hotel through sales calls and trade shows. I was also in charge of conference bookings and group sales. I represented the property at Chamber of Commerce lunchoens and other functions needed for networking. I was in charge of all local advertising, and worked with my DOS on all larger advertising. I have furthered nay knowledge by attending several classes through the Hilton Brand on Sales, Customer Service, Advertising and Marketing. I996--2002 - Guest Assistance/Customer Services Make guest reservations. Checked guests into hotel Called guests within 15 minutes after arrival to ensure guest satisfaction. * Resolve charge disputes • Handle all guest issues • Shift cash drop Report all pertinent information to all departments to ensure guest satisfaction. It would be an honor to be part of the TBID Board that represents Kalispell. As a community business leader for the last 13 years I have seen Kalispell grow quite a bit. I also know how important it is to continuously bring business into the Flathead valley. The TBII) tax is the responsibility of the hotel General Managers of Kalispell and I feel I must do my part to help make this tax a success. The Hampton Inn does a lot of advertising and mass marketing through the Brand as well as on the hotel level. At the hotel level we use tracking systems in which tells us what works and what does not work, I feel I could truly have a good impact on the decisions being -jade for the use of the TBID tax. Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District Board' pplication Name '�t �_A pr1 � S e 0 �� Phone Address � %�� GU y �� c I %/�.��//E-Mail _ brqoyl � 00 )/G�-cJ �'I� � � (`o k4-7 Relevant Ex eri ence and/or Ern]aloymen.t (attach a resume if relevant o tc�� ell 'n Why are you interested in our organization? ...... ......... . &V k)f�4e'. 1Y76v1C?1_1. Area(s) of expertise/Contribution you feel you can make lne�yvry. C�nlr_/U' Other volunteer cornmiti-nents 15 Depot 'ark, Kalispell, MT 59901 * 406-758-1800 * 406-758-2805 Fax info(d ka ispellchamber,com eVw wa1ls e p -1c.. �harnher.coni Kalispell Tourism Board Application Name n/44�>,{�� 44,t Pktone ��.�Q' Address t �jrejD Z�� Z, ? e�� -M U -„ .- Relevant Expericnce and/or Employment (attach a resumca if relevant) r Vb.y are you interested in our organization`?27;4'e- I iir ► f NW -AM 7�// / Area(s) of expertise/Contributiion you fee youcan Make A�e jr �4 Z�r� ether volunteer commitments 15 Dcpot Park, Kalispell, NIT 59901 406-758-2500 * �406-758 2805 Fax In to ��eIIc �amber_com www.kal-,s I],t��,a ... _ _, 2110 Merganser Kalispell, MT SOS01 405w640-0183 uatiffido s 0 A proven successful leader, a Approachable'' can do" management style allowing for open communication. Full service experience- s Multi brand experience. a Complete understanding of the sales effort in both focused service hotels and large convention hotels. a Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting and revenue management, 0 Familiar with working in very different markets and being successfu I in each. Ability to oversee and manage the process of a conversions, acquisitions and renovations. Excellent time management skills. Team player, fun and motivating Exlpenierw.a /08-present Hilton Garden inn — Gateway Hospitality Group Kalispell, IVI T General Manager 4/07-8108 Hilton Garden Inn — Gateway Hospitality Group Billings, IVIT General Manager • New hotel opening October 2007. • Responsible for opening of the property, • Infrastructure build, • Complete responsibility for the operation of the hotel after opening. • Billings TBID Board Member (founding TBID for Billings) 6/05-3/07 Holiday Inn Sun S pree Resort — S&H Properties West Yellowstone, ITT General Manager Currently planninglunder a renovation that will encompass guestroorns, meeting space and food and beverage areas. 0 Implemented Holiday Inn's 1" major service culture called "People Notice". a Directly involved in changes made to the S&H Employee Handbook. Directly involved in the review of the overall S&H properties business success, Responsible for the implementation of several initiatives that resulted from the review. The scope of these initiatives; from job descriptions and employee reviews to the introduction of revenue management and sales practices, On the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, 5/04--6/05 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel - Merritt Hospitality Norfolk, VA General Manager 9/03-5/04 A-ssistant General Manager ® Initially responsible for aiding in the transition from Starwood to Merritt Hospitality in the roll as Assistant General Manager overseeing the operation with the intent to assume the General Manager roll. 0 Implemented revenue managernentisales processes allowing for over 100% index share and having a positive revpar % change for the 2004 year. 0 On the Board of Directors for the Norfolk Hotel Motel Association and the CDowntown Norfolk Council. ® Initiated and completed necessary management changes allowing for better Guest Service and Associate Satisfaction Scores_ Oversaw a full restaurant and meeting room renovation. Connected within the community as a partner. 6/02-8/03 pueblo [Marriott Convention Center - Sunstone Hotels Pueblo, CO General Manager • Increased F& B profit from 1.5% to nearly 15%. ® unproved CSS scores to meet and at times exceed the brand average. • Maintained a positive revpar 11/6 change through 03. Participated and maintained a good working relationship with the convention center and key city officials. 3/02-6/02 Sunstone Hotels Anaheim, CA Task Force General Manager Managed a Hawthorn Suites within 2 blocks of Disneyland, Maintained the structure and relationship with Disney while the hotel was in transition. 8/00-3/02 Hilton Garden Inn — Sunstone Hotels Albuquerque, NM General Manager 0 Successfully managed the process of a new company taking over ownership and management of this hotel. 0 Maintained occupancy of 76% annually with a revpar index of 123 -133. a Exceeded prior year and current year budget net income by 23%1. m Increased backyard catering business through the efforts of a re -deployed and newly appointed sales team. Successfully helped to position the hotel for sale_ Awarded Special Achievement Award in 2001 4/99-8/00 Sheraton City Centre formerly the Fulton — Sunstone Hotels Salt Lake City, UT Assistant GeneTall Manager 0 Converted a 362 room hotel with 32,000 square feet of meeting space from a Hilton to a Sheraton. ® Managed the hotel in the absence of the General Manager until a replacement was found. Responsible for total operation of hotel from F&B to Rooms. Kalispell Board Application Name Q:� k,%t� Phone Address W �, tiS , . A�e E-Mail • I. c \ < �,_ CII C� C - A Relevant Experience and/or Employment (attach a resume if relevant) Why are you interested in our organization? Ai, Ae;� ►� t Af Cc— \/I<>�� : � - ►-� Area(s) of expertise/Contribution you feel you can make kA tJ I> (A t> o A (o r1A, o*4 <�A 1,"� L ..--------t..:.. s.-.. ....... lV L t� : _ ► i ! ,�#� t.. -- t A!j.)�, A4 U1_11-_q�__111 . 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 * 406-758-2800 k 406-758-2805 Fax infwakalispellchamber.com www.kalist)ellctiamber.com 359 North Main Street Kalispell, Montana 59901 1,406.871-3852 GlaciervisuaL@-yahoo.com Fork Experience Visual Display & Production 4/05 --- Present Glacier Visual Kalispell Montana --Responsible for trimming existing as well as vacant storefronts (windows) throughout the surrounding area. Visual Manager 12100 -- 4195 Saks Incorporated Chicago, Illinois --Responsible for all visual displays starewide. Regional Visual Mana er 12198 — 12109 Limited Brands (Victoria's Secret) New York, New York --Responsible for 34 stores visual displays in and around New York City District Visual Manager 12196 -- 12198 Limited Brands (Victoria's Secret) Miami, Florida --Responsible for 8 stores visual displays in and around Miami. Visual Manager 12194 — 12196 Federated Department Stores, Inc. (Burdines--Dadeland Mall) Miami, Florida --Responsible for cosmetic, Accessory, and Men's visual displays in a 225 million dollar/yr. store. Visual Traveling Team Member 6/92 — 12194 Federated Department Stores, Inc. (Burdines—Visual Traveling Team) Orlando, Florida --Responsible for blitzing and setting visual prototypes in all Burdines stores statewide. Education 9/87 — 6/92 Stetson University Deland, Florida --B. F.A. Fine Arts --B.S. Finance 1/91 — 8191 Nottingham Polytechnic Nottingham, England ---Study Abroad Program 9192 Yale University New Haven, Connecticut --M.F.A. Yale University School of Art candidate Affiliations 9f87 -- present National Sculpture Society (NSS) --Member Skills Proficient in most computer applications )References Available upon request Additional Information While in Miami I was able to freelance and secure the majority of the areas upscale retailers window contracts to include: Domenico ❑olce & Stefano Gabbana, the late Gianni Versace, and Giorgio Armani, I was also in charge of Christmas decor and on -board murals for Ted Arison of Carnival Cruise Lines as well as a member of the Mills Corp. Visual Team, creating window displays in Brazil, Dallas, and Phoenix. Kalispell Tourism business Improvement District hoard Application Name Phone r Address - E-Maila ��rs Relevant Experience and/or Employment (attach a resume if relevant) Co cl�'Ad e,-CkCcJ f,�)Sc(c _j C) C ckt� C� (VA k C:S> J a G 1 vVI40 1 _- --y f� F CA { r ctv� q s y , { F Ct1 art - Why are you interested to our organization? 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