Bacara Resort & Spa 
Santa Barbara, CA
Position: Executive Director 
Company Profile: Privately owned and operated, Bacara Resort & Spa is a
world-class luxury resort on 78 beachfront acres nestled between the Pacific
Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The resort features 49 specialty suites and
311 luxurious guest rooms, three signature restaurants, four bars and lounges, a
42,000-square-foot, full-service spa with 36 treatment rooms and a Tennis center
with shop and professional instruction. The resort has hosted some of the most
notable celebrity weddings and events, including Oprah Winfrey  's Legends Ball.


Accolades Include: 
The Hot List (Cond   Nast), Top 100 Golf Resort (Cond   Nast), The Gold List
(Cond   Nast Traveler), Pinnacle Award Recipient (Successful Meetings), 7 Wonders
of Mega-Resorts (Discovery Channel), Favorite Places: The Readers' Survey
(Departures), Top Ten American Beach Resorts (Travel Channel), Top 100 Readers'
Choice Awards (Cond   Nast Traveler), 'Best Of' Award of Excellence- Mir   Cellar
(Wine Spectator). 
Responsibilities:
 *  Direct all areas of Bacara Resort & Spa  's 42,000 square foot spa
operation, which includes budgeting, forecasting, payroll, on-going service
refinement and direct supervision of 120 team members for massage therapy,
esthetics, salon, fitness, recreation programming, pool and tennis.
 *  Represent ownership  's interests as Executive Manager, working as part of
an 8-person committee to guide all resort operations. 
 *  Facilitate the ongoing development and marketing of spa treatment menu,
resort fitness and leisure activities.
 *  Strengthen public relations and awareness of the resort through media
interviews, professional presentations and exclusive events. 
2002 to 2003
Plus One Health Management 
New York, NY
Position: Director of Spa Services (Multiple Unit Director)
Company Profile: Plus One is the premier management company for fitness,
wellness, spa, and physical therapy services. Plus One applies visionary design
and management in an integrated, comprehensive approach to your fitness center or
luxury spa. Catering to some of the finest organizations in the world, Plus One's
clients include Five-Star luxury properties, financial service firms, law
partnerships, publishers, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals. 
Responsibilities:
 *  Directed spa operations, training and marketing strategies for all company
spa locations. This included spas at The Plaza Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria Hotel,
The Trump International Hotel & Tower, The New York Palace Hotel, The Regent Wall
Street, Trump World Tower (residential), and other corporate locations. 
 *  Guided General Managers in maintaining managerial and staff excellence
through hiring, training, goal setting and development. This involved developing
and implementing company wide service training tools for all levels of staff and
management.
 *  Directed the planning and pre-opening phases of spa development for new
locations.
2000 to 2002
Plus One Health Management/The Plaza Spa, Plaza Hotel
New York, NY
Position: General Manager 
Responsibilities:
 *  Orchestrated the US launch of Anne Semonin, an exclusive European spa
concept.
 *  Directed all facets of the spa  's operation including hiring, training, and
direct management of 35 + supervisors, massage therapists, estheticians, exercise
specialists, receptionists and facility attendants.
The Sports Club/LA/Reebok Sports Club/NY 1999 to 2000
New York, NY
Position: Operations Manager
Company Profile: Reebok Sports Club/NY on Manhattan's Upper West Side is a
140,000 square foot world-class sports and fitness complex designed to fulfill
your every fitness need. Reebok Sports Club/NY features over 40 different sports
and fitness options offering state-of-the-art facilities, services and
programming combined with personalized service in an atmosphere of comfort and
convenience. 
Responsibilities:
 *  Managed and directed all areas of 140,000 sq. ft. club operation with
special focus on Reception, Membership Services, Retail, Sports, Human Resources,
Group Exercise, Childcare, Manager on Duty Training, and contract services.
 *  Guided and advised the General Manager with regards to staffing, member
concerns, financial considerations, promotion, and troubleshooting (acting as
General Manager during absence or leave).
 *  Prepared the Club  's financial plan and held department managers
accountable for meeting and exceeding revenue while keeping expenses in line with
established fiscal guidelines.
1997 to 1999
The Sports Club/LA/Reebok Sports Club/NY
Club Manager on Duty, Reception Manager
Responsibilities:
 *  Managed 35 employees in all aspects of Club Reception and Membership
Services and executed duties of Manager on Duty.
1995 to 1997
The Sports Club/LA/Reebok Sports Club/NY
Membership Director
Responsibilities:
 *  Initiated contact of prospective membership clients and conducted Club
presentations.
 *  Sold memberships and events in accordance with established goals.
 *  Exceeded production schedules, personally producing $1,600,000 in new
membership sales in 1996.

Education:
 *  American College of Healthcare Sciences 
Portland, OR 
Degree Pending: Master of Science, Complimentary Alternative Medicine
 *  California University of Pennsylvania 
California, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, Concentration: Health and
Wellness
Graduate summa cum laude
 *  Metropolitan College of New York 
New York, NY 
Degree: Associate of Science, Business Administration
Graduate cum laude 
 *  Santa Barbara School of Massage Therapy
Santa Barbara, CA 
Licensed Massage Technician
 *  National Academy of Sports Medicine 
Certified Personal Trainer
 *  American College of Healthcare Sciences 
Portland, OR 
Certificate in Aromatherapy
Graduate cum laude 
 *  Southeastern Academy of Travel and Tourism 
Kissimmee, FL
Diploma in Hospitality Management

Achievements, Relevant Experiences and Interests: 
 *  ISPA Committee Member (2004, 2005 and 2006) 
 *  UC Irvine Hospitality Program Advisory Board Member (2004  *  Present)
 *  Member of ACHS Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society
 *  Extensive Media Experience 
o TV appearances (EXTRA)
o NPR (Matter of Taste)
o Print interviews (American Spa, Spa Magazine, various news publications)
 *  CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
 *  Conversational French and Spanish Speaker