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CITY CLERK
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
Board,Commission or Committee to which you are seeking appointment:
Lodging Tax Advisory
Applicant Name and General Information
Holly_ M Dempsey
F irst MI Last
2109 West 15`x' Street
Home Street Address
Port Angeles WA 98363
City State Zip
360-452-2993 360-808-9114
Home phone Work phone Cell phone
hdempsey ,westerninns.net
E-mail address
Date of Birth (to be completed only by applicants for Public Safety Advisory Board for purposes of criminal
history check to ensure compliance with Port Angeles Municipal Code 2.26.020)
Certification and Location Information(circle one)
Are you employed by the City of Port Angeles? No
Are you a citizen of the United States? es
Are you a Registered Voter? Yes
Are you a City resident? es
If so,how long: lifelong resident
Do you own/manage a business in the City?
(Y"es
Do you hold any professional licenses,registrations or certificates in any field? No
If so,please list:
Are you aware of any conflict of interest which might arise by your service on a City Board or Commission? If so,please
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Explain:
NA
Work or Professional Experience- List most recent experience first.or attach a resume
Olympic Lodge General Manager 5/2010 Present
Employer Title from(MN) To(M.!Y)
As General Manager I oversee all aspects of the hotel operations including: guest relations,front
desk, housekeeping, maintenance, finances,team building, and staff development. I demonstrate
my outstanding leadership skills through my strong communication skills, both verbal and
written. I'm able to delegate responsibilities, organize complex projects,and establish priorities
consistent with hotel objectives.
Brief job description
Olympic Lodge Front desk manager/Director Sales 5/1997 5/2010
Employer Title from(M/Y) To(M/Y)
As Director of Sales I was responsible for maximizing the occupancy and the average daily rate
of the hotel,while upholding excellent guest service and accommodations to all guests. I worked
closely with the hotel's preferred accounts and group reservations. I managed the sales effort
and supported the General Manager on operational issues.
I worked to build effective teams in order to achieve the company's goals and vision. My goal
was for the staff members to work as a cohesive unit,which allowed them to do their jobs more
quickly and efficiently,I achieved that by inviting the team to give their ideas on how to improve
processes. Involving them in making major decisions and setting departmental objectives
through this process I was able to build morale because employees felt they had a stake in the
company's success. This in turn leads to greater productivity.
Brief job description
Education -List most recent experience first
Peninsula College AA No
Institution/Location Degree earned/Major area of study Graduated?
Port Angeles High School English& Math Yes
Institution/Location Degree earned/Major area of study Graduated?
Charitable, Social and Civic Activities and Memberships - List major activities you have participated in
during the last five years
Organization/Location Group's purpose./objective #of members
Brief description of your participation:
Organization/Location Group's purpose/objective #of members
Brief description of your participation:
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Questions
Why are you interested in serving on this particular Board or Commission?
I would like to be able to see the process and be a part of making sound recommendation on how the tax dollars are
spend.
What in your background or experience do you think would help you in serving on this Board?
Being a lifelong member of the community has strengthened my passion for tourism and what it brings to the City.
My vast knowledge of the hospitality industry will help in recommending ideas that can strengthen the community
efforts to continue to make Port Angeles a tourism destination.
What is your understanding of the responsibilities of this particular Board or Commission?
The group makes recommendations to the City Council on what should be funded by lodging excise tax
revenues. Members serve in a volunteer capacity
Please feel free to add any additional comments you wish to make regarding your application.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to being a part of this process.
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A H t Sign ur Date
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Submit completed forms to: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
JENNIFER VENEKLASEN,CITY CLERK
360-417-4634 orjvenekla@cityofpa.us
City of Port Angeles
321 E. 5`h Street
PO Box 1150
Port Angeles,WA 98362
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you need special accommodations because of a physical
limitation,please contact the City Manager's Office at 417.4500 so appropriate arrangements can be made.
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