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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication Dempsey 02/19/2016 FEB 19 201 1 W �i c1TV oP �oR-r ANGELES 3 0 2015 IJ • 34RTANGE CITY CLERK CITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY CLERK `- W A S H I N G T O N, U. S. A. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE Board,Commission or Committee to which you are seeking appointment: Lodging Tax Advisory 2015/2016 Applicant Name and General Information Holly M Dempsey First MI Last 2109 West 15'x' Street Home Street Address Port Angeles WA 98363 City State Zip 360-452-4956 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? Yes No Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No Are you a Registered Voter? Yes No Are you a City resident? Yes No If so,how long Do you own/manage a business in the City? Yes No Do you hold any professional licenses,registrations or certificates in any field? Yes No If so,please list: _ i 1 Are you aware of any conflict of interest which might arise by your service on a City Board or Commission? If so,please explain: NO Work or Professional Experience- List most recent experience first,or attach a resume Olympic Lodge GM 5/2010 PRESENT Employer Title From(M/Y) To(M/Y) As General Manager 1 oversee all aspects of the hotel operations including;guest relations, front desk.housekeeping, maintenance,finances,team building&staff development. I demonstrate my outstanding leadership skills through my strong communication skills both verbal&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 of Sales 51•'1997 5!2010 Employer Title From(M./Y) To(M/Y) As Director of Sales I was responsible for maximizing the occupancy&average daily rate of the hotel,while upholding excellent guest service and accommodations to all guests. I worked 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 the Learn 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 Yes No Institution/Location Degree earned/Major area of study Graduated? Port Angeles High School English Math Yes No 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 Hospitality&Ecotourism Advisory Committee Peninsula College Identify and validate academic&occupational competencies 10 Organization/Location Group's purpose/objective #of members Brief description of your participation-The committee promotes constructive and necessary change within a program, generate new ideas and serve as advocates for quality career and technical education. Organization/Location Group's purpose/objective #of members Brief description of your participation: 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 recommendations on how the tax dollars are spent. What in your background or experience do you think would help you in serving on this Board? Being a lifelong resident in the community has strengthened my passion for tourism and what it brings to the City. My vast knowledge of the hospitality industn,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. Applic`a t 1ig,ature Date Submit Completed forums to: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK JENNIFER VENEKLASEN,CiTY CLERK 360-417-4634 orjvetiekla@cityofpa.us City of Port Angeles 321 E. 50'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.