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# The Hotel Industry

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## Posts
- [Tania Jordet: “I like that every day is different, it’s always changing.”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/i-like-that-every-day-is-different-its-always-changing/): Military officer. Sportsman. Hotelier. Throughout her life and career, Tania Jordet has worn all these hats and more. Used to juggling multiple priorities on a daily basis, her role of Executive Assistant to the General Manager at The Arrabelle at Vail Square makes perfect sense. However, she could not do it without the foundational training she received as an AFROTC commission into the United States Air Force.
- [Ellen Jimenez: “I get to make a difference in people’s lives”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/ellen-jimenez-i-get-to-make-a-difference-in-peoples-lives/): As a trained social worker, Ellen Jimenez knows how to connect with others. However, fate had different plans for her than a career in social work. While working at the front desk of a hotel in college, Ellen fell in love with the frenetic energy of hospitality and her unique day-to-day interactions with people. After 30+ years in the hospitality industry, Ellen thinks of social work and hospitality as complementary professions - both hinging on community connections.
- [Eli Brown: “We make traveling dreams come true”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/eli-brown-we-make-traveling-dreams-come-true/): Eli Brown is no stranger to the service industry. Before securing his current position as front desk attendant at Aloft Providence Downtown in Rhode Island, he worked as a fast food manager while still in high school. He quickly moved up to serve as one of the youngest managers in McDonald's company history at age 17.
- [Whittany Burgess: “Treating guests like family brings our success”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/whittany-burgess-treating-guests-like-family-brings-our-success/): Whittany Burgess is a hands-on learner. Volunteering to single-handedly plan a family wedding and learning every aspect of the hospitality management Marriott’s Voyage Program are only two of the many learning opportunities she has successfully pursued throughout her five years in hospitality. Working as a server through high school and college, Whittany credits the service industry with inspiring her love of people and hotels with refining her skillset.
- [Donte Johnson: “Hospitality creates possibility where there wasn’t any previously”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/donte-johnson-hospitality-creates-possibility-where-there-wasnt-any-previously/): To Donte Johnson, working in hospitality is all about empowering access for others. For over 22 years, he has served as a hospitality leader, identifying how to provide opportunities to both his team and his community.
- [Reggie Jack: “I have the opportunity to add value every day”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/reggie-jack-i-have-the-opportunity-to-add-value-every-day/): When Reggie Jack walks into a room, you feel it. Chock full of personality, humor, and charisma, the New Orleans native thrives in the hospitality industry. When he started as a server at Harrah’s Casino in college, he thought he found a great side gig while he finished his degree. As fate would have it, Reggie found his forever home in hospitality.
- [Ryan Grande: “Hospitality is the culmination of all the things I love”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/ryan-grande-hospitality-is-the-culmination-of-all-the-things-i-love/): Growing up in a lively, multicultural household, Ryan Grande always knew he was meant to entertain. Raised by an Israeli mother and an Italian father, Ryan spent his childhood in Toronto watching his parents host their friends and family for unforgettable Passover, Easter, Christmas, and Hanukkah celebrations.
- [Tom Jones: “As long as you have initiative, you can succeed”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/tom-jones-as-long-as-you-have-initiative-you-can-succeed/): A larger-than-life native of the Big Easy, Tom has dedicated his professional life to paving the path forward for his colleagues. From traveling to Thailand annually to holding numerous human resources positions across the country, Tom lives and breathes hospitality each and every day.
- [The Perfect Match: Hotels Support Your Part-Time Work Lifestyle ](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/the-perfect-match-hotels-support-your-part-time-work-lifestyle/): Many people — students, retirees, military spouses and everyone in between — are looking for part-time work to bring in extra cash. And increasingly, hotels are meeting their needs for flexibility or a change in pace by offering part-time jobs. Check out a few options that might be right for you. 
- [Hospitality: Your Home Away From Home](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/hospitality-your-home-away-from-home/): When you think of hospitality, you picture helping guests and ensuring they have positive experiences. However, there’s more to this industry than just taking care of others. Working in hospitality lets you meet new people, experience different cultures, and form meaningful, long-lasting relationships that define a good work family. 
- [Working In Hotels Means the Sky is the Limit](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/working-in-hotels-means-the-sky-is-the-limit/): Are you ready to make the switch to a new and exciting career? Have you ever seen a successful person and wondered if you could be in their position someday? When you join the hospitality industry, this dream can become a reality. Whether seeking a supervisory role or imagining a different path entirely, hospitality offers numerous ways to help you achieve your goals. 
- [Fulfilling a Dream To Serve Through Hospitality](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/fulfilling-a-dream-to-serve-through-hospitality/): For some, helping others is the entrypoint to an incredibly rewarding career. Many professionals in the hotel industry identify a desire to serve as a core value that led them to their dream job. Explore their stories below.
- [6 Skills that Set Successful Hospitality Leaders Apart](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/6-skills-that-set-successful-hospitality-leaders-apart/): Supporting more than one in every 25 jobs in the United States, the dynamic world of hospitality is an ideal place for leaders looking to make an impact! With a strong blend of interpersonal and professional skills, successful hospitality leaders know what it takes to create incredible experiences for their guests as hotel associates. Discover these six skills that hospitality leaders leverage every day at their hotels.
- [Reggie Woolridge: Military discipline translates to hospitality success](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/reggie-woolridge-military-discipline-translates-to-hospitality-success/): “If you can help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want.” Over the past 27 years in hospitality, and the eight years before that in the United States Marine Corps, this quote by Zig Ziglar has been Reggie Woolridge’s guiding light. 
- [Loren Brown: Building a Family Legacy and Enjoying Travel](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/loren-brown-building-a-family-legacy-and-enjoying-travel/): As a third-generation hospitality professional, Loren Brown always knew the industry was her destiny. Like her grandmother, father, and mother before her, Loren is passionate about building deep connections and helping guests have unforgettable experiences.
- [Taylor Olsen: “You can take many paths to get to a position like this in the hospitality industry.”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/taylor-olsen-you-can-take-many-paths-to-get-to-a-position-like-this-in-the-hospitality-industry/): Growing up in Utah, Taylor Olson longed to move to sunny West Hollywood. To make his big city dream come true, he joined the hospitality industry and never looked back.
- [Andrew Gaddis: “You get to learn about different places without leaving your state.”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/andrew-gaddis-you-get-to-learn-about-different-places-without-leaving-your-state/): From flexible schedules to better benefits, Gen Z is changing the game on how the workplace operates. Here is where hospitality can help bridge the gap.
- [Explore These High-Paying Hospitality Jobs](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/explore-these-high-paying-hospitality-jobs/): Are you looking for a fun role that grows both your income and your advancement potential? If you like helping others while boosting your professional development,give hospitality a shot! Whether you are interested in a part-time job with flexibility or desire full-time work, plenty of opportunities exist within this ever-changing industry.
- [Supercharge Your Career Trajectory With These Hospitality Development Programs](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/supercharge-your-career-trajectory-with-these-hospitality-development-programs/): From workshops to professional development courses, investing in your career puts you in control of your future. Whether you are just starting out or well on your way, training and development makes your goals possible.
- [Hotel Porters vs. Bellhops — What is the Difference?](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/hotel-porters-vs-bellhops-what-is-the-difference/): When you walk into a hotel, what is your first impression? Sometimes it is the music, the building, or the overall ambiance. However, when it comes to people, your first impression is usually the hotel porters and bellhops. Like the front desk, bellhops and hotel porters are the faces of the hotel and serve as the property's welcoming committee. The work of hotel porters and bellhops is as exciting as it is fast-paced. Read along to discover the key differences between these two exciting jobs.
- [How Much Can You Earn Working at a Hotel?](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/how-much-can-you-earn-working-at-a-hotel/): When you think about a new career, you search for competitive pay, growth potential, learning opportunities and compatible colleagues.. All this is possible when your new career is in the dynamic, ever-changing,  hotel business.
- [9 Unexpected Benefits of Making a Career Change](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/9-unexpected-benefits-of-making-a-career-change/): Are you in the market for a new job with flexible hours, unique benefits and higher pay? The hotel industry is waiting for you!
- [5 of the Best First Jobs to Propel Your Career](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/5-of-the-best-first-jobs-to-propel-your-career/): Are you in the market for a new career? With 71% of hotels increasing wages and 64% boosting flexibility, there’s never been a better time to join the industry! Take a look at five of the best first hotel jobs to launch you into the hospitality world.
- [Thomas Terrell: “I’m living my life on vacation!”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/thomas-terrell-im-living-my-life-on-vacation/): When Thomas Terrell first arrived in Colorado from Miami, he only packed for a small trip. Three years later, Thomas never left as he thrives as the Spa and Fitness Manager at RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle in Vail.
- [Why Your Organization Skills Can Lead To A Job In Hospitality](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/why-your-organization-skills-can-lead-to-a-job-in-hospitality/): Do you have a keen eye for detail? Can’t live without your to-do list? Then, the hospitality industry is the place for you.
- [What Does it Take to Become a Hotel Night Auditor?](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/what-does-it-take-to-become-a-hotel-night-auditor/): Are you a night owl? Live for the details? Do you love crunching numbers? If so, a hotel night auditor could be your perfect fit.
- [Michael Hooper: “We’re in the business of creating a home away from home”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/michael-hooper-were-in-the-business-of-creating-a-home-away-from-home/): From the Bahamas and London to Chicago and Vancouver, Michael Hooper has traveled the world through hospitality. Starting as a busboy at his father’s restaurant at age 14 and working his way up to senior management, Michael spent the last 30 years soaking up all the knowledge the industry has to offer. Passport in hand, he has traveled the world as a perk of the job.
- [Baraki Ambaye: “The industry needs skillful individuals”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/baraki-ambaye-the-industry-needs-skillful-individuals/): As an experienced project manager and event planner, Baraki Ambaye knew that he would flourish in the hospitality industry.
- [Gabriel Munguia: “Seize the opportunity”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/gabriel-munguia-seize-the-opportunity/): Being prepared for what comes next is a cornerstone of the hospitality industry. When Gabriel Munguia’s opportunity to advance came along, he was ready to reach out and grab it.
- [Top 5 Reasons to Trade in Your Current Job For a Career in Hospitality](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/top-5-reasons-to-trade-in-your-current-job-for-a-career-in-hospitality/): From front desk to sales, IT to event planning, dining to accounting, the hospitality industry offers endless job possibilities. From competitive pay to robust upward mobility, there is no better time to pursue your dream job.
- [Davonne Reaves: “Your passion will turn into your purpose”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/davonne-reaves-your-passion-will-turn-into-your-purpose/): Davonne Reaves started as a front desk agent at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta with the goal of one day progressing to general manager. Shortly after she began, her dreams changed. She knew she wanted to own hotels and was committed to doing whatever it took to reach that goal.
- [Brandt Marott: “I wish I would have made the move sooner”](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/brandt-marott-i-wish-i-would-have-made-the-move-sooner/): When Brandt Marott began managing a development project for Vail Resorts 15 years ago, he never would have guessed that hospitality would define his future. That is the beauty of the industry. There is a place for everyone.
- [Cassidy Strickland: Everyday is a New Day](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/cassidy-strickland-everyday-is-a-new-day/): Cassidy Strickland knew she wanted to work in human resources but had never considered the Hotel Industry until a recommendation from a friend.  Now, it feels like home.
- [Ana Karla Benitez Ibarra: Celebrating Diversity In Hospitality](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/ana-karla-benitez-ibarra-celebrating-diversity-in-hospitality/): Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
- [7 Tips to Nail the Interview for your Dream Hospitality Job](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/7-tips-to-nail-the-interview-for-your-dream-hospitality-job/): Description: Resourceful article that helps applicants and others interested in hospitality learn how to prepare for their first interviews. From in-person to online interviews, we'll cover questions to ask, how to present yourself, and more.
- [Explore the Top Perks of Working for a Hotel](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/explore-the-top-perks-of-working-for-a-hotel/): Many people may not realize the perks available to employees working in hospitality at a global hotel chain. Travel discounts, potential transfers, and career opportunities are just the start.
- [Veterans Find Their Home in Hospitality](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/veterans-find-their-home-in-hospitality/): It is no surprise that veterans are attracted to hotel life. From building teams to servicing guests, those who have served in the military often have what it takes to succeed in hospitality. Currently, the hotel industry has nearly 110,000 open positions and is eager to hire veterans and their family members.
- [Kelbie Reynolds: Home Away from Home](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/kelbie-reynolds-home-away-from-home/): Itching to get out of the small Florida town he grew up in, Kelbie Reynolds began his hotel career in the dishpit as soon as he completed high school. The industry offered him opportunities to live in Alaska for a stint, own a business, and come back to do what he does best: connect with people. He is now the general manager of the Hilton in Jacksonville, Florida. You can find him smiling at the front desk, welcoming his guests to their home away from home.
- [Elizabeth Martin: You Might Find Your Next Career](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/elizabeth-martin-you-might-find-your-next-career/): After graduating from college with a degree in marketing, Elizabeth Martin landed at a hotel that she intended to use as a "passerby" job. She soon fell in love with hotels thanks to the support of her peers and hopes to one day be a general manager. Under her current position as the operations manager at the Hampton Inn, Elizabeth was able to purchase a home in San Diego, where she lives with her boyfriend and pet corgi.
- [Ashenafi Endale: A Better Life](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/ashenafi-endale-a-better-life/): Ashenafi Endale was a school teacher when he emigrated to the United States from Ethiopia for a better life. He started off at a hotel in Colorado as a dishwasher, worked his way up to supervisor and is now a chief steward. He hopes to become an executive steward someday. Ashenafi has a wife and two children. His career in the hotel industry has allowed him to not only buy a home for his family in Colorado, but he was able to buy his sister a house back home.
- [Reneé Seibert: Seeing the World from the Front Desk](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/renee-seibert-seeing-the-world-from-the-front-desk/): Reneé Seibert took a housekeeping job at a hotel when she was a teenager looking to afford her own car. She quickly moved through the front desk and up the ranks to general manager at just 21 years old. Unsure of the future she wanted, Reneé took her car and money saved from the hotel to attend college. It wasn't long until the warmth of the industry drew her back in. Today, she is the director of sales for Sonesta in Austin, Texas.
- [Rising to the Top: The Three Martins](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/rising-to-the-top-the-three-martins/): Jefferson Martin, director of rooms, and Zachary Martin, assistant general manager, join Malcolm in holding leadership positions at this luxury hotel in the heart of Bourbon Street.
- [Stephanie Formanek: For the Love of Travel](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/stephanie-formanek-for-the-love-of-travel/): Stephanie Formanek never considered becoming a human resources manager until a love of travel lead her to the Hotel Industry. She loves watching employees grow in their careers and uses her travel benefits to both see the world and take an occasional staycation.
- [Danny Dang: Come Join Us](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/danny-dang-come-join-us/): Danny Dang worked in his family’s restaurant and never thought he’d work in the Hotel Industry. He got his start in hotels as a van driver. Now, he works in sales, with a focus on events and weddings. His favorite part: when the bride says, “I do.”
- [Divna Mirolovic: A Second Home](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/divna-mirolovic-a-second-home/): When guests grab their first cup in the morning at Coffee Flats inside the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Divna Mirolvic’s friendly smile greets them with a warmth as strong as their coffee.
- [Osama Al Dargazly: Part of His DNA](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/osama-al-dargazly-part-of-his-dna/): Before Osama Al Dargazly emigrated to the United States from Iraq and started a hospitality career, he served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army for almost eight years. As a child, he taught himself English by watching television – serving him well throughout his career.
- [Feminine Power on Bourbon Street](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/feminine-power-on-bourbon-street/): Bourbon Street. It's one of the world's most infamous party streets in America. Hotels serve an expansive range of guests and experience thousands of unique interactions with people day and night.
- [Markisha Gates: More Than Just a Job](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/markisha-gates-more-than-just-a-job/): A Place to Grow
- [Sarah Dennis: A Place to Grow](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/sarah-dennis-a-place-to-grow/): Fresh out of an associate degree program for accounting and delivering a newborn baby, Sarah Dennis had her foot-in-the-door at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a night auditor supervisor.
- [John Paul Delamide: Born to Do This](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/find-your-story/john-paul-delamide-born-to-do-this/): At just twenty years old, John Paul Delamide found his calling in life. There was no denying it.  

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## Careers
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## Team Members
- [Allison](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/allison/)
- [Zeb](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/zeb/)
- [Taylor](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/taylor/)
- [Janet](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/janet/)
- [Ramon](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/ramon/)
- [Omar](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/omar/)
- [Brittany](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/brittany/)
- [Marco](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/marco/)
- [Jordan](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/jordan/)
- [Fatima](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/fatima/)
- [Gus & Kentrelle](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/gus-kentrelle/)
- [Karinna](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/karinna/)
- [Derek](https://www.thehotelindustry.com/team-members/derek/)

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