Jay White

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About Jay White

An experienced leader with over thirty years experience within the hospitality industry, twenty-five in world-class resort settings. Proven skills in leading, profit improvement, planning, marketing, accounting and mentoring, with a strong track record for success. Professional Skills include - Experience in planning and successful launch of new product and services - Part of the opening team at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa, and growing annual revenues to 15+ million in 4 years - Leader in Financial Management - Leader in Event Planning and Customer relations - Facility Design, Renovations and Capital Improvements - Development of New Markets & Customer Development - Social Media and Communication specialist - Human Resources Management - Health and Safety Management - Leader in Environmental practices - Proven success in developing, organizing, facilitating, and managing large recreational and promotional events including facilitating events for Hockey Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships, and Ironman 70.3 Muskoka. Personal Strengths Highly adaptive, extremely motivated, strategic planner, effective problem solver with incredibly strong team development attributes, an effective negotiator who relates well to a wide variety of people and age groups and possess a strong desire to succeed Training and Certifications Diploma, Hospitality and Tourism Management. Red Deer College Covey Management Training courses Health and Safety Training from Alberta Hotel Safety Association Hospitality Finance & Technology Professionals Association Training Courses Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Management Training Courses Skyline Hotels and Resorts Management Training Courses Certified Pool Operator First Aid, CPR, AED certified