What is the best thing about recruiting and being a recruiter?

Remaining committed to an industry that I truly believe in, hospitality….and having a life!
My last operations position in the hotel industry, I worked 141 days in a row. I’m not kidding. Now I am continue connected with a growing and strong segment of the hospitality world, get to help some successful people into their next career move, instead of just the next job.
And get the share the holidays and weekends with family and friends, in place of opening through closing in operations….What could be better?!

What makes GAHS better than the other companies in your view, what is your attraction and keeps you there?

No lip service here. Everyone in our company is equally strongly committed to our overall goal. Everyone equally shares their advice, their shoulder when needed and a kick in the pants when that is needed. We know we have some excellent hospitality products that our clients and job-seekers can use. We share the wealth.

Where did you work before GAHS?

I’ve always worked in the hotel business. Humble beginnings dishwasher at 15, early on Chef….climbed the ladder to the other side. Management of hotels mostly throughout the Caribbean and some great resorts. My last overseas was opening Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas of ADOps. I’ve served at a Professor of Hospitality and General Manager for hotels. Lots of fun along the way.

Any good book recommendations business wise or for social reading you could pass along?

Any of the classics or reread the books you were supposed to read in school. Just read Flowers for Algernon, and Lord of the Flies. Still hits home.

Favorite Chain Restaurant: Cactus Jacks.

Favorite Indie: Huh?

Favorite kind of food: Anything Asian, I love the challenge of finding spices or vegetables which cannot be found at your local Shaw’s.

Movie recommendations: Have fun with your ‘down-time’ The Hulk or the new Batman.

If I were President the one thing I would change is…. I don’t talk politics in public.

Favorite Vacation spot: So many choices, Captiva Island for accessibility and great options. Cayman Brac for diving.

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? DD’s of course.

Favorite Sports and Teams: Huh?

Would like to travel where someday: Done it already. Any place with my family.

Last three disks in my CD player or loaded onto the IPod: Still trying to figure how to download the Ipod. Get back to you.