Paulette Hicks is an energetic, passionate and highly driven manager. She is noted for achieving results by executing solid and focused plans. Her 27 years experience as a successful manager within the Saint John Business Community has been recognized by her peers in receiving the Presidents Award by Tourism Saint John and nationally with the Hotel Association of Canada, HAC Humanitarian Award and 2016 Women of Distinction YWCA. She has successfully managed the Delta Saint John that includes the largest 4-star convention hotel18,000 square feet of prime conference space in Saint John, New Brunswick. The complex is owned and operated by Slate REIT.Ms. Hicks is highly experienced with exceptional strength in delivering financial results by revenue generating strategies combined with well managed margins and cost controls. She is an engaged manager who leads her team in a direct and clear fashion. She strives to achieve an environment that consistently delivers a positive experience that is meaningful to guests with empowered employees. Ms. Hicks is committed to the development and mentoring of employees and attracting top talent for the company.As a high honours graduate of the Hospitality & Tourism program from Seneca College, she continues to enhance her education by working with the NB Community College and University of New Brunswick Saint John Hospitality Programs. . Ms. Hicks has invested into the growth of the destination with her commitment in implementing the Destination Marketing Fee, adding an additional $800,000 annually in marketing dollars for the Saint John region. Ms. Hicks is community minded and sincerely invests her talents and time into many initiatives, in particular poverty reduction.