General Manager
Honolulu, Hawaii , Us
Napili Shores Resort is a tropical, low-rise, bungalow resort nestled on the south end of scenic Napili Bay. With over 150 units, two full service restaurants, two pools, generous tropical gardens and full resort amenities, the property is a favorite of families and repeat guests. A marketing phrase I coined while at this property was, "This idyllic location is where Kapalua would have developed, if they had first choice!". As a thirty year old property, Napili Shores was governed by two distinct board of directors and offered generous latitude for strategic initiatives. Over the course of five years at this property, Napili Shores rose to the top of the Outrigger Hotel Chain for guest occupancy. Additionally, under my leadership, the staff became a feeder to assist other properties with training and support. Due to savvy management and employee support, Napili Shores repeatedly garnered awards; such as repeated classification as a resort that "Set the Standard" as measured by the brand's guest satisfaction survey. When the property needed to be upgraded; staff developed the ability to oversee, and MANAGE the entire construction process utilizing direct employees hired for the job. By not outsourcing the work, the rental program completed the project in roughly half the cost of competitive bids. In a similar fashion, a full redesign of the landscaping was initiated in 2003. The project was completed for roughly a third of the budgeted amount. Other measures developed during my tenure include: innovative guest welcoming packages, creative marketing by developing and directing a property specific video, closing the loop on upward management appraisals, renegotiating two union contracts and the elimination of previous grievance issues, created and updated in-house capital reserve programs for both the rental program and the association, fostered and created a unified marketing message for the entire property and built a ground up, reorganized staff.