Colin Walch

Experience

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  Taco Bell

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Shift Manager
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  Holiday Inn

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

  Evening Manager On Duty

  • Oversee all night hotel operations including Guest Services, Food & Beverage, and Rooms Division• Ensure staff perfromance and efficiency are exceeding company expectations • Responsible for all evening financial transactions and problem resolution • Act as Evening Manager on Duty & Guest Services Supervisor

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  Radisson

  Feb 2006 - Oct 2010

  Guest Services & Banquets

  • Cross-trained in 4 different department disciplines including Guest Services, Food & Beverage/Banquets, Rooms Division, and Engineering • Ensure all aspects of the hotel operate efficiently in the absence of management.• Check guests in & out and follow up for satisfaction• Managed guest reservations• Oversee resolution of any guest related issues by delegating for cross departmental solutions. • Earned multiple honors and received 9 professional certifications from American Hotel & Lodging Institute including Rooms Division Executive Show less

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  Embassy Suites

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  Director of Sales

  • Increased leisure group sales by 75% • Increased event revenue by 140%• Examine market trends, competing hotels, and booking trends• Planned, coordinated, and oversaw all special events • Initiated new relationships with business partners and members of the local community to create new sales opportunities. • Managed all corporate and group accounts, including yearly RFP process and special event coordination• Maintained an active membership with the local government officials and Chamber of Commerce • Served as hospitality representative for the Lompoc Economic Development Committee • Foundation Member of the Visit Lompoc Tourism Business Improvement District • Graduate of Leadership Lompoc Valley as the valley's hospitality representative• Earned multiple brand awards for RevPAR, ADR, and Guest Satisfaction• Awarded Distinguished Team Member Award (2013) Show less

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  City of Lompoc

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Economic Development Committee Member

  The Committee is tasked with development and implementation of economic strategy. Our objectives were to discover new opportunities to boost the local economy and create the business friendly environment necessary to flourish. As a member of the EDC I acted as the representative for the hospitality industry within the city which required my constant communication with local hotels, hospitality providers, and other businesses within the community, as well as city officials and civic leaders. Show less

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  ConNexus Technology

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

  Founder

  ConNexus was designed to disrupt traditional business networking by introducing a platform designed around Social Productivity, and serve as an irreplaceable tool for collaboration, marketing, prospecting, and managing staff and projects.As the Founder and Chief Executive I was tasked with planning the overall business strategy, overseeing the product testing & development, recruiting talent, investor relations, and addressing all business related matters associated with CONNEXUS Inc.

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  State of California

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  Candidate for State Senate, 19th District

  Candidate for California's 19th District State Senate Seat. As the leader of a grassroots campaign for common sense change, my efforts are pointed towards getting a positive message through to the residents of California's 19th District, which encompasses Santa Barbara County and 61% of Ventura County, or just under 1 million residents. I am interested in ushering in real positive change, not just for those in my party, but for all who live in the state and our district. It is less about me, and more about WE! Show less

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  Mindbody

  Jun 2016 - now

  Managed implementation & special projects for Mindbody's largest enterprise level clients. As an active members of a project team I am responsible for technical execution of project objectives including solution development, creation & maintenance of training plans, advanced support, and effective communication with project stakeholders. Managed many independent initiatives including multi-site separations, process development, advanced software training, in addition to assisting in team recruiting & candidate selection. Served as the Senior Implementation Manager for the largest strategic implementation in Mindbody's history (twice), and managed the technical design & rollout of the company's first brand wide standardization project. Show less Managed implementation projects for new large enterprise level clients immediately following initial engagement period with the Mindbody. I was tasked with managing the initial requirements gathering, design & buildout, testing, and deployment of software solutions based on the customer's unique business needs & technical requirements.Served on both individual projects as well as team projects, including the second largest strategic implementation for a single customer to that point in Mindbody's history. Show less Tasked with developing training plans based on the specific needs of an individual business who has purchased Mindbody. I worked directly with business owners and managers over the course of their initial implementation providing both support and technical guidance. Having earned a Franchise Certification I was assigned to onboarding for Mindbody's largest enterprise clients assisting new franchisees with initial setup and training based on the organization's defined program needs & setup requirements. Show less

  • Strategic Solutions Consultant

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Sr. Strategic Implementation Manager

    Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Strategic Implementation Manager

    Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Strategic Implementation Specialist

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Premium Account Coordinator

    Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Associate Premium Account Coordinator

    Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Onboarding Specialist

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
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  Element Cinema

  Mar 2021 - now

  Founder

  Element Cinema is a project in the early developmental stages intended to usher a rebirth of a dying American tradition; the Drive-In Theater.

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  Walch Ventures

  Aug 2023 - now

  Managing Director

  Walch Ventures partners with businesses to help increase revenue, streamline operations, brand growth & to enhance overall performance.