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James Davison

James Davison

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager of Sandcastle Hotel On The Beach at Pacifica Hotels

  • Education

    • Arroyo Grande High School Arroyo

      1990 - 1992
      High School Diploma General Studies 11-12

    • Cuesta College

      1999 - 2005
      AA Hospitality/Business Management/Administration

      Completed Hospitality Program sponsored by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (2 year program)

  • Experience

    • Blockbuster Video

      Oct 1992 - Mar 1999
      Store Manager

      Demonstrated effective leadership and encouraged team conceptsDemonstrated skillful communication and problem solving skillsDirected and managed staff of over a dozen employeesInterviewed, hired and trained personnelMaintained sales and payroll records

    • Quillin Construction

      May 1999 - Nov 2000
      Project Administrator

      Created contracts and change orders for subcontractors.Created and presented spreadsheetsCorrespondences with client, architect and subcontractorsCoordinated and oversaw work by subcontractors Maintained billing information for several subcontractorsAnswered telephones

    • D'Alfonso's Landscapes

      Nov 2000 - Jun 2011
      Design Engineer

      On-site surveying and layout Construct landscape designs using state of the art landscape design program Presented finish landscape design plans to clients

    • Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa

      Dec 2000 - Feb 2007
      Rooms Division Manager

      Managed a staff of 15-30 employeesRevenue and budget managementHiring and training of staffDemonstrated skillful communication and problem solving skillsCreated and implemented policies and proceduresEffectively handled guest issuesOrdered amenities, linen and resort supplies

    • Avila La Fonda Hotel

      Apr 2007 - Jul 2011
      Senior Manager (General Manager)

      Manage staff of about 20 employeesRevenue and yield managementHiring and training of staffDemonstrated skillful communication and problem solving skillsCreated and implemented policies and proceduresEffectively handled guest issuesOrdered amenities, linen and resort suppliesMaintain Internet Revenue and InventoryCreate and emplement promotions, discounts and special events for hotelHandle accounting issues, payroll, and administration for hotelBudget management Show less

    • Pacifica Hotels

      Jun 2011 - now

      General Manager at the FogCatcher Inn.

      • General Manager of Sandcastle Hotel On The Beach

        Jul 2018 - now

      • General Manager of the SpyGlass Inn

        Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

      • Area Manager-Cambria/General Manager Pelican Inn & Suites

        Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

      • General Manager of Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo

        Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

      • General Manager of FogCatcher Inn

        Jun 2011 - Apr 2014

    • San Luis Obispo Tourism Marketing DIstrict

      Aug 2015 - Oct 2016
      Board Member-Unincorporated County Seat

      On June 10, 2015 the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Visit San Luis Obispo County’s proposed Tourism Marketing District (TMD). The TMD establishes a unified district whose goal is to increase awareness of the county and drive demand. These goals will help improve overall occupancy and average daily rates for San Luis Obispo County.

    • Cambria Tourism Board

      Apr 2016 - Oct 2016
      Event Committee Co-Chair

    • PISMO BEACH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

      Nov 2016 - Mar 2019
      Board Memeber

    • Conference & Visitors Bureau-Pismo Beach

      Feb 2019 - now
      Board Member

      CVB Board Members have direct experience and a strong professional interest in increasing local business. The CVBB helps shape the Pismo Beach brand and local economy through a focus on the attraction of tourists and visitors to Pismo Beach, achieved through its promotional and public relations efforts to leisure travelers and conference groups. The CVBB also serves as the City's LBID Board. The term of office for all appointments is 2 years.

    • Pismo Beach Chamber-Commerce

      Feb 2020 - now
      Member of the Board of Directors

      The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the economic well-being of our community by expanding the economic base, increasing job opportunity, and strengthening the united effort of the business community for the greater good of all. It is a not for profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian corporation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Training and Development for the Hospitality Industry

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      May 2005

    • Security and Loss Prevention Management

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Mar 2005

    • Food and Beverage Management

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Dec 2004

    • Understanding Hospitality Law

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Sept 2004

    • Supervision in the Hospitality Industry

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      May 2004

    • Housekeeping Management

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Mar 2004

    • Marketing of Hospitality Services

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Dec 2003

    • Managing Front Office Operations

      Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Sept 2003

    • Leadership Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2022
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    • Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate