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On this week's episode of the Hospitality One2One Podcast – it's a little different. We talk about the exciting new direction we are going in and need YOUR help!

We also talk about the new game show “Resume Wars” that helps people better their resumes in a fun, light-hearted manner.  Today we offer some of the do's and dont's from the resumes that have appeared so far.

If you want to check out Resume Wars – just visit: https://www.snellinghospitality.com/resume-wars

Christine Trippi has a storied hospitality background with roles as Front Office Manager, Director of Guest and Crew Member experience,  General Manager, and Senior Manager of Operations for Marriott International. Most recently Christine founded her own company called The Wise Pineapple which focuses on keynotes, leadership trainings, and workshops for hospitality professionals.  She is also the author of “Yes is the Answer”. A book that talks about how positivity, passion and pineapples will transform your leadership and your life”  Christine talks about her passion for the industry and offers some valuable takeaways that anyone in hospitality can use right now.

Christine's website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/

Today on the podcast, we have a conversation with the new co-host of the Hospitality One2One Podcast, Adam Stafford. Adam has spent years honing his culinary craft working in unique venues both in North Carolina and in Ohio. His passion for food is rivaled only by that for employer brand and employee engagement. Adam will offer a distinct voice to the podcast and today we learn more about his background. Here now is Adam Stafford.

Pat Schaumann is the President of Schaumann Consulting Group and is the author of Breaking the Code to Healthcare Compliance – 5th edition. The book is the resource for the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate program. Pat was named by Meetings today as 2016 meetings trendsetter and also named as one of the top 25 women in the meeting industry. She has served as an adjunct Professor at 4 universities and currently Co-chairs the Hospitality Management Industry Advisory Board at St. Louis University’s School of Professional Studies and serves as faculty for the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate.

Anthony Prusak has a varied career that includes working as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Sheraton Cleveland Airport, followed by roles at the Marriott Cleveland East and then he worked as Senior Director of Convention Sales for the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Michael became the VP of Business Development for ABTS Convention Services. Anthony’s most recent role is as Director of Membership Development for Cleveland Skating Club.

Both Pat and Anthony speak about the challenges that hotels have with large meetings in our current climate, in particular when it comes to medical meetings. They also offer valuable advice on how to move forward.

Michael Bosch has a solid Hotel Human Resource background that includes working as VP of Human Resources for Twin Tier Hospitality, and also working as Director of HR for the Omni Homestead and Complex Director of Human Resources for the Renaissance and Westin Las Vegas.  Michael has seen it all in hotel HR and he offers his candid take on where we are and more importantly – he offers his views on where we go from here.

Matt Snyder started his career in law but his passion for food, wine, and people led him to open a unique winery in Medina, Ohio a suburb between Cleveland and Akron. Matt has found different, “out of the box” ways to meet these uncertain times and he speaks candidly about where we go from here. A quick note: The interview was recorded shortly before Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made the restaurant re-opening announcement. Since the recording, the Governor has advised that outdoor dining can re-open on May 15th and indoor seating can resume on May 21st.