 (Sunriver,
Ore.) March 3, 2008�Sunriver Resort is proud to announce that Kelly O�Brien
is the new Director of Training and Development. Sunriver Resort, managed
by Destination Hotels & Resorts, is a perennial AAA Four-Diamond property
located 15 miles south of Bend, Ore. offering 63 holes of championship
golf, an acclaimed spa, the region�s finest dining, and more.
�Kelly is not only a strong believer in the power of teamwork, she is
also an innovator in training and development,� says Director of Human
Resources Keith Schnulle. �We are excited for the energy and focus that
Kelly brings to the resort and look forward to growing with her vision
of success.�
With over 15 years experience as a lead trainer in organization development,
O� Brien brings a vast array of skills to Sunriver Resort. Team building,
employee engagement, systemic thinking, and professional learning communities
are among O�Brien�s expertise. O�Brien is a strong believer in the power
of teams and believes that people are what make organizations successful,
she is also a practitioner of such training initiatives as FISH!, team
spirit, and appreciative inquiry. O�Brien received her education in organizational
development, communications, human resources, mediation, team building,
and collaboration through her vast university experience and the Harvard
Negotiations Project. Previous clients include: Hewlett Packard, Wyndham
Hotels, Hilton Hotels, and General Electric, as well as media agencies
such as NBC and CBS television.
Team spirit is part of O�Brien�s home life as well, as she and her family,
sons, Patrick, Jason, Shane, and Scott, and husband John enjoy laughing,
playing games, outdoor sports, and cooking for friends and neighbors.
ABOUT SUNRIVER RESORT (www.sunriver-resort.com)
Sunriver Resort, a Destination Hotels & Resorts property located
in central Oregon, features nearly 250 guestrooms and more than 400 vacation
rental properties comprised of private homes and condominiums. Sunriver
Resort is a year-round outdoor enthusiast�s dream with 63 holes of championship
golf�including the resort�s newest community, Caldera Springs with a new
9- hole executive course�28 tennis courts, 35 miles of paved bike paths,
three swimming complexes, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fly
fishing, skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing. Plus, there�s the resort�s Sage Springs Club &
Spa, first-class programs for youths and teens, a nearby shopping village
and nature center. The JELD-WEN Tradition, Oregon�s biggest golf event
and one of five major championships on the Champions Tour, will be held
August 11-17 at Sunriver Resort�s Crosswater Golf Club, one of Golf Magazine�s
�Top 100 You Can Play.� The tournament�s weekend rounds will be televised
by The Golf Channel. For more information, visit www.jeld-wentradition.com.
About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management
company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent,
luxury and upscale hotels, resorts, and golf clubs, Destination is the
fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country.
The company�s portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses
and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are
located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C.,
Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland,
Palm Springs, Maui, and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties
in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com |