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Uniguest™ Appoints Director of Technical Support

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 26, 2011) — Uniguest™, a provider of print, technology and specialized services globally for the lodging and restaurant industries, announced today the addition of a new member to its team. Doug Schmitt has been hired as director of technical support. In this position, he will manage the company’s in-house technical support call center, which is available to Uniguest’s 6,000-plus customers 24/7/365.  
 
Schmitt is the former manager, application and product support, global tier 3 technical support for Hilton Worldwide in Memphis. As manager, he directed teams for technical projects, as well as ongoing concerns. He is a graduate of The University of Memphis with a B.B.A.  in management information systems.
 
“We are thrilled Doug has relocated to Nashville to join Uniguest,” said Mark Oldham, co‐founder and president of Uniguest. “With his experience in the hospitality industry, as well as his expertise in IT, he will be a great asset. As we continue to experience rapid growth, Doug will play an integral part in helping us offer top-notch customer service.”
 
“I’m excited to be joining Uniguest,” Schmitt said. “I am looking forward to applying my experience to help the company meet its goals and shape its future.”
 
About Uniguest
Based in Nashville, Tenn., Uniguest is a diversified company providing print, technology and specialized services globally for hospitality, healthcare and other industries. Products and services include custom-printed publications, security software solutions, self-serve kiosk solutions, digital signage, advertising sales and help-desk computer support. For more information on Uniguest, please visit www.uniguest.com or follow the company on facebook.com or twitter.com.
 


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