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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKuhlman application, TBID CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA APPLICATION FOR THE BOZEMAN TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) BOARD OF TRUSTEES Date: 7 - �SO�� Name: ry--N \/'J\Y�,n",� Physical Address: a�ay 1��.b It•���=j• �, r• �,o� _�� -� Mailing Address (if different): Email: k V,,k�.\r,•� (�.�.h zt�.- �, c�� Phone(s): yv 6 6 Ov -o o -7 t Name of Property Owned within the District: Address of Property: 5g S Are you the owner of the property within the District, or the esigne f an owner of property within the District? Circle ONE certify that I am a$ ;O �within the District and I am duly authorized to either serve on the Board of Trustees or appoint as my designee. -7 Cl Property Owner Signature Date PLEASE NOTE: An application from the manager of a hotel must contain a signed statement from the owner indicating that the hotel manager is authorized to represent the owner or a note from the corporate officer authorized to represent the board. Have you ever served on a City or County board? (If so, where, what board, and how long?) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences. References (Individual or Organization) Name: Phone: ikh/ 2►y- 7A7 - 7-765 - C��11��•� �,�►-� r LTA � 5c�,�- 3a© 7 This application is considered public record. Application contact information may be displayed on the City of Bozeman website. PLEASE NOTE: Per Ordinance No. 1759, revising Chapter 2.01 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, all board members are required to attend a yearly ethics workshop provided free of charge by the City as a condition of service as a member of a board. Please print and sign this application where appropriate and either deliver to the City Clerk's office at 121 North Rouse, Suite 102, Bozeman, Montana or mail to: City of Bozeman Clerk's office, Attn: Aimee Kissel, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771. Hol.u,xt 5 BAXI Ek Lvm •Bo nm%,.. 'vl()NI%Na 5971I5•400 iS7 4561 •F\\:40l,-iS7 441 i \vww.hibozeman.coni July 25, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: I am applying to be a member of the board of directors for the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District. I feel I am well qualified for the position. I am currently the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Bozeman, Bozeman's largest hotel and convention center. Also,having the largest property we also represented the largest vote in the formation process of the TBID. I have worked for the past 20 years in just about every position in a hotel from server, chef to now general manager. I currently oversee a sales staff of 4 that generates in excess of$4m in revenue for this hotel. I have also been an active member and current Chairperson of the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Foundation. I feel that with my educational background, current board work and work history to be very well qualified for this position. Additionally, our ownership group, Lion Hotel Group,would like to see a broad spectrum of hotels elected to the board and be represented due to the fact that the Holiday Inn Bozeman will be contributing more than any other hotel to the TBID funds. I look forward to working closely with this board to develop and execute a marketing plan the not only benefits the communities hotels but the entire business community of Bozeman. This is a great opportunity to help our community and I would be honored to be a part of the Bozeman TBID. Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions you might have. Sincer , Tim Kuhlman General Manager Holiday Inn Bozeman )[,,rated b}1,"[% 11Z('urPorahon under license from Wdida)Inn,.Inc. Tim Kuhlman 2920 Tumbleweed Dr. Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: 406.600.8075 tsk32us@yahoo.com Education: Master of Science in Foodserviee Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI In process- Finishing final paper. B.S. in Hotel Restaurant Management, 1993, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff,AZ 18-Month Culinary Experience throughout France. hospitality Experience: 2006-Present General Manager Lion Hotel Group Inc., Duluth, Minnesota Holiday Inn, Bozeman, MT • Manager team of 75+ Employees and Department Heads • Directed$2.5M renovation of Restaurant, Lobby, Banquet Facility and Guestrooms • Exceeded Budgetary plan for 2007 • Passed all Hallmark Audits and Quality Visits • Moved Hotel Ranking from 732 to 65 with OSAT score of 91 and climbing • IHG Recognition Award for Highest OSAT score in Region for 2008-09 2004-2006 Assistant General Manager Winegardner and Hammons Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio Chicago Marriott Northwest, Hoffman Estates, IL • Managed team of 100 employees with all departments reporting directly to the AGM. • Maintained Marriott GSS scores within the top 25%. • Exceeded Budgetary plan for 2005 and first quarter 2006. • Achieved a 2005 overall Gallup Q 12 score of 4.25. Radisson Hotel, Lansing MI • Manage team of 100 employees with all departments reporting directly to the AGM. • Achieved national "guest service"ranking of 5 and 1 in region. • Achieved 2005 sales goals in market with negative growth. 2002-2004 Director of Food and Beverage Bay Valley Hotel and Resort, Bay City, MI • Manage team of 50 employees. • Responsibilities include 150seat fine dining restaurant, 100seat bar and 500seat banquet facility with revenues in excess of four million dollars. • Development and implementation of all policies and procedures. 1994-1996 Restaurant Manager Adobe Grill, Flagstaff,AZ • Managed team of 30 employees. • Responsibility for budget projections,payroll and profit and loss. • Established and implemented staff training system. 1992-1994Director of Food and Beverage Continental Country Club, Flagstaff,AZ • Developed operational policies and procedures for 60 employees. • Established convention and banquet sales team. • Managed three restaurants and one bar within the facility. • Member, Club Managers Association of America 1991-1994 Page 2 1990-1992 Lead Line Cook,Assistant to the Executive Chef The Ranch Restaurant (AAA rated Four Diamond), Keystone Resort, Keystone, CO • Two years of culinary arts training under Master Chef, Chris Wing. • Zagats rating"Best in Colorado/Utah" for Ranch Restaurant. • Inventory control, training, staff management and menu management. Additional Experience: 2002-2004 Adjunct Instructor Delta College, Department of Business, University Center, MI • Responsible for all aspects of teaching, facilitating and evaluating students. • Taught Small Business Management, Introduction to Business and Marketing. 2002-2004 Graduate Assistant to Bonnie Knutson, PhD. Michigan State University, School of Hospitality Business, East Lansing, MI • Assist with instruction of 400 level hospitality marketing classes. • Work with students on a one-to-one basis on group and individual projects. 1996-2002 Director of Sales and Marketing/Managing Partner Interconnect Technologies/Global Power Solutions, Inc. • Developed business plan for"start-up"company. • Supervised direct labor force of 35 personnel. • Increased sales 100% for three consecutive years totaling$3 million per year. • Developed national direct sales force and managed inside sales team. • Developed international sales team and established Latin American Sales office. Published Articles: "Future Industry Leaders, Insight of the Unencumbered, The Conquistador Project" IBM White Pages, 2004. Presentation of paper at 2004 Annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition. Organizations and Boards Member, Bozeman Chamber of Commerce TBID development Committee 2008-2009 Member, Bozeman Chamber of Commerce 2006 -2009 Chairman, Gallatin County Fair Board Foundation 2008-2009 Member, Gallatin County Fair Board Foundation 2007-2009 Member, Gallatin County Fair Ranch Rodeo Committee 2008 Member, Bozeman Breakfast Optimist Club 2009 Certification/Training: Holiday Inn General Manager Training Dale Carnegie—Effective Communications and Human Relations Dale Carnegie—The Leadership Advantage Various Holiday Inn Required Training Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) CPR/AED Certified,American Safety& Health Institute Serve-Safe Food Hygiene Certification Winegardner and Hammons Leadership School Signature Worldwide Hotel Sales Training LION HOTEL GROUP SELLWOOD BUILDING,SUITE 800 202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET DULUTH, MINNESOTA 55802-1924 218 727.7765 - FAX 218 727-7362 Bozeman Investors of Duluth, IT,dba the Holidav Inn Bozeman,herby authorizes'l'im ILuhlman, as (ieneral Manager of the Ilohdat Inn Bozeman, to be its representanve on the'llourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors if so elected. BOlINAN INVI?S'I'ORS OF DULL"'I'H,LP By: 11 Labovitz corporation' Its Managing General Partner Mark j I;mmel, Vice President/Secretary