MAY 11, 2023 WCR EMERALD COAST 051123|9:00AM SHORELINE 140PalmettoSt|Destin,FL32451 BUILDINGYOUR PERSONALBRAND WITHBRANDSPECIALIST SCOTTRUSSELL WCR PRESENTS
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MEETING AGENDA
WELCOME | JOYCE SERINA
PRAYER & INSPIRATION | STEVE REYNOLDS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | DEE DEE CARR
MISSION | SARA REESE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS | JOYCE SERINA
WELCOME DIGNITARIES & GUESTS | STEPHANIE BURROUGHS
STATE & LOCAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS | AMANDA DAHL
WELCOME SCOTT RUSSELL | SHELBY SCHULER
BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND | SCOTT RUSSELL
DIAMOND PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | ASHLEY BOWEN
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Throughout his prominent career in the hotel sales and marketing industry, Scott Russell has been known for his exceptional results-oriented approach to the business His open and honest leadership style, delivered with humor and a smile, fuels his success
Scott is a partner in Russell and Russell Consulting, a Destin, FL-based hospitality consulting firm. In addition to working with many of Northwest Florida’s top rental management companies on branding, sales strategy and marketing direction, Russell continues to work with local, regional and national hotels in sales and marketing support Clients include: Pursell Farms, The Pearl (Rosemary Beach, FL); The Delano, Shore Club and Mondrian (Miami, FL), 1 Hotel South Beach (Miami, FL), I Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn, NY), Hilton Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach, FL), El San Juan Hotel (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and The Westin Monache Resort (Mammoth Lakes, CA).
Scott is a partner in a Walton County based vacation rental company, Russell Vacation Rentals He and his partner have brought the Ritz-Carlton level of service to owners and guests of the company which employs 12 people with 48 properties.
Russell is also a partner in a national sales training company, Dynamic Sales Solutions
It is truly his passion since he led the training efforts for the global sales team while at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company where he trained over 300 sales professionals on four continents During his tenure, Ritz-Carlton was named #1 training organization by Training Magazine Clients include: Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, Montage Hotels and Resorts, Pendry Hotels, Virgin Hotels, Pan Pacific Hotels, Proper Hospitality and SH Hotel Group (1 Hotel and Baccarat)
Scott served more than 18 years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company During his tenure, Russell was responsible for all company-wide sales training initiatives, as well as VP of Global Sales, North America and Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for The Caribbean and Mexico. In addition, he held senior leadership roles with Ritz-Carlton New Orleans and Ritz-Carlton Atlanta Prior to joining Ritz-Carlton, Russell spent six years with the Le Meridien Hotel in New Orleans, where served as Sales Manager, Assistant Director of Human Resources, and Director of Training
Scott received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans He is also a graduate of several Ritz-Carlton sales training programs, and was the company ’ s Top Salesperson in 1992, 1993 and 1994. In 2003, Scott was named one of New Orleans Magazine’ “Top Men of Substance and Style,” and in 2004 he was named WHERE Magazine’s Silver Plum Award winner as “Marketing Director of the Year ”
Recently, he earned the Walton Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership in Excellence Award, as well as “Brilliant Boss” by Simon T Bailey in a nationwide search
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MAY 11TH @9AM -
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DYNAMIC SALES SOLUTIONS
AS REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS YOU ARE TASKED WITH BUILDING, ENHANCING, AND PROTECTING THE BRAND OF YOUR COMPANY IN THE PROCESS YOU ARE OFTEN FORGETTING THE MOST IMPORTANT BRAND YOU WORK WITH ON A DAILY BASIS AND THAT IS YOUR PERSONAL BRAND. IN THIS INFORMATIVE AND FUN PRESENTATION BRAND SPECIALIST, SCOTT RUSSELL WILL REVEAL THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR BRAND AND AID IN DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PERSONAL BRAND PROMISE. THIS WILL LEAVE YOU WITH THE CONFIDENCE THAT THE “YOU” THAT YOU REPRESENT IS THE BEST “YOU” THAT IS RECEIVED
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT ELECT
Dear WCR Members,
I am beyond thrilled for this years upcoming elections as the incoming 2024 President of WCR. As we approach the beginning of a new year, I cannot help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for all that is to come. The leadership team that has come together has exceeded my expectations and has inspired and motivated many leaders to rise up and do their part as to what they were created to do - inspire, lead, and transform lives.
I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this organization next year and to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate group of individuals. Together, we will continue to build upon the incredible foundation that has been laid before us and take this organization to new heights.
I would like to remind everyone that the next event, which will be held on June 8th, is Election Day. We need all hands on deck to vote and encourage the incoming leadership board. Your participation is crucial to the success of our organization and I urge you all to make every effort to attend.
I am excited for the things to come and cannot wait to see all of you at our next meeting on May 11th. Let us continue to work together, inspire one another, and transform lives.
Sincerely,
Heather Blatz Incoming 2024 President of WCR
Heather
