Four Seasons Resort Hawaii at Hualalai. . . Kona-Kohala, Hawaii
Opened September, 1996. This 243-room luxury resort is located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1 1/2 years to work with the owner on concept and program development including the appropriate types of services, activities and membership options; utilization analysis of the various market segments; develop facility program and initial lay-out of the flow pattern; work with architect on facility planning; determine start-up expenses and financial projections.

The Coeur d'Alene. . . Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Opened May, 1996. This 4,000 square foot spa was added to complement all the other amenities at this 337-room, award winning waterfront resort. Involvement & Responsibilities: 6 months to help develop the concept and corresponding program; provide the facility requirements and corresponding information to the architect; prepare start-up expenses and financial projections; furnish the equipment spec book; assist with recruiting of the spa director.

The Salish Lodge. . . Snoqualmie, Washington
Opened March, 1996. This sensitively designed, 4,000-square-foot Japanese-themed spa provides a quiet haven for guests of this 91 room, 4-star property. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1 year to work with the owner on concept development and site selection; determine the architectural program and continue working with the owner and architect to plan the space; provide equipment, product and supplies spec book; develop the program of services and fees; recruit the spa director; provide pre-opening operational assistance.

The Disney Institute. . . Orlando, Florida
Opened February, 1996. This resort developed at Walt Disney World creates a "discovery" vacation with an emphasis on education, entertainment and experience. Involvement & Responsibilities: 3 1/2 years beginning with concept development and market research for the Spa located in the Sports & Fitness Center; consultation on technical and functional design plus value-engineering assistance to the owner and architects; recommend services and pricing structure; prepare financial forecasts and compensation schedule; prepare preliminary equipment, product and supply book; prepare the spa operations manual; conduct soft-opening evaluation.

Boca Raton Resort and Club. . . Boca Raton, Florida
Opened November, 1991: 2,500 square foot fitness center at the Cloister building. Opened October, 1991: 1,500 square foot fitness center at the Beach Club. Both facilities are available for guests and members of this acclaimed 5-star, 5-diamond resort. Involvement & Responsibilities: 10 months working with architect and interior designer to renovate and expand existing facility at its Beach Club and to plan new space at the Cloister; specified all equipment and supplies; interviewed fitness director candidates; wrote training manuals; developed system of operation; designed and conducted pre-opening training program. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1996. Assisted with space planning for new Fitness Center and recommended fitness equipment.

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. . . Safety Harbor, Florida
One of the oldest health retreats in the U.S., the history of this property dates back to 1539. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1995: Performed operational review. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1995: Space planning and working with architect and interior designer on renovation of the existing spa. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1996: Assistance with concept, programming and marketing.

Miraval. . . Tucson, Arizona
Opened November, 1995. This 106 room luxury resort is located on 130 acres in the high desert just north of Tucson. Involvement & Responsibilities: 1 year to assist with concept development and market research for this new resort; work with the architects and project manager on space planning for the Personal Services Building, Fitness Center and Mindfulness Center; provide budget for start-up expenses and operating proforma; recommend equipment, products and supplies. Responsibilities were expanded to become part of the Launch Team and to have HFD's owners on-site during pre-opening to assist with all aspects of the resort program, e.g., develop sample guest programs and "flow chart" of guest experience; develop the foundation for the system of operation; assist with training program implementation; participate in the development of computerized scheduling system; assist in brochure development, marketing strategies and development of marketing plan; provide on-site HFD personnel during pre-opening training; continue with marketing and management support.

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