Road to Success 2000
Schedule of Events for January 20, 2000
12:45-1:30

Demonstration
Auditorium in Building 79 Room 147
Hospitality and the 21st Century: Recognizing Trends and Anticipating the Future
Speakers for this topic
Hotel Trends - Mr. Mike Beardsley, Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites
Restaurant Trends-Mr. John Dunlop, CEO from California Restaurant Association
1:30-1:45 Network Session with refreshments
1:45-2:45

Demonstration
Auditorium in Building 79 Room 147
What’s Next? How Leading Hospitality Companies Plan to Survive and Thrive

Speakers for this topic
Hotel Trends-Mr. Bruce Wharton, Director of College Relations, Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Restaurant Trends-
Ms. Lisa Roah, Houston’s Restaurants
Mr. Michael Tsao, Area Manager, Panda Management
Mr. Brian McDonough, Marie Callender’s Restaurant
2:45-3:00 Network Session with refreshments
3:00-3:45

Demonstration
Auditorium in Building 79 Room 147
Career Development Strategies: Blueprint for Success
This session covers:
1. How to research companies, corporate cultures....
2. How to make a connection with your dream companies
3. How to differentiate yourself at interviews
4. How to write cover letters, thank you letters, and follow-up letters

Speakers for this topic
Mr. Mike Chetham, Director of Sales Recruitment, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Ms. Sandra Walker, Career Counselor, Career Center, Cal Poly Pomona
3:45-4:00 Network Session with refreshments
4:00-5:00

Demonstration
Auditorium in Building 79 Room 147
Broadening Your Horizons:
Emerging Career Opportunities for Hospitality Graduates


Speakers for this topic
Condominium Management-Ms. Linda Kolstad, Dir. Resort Operations, RCI Management
Convention Management-Mr. James Henwood, CEO, Fairplex
Club Management-
Mr. Jim McTeigue, Regional VP, Club Corporation of America
Consulting, Financial Analysis, etc.- Mr. Peter Anderson, PKF Consulting
5:00-6:00 Reception in the foyer of The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch