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BJ Whitman
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 Mentoring is both an art and science. You must be able to work with individuals who are at varying stages in their careers and understanding of their career goals. My goal as a mentor is to build the confidence of the people I mentor, so they can describe their career aspirations and I can help guide them to realize their dreams.
Education
Chaminade University | Masters of Business Administration
Chaminade University | Bachelors of Business Administration
Additional Training
Public Relations Society of America, Accredited Public Relations Professional
Experience
Paid Position
Director of Public Relations 2 years
Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki,
Paid Position
Director of Public Relations 6 years
Sheraton Waikiki & Royal Hawaiian,
Paid Position
Vice President 2 years
Communications Pacific,
Extra-Curricular/Volunteer Activities
• Board of Directors Kama’aina Kids 2007
• Chaminade University of Honolulu Communications advisor for 50th Anniversary (2005-2006)
• Board of Directors –Development Chair 2005 Catholic Charities Hawaii
• Aloha United Way (AUW) Co-Marketing Chair 98’,99’00’
• Easter Seal Telethon- represented Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki for 15 years and raised a minimum of $2,000 each year.
• Boy Scouts of America- Aloha Chapter – 1983 Fundraising Campaign
• Teaches a hospitality public relations class each semester at local universities.
• Provides public relations internships to local communications students from University of Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University and Chaminade University. Over 350 students participated to date in a 15 year period.
• Past Hawaii Visitors Bureau Communication Committee Chair (3 years)
• Worked with Board of Water Supply on “Detect a Leak Week” promotion (water conservation program) for 14 years.
• Other Community efforts include:
o Charity Walk
o Blood Bank of Hawaii
o Foodbank of Hawaii
o Gift Certificate program to assist local organizations in their fundraising efforts
o University of Hawaii Travel Industry Management
o American Heart Association
o Sea Life Park Hawaii
o Aloha Festivals- Waikiki Ho’olau’ea (Marketing Committee)
o Jefferson Elementary School Annual Christmas Party
o Cool Kailua Nights-Castle’s Oncology Clinic
Work Related Strengths
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work with individuals with a wide range of age, ethnicity, and skill level from line to senior management staff.
• Skilled at management including setting goals and achieving milestones.
• Enjoys mentoring and those who have been mentored have been very successful.
• Positive outlook and solution focused problem solving approach.
• Wealth of experience working in small and large integrated businesses. Also have non-profit board experience.
• Proactive perspective-thinks ahead to prevent crisis.
Rewards, Recognition, or Accolades
1993 PRSA Hawaii Koa Anvil Award – Internal Communications Business & Industry; “Success” – Sheraton Waikiki
Recognizes an individual responsible for an operations unit, department or division of a hotel, who exemplifies outstanding performance.
1997 PRSA Hawaii Koa Anvil Award – Institutional Programs Business & Industry; “Honu Program”-Sheraton Waikiki
1999 Public Relations Award from Starwood Hotels & Resorts presented in recognition of top performance.
2001 Gregg W. Perry Award – Public Relation Person of the Year – For Extraordinary Contribution to the Public Relations Profession.
2001-2002 Manager of the Year - Honorable Mention of the Na Po’e Pa’ahna Award (Hawaii Hotel Association Annual Awards Program)
Organization Affiliations
Hawaii Women’s Business Center- Marketing Committee
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – 20 years of active service locally and nationally. Currently serving as District/Chapter Chair 2007. Advisor to PRSSA University of Hawaii students, PRSSA, for 5 years.
Chair of MegaComm 1997 a full day professional development program for PRSA and International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) professionals.
Professional Accomplishments
Secured millions of dollars worth of international, national and local media exposure for the Sheraton Waikiki including:
• Secured a minimum of $13 Million plus in ad equivalency for domestic and international publicity for four Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki in one year.
• Secured a minimum of $1 Million plus in ad equivalency for local publicity in one year.
• Media regarded BJ as a source for information on the news of Waikiki
Handled crisis communications for the Sheraton Waikiki including:
• 1990 Strike – First strike in the hotel industry (also 1992)
• 1992 Hurricane Iniki
• Numerous Tsunami alerts
• December 2000 murder of chef in hotel. Provided media statements and coordinated Memorial for hotel industry.
• 2001 attacks on New York- These attacks rendered Waikiki a ghost town and it became apparent that a long term strategy of recovery would need be communicated.
One of the founding members of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau’s network of PR colleagues.
Spearheaded an effort by a group of PR representatives from the tourism industry to develop an action plan and campaign to revive the allure of Waikiki.
Has served as the “voice of experience” to more than 350 communications students by providing internships. Many of the students who have completed this internship program have become PR professionals based in Hawaii and all over the world.
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BJ Whitman |
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Hospitality Public Relations |
| 3 Months | 9 Hours | $1575.00 |
Creatively promote your hotel through exciting news releases and story pitching. Learn how to work with and enhance your relationships with the media, hotel management, and guest relations to be effective in public relations.
Mentor Program Details |
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($2,025 for in-person mentoring, travel not included) Set better goals, make better decisions, have someone to collaborate with, and become a better manager, executive or businessperson.
This program includes:
- 3 months of mentoring
- 3 hours telephone mentoring per month for $525/month (or in-person mentoring for $675/month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
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BJ Whitman |
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Creating an Effective PR Campaign |
| 3 Months | 9 Hours | $1575.00 |
Learn how to create unique news releases that targets the right audiences and learn how to pitch the media through print and email venues.
Mentor Program Details |
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($2,025 for in-person mentoring, travel not included) Set better goals, make better decisions, have someone to collaborate with, and become a better manager, executive or businessperson.
This program includes:
- 3 months of mentoring
- 3 hours telephone mentoring per month for $525/month (or in-person mentoring for $675/month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
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BJ Whitman |
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: The Art of Finessing in a Management Position |
| 3 Months | 9 Hours | $1575.00 |
Learn how to take advantage of resources around you. How to choose associates to enhance your career and build your skills. How to select your mentor and how to make opportunities for yourself in the workplace. Know how to finesse and understand your political arena and how to navigate through the river.
Mentor Program Details |
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($2,025 for in-person mentoring, travel not included) Set better goals, make better decisions, have someone to collaborate with, and become a better manager, executive or businessperson.
This program includes:
- 3 months of mentoring
- 3 hours telephone mentoring per month for $525/month (or in-person mentoring for $675/month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
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BJ Whitman |
A MENTORING PROGRAM - A TRIAL OFFER: Get to know your mentor; define your goals; address a short-term goal |
| 1 Month | 3 Hours | $525.00 |
Description to come...
Mentor Program Details |
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($675 for in-person mentoring, travel not included.) To experience the benefits of formal mentoring first hand.
This program includes:
- 1 month of mentoring
- 3 hours telephone mentoring for $525 (or in-person mentoring for $675) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- Access to new networks, through the mentoring relationship, other INGAGE mentors, and other INGAGE protégés
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
Please call or email for more information.
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