New Human Resources Director Builds Team At Sheraton Orlando North

"Nobody is better than Mary at recruitment and team building," says Peter Valenzuela, general manager, Sheraton Orlando North. "Her leadership skills, combined with her expertise in hospitality and her ties to the community, will be invaluable as we prepare for the grand opening this summer of North Orlando's premier hotel and conference facility."

Mary brings to the new Sheraton more than 20 years of experience in property openings and human resources. Before joining Sheraton, she served as director of human resources at the Florida Mall Hotel, Orlando, Fla. Using community resources, Mary established cost-effective recruitment programs for the upscale, 510-room hotel and franchisees.

Earlier, Mary was director of people services for the grand re-opening of Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn, Orlando. She spearheaded a major hiring campaign for the new 777-suite brand, quadrupling staff size. Among her responsibilities, Mary also created employee payroll and benefits programs

"Opening a hotel and knitting together a team are tremendously rewarding," Mary says. "At the Sheraton Orlando North, everything will be new, from the elegant furnishings to all the equipment and technology. To be part of this world-class property from the start will be an exciting opportunity for all our team members."

In recruiting, Mary looks for people who are upbeat and reliable. Above all, they must demonstrate a genuine concern for others. "To provide the best service, we need team members who will take the extra steps to be attentive, serving as ambassadors of the warm, caring culture that will be a hallmark of the Sheraton Orlando North."

Mary serves as president of the Hotel Human Resource Association of Central Florida, an organization with a mission to educate members on best practices In addition, she belongs to the Society for Human Resource Management and the Central Florida Hotel/Lodging Association. A Central Florida resident for nearly a decade, Mary also has a long track record of involvement in Orange County schools and neighborhood associations.

The Sheraton Orlando North is a 400-room conference hotel located in the heart of the bustling Maitland, Fla., business corridor. The property, scheduled to open in the summer of 2006, is close to Downtown Orlando and the Orlando International Airport. It also is convenient to major Orlando theme parks, golf courses, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. At 296,000 square feet, the new Sheraton will house 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 24-hour business center, state-of-the-art gym, restaurants, bar, concierge lounge, game room and outdoor swimming pool with dramatic water features For information, call 407-660-9000.

About the Owners: AMC Delancey and Paramount Hotel Group
The Sheraton Hotel in Maitland Center is owned in partnership with AMC Delancey Group, Inc., and Paramount Hotel Group, LLC. The partners have an impressive track record. Their joint venture acquisitions include the award-winning Radisson Hotel Jacksonville Butler Boulevard and the new Radisson Hotel, Largo, Maryland/Washington DC.

Paramount Hotel Group, founded in 1999, is a premier hotel management and development company. As an independent operator, the Fairfield, New Jersey-based company has successfully managed hotels under every major brand, including Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Sheraton, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, Ramada and Howard Johnson. For information, visit www.paramounthotelgroup.com.

Philadelphia-based AMC Delancey Group, Inc., is a leading real estate investment and development firm that co-invests with a growing number of real estate operating partners throughout the U.S. The company's current investment programs include hotel, office, retail, multi-family, condominium, mixed-use, and land development. More information is available at www.amcdelancey.com.

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