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A VI EW OF THE UPCOMI NG LOBBY RENOVAT ION OF THE FA I RMONT KEA LANI IN MAUI BY PARKER TORRES DES I GN, SHOWN IN A RENDER I NG
How did you get started in the industry? When my
husband and I moved to the Washington, DC area, I got
my fi rst hospitality position with Marriott International
in procurement as a buyer of TVs and lighting. That was
back in the day when procurement not only purchased
all the decorative lighting, but even purchased all the
architectural lighting for new construction. Then the
real estate recession happened in the late 1980s and
I accepted a buyout from Marriott to take a position
at an electronic manufacturing fi rm for telecom test
equipment. To further grow my skillset and career, I
landed at Disney for 10 years (I got a Mickey plaque and
all). I fi nally returned to hospitality at Host Marriott (now
Host Hotels & Resorts) to develop their procurement
group in the newly formed development, design, and
construction department almost 19 years ago.
Do you feel that you had a " big break " ? When I was hired
at Host Hotels & Resorts to develop a procurement
department. I learned so much just by asking questions,
listening, and reaching out to colleagues, suppliers,
and asset managers. To this day, I am always asking
for opinions and advice. That is how I learn-by not
being afraid to ask questions. The importance of
the partnerships between procurement, design, and
construction for the success of each project catered to
my business background. Add in the artistry of design,
and hospitality was truly dynamic on so many levels.
What would you like to see in terms of a more inclusive
industry? To go beyond the hiring of diverse employees
by increasing direct engagement to realize that different
perspectives add value to the team and business.
Best advice you've received? Do not be afraid to
ask questions and put yourself out there. Go in
front of industry leaders and company leadership.
It gives you great exposure and makes you both
better leaders.
Advice for a strong purchaser/designer
relationship? There are four pillars to a strong and
successful relationship: Communicate openly; be
honest even in tough situations; share knowledge
and solutions between all parties; and be
respectful of each other's skillsets and ideas.
Other advice for up-and-comers? Never tell
yourself that you're not qualifi ed or can't do
something. Keep moving forward to the best next
step. The quote from the book Life of Pi sums it up:
'To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to
choosing immobility as a means of transportation.'
If you weren't in your current role, what would you
be doing? Traveling the world.
What are you most looking forward to at Host?
We're continuing our work with the ESG team
to reach our 2050 Vision of net positivity, with
championing improvements in the areas of
corporate responsibility, ethics, and human
rights, environmental sustainability, and quality
management. I am also looking forward to seeing
the completion of a few special projects, including
the Fairmont Kea Lani lobby and new bar that will
provide a very authentic, luxury F&B experience
on Maui.
HELEN
JORGENSEN
V I CE PRES I DENT OF DES I GN AND
PROCUREMENT
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, BETHESDA ,
MARYLAND
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Boutique Design - Fall 2023
Contents
From the Editor
Front of House: BDNY Designed Spaces
Front of House: BD Event Recap
Who and What to Know Now
BD Power Players: Women Leaders in Hospitality
2023 Boutique 18
Up-and-Coming Hotelier of the Year
Hotel AKA NoMad
Seda Club Hotel
The Source: BDNY Exhibitor Preview
Ad Index
Checking In
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Boutique Design - Fall 2023 - Front of House: BDNY Designed Spaces
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