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Citizens Insider: Germeine Clay
Service excellence is the key that led Germeine Clay to join the Lanier family. In July of this year, Germeine joined the team as a Parking Lot Flagger at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite while the emergency room was undergoing construction. From there, Germeine became a Valet Attendant and later transferred to Kennestone East Cobb. When asked about his job, Germeine has nothing but praise. He loves meeting new people, he is grateful to have a job he enjoys, and he enjoys the easy-going atmosphere of his valet job. Since he started, Germeine has earned a better sense of ...
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Driving Success: County of Santa Clara Government Center
Benefitting from our firm’s excellent operating reputation throughout Northern California (including at the County of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - “SCVMCâ€Â), Citizens Parking was recently awarded a contract to establish valet parking management services at the County of Santa Clara Government Center (“CGCâ€Â). The CGC is the work site for approximately 2,000 County employees; where it’s estimated four (4) out of every five (5) employees drive to work alone in their vehicle. Accordingly, parking around the CGC area has become acutely impacted, including...
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Citizens Parking Invests in the Professional Development of its Management Personnel
CITIZENS PARKING INVESTS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS REGIONAL & FIELD-LEVEL MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL THROUGH NPA’s CERTIFIED PARKING PROFESSIONAL (CPP) PROGRAM ATLANTA – DECEMBER 7th, 2018 Citizens Parking is pleased to announce that 35 of its regional and field managers, including 25 municipal program managers, recently completed the Certified Parking Professional (CPP) program through the National Parking Association (NPA). The Certified Parking Professional (CPP) program is one of the leading credentials in the parking industry. We are proud to share that we lead the na...
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Citizens Insider: Kenneth Sykes
We are proud to recognize Greenville Memorial Hospital Valet Attendant Ken Sykes. Ken recently assisted in saving a life after a car with a non-responsive patient arrived at the valet stand. He immediately notified security, as well as the rapid response team, and the patient was able to be revived. Thank you, Ken, for your quick thinking. We are proud to have you on our team! About Ken Inspired by his love for cars and driving, Ken joined the Greenville Memorial Hospital valet team six months ago. In this role, he enjoys working with patients and visitors to ensure their visits are as comfort...
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Sweating the Details
With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I’ve learned that lessons in service and leadership can come at the most unexpected times. The story below has had a profound impact on me throughout my career. Even today, as I sit on a plane headed to what I am confident will be another successful transition with a new client, I am reminded of this first-hand account of the value of commitment to excellence. To set the scene, it’s 1995. I’m in my late 20’s and sitting in front of Tom, a senior executive with a high-growth hotel ownership/management...
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Citizens Insider: Carlene Wright
Carlene Wright joined our accounting team in June of this year. New to both Lanier and Atlanta, she has spent the last six months learning about the culture of our company and our home-city! As a Revenue Accountant, Carlene works hard to complete month end tasks as she plans and analyzes data to get her responsibilities executed efficiently. From learning the accounting system used in the office to consistently producing great results from her work, Carlene has proven herself to be an incredibly valuable new addition to our team. Supervisor Joseph Lau says, “Carlene is both bright and ta...
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Citizens Insider: Allan Poe
If you park at Church Avenue Garage, you’ll quickly recognize Allan Poe. In case you haven't met him, let us introduce you. Allan has been with PARK Roanoke for the past two and a half years and says he can’t imagine doing anything else. He comes to PARK Roanoke from a career in the military and police force. He served in the Vietnam War in the Navy where he worked out of the Far East, Hong Kong, Philippines, France, Italy, and Spain. Afterwards, he worked as a police officer in Norfolk, Radford, and in narcotics work, and was even once shot in the line of duty. Later, he became ...
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Driving Success: Aventura Park Square
New deal alert! Park One is proud to announce the addition of our newest mixed-use facility, Aventura Park Square. Labeled as the “crown jewel†of the Aventura area, the development boasts unrivaled convenience and unmatched views of the area. In a one-stop live, work, and play destination, Aventura Park Square offers chic residences, Class A office spaces, the Aloft Hotel, and retail and dining options, among many other things. We are excited to partner with another Aventura location and expand our influence in the community. Congratulations, Park One! #WeParkMiami
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Winning Through Service
Winning Through Service Throughout my nearly two decades of work with AmeriPark, I’ve often been asked the question, “How do you stay so long with the same company?†While many answers to this question come to mind regarding the people I work with and the opportunities within our organization, I believe that the most important reason is that my personal values and beliefs closely align with that of our company. From a young age, I was taught that giving back when you’ve been blessed with so much is not just the right thing to doâ€â€it’s the only thing to do...
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Citizens Insider: Maria Moncebate
From her start as a Valet Attendant at Aventura Mall, Maria Moncebate has moved up the ranks, all the way to her current role as Territory Manager. In the 18 years she has been with Park 1, Maria finds that her favorite aspect of her job is working with so many different people from different backgrounds. She also likes being able to grow her hospitality and customer service skills, as well as grow within the company. Maria is proud of the accomplishments she made in her 17 years operating Mystic Point 600. She is also proud to have recently been a part of the opening of a new operation. T...