James Farquhar
James Farquhar is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in management and internal operations. He offers a broad-based expertise in purchasing, operational management, and internal control, which has proven to be invaluable in contributing to corporate financial goals and objectives. With a fine-tuned attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, and outstanding problem-solving abilities, he has honed his expertise in producing win-win situations between the company and its clients. James is a hands-on manager with a remarkable customer-relationship skill set which has been a hallmark of his success in spa, resort, and hotel settings.
James obtained his certification in Hotel Management from the American River College, and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from South University, where he graduated with a 4.0. He has held several positions in the hospitality industry, including Rooms Division Manager at Aqua-Aston Hospitality, former Hotel Manager at JDS Hotels, Director of Housekeeping at The Service Companies, Assistant Resort Manager at Tahoe Mountain Lodging, and Housekeeping Manager - Reservations Manager at Northstar at Tahoe. James has also served as Front Office Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Front Desk Manager at Westin Hotels & Resorts, and Night Auditor at Red Lion Hotel, gaining valuable experience and demonstrating his commitment to ongoing professional growth and development in resort and hotel settings.