Boston Park Plaza Names Sterling Brown as Human Resources Director
BOSTON, MA. December 7, 2016 - Boston Park Plaza is pleased to announce the appointment of Sterling Brown to the position of Human Resources Director. Brown, who has over two decades of experience in human resources, will recruit and manage talent, grow leadership development, and ensure that those driving guest experiences always meet the property's standards.
Brown, who holds a master's degree in Public Administration and Human Resource Development from Villanova University, most recently served as an Organizational Development Consultant working with numerous clients to design interventions for social innovation in talent acquisition, employment branding, and internal marketing. Prior to his role as a consultant, Brown worked with Sage Hospitality Group in Denver, CO, where he served as Vice President of People Resources and created the organization's first brand video for its Premier and Lifestyle collection of 15 hotels and restaurants, which is currently used in Sage's talent acquisition strategies. In addition to Sage Hospitality Group, Brown's background in human resources also comes from his time working with St. Giles Hotels in New York City as Human Resources Area Director, Morgans Hotel Group in New York City as Regional Director of Human Resources, and Personality Hotels in San Francisco, CA as Corporate Director of Human Resources.
“Sterling's extensive expertise in human resources is extremely impressive and a huge gain for Boston Park Plaza,” said Jon Crellin, Managing Director. “We have no doubt he will run a smooth and effective operation for our employees and we're excited to welcome him to the property.”
To continue to grow professionally, Brown is currently working towards his Doctor of Business Administration degree through Wilmington University. He is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resource Certification Institute and has a Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society for Human Resources Management.
Brown currently resides in Boston and enjoys running, hiking, tennis and traveling during his free time.
Boston Park Plaza is managed by Highgate, a premier hospitality investment and management company whose growing portfolio includes more than 100 properties in gateway cities worldwide.
About Boston Park Plaza:
First opening its doors to the general public as the Statler Hotel in 1927, for nearly 90 years the Boston Park Plaza has served as one of the nation's iconic hotels, playing host to dignitaries from Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Hollywood royalty, including Katherine Hepburn and Judy Garland. Today, Boston Park Plaza has completed a $100 million renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel serves as an epicenter for stylish Bostonians and discerning travelers alike, by offering exceptional concierge and guest services, 1,060 finely-appointed guestrooms, sophisticated dining options from STRIP by Strega, Boston's only high-energy, uber-modern luxury steakhouse, and Off The Common, the hotel's all-new restaurant and lounge offering chic, yet casual American fare and craft cocktails. Additional amenities include a 20,000 sq.-ft. David Barton Gym fitness center, FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, and over 50,000 sq.-ft. of exceptional meeting space. Boston Park Plaza is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Lifestyle Collection and Historic Hotels of America. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.bostonparkplaza.com or call 1-800-225-2008. Follow Boston Park Plaza on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @BostonParkPlaza.
About Highgate:
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has an expanding presence in key European markets through properties in London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Prague. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has created a portfolio of bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, London, Dallas, Chicago and Seattle. For more information, visit highgate.com.
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