THE BRISTOL HOTEL CONGRATULATES JOSE ORTIZ ON HIS BIG AWARD!

Jose Ortiz is an exemplary Valet Parking Attendant with ABM Parking Management, which operates valet parking at the Bristol Hotel.

Jose was recently nominated by his manager, Adam Kellner, for the "Shining Star of the Year" award.  Well, it is no surprise to any of us who know him, that Jose WON!  Jose will be attending the ABM Annual Employee Holiday Party with Adam and the ABM management team in Los Angeles this December, where he will be recognized for receiving this prestigious award.

Read the below nomination, which was submitted by Adam on Jose's behalf, and you will see why we are so proud to say Jose is part of our Bristol Team!

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Shining Star of the Year Recipient

Jose Ortiz

Bristol Hotel

I would like to nominate Jose Ortiz for this year’s Shining Star Award.  Jose began working with Five Star Parking in November 2006.  He was initially hired to work in the surface lot division as a lot checker.  Throughout this time he became a “jack of all trades” and the “go to guy” for Brian Mamas, Randy Dick, and myself.  He was able to run any of the staffed surface lots, direct traffic, cite vehicles, and assist in events. His ability to fill in at all times of the day and work extra hours made him stand out as dependable and eager to please.  It is through his hard work and attitude that he was considered for a Supervisor position in the surface lot division.  Jose being the humble guy he is declined the opportunity preferring to work among his peers. 

Shortly after this decision he was offered a position at the Bristol Hotel as a valet.  He accepted this new role and has not looked back.  Sorry Brian!!  Jose was able to learn the details of the job quickly and execute them so well that he is now the Shift Mentor for new employees.  As a valet he epitomizes the core values of ABM Parking Services.

His specialty is customer service.  He has received more customer comment cards than any other employee on my staff.  Not only do the Hotel guests recognize his outstanding service but the Hotel Staff also greatly appreciates the image he represents.

I feel that Jose is more deserving of this award than the other nominations for the following reasons.  He has been a loyal employee for over 7 years.  He has a better understanding of parking operations from his duties in multiple locations.  Throughout his service he has received only positive comments from customers, clients, employees, and managers.  Other managers can attest to the exemplary employee his is.