Columbia Hospitality Claimed Company
OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
IS ALIVE AND WELL
We'll try just about anything once. This entrepreneurial spirit is how Columbia Hospitality got its start. As a trusted partner of the Port of Seattle, having planned and executed many events for them, they asked Columbia CEO and Founder, John Oppenheimer, if he knew anyone who would be a good operator for the soon-to-be-built Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Having no management experience, naturally, John said, “Yes, US!” When asked why, his response was, “Because we’ve never done it before, but no one knows what your clients want better than us!”
We got the job, and we still have that job decades later.
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I've had an amazing run with Columbia. Honored to work in such an inclusive, diverse and challenging environment. The best people in the hospitality business bar none.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Very positive overall. Leadership roles are tracking well behind industry on compensation. They tell us their recruiters are going to find the best, but I see posted pay rates and not sure how they are ever successful in those endeavors.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
I have been so blessed to be a part of Columbia for many years. It has been astonishing to watch our progression. We are learning and growing every day and couldn't be more proud and confident in the direction we are headed!
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Its been such an amazing journey personally and professionally. So proud of what we have accomplished together and looking forward to many more years ahead!
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Family first. Values aligned. Genuine people.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Collaborative approach, inclusive and values aligned.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Competitive pay, travel perks are awesome!
What are some of the best things about your team?
The comeraderie and sense of family.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Openness. Transparency. Equity. Driven. Supportive.
What are some of the best things about your team?
Empowerment. Autonomy. Trust. Dynamic. Passionate.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Values alignment is across the board, everyone lives it.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The entreprenureal spirit and drive
What makes you most happy at work?
Collaborating with super talented people toward a common goal.
What makes you most happy at work?
Contributing to the greater good
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
We live by our values like no other organization. Family first always.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They live our values. They are adapting to a new way of business.
What makes you most happy at work?
Interacting with my team. They are so dynamic and energetic. Love what they do!
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Competitive/industry leading salary, bonus plan, 401K match, perks, stays at our portfolio hotels, full benefits package.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Its a robust "total compenstion" approach! More work to be done on family benefit subsidies though.
What are some of the best things about your team?
I am blessed to work with some of the smartest and most dynamic women on the planet!
What did you like most about the interview process?
The recruiters are genuine, likeable people who love the company and their tenure speaks to how genuine that is.
What makes you most happy at work?
Supporting a company, vision and properties I believe in. Some of the best people in the business have all gathered here to do great things.
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