Mike Hardaker: Founder in Jackson, Wyoming
Mike Hardaker

Founder
Jackson | United States
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Mountain Weekly News
Default | 01/2008 - Current
Jackson, WY
* Founded the Mountain Weekly News, a top ranking website focused on outdoor gear reviews, mountain sports & culture.
* Managed a staff of employees, contributors, and freelance photographers, by assigning editorial duties, setting timelines while at the same time empowering the team for success.
* Managed Digital Marketing Campaigns including Email Marketing, Meta Advertising and Google AdWords.
* Responsible for monetization of the website. Building relationships with affiliate partners and affiliate networks while implemented Google ads and advertising opportunities including podcast sponsorship, newsletter blast and more.
* Served as the face of the organization, participating in industry trade events while building relationships with brands & public relations firms.
* Created a unique SEO Template that continues to rank each of our articles on of Google.
Spring Creek Ranch
Maintenance Housekeeping Auditor | 01/2015 - 12/2015
* Worked directly with the Homeowners Association and lodging guest to assure all property maintenance request were completed and handled in a timely and professional manner.
* General maintenance of company vehicles, grounds, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and painting.
* Maintained the pools and hot tubs around the property by testing and adding chemicals when needed.
* Audited Housekeeping Inspectors to ensure Spring Creek Ranch rooms exceeded cleanliness standards prior to guest arrival.
Vail Valley Partnership
Director of Guest Services | 01/2007 - 12/2009
* Managed, trained, and hired a team of guest service reservation agents to handle chamber related lodging and activity inquires via the telephone and web.
* Served as the point of contact for hotels and transportation services throughout the Vail Valley by attending annual networking events, and by having routine one-on-one meetings with local business owners, chamber members and providers.
* Generated over 1.8 million in lodging revenue through Vailonsale.com via organic SEO, staying atop lodging night trends and creating incentives for guest to book.
Cordillera Vail Club
Assistant Manager | 01/2007 - 12/2007
* Private concierge / assistant manager for the member's only Cordillera Vail Club.
* Managed, trained, and motivated a staff of ski valets and butlers to assist at the club during operating hours.
One Beaver Creek
Concierge | 01/2005 - 12/2006
* Concierge for the prestigious ski-in-ski out condo building located slope side at Beaver Creek Mountain Resort.
* Maintained the highest emphasis on guest safety, and privacy for the properties high ranking dignitaries and top corporate executives' guest and owners.
* Handled all telephone communications, booked dinner reservations, limousine transfers and private jets.
Ritz Carlton
Concierge Departmental Trainer | 01/2003 - 12/2005
Bachelor Gulch, CO
* Worked directly with local activity providers and restaurateurs in the Vail Valley to create specially tailored experience for guest traveling to the resort
* Responsible for hiring and training all new concierges to work in high end hospitality. Mentoring new hires on how to best approach each guest uniquely.