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Roxanne Rabasco
Founder, 10and5 Creative Owner, Olive Juice Beauty Bar
Roxanne Rabasco is an accomplished marketing and communications executive with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including hospitality, sports, health and wellness, technology, and beauty. She is currently the founder of 10 and 5 Creative, a creative agency she established approximately a year and a half ago, which has recently been rebranded and serves as the in-house creative agency for Hay Creek Hotels.34
Before founding 10 and 5 Creative, Roxanne held significant roles in notable companies. She began her career at General Growth Properties (GGP) and later worked with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where she was involved in event marketing and public relations for several renowned hotel brands. Her expertise also extends to leading communications and digital strategies for various companies, including Parlux Fragrances and Frederick Goldman Jewelry.12
Most recently, she was the Vice President of Brand Management & Communications at Red Lion Hotels Corporation before joining Victory Hotel Partners as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she was responsible for managing the brand's image and marketing efforts.12 Roxanne's diverse background showcases her strong capabilities in integrated marketing and brand management.
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To all of my Hospitality leaders and friends. I am training a very young and inexperienced team about leadership, hospitality as well as the basics of operations. Do you have any online classes or seminars you can recommend that have been most beneficial either to you personally in your career or for your teams? All recommendations welcome. They don't need to be free , making an investment in the development and growth of my teams is important to me. Thank you in advance.
I know it’s been a while since I updated my career status on here but I would be remiss if I didn't announce some exciting new ventures I have been working on that have kept me quite busy these past 18 months.
For those who may not already know, I started a creative agency about a year and a half ago that we just rebranded to 10 and 5 Creative and recently became the in-house creative agency for Hay Creek Hotels and Victory Hotel Partners. Initiating the concept and building the infrastructure for a comprehensive, full service marketing team, we have been able to help elevate and enhance their hotels' branding, positioning and online presence.
The 10 and 5 rule, also known as the zone of hospitality, is an iconic training technique that originated in the industry as a way to ensure that staff constantly demonstrate a friendly and attentive demeanor towards guests. When within 10 feet of a guest, make eye contact. When within 5 feet, initiate a greeting.
This rules effectiveness lies in its simplicity and practicality as it provides a brilliant framework for connecting and engaging. It’s on these fundamental principles we’ve built our agency.
Additionally, just two weeks ago, Greg and I opened a brand new nail salon and spa here in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, called Olive Juice Beauty Bar. We completely transformed the space into an oasis where wanderlust meets sanctuary meets old world charm. We are a member- based salon with members only benefits, discounts and perks. My goal with the design of the space was to transport our guests to another world where they can't help but daydream about their next adventure. I don't want anyone to feel like they are in a nail salon, but feel as if they are relaxing at their favorite resort in their favorite European destinations. You'll get the distinct vibe of a swanky piano bar in Casablanca as you walk through our doors, while Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday play in the background. Our name, Olive Juice, is a secret way to say I love you without having to say it. When mouthed silently looks just like you are saying I Love You. This hidden term of endearment will surely evoke feelings of nostalgia and warm childhood memories for our guests while we deliver the highest level of service and hospitality.
Clearly travel and hospitality is in my DNA and bleeds into everything I do. Starting my career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, sparked in me a spirit of innovation and pushing boundaries from early on in my career. I believe our experience with Olive Juice is truly special and one of a kind and our marketing services at 10and5 Creative are unparalleled.
I look forward to hopefully working with some/any/all of you again soon in some capacity or another. And if you are ever out and about in Colorado, pop in for a pampering at the salon. Tell 'em the owner sent ya! 😉
Oh and I got a new puppy. 🐾
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