Summary
Specialists
The Alfus Group, Inc. knows and understands the industry, its leaders, the job
functions, and the keys to success. see
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International
Network
Our computerized database contains contacts that can assist in developing candidates
and attest to their background and expertise.
Cost
Containment
We can adjust our search methodology to cater to our client's individual needs.
Referencing
Our experience and reputation for confidentiality, enable us to reference candidates
and obtain candid information.
Consultancy
Approach
Our objective third party approach to advising our clients helps to ensure that
everyone involved with the hiring process has a clear understanding for whom
we are searching.
Proven
Methodology
Our proven methodology is geared to ensuring our clients that a complete professional
search of qualified candidates has been properly executed.
Professional Backgrounds
All recruiters and associates have actual work experience within the Hospitality/Leisure Time Industry totaling almost fifty years of on the job experience. The Alfus Group, Inc.'s Research Department maintains our computerized database as well as ensuring that our extensive library of industry related periodicals and reference materials are current.
Our actual work experience, coupled with our frequent attendance at industry conventions, plus our president's regular column on Human Resources in "Hotel & Motel Management" and seminar program, has allowed The Alfus Group, Inc. to stay closely in touch with today's industry leaders. This ultimately translates into a substantial benefit to our clients in that we are able to execute assignments in a timely and cost efficient manner.
The Alfus Group, Inc.'s experience in conducting searches for executives within the ranks of the Hospitality/Leisure Time Industry is unparalleled. Since the formation of The Alfus Group, Inc., Mr. Alfus and the members of his staff have placed professionals in all disciplines within the hospitality industry including positions in: Sales and Marketing, Operations, Food and Beverage, Franchising, Acquisition and Development, M.I.S., Rooms, Finance, Design, Procurement and The Culinary Arts. Many of our contacts and/or potential candidates have been involved with past assignments and have developed a confidential relationship that provides the best information as to who might be available. This has allowed The Alfus Group, Inc. to insure that our clients "Hire the Best."
Phillip Alfus began his hotel career in 1971. He has held property and Corporate Vice President level positions in Food & Beverage, Rooms, Operations and Sales and Marketing.
An executive search consultant since 1983, Mr. Alfus has clients located across the globe and he has conducted searches for senior level positions in all of the hospitality disciplines.
Mr. Alfus has been a member of: The American Hotel & Motel Association, Meeting Planners International, La Chaine des Rotisseurs, The Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and The American Society of Association Executives. He is currently writing a series of articles for Hotel & Motel Management and lectures on numerous human resource topics for: The American Hotel & Motel Association, the Educational Institute and New York University. Recently, Mr. Alfus was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of New York University's School for Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Administration and is part of the faculty of HSMAI's University program. BACK TO TOP
Amy
S. Falbaum has extensive experience in the restaurant-hospitality
Industry. As a recruiter she brings a working understanding of the Food
and Beverage discipline to the searches she has successfully executed.
Her experience includes having been; the Executive Sous Chef for the world-famous
21 Club, Management positions at the acclaimed Grammercy Tavern, the upscale
American Renaissance, Sarabeth's Kitchen and other diverse environments
such as Birdland, Copacabana and Legends Restaurant. Ms Falbaum was also
responsible for helping launch two restaurants for The Disney Corp. in
Florida's Celebration City.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre and minor in communication
from Hunter College and graduated with a degree in occupational studies
from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She also attended Michigan
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Jackie
Nixon Jackie Nixon brings 25 years of Human Resources experience
to The Alfus Group specializing in recruitment, training, benefits, compensation
plans, and employee and labor relations. She has been actively involved
in union negotiations and contract interpretations in both San Francisco
and New York.
Ms. Nixon began her career in San Francisco serving as Director of Human
Resources for several hotels prior to coming to New York City to open
The Crowne Plaza Hotel on Broadway. Ms. Nixon also has extensive experience
working for both Ritz-Carlton and The Four Seasons hotels in New York
City.
Aside from her extensive career in Hotel Management, Ms. Nixon brings
6 years of Club Fitness experience as the Vice President of Human Resources
for The Sports Club/LA, where she played an integral role in the recruitment
and staffing of seven new Clubs, and was the General Manager of Reebok
Sports Club/NY.
She has lectured on Labor Relations, Reducing Employee Turnover through
better Employee Selection, and Reducing Worker's Compensation Claims Through
the writing of Proper Job Descriptions. She has been a member of SHRM,
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Thomas Elbe, a native New Yorker, graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Upon returning the New York, Tom began his career in hotel operations, later concentrating in Sales and Marketing.
During his extensive career, Mr. Elbe has worked for both deluxe corporate hotels and large convention properties. For over 10 years, he has held various Divisional Vice President positions for major international hospitality companies. During this time he was instrumental in setting operational policy and procedures, sales and marketing goals and objectives, and associated financial accountability.
Mr. Elbe has been a member of Meeting Planners International, The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, and The American Society of Association Executives. He has served as President of the Big Apple Chapter of HSMA, and a Board Member of the New York Chapter of MPI. Mr. Elbe is also a member of the Advisory Commission at New York City Technical College-Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, as well as an adjunct Professor. Mr. Elbe has been a guest speaker at many industry events, and has acted as chair, of numerous committees. BACK TO TOP
Susan Wilner was born in the metropolitan area and raised in Israel. Upon completion of her military service Ms. Wilner moved to Europe for a year and then returned to the United States to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management.
Over the course of a ten-year period Ms. Wilner worked with major chain hotels and independents, gaining experience in Food and Beverage as well as Rooms Division.
Ms. Wilner has been teaching in New York University's Hospitality Management program for the past seven years. She is the core instructor developing new and innovative curriculum for the advancement of hospitality professionals.
Since joining The Alfus Group, Inc. as a Director in 1994, she has successfully conducted searches for positions such as: Vice President of Development, Chief Information Officers, Regional and Area Managers as well as General Managers of Luxury Hotels, Restaurants, Hospitality and Financial Consultants and senior on property department heads, with a special expertise in Operations, MIS and Rooms. BACK TO TOP
Paula Caracappa brings 20 years of human resources, recruiting and training expertise to The Alfus Group, Inc. She assists in providing management consultancy services to companies in the identification, screening and evaluation of senior level executives in the hospitality industry.
Ms. Caracappa was born and raised in Boston, educated at Boston University's School of Public Communications. Her career has been focused on luxury goods and premiere dining establishments, including having been the Director of Human Resources at the Russian Tea Room and The '21' Club.
In her role as Director, Ms. Caracappa has designed and implemented sales, service and communication programs. She has also had experience in design and negotiation of compensation packages. In addition, she has functioned as an advisor and consultant for other human resource professionals, including serving as Chairperson of the Human Resource Council for repeated terms.
Ms. Caracappa has participated in the pre-opening and opening of several establishments directing the recruitment and training of hundreds of high quality employees, at both the hourly and managerial levels.
Ms. Caracappa specializes
in senior level searches in all areas of hospitality, including hotels, clubs,
restaurants and design firms.
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Thomas J. Reilly is a Certified Fraud Examiner with more than twenty-eight years of public and private sector experience directing and conducting complex and civil criminal investigations.
From March 1991 through 1997, Mr. Reilly was a Vice President and Managing Director of Decision Strategies International, the world's largest independent consultant firm for investigative services.
Prior to co-founding Decisions Strategies International, Mr. Reilly, from 1984 through February 1991, operated a private investigative firm specializing in financial and corporate due diligence investigations, fraud elimination, and asset recovery.
In the public sector. From 1971 through 1983, Mr. Reilly served as a U.S. Postal Inspector responsible for investigating white collar business fraud, securities fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and official corruption.
Mr. Reilly is a 1971 graduate of the University of Vermont (B.A. Political Science) and a 1978 graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice (M.A. Criminal Justice). He is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, National Law Enforcement Associates, the American Society for Industrial Security, Intelnet, and the Society of Professional Investigators. BACK TO TOP
