John
McGuire
Owner, Web Designer and Marketing Specialist
Grand
Strand Hospitality's founder has extensive experience, education and background
in e-commerce, marketing, business and hospitality management. For years John's
focus has been on the successful development and marketing of online businesses
but John also has experience in customer-oriented service operations and business
development, including hospitality management, marketing and advertising, group
sales, human resources, VIP and media relations, special events, and promotions.
These skills have allowed John to develop excellent communication skills while
maintaining positive relations with staff, customers, and media in high-volume,
fast-paced hospitality operations. John was born and raised in the state of South
Carolina and knows the Grand Strand area very well.
Career Background
Grand Strand Hospitality
Founder / Owner
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2007 to Present
Ghosts & Legends Theatre
Marketing Manager
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2007 to present
SunCruz Casinos
Casino Host
Little
River, South Carolina
2005 to 2007
McGuire Internet Services
Founder
/ Owner
Orangeburg, South Carolina
1998 to 2006
JDM Manufacturing
Company
Partner / General Manager
Orangeburg, South Carolina
1995 to
2005
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Minor in Parks & Recreation Management
Northern
Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida
Gaynell
Goss
Marketing Specialist and Assistant
Gaynell Goss has extensive experience, education and background
in web design, graphic design, Internet networking and hospitality management.
For several years Gaynell has worked in various fast paced and demanding hospitality
businesses with customer-oriented service operations. Gaynell's mix of web development
and hospitality management skills make her a vital part of the Grand Strand Hospitality
team.
Career Background
Grand Strand Hospitality
Marketing Specialist / Assistant
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2007 to Present
Roxanne Towers
Night Manager
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2007 to present
Plantation Resorts
Owner Services
Surfside Beach, South Carolina
2006 to 2007
Dover Downs - Michele's Restaurant
Restaurant Operations
Dover, Delaware
2004 to 2006
Educational Background
Bachelor
of Science, Hospitality Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
Associate of Arts, Web Design & Internet Networking
Wilmington College, Wilmington, Delaware
