Hello V***a, I hope you’re doing well. I’m J***e, an HR recruiter with StrategyBrain. I was really impressed by your journey,from front-desk beginnings and leadership training at J***e to your current role as General Manager at R***m, as well as your entrepreneurial success with E***o and J***a. We’re looking for a Director of Regional Operations at N***s, overseeing multiple boutique properties across Western Canada. With your track record in operations excellence, guest satisfaction, and team development, you seem like a great fit. Would you be open to a brief chat to explore this opportunity further? Best regards, J***e

Hi V***a, Great to hear you’re interested! I’m available for a 20-minute chat this week,would Wednesday at 10:00 AM MST or Thursday at 2:00 PM MST work for you? If not, feel free to suggest another time that suits your schedule. Here’s a brief overview of the Director of Regional Operations role at N***s: • You’ll lead operations across multiple boutique hotels and resorts in Western Canada, leveraging your GM experience to drive service excellence, guest satisfaction and strong financial results. • You’ll develop and execute business development and marketing initiatives to boost revenue and market presence,an area where your hospitality and entrepreneurial background will shine. • You’ll own budgeting, forecasting and cost-control processes to optimize profitability, working closely with property leadership teams. • You’ll mentor and develop our property managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency. • You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, upholding our reputation for high-quality operations. N***s is a growing, collaborative firm that prides itself on entrepreneurial thinking and career growth. You’ll have direct access to executive leadership, a supportive team, and the resources needed to implement best practices across the region. Does this summary resonate with what you’re looking for? Let me know your preferred time for a quick call, and feel free to share any immediate questions. I look forward to our conversation! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi V***a, Great,Wednesday at 10:00 AM MST is locked in. As for compensation, the Director of Regional Operations role carries a ballpark base salary of CAD 120,000,150,000, plus a performance-based bonus and a full benefits package. Regarding travel, you can expect roughly 30,40% travel across our Western Canada properties,mostly regional day trips and occasional 1,2 night stays to coach leadership teams and oversee key initiatives. I’ll send a calendar invite shortly with the call details. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions before we chat! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi V***a, Happy to clarify! The Director role carries a target bonus of approximately 15% of your base salary, paid out quarterly based on a mix of individual, property and company performance metrics. As for benefits, N***s offers a robust package that typically includes: • Extended health (medical, dental, vision) • Basic life and AD&D insurance, plus short- and long-term disability • Retirement savings plan with employer matching • Generous paid time off and statutory holidays • Professional development support (training, conferences) We’ll review the full plan details in our call on Wednesday, but please let me know if you have any follow-up questions in the meantime. Looking forward to speaking with you! Best regards, J***e

Hi V***a, Great questions,happy to clarify: 1. Travel & Accommodation Allowance • We fully cover all business‐related travel expenses: airfare or mileage, ground transportation, hotel stays, and meals per our standard per diem rates. • Hotel bookings are arranged centrally, and you’ll simply submit expense reports for reimbursement against our published policy. 2. Structured Leadership Development • Beyond conference budgets, N***s offers a formal Leadership Development Pathway: , Onboarding mentorship with a member of our executive team , Quarterly regional leadership workshops focused on strategy, change management, and coaching skills , Peer‐learning cohorts where you’ll collaborate with other senior leaders across our portfolio , Individual Development Plans (IDPs) with access to external courses and coaching aligned to your growth areas We’ll dive deeper into both topics on Wednesday,feel free to bring along any follow-up questions. Looking forward to our conversation at 10:00 AM MST! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi V***a, Happy to share more details so you can prep for Wednesday’s call: 1. Typical Per Diem Meal Allowance • CAD 80/day total: , Breakfast: CAD 20 , Lunch: CAD 30 , Dinner: CAD 30 • Incidentals (coffee, snacks) covered up to CAD 15/day • All travel and lodging booked centrally,just submit your expenses against these rates. 2. Snapshot of an Individual Development Plan (IDP) • Development Goals: e.g., “Strengthen strategic leadership,” “Enhance financial forecasting skills,” “Master change-management techniques” • Key Activities: , Executive coaching (one-on-one sessions, quarterly reviews) , External courses (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Advanced Financial Modeling) , Peer-learning cohorts and action-learning projects • Milestones & Metrics: goal-setting at kickoff, mid-year check-ins, year-end performance review • Resources: budget for conferences, e-learning subscriptions, senior-leader mentors 3. Sample Leadership Workshop Topics • “Leading Through Change in Hospitality” • “Building High-Performance Property Teams” • “Data-Driven Decision Making & Financial Acumen” • “Guest Experience Innovation” • “Coaching & Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders” Feel free to let me know if you’d like any additional context before our 10:00 AM MST chat. Looking forward to diving in on Wednesday! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain