We would like to announce Kevin “The Hammer” Amoroso as November’s All-Star.  Kevin tends to move around the accounts and has recently been delivering great results at many of our locations.   Kevin has been recognized by customers at our Nordstrom account as being “very friendly” and “happy to help in any way he can”.  Management at other locations have both commented on Kevin’s appearance and providing great service to guests.  They each stated that Kevin is exactly the kind of guy they want working at their location.  Based on feedback, Kevin stands as one of the most desired people to work with at any account or special event.  Kevin is a great team player and truly contributes to making Signature Parking a great place to work.  Kevin, your work, and all that encompasses it is truly appreciated and recognized.  Thank you very much good sir.

The Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce will produce a fundraising event for the family of Master Chief Petty Officer Louis J. Langlais on Tuesday,October 4, 2011 at the State Street Farmers Market from 5:00-7:00 PM. The Chamber is working with the Santa Barbara Navy League,  The Farmers Market, Davies, and The Bank of Santa Barbara to raise money for the surviving wife and sons of the local Navy SEAL recently killed in Afghanistan.

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Louis Langlais, leader of a Navy Seal team, was one of 30 Americans who lost their lives when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011. Langlais was a member of the SEALs’ elite Team 6, the secretive unit that killed the leader of Al Qaeda. Langlais was a graduate of Santa Barbara High School. Read more about the event here.

After the Farmers Market event, a small group of donors will gather at Blue Agave Restaurant to raise additional funds for the family. Signature Parking will be donating it’s parking services for this very worthy cause. Please show up at the Farmers Market on October 4th to support this family.

Signature Parking was proud to be tapped as the Valet Parking provider for the recent Kim Kardashian Wedding and Reception held  at a private estate in Montecito, CA this past Saturday.  In what was billed as America’s “Wedding of the Year”, and surely one of the most highly anticipated and watched events in recent memory, hundreds of camera toting paparazzi, celebrity seekers, and local residents crowded behind security barricades as helicopters buzzed overhead.  People jostled for a glimpse of the famous attendees which included George Lopez, Vera Wang, Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez, Lindsey Lohan, Serena Williams, Kathy Lee Gifford, Scotty Pippen, Carmelo Anthony, and many more.

For our own part – Signature provided an army of over thirty well groomed and handsome staff members who greeted exclusive invitees and whisked their cars away, while the guests boarded shuttles to the event from the Montecito Country Club parking area.  Later in the evening, our valet crew moved hundreds of guest vehicles from the Country Club to a street near the estate to expedite the delivery of vehicles for the guests departing at the end of the evening.  At the bride’s request, our crew also planted a box of Krispy Kreme donuts, and a Shoedazzle gift card in each guest vehicle as a parting gift.  In the end, the event was a tremendous success thanks not only to our hard working staff, but the hundreds of individuals and talented companies who collaborated on this event.  Thanks again to all of our great Signature Parking employees for another  job well done.

We would like to announce Sam Sobel as Northern California’s July All Star.

Sam has been with Signature Parking for a bit more than two months.  In that time, Sam has made his mark at one of our accounts where management there has recognized him on multiple occasions, complementing Sam on his “sharp appearance and great attitude with customers.”

Sam has been mentioned by other Signature Parking team members as very desirable to work with and “always doing a great job, making our jobs easier and more rewarding.”

Sam is the kind of employee who management loves to have around; it always feels good seeing Sam’s name on the schedule as it’s known that great results will be produced that afternoon or evening.

Mr. Sobel will be returning to school at UC Merced in the next weeks and we are hopeful that he will return for the winter season.

Sam, thank you for your hard work and consistency in delivering a great result.  You are a great asset to the team and we are both happy and lucky to have you here!

Nick Trainer, our lead valet at Postino in Lafayette, brought Signature Safety to a new level last night.  Nick was making his standard walk-around the lot during his shift when he noticed an orange glow coming from behind a near-by building.  Quick to take action, Nick ran over to investigate what he immediately discovered to be a fire.  Nick alerted the local fire department and police services who were on scene in minutes.  Comments were made that had the fire not been noticed and reported so promptly more damage would have been caused and injuries could have occurred.

Nick was also recently recognized as our All Star for the month of June.  Click here to read more about Nick’s achievements and recognition as one of Signature Parking’s All Stars.

Congratulations to Signature Parking employee Nick Trainer on being named as June’s All Star.

Nick has been with the company for nearly four years.  He has been one of our lead team members at both Ruth’s Chris in Walnut Creek and at Postino in Lafayette.  Additionally, it’s not uncommon for Nick to deliver a great result out at Nordstrom during the holidays, or at Prima during their special wine events.

Nick has been crucial in keeping customer and client satisfaction levels high.  Nick takes it upon himself to individually train new employees at specific accounts, familiarizing them with caution areas, parking solutions, and overall account operating procedures.  He has built a great rapport with client management, and also with the area’s surrounding business leaders.  Nick stands out amongst the Signature Parking team as being one of the most desired guys to work and who is quick to help out when duty calls.  The Signature Parking team is strengthened because of Nick’s role here and we feel lucky to have him on board.

Nick, thank you for your hard work and consistency in delivering great results.  You are a huge asset to the team and your efforts truly make us a better company.

Wonderful to see great comments from our guests. Job well done to our entire crew at the Canary Hotel!

Canary Guest Comment

Spotted on one of the Valet Podiums around town – always great to see our employees embracing our Company Core Values…including Teamwork. Thanks Willie!

More than 600 local residents braved the elements and dined on the finest cuisine and libations Santa Barbara has to offer at Share Our Strength’s 4th annual Taste of the Nation®. The event raised over $50,000 to fight childhood hunger locally and nationally. Signature Parking was proud to sponsor this worthy cause by donating a portion of it’s parking management services.

Read more about this event HERE.

About Taste of the Nation

Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has brought together the most creative culinary minds across the nation. Each spring and summer, pioneers of modern American cuisine, national celebrity chefs and mixologists including Stephan Pyles, mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, Bravo’s Top Chef Tom Collichio, Michael Voltaggio and Celina Tio and thousands more like them donate their time, talent and passion at nearly 40 events across the United States and Canada with one goal in mind: to raise critical funds needed to help end childhood hunger. 100% of ticket sales support Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger.

Taste of the Nation’s success is due to the thousands of dedicated volunteers in cities across the United States. These volunteers—chefs, corporate sponsors, marketing and public relations professionals, event planners, financiers and individuals who believe that no child should know hunger– have helped raised more than $75 million for anti-hunger organizations that run or advocate for programs that connect at-risk families with the food they need to thrive. This year, funds raised through Taste of the Nation will support No Kid Hungry™, Share Our Strength’s campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015, as well as selected international efforts. 

Signature Parking recently provided valet parking services for the International Special Events Society meeting held at the beautiful Las Ventanas Estate in Montecito.  The crowd enjoyed a wonderful gourmet dinner from Seasons Catering followed by a great presentation from John Daly, Internationally renown corporate event planner.  ISES is a worldwide association of over 5,000 members composed of professionals in all aspects of Special Events design, production, coordination, support, and management. Great seeing everyone in attendance and thank you Jaimie at Churchill House Events for your kind words.