About Barefoot

What is your role with Barefoot?

Chief listener and fixer How did you get interested in the vacation rental industry? Fell into it with a real estate, leasing and tourism background.

What are your hobbies?

Swimming, Kayaking, skiing, my girls (daughters and wife) and travel

What is something that most people don't know about you?

Played college soccer for UNH and had my jaw and nose broken in game-they fixed the nose, then realized I had broken the jaw and I backpacked 2000 miles across the Australian outback.

I am the Director of Sales and Marketing for Barefoot. My focus is making sure that our prospects and customers have the best experience that they can have by partnering with Barefoot.

How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?

I lived on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for ten years and became very familiar with living in a vacation destination. I also have owned several vacation rental homes so I have the perspective of being an owner that has worked with different vacation rental management companies. With my background in marketing, I fully appreciate all of the intricacies of what vacation rental management companies do to market and brand themselves to both vacationers and home owners.

What is something that no one knows about you?

I am a patent holder for a renewable energy learning kiosk.

What is your role with Barefoot?

I am a support team member who specializes in assisting clients with their technical accounting needs.

How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?

I can’t exactly say that I became “interested” in the vacation rental industry but when I moved from California to the Outer Banks of North Carolina 17 years ago, it became part of my daily lifestyle. I had a short stint as a house cleaner and reservationist while pursuing my accounting degree at Elizabeth City State University. I eventually went on to a corporate job but decided it wasn’t the healthiest lifestyle for me. So, when Claiborne came to me about an opening at Barefoot, I decided it would be the best fit for myself and my family. I’m a problem solver and it has suited me perfectly, one of the best career decisions I have made to date.

What are your hobbies?

As lame as this answer is, my family is my biggest hobby. This is especially true now that I have a daughter who is actively involved in many sports. She keeps my husband and me going non-stop. Then there’s my toddler who just goes non-stop until she hits a wall.

What is something that no one knows about you?

I was one of the first babies in the US to undergo blood transfusions in-utero at UCSF Medical Center which saved my life. So yes, I’m a “Test Baby”. Hmm, I wonder if that is what’s wrong with me, ha-ha!

I am part of the support team.  I’m here to assist our customers with their systems.

How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?

One of my first contracts after I graduated college was in the travel industry.  I realized them it can be a fun industry just for the simple fact you get to go places and see things.  An opportunity came along for me to get back into the industry.  I took that and one company later,  I’m here with Barefoot.

What are your hobbies?

Tennis, snowboarding, and electrical engineering.

What is something that no one knows about you?

I used to be a bit of a boxer.

I am is a Support Specialist for Barefoot assisting clients with their questions.

Here is why Sean likes working in the Vacation Rental Industry:

"My first exposure to the Vacation Rental Industry was in 2001 working for a small equipment and linen rental business located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I was later promoted to management, and eventually became an owner operator. After years of explosive growth the company had evolved into a full time, year round business, serving VRM's and their guests from South Eastern North Carolina to Charleston, SC. Being part of a unique small business provided me with exposure to so many other facets of the industry. I was involved in a high-volume commercial laundry, walk in rental locations, golf cart retail and rentals, and a walk in Jet Ski rental location.

I found that working with vacation rental management teams and their guests was extremely rewarding. After a couple of family get-togethers in vacation rentals, I realized the passion I had found for the industry."

"My passion is sailing and the ocean. I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking, and fishing. I love to run, wrench on cars, race my 1/8th scale RC car, target shoot, and occasionally pick up the guitar.

Something you don't know about Sean?

He absolutely adores his 6lb Chihuahua.

I am a Support Team member who specializes with clients accounting assistance needs. 

How did you become interested in the Vacation Rental Industry?

I became interested in the Vacation Rental Industry by chance, starting as a cleaner for extra money on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  After that I moved on to become a reservationist and then Property Manager.  Being able to work in Carova daily and see the wild horses was an amazing experience.   I followed that up with working in accounting departments for 12 years before making my way to Barefoot. There are times I found that have knowledge of the in and outs of a Property Manager helps me, help you.

How else do you like to spend your time?

My days off are spent with my family that include my dogs Rucker and Honeybee. When I get a chance, I love to try new restaurants and go to country concerts. May favorite is Darius Rucker, hint, one of my dogs is named after him.

I am the "official" trainer for Barefoot, helping folks figure out how to drive this awesome and complex machine.

How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?

I was working for Navis here in Bend in their tech support department and that opened my eyes to the size and scope of the industry. I had no idea it was this big.

What are your hobbies?

Too many to list. Fishing. Photography. Racquetball. Astronomy. Hypnosis.

What is something that no one knows about you?

I am a certified Hypnotist.

With over 20 years’ experience in product and technology management in various industries, including vacation (Disney), eCommerce, finance, and others. Successfully designed and delivered application across platform (web, desktop, and mobile) with global teams to meet market requirement and customer needs. An open-minded, creative, and collaborative team player, enjoy traveling and working with customers around the globe.

What is your role at Barefoot?

My unofficial title is the Ambassador of Joy 😊.  My official title is Solutions Engineer.  No matter what you call me, I’m here to make your Barefoot experience fantastic.

 What experience you bring that intersects with what you do?

I’ve been an actress since college.  The desire to engage people, make them laugh and empower them to think outside the box fits in perfectly with what I do at Barefoot today.  If you need a laugh – I’m just a phone call away!

What is something you like to do? 

Acting, singing (not very well), tennis, basketball, bike riding, other outdoor adventures and painting. 

What is something that no one knows about you?

I'm scared of birds. :)