Barefoot and Key Data Dashboard are pleased to announce an important new piece of their integration that will promote communication with owners about where the local market stands and how their...
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From the start, Barefoot has understood that each vacation rental management company is unique. That is why we listen carefully to understand what makes you stand out in your market and then work with you to how we can bring the best technology to support you in your business goals.
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If you are interested in being more than just a number and to work with a technology partner who values your uniqueness, let’s start our conversation.
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.
Drew has been leading customer facing teams, from Retail and Customer Service to Stock Trading and Technical Support, for over thirty years. He joins Barefoot to provide direction for the Customer Support, Professional Services and Training efforts. His interest in Barefoot stems, in part, from a long held interest in the tourism industry.
He and his wife Ingrid have three adult children. Their home in Central New Hampshire also includes three rescued dogs. Drew spends his spare time among several interests including woodworking, playing tournament poker, practicing with his guitar, and sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee.
As the Director of Development, I appreciate the opportunity to lead the development team and continue to deliver innovative solutions via the most secure and robust systems. I enjoy partnering with our marketing and support team to make sure that prospects and customer needs are fulfilled in a timely manner.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
After many years serving in the financial industry and higher education, I was invited to a unique opportunity in 2020 to advise and bolster the Barefoot development team. It is exciting to use my IT leadership skills and contribute to the industry that helps people like me, who enjoy vacationing and travelling.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy hiking, traveling, listening to music, sports, especially badminton, baseball, and soccer, etc.
What is something that no one knows about you?
During a summer job in college, I worked as a real estate associate. I actually helped to sell a property to a friend that just retired to Florida.
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 work as part of the support team and also work with our developer team for projects and work order systems.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
When I started to work with Barefoot, I started to love vacation Rental industry. I also love our team and our software. I am glad to be one of the Barefoot team.
What are your hobbies?
Tennis, basketball, reading and travel
What is something that no one knows about you?
I have acrophobia.
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.
What is your role at barefoot?
Help desk administrator. I really like solving problems for clients. For me it is like finding the tricky piece of a puzzle and putting it into place. Making clients happy is why I like working for Barefoot.
How did you get interested in the vacation rental industry?
Our family loves traveling and going on vacations, and I happened to land a job in the industry.
What are your hobbies?
Reading, spending time with family, adventuring and traveling.
What is something that most people do not know about you?
I love doing Escape Rooms.
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.
What is your role with Barefoot?
I’m working as a part of the support team as well as the development team, and I’m very excited to be joining barefoot and hope to get to know everyone:)
How did you become interested in the travel industry?
I love traveling and browsing through vacation homes, so it’ll be interesting to see the other side of it!
What are your hobbies?
I played ultimate frisbee all through high school and college, and I love skiing, hiking or anything outdoors. I also dabble a bit in photography and especially like taking pictures of spotted cows.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I lived in China for 5 years from 4th to 8th grade and can write and speak mandarin fluently (but I still can barely cook my favorite Chinese dishes).
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. :)
Hi! I’m Kirsten and I’m a Solutions Engineer here at Barefoot. My job is to provide consultatory services and solutions through Barefoot services and partner integrations.
I have 17 years of experience in vacation rental management in Ocean City, MD because I’m a glutton for punishment (kidding) and have worked just about every position that you can possibly imagine in the industry from the front of the house to the back of the house. While I like to say that I have seen it all, I know that is just crazy talk. While working in OCMD with a local real estate company, I was a Barefoot user for 8 years. During that time, I had the privilege of getting to know the great team here. Unfortunately, the company was sold to Vacasa and my tenure in vacation rental management ended. I was then recruited by Vintory and spent some time helping vacation rental companies grow before joining Barefoot in October of 2022.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my children and boyfriend. I like to drag them all out on outdoor excursions and make them do physical activities which don’t involve electronics (i.e. hiking, roller skating, kayaking, the beach). We also watch terrible movies and enjoy thrifting for treasures. My original life plan was to be a veterinarian and while that didn’t pan out, I do somehow end up rescuing animals on a fairly regular basis. At this current time, we have reached our cat quota for the decade, though we do love them. If you can’t find me, I’m usually outside, probably chasing chickens, maybe driving a tractor.
Before joining Barefoot, I dedicated four years to educating low-income youth in southern New Hampshire. I am eager to bridge my love of helping others with my passion for tourism and technology.
One part of Barefoot I really enjoy is our annual User Conference. It is amazing to be able to meet so many clients and partners face-to-face. I love seeing how engaged our clients are when they learn something new about our software, and their enthusiasm when meeting the “Team Barefoot” that has been helping them with their business for so long.
I am grateful to be part of this team and look forward to my future with Barefoot.
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