The Pick Group is kicking off a “Coaster Conundrum, Helping You Recognize Inland Arts” campaign TONIGHT, January 5, 2012.  The goal of the project is to promote Riverside as a cultural and artistically innovative hot spot.  The Group has commissioned five locally known artists to provide their best representation of Riverside culture to be displayed on one side of a set of 12,000 custom drink coasters.

Come pick up a coaster or two during Arts Walk at Division 9 Gallery, 3850 Lemon St, on Thursday, January 5th from 6 to 9pm.

The Group will also being hosting a special Coaster Conundrum event on the evening of January 20th, more details soon!  Be on the lookout for coasters around town starting tonight, you may just want to collect them.

Alan Shields

The Pick Group is pleased to shine the spotlight on Alan Shields as the featured individual for being a New Pick Member.  Mr. Shields is a Group Sales Manager for the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California.  Alan graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelors in History.  He went on to receive his Masters of Business Management from the University of Redlands, where he is also a fellow of the Whitehead Leadership Society.  Alan enjoys reading and volunteering.

Mr. Shields shares his career path, thus far, and knowledge in his particular field:

I started my career at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa as a valet attendant.  I then moved to the sales and catering department as an administrative assistant and to room reservations supervisor.  I am currently a group sales manager here at the hotel. The group sales department sells hotel sleeping rooms in blocks of 10.  We also sell meeting space along with the room blocks.  The difference between sales and catering is that catering only sells meeting and event space.

The best part of my job is that I get to interact with the public, and I get to bring organizations to Riverside.  The renovations to the Convention Center next year will help Riverside draw larger conventions to the city, and help showcase the rich history of the hotel.

Featured Pick Fact:  First Pick event was in July 2011 at the Pick Power Breakfast.

Favorite Quote: “No energy vampires allowed” and it hangs in his office.  

Thank you Alan Shields for being a new member!