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Michael Kooyman: hospitality and operations leadership.
Michael Kooyman is a Salt Lake City–area hospitality professional with experience in hotel service, banquets, private clubs, and wine. His background also includes trade-show sales. He brings that combination of guest service and relationship-building experience to hospitality and events.
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Professional profile
Calm leadership for high-expectation environments.
Michael brings together people, timing, service standards, and the practical details that make an operation succeed. His background crosses industries, but the through-line is consistent: understand the goal, organize the work, communicate clearly, and follow through.
Areas of expertise
A broad operating perspective.
Five connected disciplines, each explored in detail.
Hospitality & Event Operations
Coordinating people, service, timing, and details in demanding guest-facing environments.
Explore expertise →02Food, Beverage & Wine
Combining product knowledge, thoughtful service, and sound operating judgment.
Explore expertise →03Sales & Client Relationships
Building trust by listening well, setting clear expectations, and delivering consistently.
Explore expertise →04Construction & Project Coordination
Keeping work organized across schedules, materials, stakeholders, and changing field conditions.
Explore expertise →05Leadership & Team Development
Creating clarity, accountability, and confidence in fast-moving teams.
Explore expertise →Professional insights
Ideas grounded in experience.
Practical perspectives on leadership, service, projects, and relationships.
Utah Wine Notes: original wine writing by Michael Kooyman
WineWine with Michael: Old World, American wines, and an under-$100 focus
HospitalityHow to Create a Memorable Guest Experience
EventsBanquet Operations: A Practical Event Planning Guide
LeadershipLessons from Managing Complex Events
ConstructionCoordinating Construction Projects Efficiently
SalesBuilding Strong Client Relationships in Sales
WineWine Service That Improves the Guest Experience
In-depth profiles
Experience explored in context.
Two original profiles connect Michael’s professional history with the operating principles behind the work.
Leadership built around preparation, presence, and people.
Explore banquet operations, guest experience, sommelier knowledge, team leadership, and client relationships.
Read the hospitality profile →Construction · ProjectsPractical leadership from planning through completion.
Explore estimating, planning, drafting, coordination, business development, and field execution.
Read the construction profile →Professional network
Explore Michael’s work in greater depth.
Professional connection
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