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Escondido Adult School

The Benefit of Getting a High School Diploma/GED for You and Your Future

By
Liz Tarnof, EUHSD Public Relations Intern

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San Diego’s Best Dressed Concierge

By Tim Cotroneo

Ask a guest staying at San Diego’s Westgate Hotel to describe the Chief Con-
cierge and there is a good chance he or she will mention the word “colorful.” Not
only is Shraddha Carlin’s personality as bright as a rainbow on a sunny day, this
11-year concierge veteran works behind her Louis VI vintage 1889 desk wearing
silky Saris that scream one-of-a-kind style.

“The Westgate receives guests from around the world. I was born in Zambia, and
my first Westgate boss encouraged me to wear clothing representative of my
native country. I now own over 100 saris, and wearing colorful clothing has sort of
become my trademark,” Carlin said.

Another attribute Carlin takes great pride in is keeping her Westgate guests happy.
Carlin is a Hospitality, Sales, and Marketing International Award winner for service
excellence. Whether she is arranging for a rental car, diagramming directions to
downtown restaurants, or reserving tickets for a concert, Carlin is always smiling,
professional, and looking good.

In a hotel lobby environment which is accented with Baccarat crystal chandeliers,
a Steinway piano, and lavish Persian rugs, Carlin’s distinctive over-the-shoulder
dresses still stand out. For your next San Diego hotel stay, the city’s best dressed
concierge believes you’ll be sorry if you don’t come see her saris.

www.westgatehotel.com
Photo courtesy of Tom Cotroneo