Cleveland Clinic CARES about Parking Symposium: August 5th-6th 2013

Do you CARE about parking? Join us for the “Cleveland Clinic CARES About Parking Symposium” on August 5^th to the 6^th, 2013.

At the symposium guests will interactively learn about the CARES model which profiles how to efficiently and effectively balance patients, employees, visitors and guests all while keeping "patients first". Cleveland Clinic's parking team operates 44,000 Spaces, 11 Garages, 116 Surface Lots, 50,000 Internal Customers and 24 Valet Locations. The keynote speaker will be Gordon M. Snow – Chief of Protective Services at Cleveland Clinic. There will be a guided tour of Cleveland Clinic, including The Heart Center (ranked #1 in the U.S.).

Location:

Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Avenue

Glickman Tower

Cleveland, OH 44195

Register at: http://goo.gl/UBzdr

Questions? Please contact Jeremy Robinson at robinsonj@parkingsolutionsinc.com or 614.453.1507

PSI Checks Into A New Hotel

PSI began service at Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle hotel on Tuesday, April 30th. The new site, led by Neal Kaufman, is open 24/7/365.

Photo above: Valet, Eric Blackman

Welcome to PSI!

Parking Solutions Welcomes Duke University Hospital

On March 4^th, Parking Solutions began operations of all valet parking for Duke University Hospital. Valet parking is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“We are proud of this new partnership,” said PSI President Aaron Shocket, “Our team at the front door will extend the outstanding care of Duke University Hospital to every patient, visitor and guest.”

Our CLE Valets in The Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Cleveland Plain Dealer highlighted the excellent convenience and service of PSI's Curbsidevalet operation at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Click here to read the full article.

Manager Zach Wentzel and Valet Damon Beard were quoted in the piece welcoming all Cleveland-area travelers to experience the curbside service. Beard notes that we typically see business travelers; however, "the service can be handy if you're picking someone up or have an elderly or handicapped family member." Valet Osman Ali is featured in an action-shot photo.

To learn more about Curbsidevalet parking at CLE, click here or call 216-267-7275.

Inaugural Safety Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to the team at Nationwide Executive Car Wash, led by Site Manager Danny McCloud, for their induction to PSI's Safety Hall of Fame.

 

The team at Nationwide has an extraordinary 1,368 days (that's almost four years!) and counting as a safe work environment. This means there have been no accidents - either of cars or employees, no reports of damage to vehicles or any other unsafe activity at the site. McCloud attributes the success to a watchful eye, constant training and selection of the most-qualified team member to drive cars. He also ensures everyone continues to take pride in their excellence by posting a board at the garage featuring the number of days they've stayed safe (the team has the company's longest safety streak).

 

To celebrate their success, McCloud and rising star Jeremy Baugus received a monetary bonus and lunch with President Aaron Shocket and Safety Manager Rob Jones.

 

PSI's Nationwide Executive Car Wash service began in 2007. Our team provides car wash services with safety and excellence always top of mind.

 

Pictured above left to right is Columbus Area Manager Kevin Paris, Nationwide superstar Jeremy Baugus, President Aaron Shocket, Site Manager Danny McCloud and Safety Manager Rob Jones.

PSI's New Corporate HQ

Parking Solutions has a new home. Our new Corporate HQ address is:
 

Parking Solutions, Inc.

353 W. Nationwide Blvd.

Columbus, OH 43215

It's only a few miles away from our old location in the exciting Arena District.

Come for a visit and maybe we can catch a Columbus Clippers ball game - we're right across the street from Huntington Park!

For more information about PSI or directions to the new space, please click here.

Welcome Lima Memorial

PSI is proud to partner with Lima Memorial Hospital. We will provide exceptional care at the curb for patients, guests and visitors.

For more information about our healthcare valet services, click here.

PSI's finest receives Eagle Eye Award @ CMH

The Columbus Airport Police gave an Eagle Eye Award to Abdul Rahim today for helping capture a luggage thief at Port Columbus International Airport.  

PSI came out to support and honor Abdul - pictured above, left to right: Rudy Touvell (Business Development), Abdul (hero), Jesse Beckett (PSI Manager), Mary Tromp (PSI Regional Manager). Pictured below is President Aaron Shocket with Abdul and Jesse.

PSI Safety: Backing Techniques

One out of every four accidents can be blamed on poor backing techniques, according to the National Safety Council. PSI employees are acutely aware that poor backing can result in costly damage, serious injury or even fatality. Our staff is trained to recognize that backing accidents are always preventable if the driver is properly trained – and prudent.

Our drivers are taught that those who practice defensive driving will never take any situation for granted, but will observe and judge each parking requirement on its own. Even though backing into a particular parking spot a dozen times, PSI drivers look and evaluate the same spot each time to be sure of clearances and to make certain no new obstacles are in the way.

Tips for backing techniques:

• -      Practice, practice, practice
• -      Be aware of the big blind spot – use all your mirrors
• -      Move backwards at a “crawl”
• -      If needed, get out of the car and walk around to inspect any hazards
• -      Have a co-worker (or passenger) help you maneuver

Many accidents can be avoided if drivers practice defensive parking. For more information about Parking Solutions’ safe drivers, visit www.ParkingSolutionsInc.com. 

PSI @ Pelotonia

Congratulations to the PSI Peloton Members (Rudy Touvell, Chris Gaile, Jeremy Robinson pictured above) that collectively raced nearly 640 miles! Moreover, our Peloton has raised $10,324 to support Pelotonia's ONE GOAL: END CANCER. Donations are still being accepted - click here to show your support!

Pictured above are warriors Jesse Beckett and Jeremy Robinson who joined PSI's President Aaron Shocket in riding the 2-day ride of 180 miles! Congratulations!

PSI has a new Website!

Parking Solutions is proud to unveil a new Web site that highlights the innovation that we strive to bring to our parking partners.

Check out www.ParkingSolutionsInc.com and let us know what you think.

Thanks to Horizons Companies for their work on this project!