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Kenyata Smiley + Nikki Miller

Podcast EP 18 Rewind: Equity, Engagement, and Enneagrams

In this episode of Harder Than It Looks, we welcome Kenyata Smiley, Transportation Planning Department Manager at HNTB, who shares her inspirational journey from Chattanooga to leading multimodal transportation projects, emphasizing strategic planning, equity, and community engagement. She also discusses her work with the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials and Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

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Parker People Series: Lynda Black, Tackling Talent Challenges

In this special series, we’re excited to feature some of our very own Parker People, by sharing their stories from previous episodes on our podcast.

In this blog post, we dive into the world of frontline management with Lynda Black, Senior Operations Manager at our Indianapolis Call Center.

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Podcast EP 17 Rewind: Unveiling Parking Challenges and Cross-Sector Innovations

In this episode of Harder Than It Looks, Brandy Stanley shares her journey from a valet to a VP role at FLASH, discussing industry challenges, technological advancements, and community importance.

In segment two, Toph Day highlights Rally (use code: rallytoph to get a discounted ticket) and all the things that make this conference one-of-a-kind. He also shares insights into cross-sector collaborations, education shifts, and Indiana’s new growth-stage fund supporting scaling companies.

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Unlocking Success in Gateless Parking

Managing parking facilities efficiently can be a daunting task, especially if they are gateless. 

Gateless parking systems have gained popularity in recent years, offering a more seamless and convenient experience for customers. However, implementing these systems comes with its own set of challenges like digital discrimination, low compliance rates and safety concerns.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the current challenges, key concepts and actionable insights to streamline your parking operation.

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Podcast EP 16 Rewind: Championing Allyship & Equity and Servant Leadership

In this episode of ‘Harder Than It Looks, Joseph shares his urban planning expertise, managing parking for over 43,000 students and staff, as well as his experience connecting students with new opportunities.

In the second segment, we explore crucial golf fundamentals with Todd Firestone, Head Golf Professional at Meridian Hills Country Club. Todd talks about his experience embodying servant leadership, and provides key tips about the importance of the starting position and large muscle engagement in golf swings.

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Power of Alignment: Delivering an Excellent Customer Experience

In today’s competitive business landscape, delivering an exceptional customer experience is paramount for success. However, many organizations struggle to maintain consistency between their brand promise and actual operations, leading to customer dissatisfaction and loss of trust.

How can you ensure your brand promise aligns seamlessly with your day-to-day operations? This blog will guide you through aligning these elements to enhance your customer experience.

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EP 15 Joaquin Roja & Steve Morrell

Podcast EP 15 Rewind: Knowing Who to Hire and Call Center Expectations

“Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered“ is our podcast that we use to facilitate connections and illuminate solutions to common problems within the parking and mobility industry. We aim to do so by highlighting the voices of experts in the space, discussing trends and forward-looking technological innovations, and providing professional food for thought. All in an […]

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Parker People Series: Kent King, Triathlon Enthusiast

In this special series, we’re excited to feature some of our very own Parker People, by sharing their stories from previous episodes on our podcast.

In this blog post, we explore the world of triathlons with Kent King, our VP of Sales, who doubles as a triathlon coach in his spare time.

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How Parker Technology Supports the University of Rochester’s Parking Team

One particular area of focus is the university’s hospital garage, where customer service and traffic flow are critically important. The garage was staffed with manned booths until Parker Technology was selected to install automated exit gates and pay stations – a significant change for users. The implementation of this technology allowed Parking & Logistics to optimize operations while staff members previously assigned to booth operations were redeployed to other essential roles within the department.

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The P.A.R.K.E.R. Care Model

At Parker Technology, we solve over two million parking problems per year. To date, we’ve resolved over 5 million customer service calls – that number is growing every day. Thousands of calls are routed through our customer service center every year. 
You can’t run a company that answers so many customer calls without having an exceptional system in place. Our customer service representatives use the P.A.R.K.E.R. Care Model, our unique approach to customer service resolutions.

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