Brian Nelson Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Nc, Us

North Carolina, United States

As a Regional Manager at ELS, I oversee a diverse portfolio of 11 properties with over 4000 sites, managing annual revenues exceeding $10M. I navigate market downturns while maintaining strong financial performance and provide strategic oversight of property operations, including budgeting, revenue management, and capital expenditures. I excel in crisis management, ensuring business continuity during challenging times. Through fostering innovation and collaboration, I drive operational excellence and sustainable growth across my region.

Indiana, United States

Led operations for Indian Lakes, a multibrand RV property with 1000+ sites, overseeing short-term and long-term leasing. Managed multi-million dollar budgets, consistently achieving sales targets. Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of 40, exceeding leasing goals annually. Strategized and executed comprehensive budgets, revenue targets, marketing plans, and $10M+ capital projects. Handled crises including fire, flooding, tornadoes, fatalities, and COVID-19, implementing effective financial systems. Identified process improvements, boosting operational efficiency. Increased retail store profitability by 200% through strategic sales and system enhancements. Fostered a supportive culture with high engagement and retention rates. Expanding management scope to oversee 1000+ units and 40 team members, recognized for outstanding revenue growth in 2019.

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton-Marion Area

Led Green Mountain Park, a 400-site vacation campground, managing budgets, achieving sales targets, and overseeing recruitment and training. Directed annual budgets, revenue goals, marketing plans, and $1M+ capital projects. Handled crisis situations including fire, flooding, tornadoes, and lightning strikes, implementing robust financial systems. Achieved double-digit NOI growth in two years through innovative market strategies. Improved operational efficiency through process enhancements. Fostered a supportive culture with high engagement and retention rates. Provided regional management support for two properties and expanding oversight to 1000+ units. Recognized for outstanding regional sales:2015: 3rd Place2016: 1st Place2017: 1st Place

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

As a Sales Specialist at Lowe's store #408, I consistently surpassed monthly and quarterly sales targets. I played a pivotal role in securing and cultivating four major commercial accounts, significantly contributing to departmental and store-wide success. Collaborating closely with store management, I spearheaded the development of a new sales strategy aimed at enhancing custom sales and upgrades. These efforts were instrumental in our nomination for 'Store of the Year'.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Led a department overseeing three revenue centers and a team of 36 professionals, while also acting as Food and Beverage Director. Drafted and implemented the 2014 departmental budget, optimizing beverage operations with stringent controls that achieved budget goals and a perfect 100% audit score. Developed comprehensive training manuals, surpassing 4-Diamond expectations consistently. Led a strategic marketing campaign increasing Restaurant revenue by 17%, leveraging market analysis, targeted advertising, cost-benefit analysis, and a loyalty program. Implemented processes to align productivity with budgeted goals, redesigned menus, and updated restaurant vision with modern culinary techniques, supported by competitive market analysis and pricing revisions.

Led a $2.5 million department managing 25,000 sq ft of banquet space, 751 hotel rooms, and 5 food and beverage outlets. Acted as liaison with Human Resources for departmental culture education, OSHA training, and F&B operations. Managed perpetual inventory for hotel beverage storage, maintaining detailed consumption reports, cost analysis, and monthly/quarterly reporting. Initiated negotiations with internal departments and external vendors to enhance financial performance. Advocated successfully to the Executive Committee for integrating hotel systems into a centralized distribution center, backed by thorough research and financial analysis.

Finance, General

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management

Business Administration