Daniel J. Decker Email & Phone Number

Bradenton, Fl, Us

United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Business community liaison for the 337th Training Squadron USAF

Austin, Texas, United States

Advisor Texas Governor’s Office on Tourism related marketing plans and campaigns

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Promoted to lead and direct overall strategy and operation of a major theme park and water park.• Led all strategic planning and day-to-day operations for SeaWorld San Antonio and Aquatica in the highly competitive San Antonio tourism market, attracting ~2.5 million guests annually.• Held full P&L responsibility for the world’s largest marine life park and one of San Antonio’s major tourist destinations, spanning more than 300 acres, and employing a team of 500 full-time, and 2,500+ part-time/seasonal employees.• Set priorities and key objectives for 10 Vice Presidents of disciplines including Operations, Zoological, Culinary, Merchandise, Entertainment, Design & Engineering/Maintenance, Finance, Marketing, H.R., and Water Park.• Consistently achieved goals and objectives by demonstrating team leadership skills and executing strategic initiatives to reach aggressive business goals and operations excellence, while ensuring customer and employee satisfaction.• Successfully implemented $150 million in capital projects including two new parks (Aquatica and Discovery Point), rides, shows, animal attractions, green field development, infrastructure maintenance, and business tools and resources.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Participate as a member of the Board of Directors for San Antonio Sports specifically involved in youth sports development programs.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Participate in advisory stakeholder capacity on the San Antonio Airport Board with a primary focus on customer service, community relations and in terminal business.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Greater St. Louis Area

Promoted into dual role at Busch Entertainment Corporation Headquarters, to ensure achievement of corporate strategy.• Provided direct support to the President of the company in leadership and oversight of the strategic planning and day-to-day operation of 10 major theme and water parks, hosting 21 million guests annually with 23,000 employees.• Assisted in protecting the integrity and competitive positioning for brands including SeaWorld (3 parks), Busch Gardens (2 parks), Sesame Place, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Adventure Island, Water Country USA. • Prepared, coordinated, and executed all executive meetings at the corporate offices and at the park regional locations.• Coordinated Operations disciplines in a matrix management organization with indirect leadership of V.P’s of Park Operations, directing best practices, SOPs, internal audit, and key performance indicators in the areas of water park operations, guest arrival, park security, environmental, health and safety, rides, shows, park quality and cleanliness.• Facilitated effective communications between Corporate Leadership Team and theme park operations team members.

Greater St. Louis Area

Promoted and relocated to manage strategy and operation of one of the St. Louis area’s most-popular tourist attractions.• Led all day-to-day activities and vision in planning, implementing, and managing a 281-acre facility with 1,000+ animals, historical artifacts, 7 full-time, and 300 seasonal associates, hosting 350,000+ guests during April through October.• Consistently achieved planned goals by demonstrating team leadership skills, and executing strategic initiatives to reach aggressive business goals and operations excellence, while ensuring customer and employee satisfaction.• Operated the facility with strong business and financial acumen, to improve/automate processes, and transition the attraction into a guest service-focused organization that appropriately represented Anheuser-Busch brands and values.• Oversaw all aspects of the facility including Budgeting, Strategic & Capital Planning, Guest Operations, Food Service, Gift Shops, Maintenance, Safety & Security, Farm Operations, Animal Care, Finance, Marketing, Special Events, and H.R.• Managed Human Resource functions, led recruitment, selection, and staffing processes, established expectations for all positions, ensured on-going training/professional development, and conducted annual performance appraisals.

Greater San Diego Area

Recruited and promoted several times into leadership positions in Operations, Human Resources, and Food & Beverage.• Manager of Park Operations including the Anheuser-Busch Hospitality House and Budweiser Clydesdale Show Barn.• Supervisor of Human Resources Training responsible for coordination and front-line training guest service, regulatory and operating procedure of more than 4,000 employees annually.• Supervisor of the Food Service Warehouse supporting five in-park restaurants and 40+ ancillary food points of sale.

Greater San Diego Area

• Provided leadership, guidance, and support to the combined team of 10 Front Desk Associates in the areas of guest service, training, scheduling and performance management for the overall successful day-to-day operations at sister hotels – Catamaran, a 310-room Polynesian themed resort, and Bahia, San Diego’s premier family vacation destination.

Jackson Hole, Wy

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

• Supervised 5 bellmen and shuttle drivers to provide the first point-of-contact for guests at sister hotels, and coordinated internal and external guest activities that exemplified western charm while providing luxury amenities and services.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Provided the highest levels of service to maintain guest loyalty by checking in and checking out guests, and immediately responding to any guest requests at a luxury hotel with 157 unique rooms decorated in distinctive Southwestern style.