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My career has centered on destination resort and entertainment industries where I've held progressively demanding and diverse operating and change leadership positions in theme park, destination resort, ski area and food and beverage businesses including Senior Vice President, Universal Studios Florida - Operations, Vice President - General Manager Orange Lake Resorts, and Vice President Resort, Park and Entertainment Business Operations for Riverside Investment Group. Have created and led broad scale initiatives in organizational design, change leadership, experience and attraction development that resulted in record levels of guest and employee satisfaction.
Qiddiya Investment Company (Retired)
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President, Parks And AttractionsQiddiya Investment Company (Retired)Orlando, Fl, Us
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President, Parks & AttractionsQiddiya Investment Company (Retired) Mar 2019 - Present
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Executive Vice PresidentKatmandu Group Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
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Vice President - Resort, Park And Entertainment Business OperationsRiverside Goup Investment Group Oct 2017 - Jun 2018Responsible to oversee the development of the operational programming and integration of guest experiences at the Riverside’s Themed Towns and Six Flags theme parks.. Contribute to the delivery of Riverside's focus on developing cutting-edge entertainment based destinations focusing specifically on memorable guest experiences and services.
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Chief Operations OfficerUsa Pavilionexpo 2017 Feb 2017 - Sep 2017Expo 2017 was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 10th to September 10th, 2017. Under the theme of Future Energy, the Exposition engaged the international community on the issues of sustainable development, research and innovations, and energy for all. Over 115 countries will host an estimated 2 million visitors from around the world during the three-month event.
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President - North AmericaPicsolve International Ltd Nov 2015 - Dec 2016Derby, Derbyshire, Gb -
Chief Operating Officer - North AmericaPicsolve International Ltd Nov 2013 - Oct 2015Derby, Derbyshire, Gb -
Vice President - General ManagerOrange Lake Resorts Jul 2009 - Mar 2013Orlando, Florida, UsResponsible for daily operations of Orange Lake Resort, an RCI "Gold Crown" property that is the largest timeshare destination resort in the world with 2,478 fully equipped units spread out over 1,500 acres. Provide strategic direction and oversight of all operational areas at the resort including: Rooms Division, Resort Services, Golf Operations and Maintenance. F&B and Retail. -
Vice President OperationsAramark Parks And Destinations Apr 2008 - Jan 2009Vice President Operations, Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, responsible for the concession operations in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The operations included hotel, food & beverage, retail, tours, and full service marina operations with over 2,000 slips and buoy's and the largest boat rental operation in the country. Also included whitewater river business considered one of the premiere operators on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. This predominately seasonal destination resort generates approximately $80 million annually.
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Senior Vice President Operations,Universal Studios Florida Apr 1989 - Mar 2002Orlando, Florida, UsMember of the opening park operations team for Universal Studios Florida, a $750 million theme park that opened in Orlando in 1990. In 1994, promoted to Vice President, Park Operations while Universal Studios Florida was awarded the prestigious, internationally recognized "Applause Award" for achieving an unparalleled level of quality and operational excellence.Once elevated to Senior Vice President - Operations in 1997, was responsible for creating and leading broad scale initiatives in organizational design, change leadership, and experience and attraction development. Able to achieve record levels of guest and employee satisfaction. Also played an integral role in the planning and development of Universal’s Island of Adventure theme park, Universal Studios Japan, Universal’s CityWalk entertainment complex and the Universal Orlando Resort guest infrastructure. -
Senior Manager At Yosemite Park And Curry Company (Universal Studios Inc. Subsidary)Yosemite Park & Curry Company 1978 - 1988General Manager, Yosemite LodgeSki Area Manager, Badger Pass Ski ResortFood and Beverage Manager, The Ahwahnee Hotel
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Thomas Edison State UniversityBusiness Management -
The Wharton SchoolExecutive Development Program
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Don Potts works for Qiddiya Investment Company (Retired)
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