Briarwood Country Club, Deerfield, ILGeneral Manager/Chief Operating Office (2007 – present)January 2007 – Present (8 years 7 months)Deerfield ILBriarwood Country Club, Deerfield, ILGeneral Manager/Chief Operating Office (2007 – present)• Manage Briarwood Country Club, one of the country’s most exclusive private country clubs. The club has a membership of 257 families and staff of 120 in season. The Club is 56 years old and well known for its premier 18-hole golf course. The course was designed in 1920 by H.S. (Harry) Colt, a renowned architect for his time. Course construction was completed in 1921, and initially Mr. Colt continued his work throughout the country, working with Alister MacIensie, the architect of Augusta National. Briarwood is situated on 150 acres, 135 of which encompasses the golf course. The remainder is consumed by a 61,543 square-foot clubhouse with multiple dining venues, paddle tennis facilities, a swimming complex, and tennis facility with 4 clay courts.• Implemented and managed an $8.5 million renovation of the clubhouse, men’s and ladies locker room, bar area, main entrance, patio, paddle tennis facility and golf course. Acted as general contractor for much of the renovations.• Revamped the entire food and beverage program, including conducting a national search for a new Executive Chef. Elevated standards and consistency for a la carte and banquet dining. Developed a comprehensive and consistency program for wait staff, bus boys, and bartenders. Membership consistently cites the food and beverage program as the best ever in the history of the Club.• Designed, implemented and managed a complete system audit of the facility leading to the installation of a network computer system and digital phone system. Hired a Director of Finance, and overhauled the Accounting offices (including budgeting procedures and financials) and the Human Resources operations/policies.

GLEN VIEW CLUB August 2000-2007Clubhouse ManagerGolf, IL 60029106 year old, traditional “family oriented” Country Club. $5+ million gross revenues. Premier North Shore Club. Among the top 10 in the United States of America and ranked a “Platinum Club of America.” 625 members. Waiting list.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Assisted in managing one of the country’s most exclusive private clubs with a membership of 620 families and staff of 200 in season. The club is 109 years old and includes an 18-hole William S. Flynn golf course, 100,000 square-foot clubhouse with multiple dining venues, paddle tennis facility and program, skeet shooting, swimming complex, and tennis program with seven clay courts.• Collaborated with the renovation of the clubhouse, paddle tennis facility, employee’s dorms, kitchen, and new wine cellar.• Revamped the entire food and beverage program. Elevated standards and consistency for a la carte and banquet dining. Develop a comprehensive training program for wait staff, bus boys, and bartenders.• Provided many ideas to assist the General Manager in planning and set-up of all special events.• Significantly lower the payroll percentage for housekeeping, bar, locker room and special events.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTRY CLUB 1999-August 2000Clubhouse ManagerChampaign, IL 61820Traditional family oriented country club. $1.2 million in food and beverage sales, gross revenue exceeds $3 million, including $1.6 million in member’s dues. An 18-hole private equity country club with over 500 members. Premier Club of Champaign, IL.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Successfully improve the morale and attitude of all clubhouse and pool employees.• Successfully increased the server’s professional table service abilities.• Provided many ideas to assist the general manager in planning and set-up of all special events.• Significantly lower the payroll percentage for housekeeping and maintenance personal.• Increased food and beverage sales, by bringing more excitement to food and beverage operation.• Maintained high quality standards in all clubhouse areas.

GLEN VIEW CLUB 1996-July 1999Assistant ManagerGolf, IL 60029101 year old, traditional “Family oriented” country club. $5+ million gross revenues. Premier North Shore club. Among the top 3 in the Greater Chicago area recently been ranked a “Platinum Club of America”. 625 members. Waiting list.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Maintained high quality standards in all clubhouse areas.• Provided many new innovative ideas for club special parties and events.• Successfully orchestrated the supervision of 60+ food and beverage staff.• Successfully orchestrated key components of varied centennial year celebration.• Steady progression of promotions to greater positions of responsibility and authority.• Significantly upgraded Men’s Locker Room operation.

GLEN VIEW CLUB 1993-1996Management ApprenticeGolf, IL 6002996 year old, traditional “Family Oriented” country club. $5+ million gross revenues. Premier North Shore club. Among the top 3 in the Greater Chicago area. 625 members. Waiting list.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Restructure staff and organization to more effectively utilize the personnel of the club.• Successfully improved the quality and level of member’s satisfaction.• Significantly upgraded Men’s Locker Room operations.

ROCKFORD COUNTRY CLUB 1992-1993Management ApprenticeRockford, IL 61103Traditional family oriented country club. 4+ million gross revenues. Prestigious club of the Rockford Area.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Received training and hands-on experience in all areas of the club operation including:1. Food Service2. Beverage Management3. Kitchen Operations4. Locker Room Management5. Grounds and Greens Operations

HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 1990-1992Management ApprenticeLong Grove, IL 60047Hillcrest Country Club is a very “Service Oriented” private club with an outstanding reputation. Very high standards of food and beverage quality and members services.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Gain valuable “hands-on” experience in the following areas of high quality club orientation, such as:1. Food Service2. Beverage Service3. Kitchen Operations4. Grounds and Greens5. Locker Room Management