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San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas

Overseeing Golf Operations, Golf Course and Resort Grounds/Landscaping.

DreamScapes is a full-service landscape design and construction company focused on designing and constructing all aspects of exterior living including landscaping, concrete/masonry, outdoor kitchens, swimming pools, patios, and anything pertaining to the outdoors.- Started this business from ground zero and involved in all aspects of business- Solely responsible for all sales and achieved almost $1.3 million in total revenue for first full fiscal year, and project revenues to increase 22% in 2015 - Oversaw the design and implementation of over 150 projects - Developed relationships and negotiated pricing with key vendors and subcontractors

Bastrop, Tx

TD Landscape Design was a large landscape design and construction company focused on designing and constructing outdoor living spaces generating over $12 million annually. The Outdoor Marketplace was a 21,000 sqft retail store and nursery selling products for outdoor living. Owner declared bankruptcy and closed doors in June of 2013. - Oversaw day to day operations of retail store - Created operations manual and departmental checklists - Oversaw Superintendents for landscape company assisting in streamlining projects and being more cost-effective

Bastrop, Tx

Resort Opened in June of 2006, consisting of 491 guest rooms, an Arthur Hills designed Championship Golf Course, a World-Class Spa, and Equestrian Center. Wolfdancer Golf Club was named “2006 Top 10 New Courses You Can Play” in the country by Golf Magazine and has won other numerous awards. Being the Director of Golf, I was solely responsible for every aspect of opening the resort’s golf facility. - Member of the Executive Committee for entire resort - Managed 3 departments totaling over 50 employees: Golf Operations, Golf Maintenance and Resort Landscaping- Responsible for Sales of all tournaments and generating/increasing revenues- Responsible for forecasting and managing the fiscal budget and monthly P&L for all three departments- Met and exceeded financial goals (revenue and profit) 6 consecutive years - Consistently ranked 1 or 2 in all service scores for Golf Hyatt properties - Actively participated in monthly owners' meetings - Oversaw golf maintenance and resort landscaping operations in addition to the golf operation- Oversaw day to day operations in clubhouse restaurant - Established all policy and procedures for golf operation - Chairperson for resort’s Retail Committee- Established detailed golf operations manual for all Golf Hyatt properties - Was appointed position of Lead Director of Golf for Hyatt assisting operations of all Golf Hyatt Properties

Cambridge, Md

World-class resort consisting of 400 guest rooms, a Keith Foster designed Championship Golf Course, a World-Class Spa, and a 150-slip Marina that opened August 2002. Voted “Top 75 Resorts in the World” by Conde Nast magazine. Being the Director of Golf prior to opening, I was solely responsible for every aspect of opening the resort’s golf facility. - Member of the Executive Committee for entire resort - Responsible for forecasting and managing the fiscal budget and monthly P&L - Established all policy and procedures for golf operation - Responsible for hiring, training and managing entire golf operations staff - Oversaw daily operations in Clubhouse restaurant - Increased revenues by 32% in two years from 2003 to 2005

Dorado, Pr

Hyatt Dorado Beach was a semi-private exclusive resort facility consisting of 36 championship golf holes designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The resort is now closed due to a real estate conversion, yet the golf courses remain open. The membership consisted of over 600 members with initiation fees being at $25,000. - Taught over 600 half hour lessons annually - Assisted Director of Golf in every aspect of operation - Managed entire staff consisting of 28 full time employees, 18 of which were union - Developed and implemented a Policies and Procedures Manual