Fred Doering Email & Phone Number

San Jose Area

After 15 years in the private club business, I decided it was time to put the skills I've learned to work for myself.

Alameda, CA

• Oakland Yacht Club, founded in 1913, is a Member owned private-equity Club with a 220 slip marina. I was recruited for my strong leadership skills, Food and Beverage expertise, Membership recruitment and retention.
• Membership & Member Relations: Increased Membership by 10% by taking an active roll in recruitment and retention by personally knowing all 240 Members which cut attrition by over 50%.
• Food and Beverage: Working with the existing Food and Beverage staff increased À la carte 12% by improving food quality, timing and presentation from the back of the house and by training the front of the house on the.
• Board of Directors & Committees: Work with the Executive Committee to prepare for Board meetings where I report on the Club's finances, membership, clubhouse and harbor. Personally attend every Committee meeting so I.
• Stewardship: Developed the annual operating and capital budgets, and the 20 year reserve study. Intimate knowledge of daily accounting, payroll and HR areas, month end closing, annual audit and tax returns. Reduced A/R.

• Dana Point Yacht Club, founded in 1962 is a Member owned private-equity Club. After spending several years without a General Manager due to budget constraints, I was interviewed for a consulting position. Due to my.
• Membership: Positive net Members every month by providing proven marketing strategies as well as being actively involved in recruitment of new Members. Personally contact every Member who resigns to attempt to retain.
• Profitability: Generated a net operating profit every month by monitoring payroll, reviewing and approving all expenses while driving top line sales through both ala carte and catering revenue.
• Working with the Club’s Committees we have added successful new events such as; 4th of July Dock Party, SummerFest, Lady’s Fashion Show, and Casino Night.
• Stewardship: Developed first budget Club has had in 5 year. Brought A/R under control by personally making collection calls.

• Center Club, founded in 1985, is Orange County’s premiere Business Club. Over 1,000 Members enjoy the benefits of a 100-seat fine dining restaurant, a 20-seat casual bar, and catering facilities accommodating between.
• Membership: Developed marketing and programming strategies to continue to attract top civic, business and social leaders even in tough economy. Consider Membership sales and retention as a total team effort, so I.
• Member Experience: Worked with the Chef and F & B Director to ensure 5 Star quality and service are delivered while reducing COGS and Labor %. Introduced new dining concepts such as monthly Member values, supper club.
• Member Retention: Pioneered Member retention strategies designed to give options to our Members who are struggling financially while protecting our long-term dues and fee structures.
• Visibility: Attend all Board, Committee and Club meetings and events, host weekly cigar & cocktail parties with the GM and walk the dining room at every meal period to ensure Member’s expectations are always being.
• Stewardship: Responsible for financial reports, budgeting, capital plan and the long-range plan.

• The Beach Club is the family facility of this top ranked 3,500+ Member private-equity Club. F & B facilities include a 120-seat fine dining restaurant, indoor catering accommodating between 20 and 350, outdoors.
• Oversaw the demolition, construction and decoration of the ladies and gentlemen’s locker rooms. The total budget was $3 million and the project was completed within the budget and time parameters. Renovated and.
• Primary objectives were to get payroll and other expenses in line and increase Member and guest satisfaction by improving the quality of all Club products, services, programs, and events. Upgraded menus, food quality.
• Hosted over 80 special events annually that ranged from Clambakes, Cinco de Mayo, Holiday Brunches for 1,400 members and guests, Concerts on the Beach, Winemaker Dinners, Celebrity Chef Dinners, Kids Movie Night.

• Upon the termination of the Club’s GM assisted the Interim GM and the Club’s elected Treasurer to control labor and expenses to turn a $500,000 prior year loss into a $600,000 profit.
• Refinanced the Club’s debt saving the Club nearly $600,000 over the ten year life of the loans. Managed all the Club’s cash and credit lines, and invested the $2 million disaster fund.
• Conducted a feasibility study on the financial impact of converting two floors of old hotel rooms into luxury suites at the downtown facility. Made numerous presentations to the sub-committee and board on this study..

Reporting to the CEO, was directly responsible for all accounting / financial and human resource functions while establishing consistent and appropriate business practices.

Responsible for the concept, development, business plan, financing arrangement, site selection, lease negotiations and operation of this $2 million family restaurant and entertainment center.