Ian Vanderkley Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Plan, manage, & execute various aspects & phases of high-end art & design projects for interior designers, commercial & residential properties, retail stores, museums, & film sets.• Collaborate with other managers to coordinate all components & lead staff, while liaising with clients to deliver white glove customer service, to ensure successful completion of assigned jobs & projects.• Administrative management of projects to ensure that recording & communication of planning, scheduling, scope of work, fulfilment, & financials are accurate & timely.

Costa Mesa, California, Us

• Recruited by TOCA/D-BAT to manage a top 3 location within the US; responsible for $2 million annual revenue across 3 P&Ls – Soccer, Baseball & Softball, Youth Programs – of coaching, rentals, camps & clinics. Achieved 30% revenue growth over 1.5 years working closely with East Coast RM & the President.• Lead & developed a team of Managers & Supervisors, Instructors & Customer Service staff to deliver world class training, hit revenue goals & build the business, collaborated with all Support Center departments in the process.• Heavy engagement with local partners including sponsorships & rental agreements with clubs, schools, & businesses, managed local contracts & executed new service agreements.

Dawsonville, Georgia, Us

• Recruited by AMP to run one of the top 5 kart racing tracks in North America; managed $2.5 million in annual revenue across 3 P&Ls – Public & Member Karting, Racing Events, Race Kart chassis & parts sales & services. Reported directly to the CEO providing input to develop strategic, operational, & safety functions. • Redesigned organizational structure, hired & developed existing Managers & Supervisors to lead Mechanics, Pit Lane Stewards, Track Marshals, & Cashiers. Improved & documented all operational efficiencies to enhance the racing experience for all racers, setting the business up for future growth.• Successfully negotiated the initial COVID-19 pandemic; temporarily closing and re-opening the operation, furlough & return of staff to work, implementing sanitizing protocols & safety guidelines, minimizing revenue loss.

Austin, Texas, Us

• Successfully opened new corporately-owned wind tunnel, that became the busiest in the world; generating $5 million in annual revenue & flying 60k+ people per year, for the first 3 years of operation.• Managed & developed a team of managers & supervisors, flight instructors, & customer service staff, operating 365 days a year delivering the dream of flight to first time flyers, pro-flyers & military clients, STEM field trips, corporate & social groups, & special events.• Implemented & executed national strategies for marketing initiatives, Flight School & All Abilities programs, Costco vouchers, & gift card sales. Attended annual conferences & national meetings, was invited onto a specialist Operations Council to analyze & improve all areas of company strategies & efficiencies.

Fairburn, Georgia, Us

• Responsible for management of Atlanta’s largest Indoor Soccer facility & all associated operations – increased annual revenue from $100k to $1.5 million over 6 years, by recruiting & retaining new teams, players, & clients.• Organized & executed all leagues (youth & adult soccer, flag football, lacrosse), oversaw youth programs & sports camps, booked & ran events (rentals, parties), oversaw concessions stand. Supervised all referees, coaches, instructors, concessions, & front desk staff.• Applied marketing initiatives & developing cross-promotional relationships with local soccer clubs. Consulted on vendor contracts, inventory & purchasing, assisted with building/equipment maintenance.

Miami, Florida, Us

• Managed open deck spaces on the world’s largest cruise ship(s); including all Pool Decks, H2O Zone, FlowRider, Rock Climbing Wall, Basketball Court, Mini Golf Course, Golf Simulator, & In-Line Skating Track. Coordinated preparation of all sports & outdoor fitness programs on-board, oversaw maintenance of sports facilities & equipment, maintained inventory & fulfilled purchasing needs.• Responsible for overall service standards, exceeding guest’s expectations per comment cards (up to 4,500 guests per week) consistently ranking at the top of the fleet for guest satisfaction ratings, utilizing feedback to improve resources, implement new policies & reduce wait times.• Supervised & collaborated with all staff/crew working on the open decks, directly managed Sports Deck team. Ensured safety compliance, accident prevention & reporting, & emergency response procedures.

Auckland, Nz

• Management & execution of Recreation Program, Intramural Sports Leagues, Competitive Indoor Soccer & Basketball Leagues, Group Fitness Program, & Rock Climbing Wall. Added additional programs & classes during tenure, & grew attendance by 15%.• Evening Supervisor of facility & staff on shift, management of 60+ program & class contractors.• Departmental responsibility for financial statements & budgets, staff payroll, equipment purchasing.

Bsc, Sport & Exercise Science

High School