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Asheville, Nc, Us

- Manage a substantial 1500-acre, 500-home mountain community, generating an impressive revenue of approximately $9.5 million annually.- Execute a detailed $12 million facility improvement plan, strategically optimizing budget and resources to substantially upgrade community infrastructure, successfully reintegrating savings into the club’s budget over a 5-year duration.- Supervise and lead a diverse team of 50 year-round and 120 seasonal employees, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and high-performance work environment.- Strategically rebrand and revitalize relationships with previous developers, the property owners' association, and local officials, strengthening partnerships and enhancing community cohesion.

- Successfully rebranded and revitalized a 4,400-acre, ultra-low-density gated community nestled within a nature preserve, enhancing its market appeal and resident satisfaction.- Supervised a workforce of 110 seasonal and 60 year-round employees, ensuring efficiency and high performance across all operations.- Managed and optimized financial resources precisely, overseeing budgets exceeding $7.5 million to support community development and daily operations.- Acted as the primary liaison for all contractors, architects, and land planners, directing construction projects for new amenities valued at over $50 million.- Facilitated a seamless transition from developer-owned club to member-owned in June 2017, strengthening community governance and stakeholder engagement.Revitalized the club's financial status post-bankruptcy by strategically bolstering its capital reserves by several million dollars, ensuring long-term financial stability and operational resilience.

- Managed a private 1600-acre community, executing strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial outcomes. - Oversaw an $8.5 million budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial health. Supervised a diverse team of 115 employees, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment. - Collaborated with six other Cliffs Properties, sharing best practices and contributing to organizational growth.- Successfully improved Walnut Cove's financial performance, achieving a $700,000 increase in 2015.

- Effectively led Maggie Valley Club & Resort, a master-planned, developer-owned community, optimizing operations and enhancing community engagement. - Achieved a significant reduction in developer debt from $6 million to $1.4 million within the first three months by reorganizing the club's operational structure.- Managed comprehensive resort operations covering real estate, financial performance, customer service, member satisfaction, employee retention, and community relations, ensuring seamless and efficient functioning across all facets. - Implemented strategic operational controls, significantly reducing Owner/Developer subsidy by 80%, thereby improving financial sustainability. - Successfully increased membership by an average of 50 new members annually since 2008, contributing to the club's growth and member engagement.

- Directed comprehensive club operations and financial performance for four developer-owned, master-planned communities in North East Florida.- Managed $20 million in annual operating budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainability.Directed operations for four Community District Development (CDD) communities, effectively managing the collective needs of 12,000 residences and ensuring consistent service delivery to enhance community living standards.- Provided strategic leadership and oversight to 18 department managers and more than 450 employees.- Oversaw the construction of $25 million in state-of-the-art amenities for Eagle Landing, enhancing community appeal and resident satisfaction.- Directed a $4.5 million infrastructure renovation project at Eagle Harbor, improving community facilities and living conditions.- Led the successful turnaround of board-developer relationships, ensuring financial and operational control compliance, leading to contract renewal and extension.

- Managed a 2300-acre, private member-owned residential community with over 100 staff members and annual budgets amounting to $6 million.- Directed comprehensive infrastructure renovations to modernize this 110-year-old community, including bringing 42 club buildings up to code.- Spearheaded a $4.5 million project for the complete replacement of the community's water system and wastewater plant, effectively coordinating efforts with state agencies, contractors, and homeowners.- Achieved a 40% increase in revenue by boosting property sales and seasonal rentals by 35-40%.Led the development of a Master Strategic Plan for land development, aligning with board planning, real estate sales, and member demographics.- Successfully obtained residential zoning through strong advocacy, gaining support from 580 property owners and securing approval from county commissioners.- Amplified facility utilization and profits via strategic marketing, demographic targeting, diversified menu offerings, and enhanced staffing standards.- Coordinated the transition to sustainable practices across the community, reducing environmental impact while optimizing operational costs.

Over saw all Food and Beverage Operations for a 1200 member club, Both as the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Magager

Ran 3 kitchens and 5 Food and Beverage outlets as well as all off site catering.

Over all Food and Beverage operations,