Patrick Landers Email & Phone Number

Gatlinburg, Tn

Co-creator of full service marketing agency with offices expanding over two continents, soon to be four. Responsible for direction of sales departments, package creation, web and social media development, software development, graphic and web design, corporate identity creation, brochure layout, logo creation, and the overall operational responsibilities as needed.

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Working to bring the best talent to the best company! For the Ones who get it Done!

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Sourced, Screened and Recruited candidates for U.S. Cellular stores and call centers. Full cycle recruitment.

Pigeon Forge, Tn

Brought in during construction phase of hotel, responsible for opening the off-site reservation center. Assisted in creating the rate structure and programming of PMS. Conducted Market Research and performed a competitive rate analysis in rate setting process.Assisted in the set up of all business licensing on State, County, and Local levels.Set up all Credit Card Accounts (MIDs) and Processing Account (Shift4/Dollars on the Net).Opened Reservations Center in an offsite location. Did complete setup of PBX including contract negotiation and network setup. Negotiated all contracts with utilities and other entities. Oversaw staff and performed human resource functions including hiring, firing, payroll, job descriptions, handbook writing and design, disciplinary procedures, and training.Heavily involved with the construction vendor processes including securing quotes and performing negotiations, interaction on the construction site with vendors, specifically with the I.T. processes.Oversaw Reservations Sales Staff with a leadership role in providing sales scripting, training, sales projections and goal setting. Assisted in the creation of Operational Guidelines and Policies for day to day operations of all departments.Reported directly to the General Manager, Director of Operations, and Hotel Ownership.

Sevierville, Tn

Provide a compelling and entertaining afternoon drive show while maintaining the production requirements of our two stations and additional production for our other stations in outside markets within our media group. Maintain and update all 5 radio stations websites in the media group, provide sales materials for sales teams, copywriting, SEO, overall site(s) maintenance.Maintained 5 websites including copywriting, SEO/SMO, image editing, graphic creation and manipulation.Managed the production requirements for our two local stations, including creative copywriting, imaging, producing, and mixing. Additionally provided same services for the other three stations in our media group on an “on call” basis.Provided a compelling and entertaining afternoon drive show on our local Adult Contemporary Station.

Started a Luxury Property Management Company from the ground up. Began with one $250,000 property and increased to $58 million in managed properties in 5 years. Increased sales from $500,000 in 2005 to $5.4 million by 2011. Properties were featured internationally on Luxury Living, Great Escapes, The Travel Channel, and HGTV.Single handedly created the newly formed LLC from scratch. Including: licensing (both with Tennessee Real Estate Commission and with Federal, State, County, and Local Ordinances.), copyrighting, all applications, and legal. Step by Step set up of all Operational Procedures. Including: storefront location and leasing, contract negotiation with utilities, banks, credit card processors and suppliers. Negotiated contract with PMS company and setup all aspects of software including: complete rate structure, confirmation and cancellation policies, discounting guidelines, package creation, holiday and minimum night requirements and more.Managed all daily operations of the business including all administration duties for the management of finances, yield and revenue, human resources, stock control, cash control, escrow accounts, promotions and marketing, and rate and GDS management.Created management contract and solely acquired all properties after extensive touring and owner interview process. Created guidelines for acceptance on the management program and minimum acceptable amenities for rental. Maintained direct contact with all cabin owners on program, including capital improvement recommendations, property security, and rate/level placement.From maintenance, to housekeeping, to front desk, to inspection, to acquisitions, and even roadside lawn maintenance, I was involved and an active participant in every aspect of this business.

Sevierville, Tn

The solitary contact for over 400 property owners. Responsible for evaluating and adding new properties to the management program in a highly competitive market.

Morristown, Tn

Created an extremely successful Web and Graphic Design Company which also provided custom built PC’s and Network Installations. Ran all aspects of the company from sales to training, budgeting and accounting to PC builds and installations.

Greeneville, Tn

Developed marketing plans that increased sales by 45%. Managed and developed trade accounts in excess of $35,000 per year. Provided an entertaining and compelling morning show with my co-host.

Knoxville, Tn

Compiled and delivered quality traffic reports in a fast-paced, highly stressful environment for over 12 Radio and TV stations.

Radio on-air production copywriting voice overs voice acting

Education record

Activities and Societies: Medical Research GroupMedical Studies

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Music

Activities and Societies: Student Government President Full ride Scholarship Music / Chorus Debate TeamAttended year one under full.