Head of revenue management and analytics department which includes portfolio and revenue analytics as well as business intelligence engineering. The RM&A department offers analytics-as-a-service to the entire company. Responsible for department leadership, product development, market research and presentations to stakeholders, formulation and execution of pricing strategies as well as revenue policies for the company. As a member of the senior executive team, responsibilities also include collaboration on company strategic and financial planning and ongoing tactical execution.

Head of revenue management department. Responsible for department leadership, revenue analytics, market research and presentations to stakeholders, formulation and execution of pricing strategies as well as revenue policies for the company. As a member of the senior executive team, responsibilities also include collaboration on company strategic and financial planning and ongoing tactical execution.

Head of the revenue management department. Responsible for department leadership, revenue analytics, market research and presentations to stakeholders, formulation and execution of pricing strategies as well as revenue policies for the company.

Responsible for all aspects of revenue management, analytics, and optimization throughout all markets that Gather Vacations operates within.

The firm provides project leadership to companies in multiple disciplines including strategic planning, brand management, business plans, corporate PR, customer service assessments, and technology research. The firm has also provided web commerce development, intranet/extranet development, search engine optimization, and e-marketing services. Key Clients: Hayes Reid Development Group, Inc., Encore Properties, Tropical Palms Resort, National Home Communities, VIP Home Team, Quigley Corporation, IBEX Financial Solutions, LLC, IGE, LLC, Ace Hospitality, LLC, Margaritaville Resort Orlando

The W192 Development Authority is the single management agency responsible to oversee all of the programs and projects related to planning, coordinating, implementing and managing the redevelopment and revitalization of the W 192 tourism district. The Development Authority includes the W192 CRA and the W192 MSBU areas. The Development Authority will plan, design, construct, administer, operate, and maintain programs and projects that enhance the functioning and aesthetics of the District, including public transit facilities.

Responsible for revenue optimization for a portfolio of companies in the hospitality group. Performed market studies and property identification along with portfolio analysis to facilitate inventory acquisitions and sales to improve portfolio performance.

Responsible for revenue optimization for a portfolio of companies in the hospitality group.

Responsible for creating tools and processes around revenue optimization, rate setting, and reporting.

This entity serves the common needs of the companies within the enterprise by consolidating activities such as HR, accounting, legal, marketing, IT, and revenue management. Key Accomplishments: Championed a data-driven culture via weekly revenue meetings. Supported operational staff with new ad hoc analysis, templates, and reports. Held an annual business review for Vantage Vacation Rentals. Created best-use pro formas for underperforming CBH assets. Procured 1031 exchange candidates with financial analysis to successfully complete a multi-million-dollar exchange. Generated a unit level P&L for CBH retail units along with operating statistics. Turned a novice analyst into a revenue analyst. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for generating KPIs and holding weekly revenue meetings with stakeholders in the enterprise. Charged with promoting a data driven approach to decision making. Designed staff generated reports and analysis. Produced forecasting and revenue-at-risk reports. Created in-house rate setting program. Trained and coached staff members. Travelled to inspect acquisition targets. Managed the CBH retail assets and tracked HOA activities. Travelled bi-weekly to Ocean City, MD to meet with staff and to walk properties; travelled bi-weekly to Glen Burnie, MD to meet with senior leaders. Worked remotely from Florida.

To install processes and financial controls while increasing performance and returns for all shareholders. To manage a staff of about 40 team members with a combined payroll of $1.3 million per annum. Oversight of specific departments including housekeeping, maintenance, guest services, owner relations, human resources, performance, accounting, and administration. To serve on a five-member board of directors and to be the direct liaison between the various entities, their leaders and the majority ownership group.

Appointed by and served at the pleasure of the County Commission by advising on tourist development initiatives, offering strategic recommendations, and oversight of tourist development tax expenditures.

Kent joined the team as the Director of Product Development where he has been instrumental in increasing the rental inventory from 163 homes to over 365. In addition, he successfully helped to negotiate a contract between Reunion Resort and All Star giving the company full access to manage within this resort as a Preferred Partner. Kent also worked on the deal points and contract with Lighthouse Key Resort where All Star is the official marketing agent for over 70 premier vacation home condos. After his promotion to VP of Biz Dev, Kent has been busy researching the strategic opportunities within its current business units as well as new development opportunites outside of the company's current geographies.

Kent Bjorklund, a business consultant who has lived in Osceola County since 1983 is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He offers authentic leadership for the challenges ahead which he has gleaned from years of executive experience and important life lessons. Personal facts and a professional biography follow.

Began as a consultant from Raymond Research, but was soon offered full time employment to head up the operation of the company. During my tenure, I helped to secure multi-million dollar contracts with key partners and clients. I was responsible for the company’s call center, IVR development, and end user deployment of a million dollar transaction platform. Key Operational Responsibilities: Project Leadership, Vendor Negotiations and Purchasing, Technology Research and IVR Implementation, Internet Asset Management, Card Processing Liaison, Internal Business Systems Development, Business and Brand Development, Strategic and Partnership Planning, Investor Relations, Business Plans, and Fund Raising.

Responsible for project management and IT services.

Responsible for the operation of multiple retail locations.