Larry O'Keefe Email & Phone Number

Grosse Pointe, Mi, Us

Farmington Hills, Mi

• Sold and merchandised a premium line of spirits for two major retail chains, independent stores, and restaurants with more than one hundred locations. • Played a key role in increasing Absolut sales in the Macomb area.• Educated business owners on new products as well as product displays.

Grosse Pointe Farms, Mi

• Directed operations for historic Grosse Pointe War Memorial comprised of the 1910 Alger House, the 1960 Ballroom, and the 1910 Carriage House.• Managed and provided 24/7/365 coverage for more than 35 different mechanical systems.• Led a cross-functional team while overseeing a multimillion dollar budget.• Significantly reduced the budget by purchasing inventory in bulk, decreasing staffing needs, and ensuring everything was running as efficiently as possible. • Introduced redundant back-up systems to minimize the disturbance of events during power outages.• Maintained inventory control, solicited bids, and requisitioned supplies.• Identified, hired, and managed contractors for emergency facility repairs and for significant capital improvements and renovation projects.• Established short- and long- term goals.• Spearheaded the interior and exterior daily maintenance of historic buildings and grounds year-round. • Maintained compliance with OSHA requirements.• Collaborated with the leadership team to organization thousands of events annually.• Executed comprehensive training programs for staff.