Michael Blore Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Bedford, Texas, Us

Bedford, Texas, Us

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Managed the design and construction of attractions including new front gate, Flamingo Exhibit, Penguin Encounter, Touch Pool Exhibit, and New Gift Shop.

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Responsible for daily operations of Family Entertainment Center with over 100 team members and 12 Rides/Attractions, 40,000 SF Arcade, and Food & Beverage with gross sales of over $5MM. Improved safety by implementing training programs to develop staff.Increased EBITDA over prior year through cost savings and labor control.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Responsible for daily operations of two high performance indoor go-kart tracks including food and retail.

Llandudno, Gb

Responsible for business development for US, purchasing product for all Games locations, Sales/Marketing, implementing customer service training programs, and maintaining daily operations.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Responsible for daily operations of 8 screen theater, Go Carts, Mini Golf, Arcade/Redemption, and Food & Beverage.

Directed the daily operations of all in park revenue including Retail, Front Gate, Food & Beverage, Games, Parking Lot, and Rentals exceeding five million in gross revenues with 125 team members. Managed all open to buy programs for Food and Retail. Developed new retail product including apparel, souvenirs, and candy. Reduced inventory 40% in first year in Retail and Food combined.Implemented higher quality menu items such as fresh baked bread and fresh cut fries resulting in 25% increase in food per cap.Developed relationship with local Vineyard to be the exclusive wine of Waterworld resulting in free cable advertising, 10% decrease in wine cost of sales, and free wine tastings in park.Decreased food cost of sales 3% in through cost control and standard operating procedures. Negotiated contract with local beauty college to provide free pedicures, manicures, and mini-facials for cabana guests resulting in 100% sales increase in 2010. Modified birthday program to provide more comfortable setting and restructured pricing to provide more perceived value with higher margins resulting in 200% increase in birthday revenue.

Constructed new homes, remodels, and additions.

Directed the day-to-day Operations of over 30 retail and game/arcade locations at Sea World and Discovery Cove with gross sales of $50M . Developed and implemented operation procedures, policies, and processes to support revenue growth of department. Managed staffing, training, development, counseling, and sales motivation of all team members. Reviewed profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and created annual revenue/expense/labor budgets. Analyzed product sales and implemented price increases/decreases to improve margins and move inventory. Initiated and managed 3rd party concession contracts.

Directed the operation of 6 Games Areas located throughout the US. Developed yearly open to buy plans exceeding $4MM for all parks resulting in less year end inventory. Implemented money tracking system for parks establishing personal accountability for all employees. Purchased production supplies for all Busch Entertainment retail shops and developed plush for select retail shops.Coordinated group buys for all six parks resulting in cost of sales savings of $450K. Developed new Games Area at Sesame Place Adventure Park resulting in incremental sales of $750K.

Bachelor'S, Management

Bba, Management