Michael Gough Email & Phone Number

South Florida

Sales - New developments ( builders, developers), networking events, member of the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, customer service, and design.

Individual Life coaching to clients - Motivational coaching.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Working with strategic accounts in Europe.Development of new accounts in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Contracting of Florida product suppliers.

Orlando, Florida

Develop and design tour programs throughout the USA, Canada and Europe.Develop new client business with tour operators in key markets around the world.Attend Domestic and International trade shows.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Develop new tour programs for current client base.Develop new client business with tour operators in key markets around the world.Attend International trade shows.

Orlando, Florida Area, Ottawa, Canada

Professional services catering to interior designers, decorators, builders, and architects; Founded and developed a retail design studio for residential and commercial interiors serving an elite market.Launched this unique business concept projecting sales of $100K in Q1 and achieved $280K.Created strong company identification branded with high end design firms, builders, country clubs, and charities.Built the business to include a staff of eight people, while overseeing all aspects of sales and operations.Grew sales and market share, with sales topping over $6M annually after four years in business.

American Incoming; Multi-million dollar international tour operator specializing in U.S. tour packages for French national tourists.; Recruited to manage and turn around underperforming U.S. operations. Provided the strategic planning, product development, marketing direction, and operations expertise that nearly doubled revenues.Increased customer volume from 1,500 to 9,000 per year, a 600% increase.Renegotiated supplier contracts and partnered with various cities adding 12% to profit margin.Introduced 7 new products in the Southwest, West Coast, Northeast U.S., and Louisiana expanding line to 12. Collaborated with IT consultants to customize program and reduced labour requirements by as much as 50%.Implemented cost accounting programs that helped cut fixed-operating expenses by as much as 30%.

Premier restauranteur and renowned establishment in the hospitality industry with four Canadian locations.; Brought in to develop a marketing strategy attracting international and domestic group tour business to restaurants in Montreal and Quebec City. Targeted prospects in France, Germany, England, Western Europe, and the Orient to increase volume and sales.Introduced company to membership in key trade groups stimulating greater credibility and connectivity. Initiated an 800 reservations line and created sample product give-aways enticing new prospects. Conducted initial market research and strategic planning for opening of first U.S. restaurant in Tampa, Florida.Drove group business from zero to over 1,000 motor coaches, adding 5,000 new customers in less than a year. Creative Sales Solutions | Unique Client Experiences| Exponential Revenue Growth

Diploma, Hotel And Restaurant Management

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