As I reflect on my career, I can't help but look back on everything that has brought me to this point. I am luckier than most, have worked harder than most and I have truly been blessed. I am finally with my family working at what I love.My strengths• My experiences in both healthcare and hospitality; the multi-management of campgrounds from FL to CA, Large river showboats (GJAC), multi-department responsibility in large hospitality settings as Director of Support Operations of the Opryland Hotel, developing and building and remodeling hotels has built a diverse mindset• Strong, analytical, financial acumen• Even keeled and level headed. Taking on issues one at a time, systematically• Communicating with C-Suites as with line staff and realize the importance of building relationships • Embrace accountability• Team Player • I don’t say “we/I can’t”What is a Leader?• SUPPORT, Service and Response. Instilling a culture of cooperation• Mentoring• Customer Service – Beginning internally fostering great customer service to spread to our customers• Financial support – Know and understand the numbers; developing accurate forecasts; realistic “push” budgets; control expenses while making sure that staff and managers have what they need to operate at peak efficiency; analyze P&Ls and reports to look for trends, improvements and best practices• Develop capital plans to maintain efficiency and keep ahead of the competition.• Build and implement long term plans for the future that align with corporate plans• Identify and groom staffI look forward to sharing my ideas Mike ClantonLocal Professional ReferencesCharles Starks CEO Music City Center / Gaylord Entertainment Charles.starks@nashvillemcc.com 615-401-1401Dave Jones CEO Senate Hospitality Group / Gaylord Entertainment davejones@senatehospitality.com 615-965-5502Garrett Mathieu VP of Development Senate Hospitality Group / Gaylord Entertainment garrettmathieu@senatehospitality.com