Vice President of Ragatz Associates. Have been associated with firm since April, 2003. Assumed present position in 2009.Experience includes: - Over 500 feasibility studies throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and Canada- Primary responsibilities include field research components including evaluation of tourism trends, consumer characteristics, existing market penetration- Evaluation of units including, size, price, number, bedroom composition, use/access plan (size of share if appropriate), marketing plan strategies, overview of product costs/construction costs, and operational costs- Worked on 16 national surveys of the fractional interest, private residence club and destination club industries, as well as on eleven national conferences on the topics- Managed the firms Annual Industry Conference for six years, an educational forum for the fractional real estate and resort real estate industries which included; program layout/logistics, contract negotiations, obtaining speakers/sponsors, managed staff of 15-20 contract employees, the event attracted 300 to 700+ attendees annually- Continue to oversee and manage the firms annual webinar on the fractional interest industrySeeking opportunities in the following areas:- market research/feasibility analysis- project assessment- consumer research/surveys- investor acquisitions/negotiations- focus groups- wholesale vacation accommodations program - bulk inventory opportunities- event planningSpecialties: Market Research for resort development including 75% of work in fractional/private residence club industry/vacation ownership. Industry research also includes destination clubs, residential condos, master planned communities, hotels, and hotel-condos. Extensive event planning experience
Listed skills include Market Research, Contract Negotiation, Management, Marketing Strategy, and 18 others.
