Robert Gardner Email & Phone Number

Various Locations

Providing a high level of skill and expertise in business development, client/customer services, public relations, marketing and sales. Providing facilitation, training, presentation and support to ensure continuity of mission and vision within an organization.Design, develop and deliver programs and presentations to expand an organization through promotion, sales, public relations and marketing.Specializing in project management, property management, business development, commercial construction, design and design-build projects.

Key Biscayne To Key West, Fl.

USCG Masters' - licensed Captain providing charters, instruction, delivery as well as marketing, sales, and promotion. Specializing in client/customer-facing activities. ie. Group and Team-Building Events.Partial Client List:Lighten Up - Private Instruction, Delivery and Boat Maintenance3rd Coast Cruising - Instruction and Boat Maintenance Offshore Adventures - ChartersSloop City Sailing - ChartersSeaBreeze Sail - ChartersSalty Dog Sailing - Charters, Instruction and Boat MaintenanceBroad Reach Sailing - Fractional Training, Sales and Boat MaintenanceKarma Yacht Sales - DeliveryChicago Sailing - Charters, Instruction, Boat Maintenance, Marketing, Sales, Group Events and Team-Building

Miami, Florida, United States

Florida Keys

Captiva, Florida

USCG Masters'-licensed Captain and US Sailing Certified InstructorBasic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising and Coastal Navigation

Chicago, Il

Provided training and instruction in rock climbing and safety procedures.Facilitate group and private events.Managed an indoor rock climbing facility with 110' wall.

Lincoln Park - Chicago, Il

Aspire to AdventureAn Inspired Guide thrives in the outdoors and wants to help others do the same. As a passionate advocate for the outdoors, I help REI fulfill its mission to educate, inspire and outfit our customers for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.

Empowering at-risk youth through outdoor experiential adventures that foster healthy relationships and responsible behavior.

Warrenville

Consistently friendly and engagingClear communicator, with the ability to build relationshipsFast and efficient, with the ability to multi-taskProactive promotion of club products and servicesActive promoter of The Lifetime Way - A Healthy Way of Life

MEMBER ACTIVITIESCreates marketing campaigns for programs to increase participation, effectively manage ongoing programs .•Assists in securing quality staff to align with Life Time Fitness mission, vision, and departmental goals.•Provides scheduling and promotion. Plan classes, activities, and camps.FACILITY OPERATIONSDirected daily operations tasks and projects to ensure club cleanliness and safety.•Consistently achieved or exceeded 90% on Executive audits. •Provided supervision, coaching and training to staff of 20-25 team members..•Performed maintenance and operations tasks in collaboration with team members

Provide private and group instruction and facilitation in rock climbing, as well as various other classes and programsPromote physical development and overall health and wellness with inspirational, positive approachTrain and manage Team Members to provide the highest member experience consistent with mission and vision

Developed and delivered educational and entertaining class programs and camps.•Modified and refined programs to provide a great member experience, within budget•Facilitated learning through play and experience in the Hamill Family Play Zoo.•Worked in conjunction with the Development & Marketing Departments to facilitate fund raising; was instrumental in securing $8 mil. for necessary improvements to the Zoo

Greater Chicago Area

Overall responsibility of a highly profitable development and commercial construction company. Successfully managed all business functions from start-up to sustainable growth.At start-up, quickly established revenues > 1mil, with continued growth and profit margins well above industry norms.Drove and delivered projects including: • Chase Bank Corporation. Coordinated multiple projects with multiple subcontractors and locations. o Continuously updated, refined and re-designed projects and plans. o Increased revenue by 12%, while reducing costs by 26%. o Completed an average of 10-12 new locations per year, all on-time and under budget.• Tyler Enterprises. Supervised $3.5M in general plant renovations and improvement. o Provided production and construction consultation to streamline productivity.• Provena Healthcare, Provided design and planning expertise, negotiated contracts. o Designed and built new facilities throughout the Chicagoland area

Greater Chicago Area

Commercial Construction - Design/Build, Finishes and Specialties Contractor.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration - Finance

Business Administration And Management, General