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Strategic Club Solutions is a single point solutions provider to the Golf and Private Club Industry. With over 25 years in Hospitality Management and 20 years in Club Management. We leverage our experience as industry experts and the full spectrum of ownership models to deliver ideal results for our clients. Why do we get the best results for our clients?We don't take a boilerplate solution or make assumptions about what your club is or isn't. We invest time in understanding the goals, objectives and desired outcomes to determine the best approach, with the available resources. We focus on improving, enhancing and complimenting your club culture. In some cases our clients are looking for a turn around specialist, and we do provide this service. However we find in 85% of clubs, the club is looking to move from good to great, or great to exceptional. We work with Management, Board and/or ownership (depending on the circumstances), to identify the gaps and opportunities so that we can help the club secure a strong operational and financial position and look forward to a bright future.Whether it be a fresh and effective approach to strategic planning, executive search, service training, HR Resources, Membership enrollment and retention programs, F&B Operations, Sales and more... Strategic Club Solutions offers a cutting-edge approach with a team of industry professionals and resources to guarantee results for your Club and your team. Visit us at www.strategicclubsolutions.com Strategic Club Solutions is a CMAA Affiliate and a supporter of the NGCOA and National Club Association.

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Retained for my expertise in Sales Management and Club Operations to grow this newly renovated club under new ownership. Responsible for all aspects of sales management, operations and Member/Guest Satisfaction. This fine Private Club nestled in the beautiful community of Mequon, WI. This club truly is the Club of the future with a newly renovated 60,000 square foot Clubhouse featuring beautiful spaces of casual elegance both inside and out with dining options at the "nines" Restaurant, The Member Lounge, Live Music on the Sunset Deck or down by the Newly Remodeled Pool. All this just sets the stage for 27 holes of championship golf, 6 new Tennis Courts, Junior Olympic Pool and Splash Pad, State of the art fitness center, 2 Indoor Golf Simulators, and a terrific Game Room for Kids of all ages. Successfully lead and managed two sales teams and tripled sales in Membership, Events and Golf Outings in just 1 year. Use of proven sales systems and strategies to achieve these exceptional results. $540K improvement in EBITDA in 14 months, grew business from 2.5 4.8 mil in 20 months.

Retained to grow and develop a winning culture, develop leaders among the management team and help engage Members in the full enjoyment and renaissance that their club was worthy of and deserved. A full service private country club, waiting and wanting to go to the next level. We have successfully elevated service levels, course conditions, and the overall Member Experience in a very short time.We partnered with the Board, Members, Staff, and Owners to accomplish some lofty goals of which we have made significant progress in such a short time. In addition, made positive progress and growth with other properties and managers with in the Century Golf, Arnold Palmer Golf family of properties.

Retained by this Member Owned Equity Board and later APGM to implement an extremely effective Membership Enrollment Strategy which maintained the highest standards, preserved the integrity of the Membership Roster and achieved over 134 new Members, 96 of which were Full Privilege Golf Members in just a 10 month period with no discounted dues. Achieved a $684K positive growth in EBITDA over prior year. Tremendous Club with tremendous Members, truly a successful partnership and unprecedented results.

Retained by Pegasus Golf Partners to assist in the launch of Pegasus Golf Management Recruited and retained to first turn around this struggling property. Successfully grew the club in consecutive net member growth, even through the economic downturn of 2008. Additionally mentored club managers within the region, established standards and company benchmarks for quality, service an profitability.

Privately owned and developed by 11 successful Detroit business men, arguably Cherry Creek Golf Club is the finest Semi-Private Golf Club and Banquet Center in Metropolitan Detroit. Built in 1995, this Lanny Watkins - Mike Bylen 18 hole design boast a beautiful layout and tournament conditioning, enormous practice facility and a beautiful 40,000 square foot clubhouse. GENERAL MANAGERRecruited and hired to return this property to profitability. Responsibilities included; evaluate and redevelop a team of department managers, develop a new business plan and execute the necessary steps to implement that business plan. Specifically hired to reverse downward sales trend in property wide revenues of Golf, Banquet and Outing Sales and identify new opportunities for business growth and operating efficiencies. -Led and managed a team of six department managers to successfully operate and grow our business. -Led and managed a Board of 11 owners/investors. Managed and presented financial reports, developed plans and proposals for collaboration and discussion in order to prioritize and focus on highest gain activities and outcomes for proper implementation.-Grew revenues from 3.2 million in 2004 to 4.65 million in 2006. Grew EBITDA (earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization) from 485,000 in 2004 to1.28 million in 2006.-Used brand awareness, word of mouth marketing, networking, focus on a quality experience and referral sales techniques to gain our biggest traction in these areas.

Total Golf Management, Inc – 1303 Commerce Road, Milford, MI Total Golf Inc. is the Midwest's premiere golf management company. Founded in 1981 by its’ CEO and President James R. Dewling, Total Golf Inc. (TGI) is consistently selected by course owners, developers and managers to lead the operation of their facility. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of operations, TGI has earned the reputation for providing sound profitable answers to individual economic and management issues confronting golf facilities today. OPERATIONS CONSULTANTPerformed contract work for Total Golf Management, (owned by one of the investors at Cherry Creek). Because of our success at Cherry Creek I was asked to consult on several different properties owned and/or managed by Total Golf.-Assisted in identifying opportunities for restructuring, operational efficiencies, system implementation, sales initiatives, facility maintenance, purchasing and inventory practices, service and quality improvements, etc.-Conducted evaluations and presented solutions for the desired outcome, then followed-up to insure proper execution.GROUP PURCHASING DIRECTORSuccessfully negotiated 29 vendor contracts and developed a preferred procurement program for a network of 27 clubs across the Midwest affiliated with Total Golf, its partners and associates.-Standardized procurement practices.-Provided best possible pricing for clubs by leveraging our multi-site purchasing power with vendors.-Contributed an average of $50K-120K in overall expense savings at each of the properties that implemented the program.

Responsible to over see and manage front desk operations and training for front desk staff. Worked closely with top management in a mentoring and management training program. Received awards for top performance and leadership in implementation of new ideas, systems and process in regards to guest service and experience.