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Louisville, Ky, Us

* Identify strategic opportunities that support the overall growth of the company by developing new properties or through the renovation or expansion of existing real estate.

Louisville, Ky, Us

* Implemented key initiatives of the President and Chief Operating Officer across the racing, gaming and online segments.

Louisville, Ky, Us

* Led the day-to-day operations and growth strategy for the Kentucky Derby at the legendary thoroughbred racetrack.* Managed business unit operations including Marketing, Sales, Guest Services, Ticketing, Operations, Food and Beverage, Facilities and Information Technology while providing leadership to additional department leaders.* Conceived and managed $180M in experience driven facility renovations, which added premium-seating inventory and upgraded guest amenities to Churchill Downs. Notable venues renovated or opened during this period included the Mansion, Turf Club, Stakes Room, Winner's Circle Suites, Matt Winn's Steakhouse and the Starting Gate Suites.

* Led the development, site plan design, scheduling, coordination, budgeting and operation of the inaugural HullabaLOU Music Festival and Fork, Cork and Style food and wine festival.* Created a revenue optimization program to grow revenue across ticketing, merchandising, food and beverage and other ancillary revenue streams as part of the overall strategic plan. * Developed and modeled potential event opportunities for company growth.

Frisco, Texas, Us

* Responsible for the overall plan, design, development and operation of the PGA Championship.* Served as the primary PGA of America liaison with local Club, City and State officials for all government and business issues in connection with the PGA Championship. Issues included parking, traffic support, police, fire and medical coordination, licenses and permits, and public safety planning.* Recruited, trained and managed a staff to coordinate all areas of PGA Championship business, which include volunteer administration, championship finances, communications, operations, and corporate hospitality sales and services.

Frisco, Texas, Us

* Responsible for all operational aspects of the PGA Championship including tenting, power, site work, permitting, signage, temporary facilities, fencing, waste removal, potable water installation, and shuttle and parking management.* Coordinated detailed aspects of the security and traffic plan focusing on specifics of security posts, traffic patterns, parking lot procurement, and emergency response procedures.operational needs of broadcast partners CBS, TNT, and Sky Sports.

Frisco, Texas, Us

* Managed all deliveries including confirming orders with respective vendors and working with local suppliers to insure correct placement, on-time delivery, installation, and pick-up of all fax machines, copiers, printers, furniture, office trailers, waste containers and restrooms. * Developed, inventoried and distributed operational support items such as golf carts, radios, signs, and credentials.* Coordinated daily staffing assignments for 20 operations crew members assisting in operational support tasks.

Masters, Business Administration

B.S., Business Management