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Long Beach, Ca, Us

Long Beach, California, Us

Wine and Craft Beer Bar with Live Music• Developed and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to successfully build and expand the customer base• Expertly selected an extensive portfolio of wines and craft beers from around the world • Prepared and cooked small plates to accompany drinks • Managed payroll, human resources, and advertising budgets • Performed customer service tasks to ensure customer satisfaction • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors • Developed effective systems to ensure efficient operations and profitability • Demonstrated expertise in wine and craft beer selection, pricing and merchandising • Maintained a safe, clean, and organized workspace • Gained and maintained a thorough understanding of local liquor laws and regulations

Livingston, Tx, Us

Start Here. Go Anywhere. RV Dreaming.RVDreaming.tv provides education and training for new and aspiring adventure seekers looking to live and travel full-time in their RV, van, truck or car camping.- Produced free annual video summit "Full Time Freedom Week" with thousands of people in attendance- Co-producer of the C.H.A.S.M. Fest 2022 and 2023 (Camping, Health, Arts, Sports, Music)- Speaker and Stage Manager for Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2023 presented by the Home on Wheels Alliance (HOWA) - Created speaker schedules, content topics, workbooks, handouts for Annual Summit- Developed social media content, both short form and long form- Recorded and produced podcast called RVDreaming- Guest speaking at various RV rallies, summits and events

Boutique High Volume Convenience Stores• Increased daily revenue from $800 to over $2,000 within two years as owner of a convenience store • Developed and implemented innovative solutions to increase sales and customer satisfaction • Negotiated and established successful partnerships with suppliers and distributors • Improved staff and customer service levels to ensure customer satisfaction • Developed and maintained an effective system of inventory control and budget management • Expanded product selection to meet changing customer needs and demands • Improved store layout and design to optimize store efficiency and increase sales • Maintained a safe, clean, and organized workspace • Gained and maintained a thorough understanding of local laws and regulations

Gardena, Ca, Us

• Hustler Casino is a luxurious casino featuring poker, blackjack, and other card games, plus special event space, fine dining restaurant, lounge, gift shop and snack bar • Responsible for all Hustler Casino marketing, advertising, promotions and special events including General Market, Hispanic, Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese niches• Establish and manage marketing budget including operations, advertising and promotions• Continually monitor all competition to ensure we remain competitive and relevant• Manage players reward database and VIP programs• Develop player incentives based on player net worth and player potential• Negotiate and oversee all media buys including radio, television, print, outdoor and digital• Analyze all results of player data, incentives, promotions to establish positive ROI• Developed off site event marketing and sponsorship programs and execution• Coordinate all outside agencies including creative, media, and rewards services• Department head and senior leadership team reporting to President and CEO Larry FlyntKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:* Revamped promotions and brand appeal resulting in record setting revenue 3-consecutive years* Created new revenue streams including filming and activations of off site special events* Overhauled player database into targeted demographics of players, income, habits, location* Launched special events division involving on site activations to drive new players to location* Ranked Best Casino in Los Angeles 7 years in a row

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Us

• Palace Entertainment is the largest owner/operator of Family Entertainment Centers in the United States with over 21 locations nationwide, including Boomers, Malibu Grand Prix, SpeedZone, Mountasia Fun Center and Castle Park• Responsible for all group sales functions and sales staff at each of 21 locations• Responsible for all marketing functions of each park, including promotions and special events• Over 40+ direct reports at 21 different locations in 5 states (CA, TX, GA, FL, NY)• Manage advertising agency projects and requests from park locations• Develop sales training programs to help achieve group sales goals• Design and maintain accurate sales kits, collateral and other digital sales tools• Manage loyalty rewards program and email databaseKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:* Developed internal call center for centralized birthday and party reservations* Created social media accounts for all properties and promotions to drive traffic and revenues* Implemented special events at all parks to help drive repeat business throughout the year

San Rafael, California, Us

• Syufy Enterprises is a $600 million private organization that founded the Century Theaters movie chain. Holdings include the West Wind Drive-Ins and Public Markets (14 units), VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa (2 units), and SyWest real estate (1M+ sqft).o Responsible for all marketing programs for West Wind Drive-Ins and Public Markets and the VillaSport Athletic Clubs and Spao Rebranded the West Wind division from “Syufy Drive In Theaters” including new logo, website, uniforms and service standards. o Work with location managers on flawless execution of promotions and special eventso Create advertising campaigns based on value, family fun and unique experiencesPromoted to the Corporate Office of Syufy Enterprises in 2008

San Rafael, California, Us

Syufy Enterprises is a $600 million private organization that founded the Century Theaters movie chain. Holdings include the West Wind Drive-Ins and Public Markets (14 units), VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa (2 units), and SyWest real estate (1M+ sqft).o Responsible for all operations of the location including staffing, inventory, revenue, expenses, and customer service requirementso Investigate irregularities in inventory, accounting and financial controlso Train and lead all staff, including front-line employees, supervisors and managerso Promoted to Corporate Marketing ManagerNamed General Manager of the yearPromoted to Corporate Office of Syufy Enterprises