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Imminent lay-offs due to an organizational restructuring make a well-rounded, determined and results oriented professional with a broad base of overall facility operations readily available to contribute to your organization’s success.

Experience includes overseeing all aspects of a facility, including front- and back-of-house operations; direct supervision of over 75 persons; booking; box office and marketing functions; and managing combined budgets of more than a quarter million dollars. I have worked for a variety of venues and contributed to the successful execution of over 150 events in a given year, including the home basketball seasons for a Big Ten university’s Men’s and Women’s teams.

I have an MA in Arts Administration from Eastern Michigan University, a BA in Arts Management from Columbia College (Chicago), a BS in Radio/TV from Bradley University and graduated from the IAAM’s PAFMS in June, 2009

To receive a resume and list of references, please contact Bill Folk 847-308-3655 or via e-mail at wmfolk@aol.com.
 


Experienced facility Executive Director with over 20 years experience in facility management. Have CPA in background and it has always provided me a unique perspective on facility operations and analyzing profit and loss. Extensive background in the following industry competencies:

Strategic Planning • Budgeting • Budget Administration • Facilities Management
Financial Analysis • Staff Development • Team Building • Relationship Management Board Relations • Project Management • Accounting

• Financial Controls

Contract Negotiations • Presentations • Closing • Public Relations
Community Outreach • Policy & Procedure Development

Recent facility management (501c-3), consisting of a convention center (comprised of a 101,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, 21 meeting rooms at 25,000 sf total, an 18,500 sq. ft ballroom and a 1,170- space parking garage).

Graduate of Public Assembly Facility Management School

Notable Career Milestones:

   • Led Expansion Project in 2002 – 2003 tripling facility in size, serving as Project Manager for
     owner.

   • Met “normalized booking goals”, expected by year four in first year of expanded operation.

   • Maintained a lean operation throughout tenure. Met 90% of $6.5 million budget from revenues,
     vs. 70% of “near size” competitors in market. .

   • Consistently received superior customer satisfaction survey scores (3rd party survey).

If you are looking for a facility manager with a trained financial analysis eye, look no further. I can be reached via phone at 423-413-2038 and via e-mail at Riddlet40@aol.com.


I am a creative and enterprising marketing manager with extensive experience in media/press relations, marketing communications, market strategy, promotions, thought leadership, social media, business development, e-Commerce, advertising, competitive analysis, employee communications, public relations, sales, new product introduction, direct marketing, market research and analysis, proposals, and brand development. I possess the resourcefulness and effective management skills necessary to lead corporate branding, global internal and external communications, and related high-impact marketing campaigns.

Experience/accomplishments include:

     • Company won three consecutive Hot Product awards from a major industry magazine for
       public relations initiatives as a result of my becoming a trusted advisor to the media and
       restoring media relations
     • Revitalized image of 83-year-old company into dynamic industry leader, increasing targeted
       audience awareness by 50%
     • Acquiring customers through multi-product and multi-language direct marketing programs -
       even increasing one customer base by 400% and exceeding the industry standards for
       retention
     • Creating a series of direct marketing promotions to coincide with key industry issues/events
       to energize the company's sales channel and serve as a force multiplier for the sales team
     • Managing advertising and events to maximize visibility, speaking engagements, and lead
       generation
     • Generating leads with targeted online tools such as social media, banner advertising, website
       links, vertical market portals, webinars, and wikis
     • Writing/producing a wide range of sales tools (e.g., news releases, articles, direct mail, e-
       ail blasts, advertising, case studies, white papers, videos, website content, and brochures)

Please contact me, Kevin Nolan, at 817-421-0121 or k.nolan4@verizon.net. My LinkedIn profile is http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinnolandfw.


Experienced event and facility operations manager with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills and with an extensive background in the following industry competencies:

EVENT PLANNING              STADIUM OPERATIONS       START-UP OPERATIONS 
CUSTOMER SERVICE            CONVENTION CENTERS       CLEANING OPERATIONS 
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT   BUDGET MANAGEMENT     
                          

Over 10 years in the professional sports facility and convention business.
Proven ability to manage daily operations of large public facilities, knowledge of public facility
   operating procedures, systems, and governing laws.
Proven knowledge of event and facility planning and management including conferences, trade
   shows and exhibitions, professional sports events, and VIP events.
Excellent leadership skills in the assembling, training, motivation, and performance review of
   large and diverse working groups.
Outstanding personalized customer service skills and practices.
Excellent organizational skills including the creation and preparation of key operating statistics
   and standards, daily work and performance reports, budgets, operating procedures, and vital
   employee statistics.
Proven ability in managing or creating new business objectives, training programs, operating
   manuals and procedures, inventory controls and repairs, cost saving initiatives, service quality
   accountability, and performance reviews.
Proven success in start-up operations and assembly of new facilities and working groups.
2007 IAAM PAFMS graduate

If you have a need for an experienced and proven event and facility manager please contact me by calling 443-955-4118 or email mike661944@gmail.com. Thank you!


I am a professional with extensive achievements in facilities design, construction and operations management, my track record includes creative and operational contributions on four continents.

Designing new and renovated large scale facilities has afforded me the opportunity for planning, scheduling, site logistics and negotiating with construction trades. I have been published in trade magazines and served as an industry expert on a variety of convention and educational panels.

My core strengths include creating innovative facility improvement ideas to enhance user experience; developing and delivering presentations; planning and design; and budgeting and value engineering. I have managed budgets to $3M and staff size of six. I am conversant in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

I have a MA from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a BA from CUNY Queens College in New York. I am involved in many professional associations in the fields of theater and the performing arts. I have led seminars on the process of design for performance facilities at many conventions and trade shows.

I am interested in a position that will utilize my experience and expertise within a team-oriented enterprise as Director of Operations and/or Facilities.

Please contact me via email at, michaelmell@live.com or phone at, 914.588.1143


I am the General Manager of a Professional Minor League Baseball Team and stadium, and am responsible for all sales, team and venue marketing, operations management, public relations, and P&L for the team since our inception in late 2004. I have promoted and produced non-baseball events in our stadium (concerts, fan fests, etc). I am an outstanding salesman, and have exceeded sponsorship and ticket sales goals in each of our three years. I work extremely well with the local and national media, and am also fluent in Spanish. I was recently granted a lifetime honorary membership in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County for my efforts in bridging the gaps between the traditional chambers and the HCOC. I was a member of the IAAM (membership and professional development committees) for several years before moving into my current position. I am seeking an opportunity to work with a venue that is ready to take their building to the next level, and to become an icon in their community. 15 front office staff members, and three players that have worked for me over the past three seasons now have positions of greater responsibility in higher levels of sports. I am excellent at finding and developing talent.

I also have an understanding of venue management from my years selling to NBA/MLB/NHL/NFL venues.

I am a published writer, having written two books, and am working on a third. I was voted the most inspirational player on my varsity baseball team. I am married, and a father of four (two in college, and two in high school). All of the success in my career has been due to solid relationships - with management, with employees, with communities, and with our fans/customers.

I can be reached at ehart@orangecountyflyers.com, or at 714-458-3064


Committed professional with experience in managing business operations, accounting, and customer service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and staff. Quick and efficient problem solver. Successful contractor with the ability to manage large scale projects, including knowledge of the Maryland permitting process and MDE codes. Highly organized and able to take on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to be a leader or work as part of a team.
Contact Howard Baldwin, Jr. (410) 353-2039 or howardbaldwin2@comcast.net.


Certified Ice Tech / Building Operator seeking employment, schooling in various programs. Sound, Maintenance, OSHA, Cimco 5000E. Dedicated References on request. Nick Ruggiero (419)-893-0469 diverstudent@yahoo.com


Objective

To secure the challenging position of Executive Director that will afford me the opportunity to provide strong leadership for strategic planning and management. Highly focused, profit minded, dynamic business executive offering outstanding services with a strong passion for creativity, strong financial expertise and excellent marketing skills.
Former President & CEO for 18 years, I am experienced in facility management, finance, operations, human resources and marketing of this management group which operates the complex (501c-3), consisting of a convention center (comprised of a 65,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, 10 meeting rooms, a 15,000 sq. ft ballroom and a 1,000 - space parking garage), a war memorial (an 8,500 - seat arena and 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space) and a three theater facility -2,100 seat, 450 seat and a black box.
Established initial operating and cash management of $9.5 million (which has subsequently grown
   to over $25 million)
Developed and produced several trade, consumer and concerts complex wide to create event
   days and additional profit centers for the complex.
Developed and maintain a five year business and marketing plan for the entire complex
Comprehensive financial and management experience including financial planning, capita
   budgeting, internal audit, forecasting, accounting and human resources
Analyzed food service pro-forma, and successfully transitioned the formally contracted food
   service to an in¬-house operation, adding an additional 50% to complex revenue annually
Initiated cost procurement program to reduce costs and improve complex profitability, resulting
   in annual savings in excess of 25%
Significantly upgraded the information technology systems capabilities while at the same time
   reducing costs more than 40%
Initiated the Human Resources program to include a successful employee benefit, pension
   program and effective employee motivation programs with positive results for 78 Full Time staff
   and 650 Part-Time staff
Converted the formerly contracted parking garage management to an in-house operation,
   reducing annual costs by more than 35% and increasing sales by more than 25%
Successfully negotiated several union contracts
Developed ticketing operations for the complex including six box office locations, generating in
   excess of $8 million in annual sales
 
Please contact me David M. Marnell, Sr. e-mail: dmarnell@twcny.rr.com Cell (315) 264-2708 or at
Home (315) 637-9095
 


Innovative leader and visionary strategist with 20+ years of experience jumpstarting profit growth through cutting-edge business solutions. Deliver competitive advantage through predictive analytics, planning & business analysis, modeling, ERP programs, EVM, and verification matrixes. Identify ground-breaking process improvements and best practices to strengthen operations. Synchronize excellent business, creative, and technical insight with MBA and credits in leading national publications including CIO Magazine cover story, IAAM Facility Manager. Known as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across competitive intelligence, ERP/Accounting/Finance solutions, best practices, project management, trends, technology, and sustainability, authoring numerous articles. Widely recognized as an inspiring leader, invigorating activator, and creative problem solver who consistently leads organizations to industry-benchmark results.


Strategic Planning • Competitive Intelligence • Process Improvements • Business Analysis
Gap Analysis • Forecasting & Budgeting • ERP Solutions • Feasibility Studies • Best Practices
Revenue Optimization • Verification Matrixes • Project Management • Reporting Systems • KPIs
New Business Development • Financial Modeling • Benchmarking • Consulting • Team Building


Graduate from the IAAM’s Public Assembly Facility Management School and Graduate Institute. To receive a resume, list of references, please contact Steven R. Koss, MBA at 530-676-3634 (home) 530-651-3842 (cell) or via e-mail at Steve-Koss@comcast.net
 


Over my 13 years in the Convention Centers/Facility management field, my responsibilities have increased from events, sales and marketing manager, to sales and marketing director of convention centers including start-ups, to facility manager, to corporate positions handling sales and marketing of twenty three convention centers as well as business development for a facility management corporation.

Proven knowledge in facility sales, marketing and promotion, forecasting and budgeting, customer service, event planning and coordination, employee relations, start-up operations, administration, business analysis, rolling forecast, revenue yield management, consulting and audits, benchmarking, process and system evaluation, building operating procedures and systems, leadership skills, meeting and exceeding goals and expectations.

My core strengths include evaluating markets and facilities and adapting to the needs, revenue yield management, organization and project management, developing and implementing systems, employee growth and empowerment and managing clients expectations.

Best accomplishments: Completed first year of operation of a convention center exceeding revenue budget by $1,000,000.

2003 IAAM’s Public Assembly Facility Management School graduate. Have been a member of IAAM since 2001.
Fluent in French.

I am interested in a position that will best utilize my experience and expertise as a facility director/Assistant director or within a department. I am open to opportunities in the U.S. and countries around the world.

Please contact Isabelle Blainey to discuss your opportunity, request a resume at 305-992-2991 (Cell) or at iblainey@hotmail.com.