Objective
To obtain an executive level marketing (operations) position with profound growth potential. Education
****-** ***** **** ** State
Awards
NCAA Division 2 Football
All American
Work Experience
1986-89
Treetop, Tree loft Villages & The Racquet Club at Lake Ozark Mo. Hired as a front line sales agent. Quickly promoted to Sales Manager (TO). Offsite office located in St Louis sold the project out in 3 short years.
1990-96
McFadden Ventures dba Heart throb Enterprises Chicago Illinois. Theme Nightclub developer hired me as a Promotions Director. I quickly transitioned to operations and was ultimately promoted to Regional Director of Operations MW & SW. I solicited financing for, and ultimately planned/proposed and executed the physical opening of 16; Baha Beach Clubs. Heartthrob Cafes, Tijuana Yacht Clubs and Dick’s Last Resort’s. 1996-2000
Owner Operator of Furniture Specialty Stores
What’s a Futon ?
Opened boutique bedding and décor shop in Lexington, Ky. Grew small chain retail and wholesale distribution to Florence, Louisville Ky. Cincinnati, Kenwood Ohio. Clarksville In and Knoxville Tn. 2000-02
General Manager, Yucatan Liquor Stand, Louisville, Ky. Operated theme night club
2002-08
Bluegreen Vacations
Hired as Outdoor Travel Center Manager ( Bass Pro Shoppes alliance). Ultimately promoted to Regional Director of same business unit. National Director of NPS (National Package Sales) focused on mini vacation marketing in Six Flags, Cedar Fair theme parks; events, festivals and malls. As well as sports marketing MLB, PGA and NASCAR (38 markets). National Director of OPC. Worked with resort DOM’s and OPC managers to maximize tour flow (26 resorts) 2009-present
Silverleaf Resorts
Hired to build mini vacation and OPC operation for direct mail and call center operation. Director of Marketing for Chicago, and later Atlanta markets/resorts. Currently the National director of Field Marketing (tours, mini vacations, lead generation).
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Kent Pikey