Robert L. Brown Jr. MBA, CHA, ABR, GRI

Email: abpia1@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Ripley

State: WV

Zip: 25271

Country: USA

Phone: 304-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Accomplished Executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results. I have over 27 years of executive management experience in the fields of hospitality management, Real Estate, public service and operating my own company. My expertise range from marketing, public relations, consulting, negotiating contracts, and human resources. I have a excellent knowledge of business and entrepreneurial skills at all levels. I am currently seeking a new career path which will continue to broaden my knowledge and enable me to put my skill set to good use.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University of Charleston, Charleston WV 1/2001 to 5/2010 (Masters in Business Administration)

High School Dipolma from West Virginia University, Charleston WV 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Ravenswood High School, Charleston WV 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from, Charleston WV 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Executive Profile

Accomplished Executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results. I have over 27 years of executive management experience in the fields of hospitality management, Real Estate, public service and operating my own company. My expertise range from marketing, public relations, consulting, negotiating contracts, and human resources. I have a excellent knowledge of business and entrepreneurial skills at all levels.

I am currently seeking a new career path which will continue to broaden my knowledge and enable me to put my skill set to good use.

Skill Highlights

Small business development

Expertise in operations and finance

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, own and operate multiple business

Excellent public speaker

Professional Experience

11/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

October 2012 to Current

Montani Commercial Investments LLC Ripley, WV

Broker/Owner

As Broker/Owner I list & sell small commercial buildings, investment properties along with land and farms. I use my expertise in the Real Estate market to advise clients on ways to maximize there return on investments.

April 2012 to Current

McCoy's Inn & Conference Center Ripley, WV

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & HUMAN RESOURCES

As Dir of Operations & Human Resources I over see all aspects of the day to day operations of McCoy's Inn & Conference Center, which include but are not limited to guest services, customer relations, sales & marketing, maintenance, housekeeping. Within each department I oversee budgeting, forecasting, and review profit/loss as it applies to each department.

Human Resources, I ensure all employee files are correct, hire & terminate, manage payroll functions and handle wage & hour disputes.

April 2011 to September 2012

Jackson County Realty Ravenswood, WV

Associate Broker

I serve as associate broker in the Real Estate company of Jackson County Realty. I advise clients on the proper way to list and sell their home, acreage, and commercial property to maximize their return on investment. We provide resources which will allow each client to accurately determine their market strategy and financial strengths in today's environment.

December 1987 to March 2012

The Robert Brown Corporation Ripley, WV

President & CEO

The Robert Brown Corporation owns and operates three small businesses in Jackson and Mason counties.

Quality Inn of Ripley a 65 unit motel 1987 to 2012.

Premier Properties of WV LLC d/b/a Century 21 Premier Properties Ripley WV and Mason WV. January 2005 to April 2011.

A Family Cinema in Ripley WV a duplex movie theater January 2009 to February 2012.

As a small business owner I oversee all aspects of human resources, accounting, sales & marketing, purchasing, forecasting & budgeting and customer service.

The Robert Brown Corporation also serves as a consultant to small business and general contractor licenses in WV.

January 2005 to April 2011

Premier Properties d/b/a Century 21 Premier Properties Ripley, WV

Broker/Owner

Premier Properties d/b/a Century 21 Premier Properties was a Real Estate company located in Ripley WV and Mason WV.

As broker / owner I was responsible for all Realtors who worked for this company. It was my job to ensure each Realtor had the right tools in which to help their clients evaluate the proper way to list or buy their home, acreage, or commercial Real Estate. We conducted monthly sales meetings and offered continuing education on all products provided by Century 21 International. Other responsibilities included the daily duties of managing two offices. This division was closed in April 2011 due to the decline in the housing market.

A Family Cinema was a duplex movie cinema in Ripley. This division was closed in February 2012 due to fire and smoke damage.

January 1987 to July 1993

McCoy's Inn & Conference Center Ripley, WV

Resident Manager

Directly responsible for seven departments and their supervisors. Assisted the general manager in budgeting and forecasting, while handling all public relations, sales and marketing and event planning. Directly supervised all renovations, and expansions of 130 unit motel. Additionally I was responsible for all departments meeting budgets, and reducing employee turnover.

December 1984 to December 1986

Marriott Hotels International Washington, DC

Manager of Food & Beverage

I joined Marriott Hotels after college and entered in to their management training program. From there I was promoted to restaurant manager and then Manager of Food & Beverage. I was stationed in Charleston WV and Raleigh NC. I was directly responsible for four departments and staffing of over sixty people. Duties included, staffing, customer service, food & beverage costs, quality of food & beverage, and meeting budgets.

Education

2010 University of Charleston Charleston, WV

MBA Masters in Business Administration

Related coursework: International Finance, Statistics and Microeconomics

4.0 GPA

1984 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV

BS in Business Administration Business / Marketing

Coursework includes: Accounting, Sales and Marketing, Business Law, Micro and Macro Economics, Labor Relations, Management, Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology

2.7 GPA

1980 Ravenswood High School Ravenswood, WV

Diploma College Prep,

Additional Certification:

Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)

Graduate of Real Estate Institute (GRI)

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)

General Contractor's License (WV)

Licensed Plumber Journeyman (WV)

Professional / Civic

2011 President Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors

2011 - Current B of D West Virginia Association of Realtors

Member National Association of Realtors

2005 - Current President Fairplain Elementary School LSIC

2005 - 06 Finance Chairperson Calvary United Methodist Church

Member Calvary United Methodist Church

2002 - 07 Finance Chairperson Winding Roads Health Consortium

2005 - 06 Rotary International Zone Institute Committee

2005 Rotary International President's Representative

2003 - 2004 Governor of Rotary International District 7530

1992 - current member Rotary Club of Ripley

1996 Republican Candidate West Virginia 4th Senatorial District

1993 -95 Ravenswood City Council Representative

1992 Member Leadership West Virginia

1992 Outstanding Young West Virginian of the year

1992 State Candidate West Virginia 4th Senatorial District

1991 Certified Hotel Administrator's degree AH&MA

1991 Rotary GSE member to Republic of Philippines

1990 - 94 Chairperson Boy Scouts of America Allohak Council

1990 -93 Co Chairperson Best Western International Hotels Educational & Training Advisory Committee

1990 - 93 Governor of West Virginia, representing Best Western International Hotels

Past President of Lodging Division West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association

Past Vice President for West Virginia, Southern Innkeepers Association

Past B of D Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

1998 Past President Ripley Chamber of Commerce

References

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