DEAN A WALTER
*** ******* ****, **** *******, NJ 08330
609-***-**** *******@*****.***
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: HOSPITALITY, RETAIL, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, WAREHOUSING
Committed manager and versatile professional with a myriad of achievements managing a variety of businesses and implementing successful initiatives in business operations. Respected team leader with excellent interpersonal skills; interacts well with individuals from diverse population and all professional levels. Solid manager with strong skills in team planning, policy development, and organizational development. Delivers excellence in quality control implementation, inventory management, operations and budget management.
Coordination & Planning Budget Forecasting Resource Planning Team Development and Retention Communications & Reporting Process Re-Engineering & Benchmarking Retail Management Business Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE STORAGE INN, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 2010 – 2015 Office and Sales Manager: Responsible for all aspects of managing this location including sales, receivables, employee relations, rentals, marketing initiatives and reporting:
Consistently increased sales and rentals at both Egg Harbor Township and Ocean City locations.
Decreased the amount of delinquent accounts through proper communication.
Effectively gather information from various sources and team members while managing frequently changing priorities.
Implemented successful marketing plans for increased sales DREXEL ARMS, Ocean City, NJ 1999-2008
Owner: Complete responsibility for operating, budgeting, inventory control, maintenance, regulatory compliance, for both a 28 room hospitality facility and a 6 unit apartment house in Ocean City, NJ.
Championed the successful operation of a high traffic business in a resort area for 9 years
Consistently had full occupancy of both facilities and a high customer service rating
Regularly passed all regulatory inspections including the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Fire and Safety
Dependable manager of high traffic facility in a busy resort town SYSCO, INC, Philadelphia, PA 1998-1999
Marketing Associate: Responsible for marketing, selling, schedulingand pricing food and food related items for 30 accounts.
Established 56% sales growth within the territory assigned
Maximized profitability through accurate pricing
Increased territory and accounts through successful cold calling
Consistent customer satisfaction by means of prompt resolution of issues
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Prior to 1998, Manager for several warehouses including Herrs Food, Kramer Beverage, Exton Beverage and Goshen Beverage. Also had extensive experience as a Manager of WAWA, Inc. from 1984-1987.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Wissahickon High School, Ambler, PA