William J. Fenton

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Summary of Qualifications

● Skilled in establishing strong, lasting relationships with clients at all organizational levels.

● Strong management and organizational abilities with astute attention to detail.

● A driven and dedicated leader and team member who takes initiative and learns new skills quickly.

● Co-owner and manager of beachside bar and restaurant.

● A turnaround leader who excels at attracting new customers and establishing consistent revenue/profit streams

Professional Experience

CYPRESS LAKES GRILL,Lakeland, FL 2016-Present

Director of Food & Beverage

● Managed and individually led $1,000,000 restaurant and bar operation at desirable Golf & Country club

● Doubled revenue from $500,000 to $1,000,000 in 3 yr period

● Took an operation that was losing money to $300,000 annual profit

● Led a full staff of kitchen employees, accounting, and management

● Secured all entertainment events for 200 person venue DUKE’S ISLAND BAR AND GRILL,Treasure Island, FL 2011-2016 Co-Owner / Manager

● Experienced in operations management, marketing, sales, budget development, staffing and cost control.

● Adept at communicating effectively with customers, vendors and staff.

● Able to motivate employees to perform to their maximum potential. THE SOURCING GROUP,New York, NY 2008-2010

Vice President of Sales

● In 6 months of employment, generated over $950,000 in sales winning key accounts including American Heart Association, Amtrak, Ronald McDonald House, and MSG Entertainment. NY MERCANTILE EXCHANGE,New York, NY 1996-2007

Trader

● Analyzed futures markets (natural gas, crude oil, gold and silver) and executed orders for personal account. FENTON COMMODITIES, New York, NY 1988-1996

President

● Established large client base, analyzed markets, advised clients and executed orders in gold and silver futures markets.

● Developed new business through extensive market research and excellent relationship with key industry contacts.

● Managed 75 employees.

Education & Board Affiliations

Dawson College, Glendive, Montana

Floor Committee member, NY Mercantile Exchange

Judication Board member, NY Mercantile Exchange

Awards

Manager of the Year Award for all five Cypress Lakes Locations

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