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Manuel - CEO - USA - iCEO #61346
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Manuel's Profile
iCEO #61346
Position: CEO
Nationality: USA
Experience
Global strategic leader with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment/hospitality industry, theme parks, live events, zoos, aquariums, and cruise lines. His professional career might be best described as eclectic.
Major Achievements
Brought complete financial turnaround from a 5-year deficit to record EBITDA via restructuring finances and introducing a budget monitoring system. Led outside-the-box thinking to create a results-centered and more financially conscious culture. Championed changes in organizational structure to create a “mega zoo” that became the best regional attraction and the nation’s #1 ranked zoo. Initiated a more proactive work order system, reducing outstanding work orders by 75%. Achieved zero budgetary overruns by creating and implementing a purchase order program. Increased revenue by bringing in additional retail, food and beverage outlets. Raised sales figures by improving and increasing menu items, cutting labor costs and developing merchandise. Partnered with board to author and implement a master plan resulting in building a golf course, water park and theme park targeting diverse demographics and greatly increasing number of tourist/customers, time and money spent within facility.
Industry Sector Competencies
E-Commerce/Internet
Leisure/Hospitality/Entertainment
Leisure Industry
Public Sector
non-profit
Professional Objectives
Function: CEO
Sector: Leisure
Interim Manager: No
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Open
Additional Professional Interests
Non executive director assignments
Personal financial investment:150-350K USD
Countries Covered
Mexico
Spain
USA
Operational Competencies
Technologies to market (Expert)
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Close down or sell off (Expert)
Pre or post investment audit (Expert)
Nationality
USA
Home Country
USA
Availability
Full time
Education
Master's degree
Languages
English, Spanish
Management Experience
More than 15 years
Company Size
Start-up, SMB, Multinational
Founder or Co-Founder
Yes
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