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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a highly organized, resourceful, passionate and focused Executive with over 30 years' experience in the fields of: Location based Entertainment/Design/Ride conception Installation and technical support of attraction equipment Customer service/Hospitality/Tourism Project Management and Development Construction Management/Research & Analysis I am an experienced, versatile and successful executive capable of developing and managing the business unit of any company involved in the above listed industries. Proven in project management especially for location based entertainment projects, construction management, operations management, design and technical development of amusement attractions, feasibility and throughput calculations for attractions, administration, budgeting, finance, business development, customer relations, short and long range planning, start-up and sales. I am an energetic executive with a very positive attitude and the ability to employ a resourceful and creative management style as well as financial expertise to achieve corporate objectives through cost effective planning, organization and implementation of innovative strategies - all with a commitment to quality performance. I am a hands-on leader with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills able to work independently and as a leader of a team. Instrumental the development construction installation and operation of New York Skyride which has been called the most successful non-theme park simulation tourist attraction in the world and XS New York an interactive entertainment venue. * Intricately involved with the development of Skyline Sightseeing a 25 double decker bus fleet operating in New York City and the establishing of the operations and organizational plans. * Accountable for all aspects of the business for two very successful New York City entertainment attractions: New York Skyride a 23.000 sq. ft. simulation attraction in the Empire State Building (opened 12/20/94 closed 12/31/2015) and XS New York a 25.000 sq. ft. virtual game arena located at Times Square ( XS New York opened 6/96 closed in 8/02). * Wide-ranging experience in the development of operational policies which allow for clear communication and effective leadership by management and staff. * Pivotal member of many technical teams which ultimately made the decision which ride/projection system to choose for the NY Skyride attraction as well as which high-tech games and entertainment components to choose for XS New York. Additionally as technical manager for L.I. Adventureland I was responsible for the maintenance repair and safety of all amusement rides within the park. * Launched many incentive programs and employee reward programs that dramatically increased staff retention motivation and decreased labor cost. "You don't work for us-you work with us" was hailed as one of the most successful retention programs in our company's history Directly responsible for an average of $15 million dollar operating budget and for $22 million dollars in revenue.
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