Chief operation officer/owner

Wayne Johnson

Chief operation officer/Owner

Dacula, GA

More than 25 years of business experience in the transportation and freight delivery service industry. Ability to influence and work with multiple stakeholders and business at different levels. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, and priorities.
CORE COMPETENCES

◊ Highly organized, courteous and dedicated, with a positive customer service attitude. ◊ Able to consistently handle multiple assignments and meet defined dead-lines. ◊ Excellent verbal, interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. ◊ Possess strong work ethics, leadership and team work skills. ◊ Strong influencing / negotiation skills.

Work Experience

Chief operation officer/Owner

THE SUREGE GROUP, LLC

2007 to 2012

Act as a private equity placement liaison between clients seeking venture capital funding for multi-million dollar business development projects.
* Conduct detailed due diligence review of business plans and pro forma documents to determine viability of capital investments.
* Complete private marketing to shop product of each clients project to the most relevant investor
* Coordinate and execute meeting, marketing events and business travels

Lead Drive/ Scheduling Coordinator

EXTRAVAGANZA LIMOUSINE SERVICE

2000 to 2007

Greet and provide transportation of passengers safely to their contracted destination and collect their payment timely.
* Develop business relations to increase and sustain cash flow and revenue of business
* Service elite clientele and perform all administrative duties related to this
* Sending out invoices, depositing payments, manage drive/ client schedules, coordinate events, and recommend destinations for clients who are visiting

Owner/ operator

JOHNSON EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION -

New York, NY

1984 to 2000

Provide daily supervision of crew of 20+ employee, coordinating delivery routes and conducting loss and theft prevention of excess inventory, damaged goods and manifested customer good
* Conducted market research to obtain new business contracts and clientele
* Experience within warehousing, freight handling, forklift operations
* Process and coordinate payroll, A/P and A/R, as well as coordinate vendor and supplier relations

Education

Associates of Arts in Business Marketing

Springfield Tech Community College

1992 to 1994

Additional Information

TECHNICAL SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Applications: Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher

Chief executive officer

Steve Solberg

Chief Executive Officer

Point Clear, AL

To provide value to an organization utilizing my extensive leadership skills in the upscale lodging industry.

Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer

PCH Hotels and Resorts

July 2005 to May 2012

A collection of eight full service Marriott hotels and resorts owned by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
* Created and led the Management Company (PCH Hotels & Resorts) which grew from one hotel with 550 associates in 2002 to eight properties with more than 2,000 associates in 2012.
* PCH hotels and resorts consistently have ranked among Marriotts best for guest satisfaction, dining, spa, golf, pools and overall hospitality experience. Six of the eight properties and three restaurants have earned AAA Four Diamond Awards.
* During the expansion of the company annual revenues increased from $25M to $145M.
* Internationally recognized in: Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Successful Meetings, Meetings South, Southern Living and Wine Spectator.
* Winner of 20 Property Awards from Marriott International and 4 Partnership Circle Awards (Marriotts Highest Honor given to a management company).
* Ten Marriott International Top Operations Awards for both Marriott and Renaissance brands.

PCH Hotels and Resorts

May 2002 to May 2012

www.pchresorts.com)

General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

PCH Hotels and Resorts

May 2002 to May 2005

The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa and PCH Hotels and Resorts - Point Clear, Alabama

General Manager

Hilton Hotel Corporation

July 1999 to May 2002

Embassy Suites Hotel - New York City, New York (Recently rebranded a Conrad Hotel)

Hilton Hotel Corporation

May 1996 to May 2002

General Manager

Hilton Hotel Corporation

May 1996 to June 1999

Embassy Suites Hotel - Lake Tahoe, California

General Manager

Destination Hotels and Resorts -

Denver, CO

December 1995 to May 1996

General Manager

The Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group -

San Francisco, CA

January 1994 to December 1995

Promus Hotels, Inc

December 1989 to January 1995

General Manager

Promus Hotels, Inc

June 1992 to January 1994

Embassy Suites International Drive - Orlando, Florida

General Manager

Promus Hotels, Inc

February 1991 to June 1992

Embassy Suites LAX - Los Angeles, California

General Manager

Promus Hotels, Inc

September 1990 to February 1991

Embassy Suites Hotel - Milpitas, California

General Manager

Promus Hotels, Inc

May 1990 to September 1990

Embassy Suites Hotel - Walnut Creek, California

General Manager

Promus Hotels, Inc

December 1989 to May 1990

Embassy Suites Hotel - Santa Clara, California

Resident Manager

Marriott Hotels and Resorts

May 1977 to December 1989

Marriotts Sam Lords Castle - Barbados, West Indies

Resident manager
Marriott Hotel - Saddlebrook, New Jersey

Director of Marketing
Marriotts Grand Hotel and Golf Club - Point Clear, Alabama

Director of Marketing
Marriott Hotel - Raleigh, North Carolina

Director of Marketing
Marriott Hotel - Tucson, Arizona

Director of Sales
Marriott Hotel - Santa Clara, California

Sales Manager
Marriott Hotel Galleria - Houston, Texas

Education

BBA

Northwood University -

Midland, MI

Chief marketing officer

Kristy Barber

Driven

Denham Springs, LA

Work Experience

Chief Marketing Officer

JEM Tech Group -

Mount Clemens, MI

January 2012 to Present

As chief marketing officer at JEM, I am responsible for all aspects of marketing, public relations and advertising. Responsibilities include, creating and sending flyers to current and prospect customers, leading events such as webinars, working with sales staff to create new business, and monitoring the company website, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts.

Assistant General Manager

Billy Casper Golf Management Company -

Troy, MI

May 2011 to January 2012

As an assistant general manager at Sylvan Glen Golf Course, I perform daily tasks such as counting the daily cash flow and entering our daily statistics into the companys MIR form. I also manage anywhere from 5 to 6 employees on a daily basis, but I am responsible for 15 total employees both inside the pro shop and outside at the starters station. I assist the General Manager in projects such as setting up golf outings, managing the leagues and making sure we hit our revenue goals.

Customer Service Specialist

American Red Cross -

Detroit, MI

December 2010 to March 2011

Function as a liaison between donor groups and donor services/donor recruitment staff. Provide confirmation of upcoming blood drives. Produce confidential correspondence and inter-departmental communications, handle incoming calls, distribute incoming and outgoing mail, coordinate meeting arrangements and take minutes of meetings.

Territory Service Representative

Kellogg Company -

New Hudson, MI

August 2010 to December 2010

As a TSR, my duties included providing customer service organizing, rotating and stocking Kellogg product on shelves at stores that were assigned to my route. I worked with my TM (Territory Manager) and DM (District Manager) by communicating issues when appropriate and being flexible with ongoing changes as they occurred.

Billing Coordinator, I

Kellogg Company -

Battle Creek, MI

March 2008 to August 2010

added more responsibilities including processing credit and debit requests using SAP from Credit and Collections and Deduction Management. I was also trained how to offset invoices and move invoices to EDMS.

Contractor

Kellogg Company -

Battle Creek, MI

October 2007 to March 2008

As a contractor, my duties included managing 9 different cities DC invoices, responsible for scanning, verifying and transferring route sales invoices into Cool document system. I also was trained to assist in scanning and verifying invoices utilizing Read Soft. I learned to develop relationships with Route Sales Representatives to ensure quality and receive invoices in a timely matter. Lastly I assisted the Credit and Collections & Cash Management teams to ensure quality invoices are correct and mailed to the correct distribution.

Education

Masters in Journalism and Communications

Cornerstone University -

Olivet, MI

August 2006 to November 2011

Chief financial officer

Theresa Wilcox-Bourgeois

Chief Financial Officer - EQUIPCO, LLC

Slidell, LA

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer

EQUIPCO, LLC -

New Orleans, LA

2007 to Present

Recruited to this organization as the Operations Manager, where I assumed full responsibility for managing all operational sectors of the organization. Provide daily management and oversight of the fleet and revenue generation while controlling expenditures. I was accountable for the $10.5M fleet and assets. In November of 2010, I was promoted to the Chief Financial Officer of the organization along with our Subsidiary organization in Lafayette. I provide oversight to the accounting, human resources and quality control departments. Implementation and execution of the companies Standard Operating Procedures. Review utilization and ROI of assets, and take action to dispose under-utilized fleet when necessary. Work with management team to discuss revenue generation, cost control and reorganization when needed to continue growth and profitability.
Increased standards and regulations, as well as developed and implemented company hand book.
Create and execute yearly budget for organization
Coordinate and obtain loans and lines of credit with lending and financial institutions.
Work with attorneys on all collection matters. Attend court hearings when necessary.
Purchasing and receiving of all inventory and assets.

Outside Sales Representative/Branch Manager

NATIONSRENT, INC -

Marrero, LA

2000 to 2007

Recruited to this organization as the Assistant Branch Manager, where I organized rentals, dispatching, service and fleet inventories. I was promoted to Branch Manager where I was then held accountable for all daily operations of the specific branch. I then chose to move into an available Outside Sales Position. I brought a territory from $900,000 of revenue to $1.5M in three months.
Organized deliveries, pickups and exchanges of equipment rentals
Created quotations for equipment and merchandise sales
Provided excellent customer service when answering incoming calls and assisting walk in customers
Averaged three to five new accounts a week
Worked with National Account Manager to sign up several large corporations under the National Account Program
Hired, trained and developed a team to continue overall growth and profitability
Processed purchase orders and service work orders for internal and customer equipment repairs

Inside Sales Representative/Outside Sales Representative

UNITED RENTALS -

Saint Rose, LA

1998 to 2000

Recruited to this organization as an Outside Sales Representative. While attempting to grow business in the territory I was given, I elected to accept an open Inside Sales position.
Dispatched deliveries throughout the day and organized next day deliveries at close of each business day
Worked aside sales representatives and manager on bid packages and long term equipment rental quotations
Assisted customers with equipment rentals, inquiries and invoice disputes
Responsible for calling on a new territory and establishing new accounts
Increased revenue in my assigned territory by more than 50%

Inside Sales Representative

PRIME EQUIPMENT -

Norco, LA

1997 to 1998

Dispatched deliveries throughout the day and organized next day deliveries at close of each business day
Worked aside sales representatives and manager on bid packages and long term equipment rental quotations
Assisted customers with equipment rentals, inquiries and invoice disputes

Education

Business Management

Delgado Community College

2006 to 2008

Additional Information

Key Strengths:

Business Forecasting & Budgeting Inventory Accountability and Control
P&L Management, ROI & Utilization Strategies Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures
Depreciation and Evaluation of Assets Business Development and Growth of Organization
Disposal of Under-Utilized Assets Margin Improvement and Expense Control
Execute Dealer Contracts and Agreements Risk Management