9 Coral Creek Crescent Uxbridge, on L9P 0A1 905-904-1790

MARK R. KERNOHAN

9 Coral Creek Crescent Uxbridge, On L9P 0A1|905-904-1790|

Objective

To work for the Markham and East York Agricultural Society as GeneralManager of the Markham Fairgrounds. I look forward to this opportunity to utilize my management skills, knowledge, and strong interpersonal leadership abilities, to help further grow this organization and achieve its various business and community objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education|1988-1990|- Keene State N.H.

·Minor inManagement, Minor in History, Minor in Psychology

·Academic All American (1990)

Associate in Arts|1985-1987 |Ulster County Community College

·Tutored History of Western Civilization I and II, Europe in the 20TH Century

·Two Time All American in Soccer

MARKHAM DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL|1975-1979

Skills & Abilities

Management

· Current manager of all facets of Foxbridge Golf Club including Pro Shop, starters, carts, range, food and beverage, course maintenance, clubhouse maintenance, and indoor simulator for nine months of the year

·Successfully managenew restaurant and involved in all business activities and development year round

·Oversee up to 100 employees daily and interact with members and public

·Managed fast paced business (Bakers Plus Foods) with critical deadlines

Business

·Conduct and monitor scheduling, purchasing, marketing, analyzing, budgeting, customer services and retainment of Golf Club and Restaurant

Communication

·Facility to communicate at all levels of the organization including liaison with Shareholders

·Talent to motivate employees in a team oriented environment

Leadership

Current General Manager of Golf Course and Restaurant

·Previous owner and operator of Frozen Food Company

·Over 12 years of volunteer coaching

Experience

GENERAL MANAGER|Foxbridge Golf Club|2012-present

·Worked as the General Contract Manager and liaised closely with the Project Manager while overseeing construction of new 5800 Sq. Ft. club house and restaurantand development of new golf course design

·Involved in regular meetings with all sub-contractors and Town Council to obtain permits

·Daily supervision of Pro Shop, leagues, tournaments, and special events planninginvolving 30,000 rounds of golf and interaction with over 200 players every day.

·Planned and executed development of three new holes for Course

·Set membership fees, create promotional material, develop strategies to improve facilities and course, and maximize profits

·Created a Five Year Business Plan detailing operating budgets, marketing, promotions and developing strategies for growth of both Golf Course and Restaurant

·In charge of hiring, managing and scheduling Golf Pro, head chef, all kitchen staff, servers, and overseeing training

·Set up Health and Safety programs

·Involved in all marketing and promotional material, creating new menus, purchasing equipment, restructured kitchen design, setting up purchasing, and costing programs in order to optimize profit in a multi –million dollar operation

·Problem solve to resolve employee conflicts, customer grievances

·Introduced new Point of Sale system for Golf and Food operations

Owner and Production manager|Bakers Plus Foods|2004-2012

·Managed team of 25-30 employees

·Maintain personnel records including wage and benefit structure

·Organized and prepared daily production

·Assisted in new product development

·Maintained quality control operation

·Maintain appropriate standards of Health & Safety Programs

·Responsible for warehousing and distribution

· Coordinated shipping of products and negotiated prices with suppliers and sourced alternative products

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