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Success Strategist

Hired to reorganized the corporate structure/operation, including staffing, security, bookings, corporate partners, budget, and marketing plans. These efforts resulted in the organization’s only two profitable years in its 20-year history. Recognizing Macon’s strategic location in central Georgia, I spearheaded an RFP that resulted in the new Macon Centreplex Name and addition of the Convention Center. Additionally, we created the slogan, “Meet in the Middle” taking advantage of Macon’s strategic location on I-75 and I-16.
The Macon Centreplex: (Macon Coliseum, Macon Auditorium, Luther Williams Field)

Macon, Georgia

As a manager I have managed two of this country’s most renowned stadiums, the Superdome and the Georgia Dome, as well as two other arena/theatre complex’s

The Superdome

To improve internal Operations Departmental communications and coordination, I combined the Event Services Department (staff of 20) with the Security Department. In addition to the responsibility of each Superdome Event, I also directed the daily Security Force of 50 and Public Service/Contract Security staff of 1000+. During this time I was also deputized as a Deputy Sheriff of OrleANS pARISH. World Class Events I managed: The 1982 NCAA Final 4 (the first ever held in a domed stadium), the 1981 Rolling Stones Concert that sold 87,500 tickets; still the World Record for an indoor concert. Super Bowl XX was a highlight featuring the once-in-a generation Chicago Bears.
Orleans, Parish

Georgia Dome

The largest cable–supported Domed Stadium in the World. I was hired as the first Operational Official of this $500+ million-dollar state-of-the-art facility. In this fast tracked construction project, I was tasked with designing out the finished spaces, the FF&E Budget, and directed all Start-up Activities. Also led the staff through a very vigorous Grand Opening, Atlanta Falcons inaugural season, Super Bowl XXVIII, the Rolling Stones, NCAA Final 4.
Atlanta, Georgia

Macon Centreplex

Hired to reorganized the corporate structure/operation, including staffing, security, bookings, corporate partners, budget, and marketing plans. These efforts resulted in the organization’s only two profitable years in its 20-year history. Recognizing Macon’s strategic location in central Georgia, I spearheaded an RFP that resulted in the new Macon Centreplex Name and addition of the Convention Center. Additionally, we created the slogan, “Meet in the Middle” taking advantage of Macon’s strategic location on I-75 and I-16. The Macon Centreplex: (Macon Coliseum, Macon Auditorium, Luther Williams Field)
Macon, Georgia  

Bayfront Center

Directed a dynamic restructuring project, involving a public-to-private management transformation while undergoing a $75 million dollar renovation/construction project.  Our Staff Implemented a newly created BFC Foundation start-up, first everevent series, and first ever sponsorship activities. The Bayfront Center staff also assisted in the start-up and Grand Opening of the Florida Suncoast Dome (Tropicana Field) (Bayfront Arena, Mahaffey Theater, Marina)
St Petersburg, Florida