Professional Experience
Vision Technology Management, LLC, August, 1997
to Present
Owner, President
Vision Technology Management is a Web Hosting, Development and
Marketing company with customers throughout the United States. We also provide
consulting to small businesses in the Beaufort County area on computer and telecommunication
systems. In addition, we developed our own expansive web site dedicated
to assisting the Internet community with various technologies, but concentrating
on Internet Development. Our client base now averages 20 customers covering
a broad spectrum of industries. In addition, a significant amount of time is
devoted to developing and maintaining my wife’s Breast Cancer site -
Womens-Wellness.com .
The Fripp Company, Inc.,Fripp Island, SC - March,
1993 to June 2003
General Manager, March 2001 to June 2003
Successfully transitioned the company through new owner acquisition.
Played an integral role in turning the corporation from a $850 thousand net
operating loss to a $3.5 million profit while improving quality and service.
Significant changes by new ownership required strong crisis management skills
and effective communication of goals, policies, procedures and changes to customers
and staff. Have been successful in implementing numerous improvements to managerial
and control procedures and instrumental in documenting daily operating procedures.
Areas of responsibility include Resort Property Management and rentals for 300
homes and villas, 1900 Member Private Club, two Championship Golf Courses, Real
Estate, Maintenance, Marina with dockage and Dry Storage, Rentals for Golf Carts
and Boats, 6 Restaurants, Youth Recreation Program, 4 Retail Stores, Racquet
Club with 8 Clay Courts and 2 Hard Courts, 6 Pools and a variety of other operations.
Management Information Systems, March 1993 to March
2001
This position sits on the Executive Committee with daily responsibilities
to include the analysis, feasibility, purchasing, maintenance and support of
Information Technology. The installed base of equipment includes 140+ computers,
3 Novell Servers, 2 Windows NT Servers, 1 FreeBSD UNIX server and 1 SCO UNIX
server, 6 PBX systems with 150+ Administrative telephones and 260+ Rental unit
extensions. Industry software expertise includes Resort Property Management,
Restaurants, Real Estate, Retail, Golf Course, Club Membership, Corporate and
other areas. Career highlights include “Most innovative User Award” from First
Resort Software for the development of an island wide POS system, using Verifone
Trans 330 equipment (Visa terminals) and their Micros Interface. This system
allows member and guest charging at all amenities, which includes facilities
over 20 miles apart. Modified the accounting system to bill and track dining
minimums for member accounts. Developed and maintain five company related web
sites some of which include Electronic Commerce, Interfacing to our Property
Management system, Mailing Lists, On-Line Tee-Times, etc
Director of Food and Beverage, March 1994 to
May 1996
(Simultaneous with M.I.S.)
Created the Food and Beverage Division from three problem restaurants.
Turned a $200,000 per year combined loss into first year profit of $150,000.
Created control systems, management procedures, training programs and other
critical management tools. Created many special functions for Food and Beverage
sales, including an annual Wine Festival, Comedy Dinner Theater, etc. Annual
combined sales are in excess of $2,000,000. Developed a management team of Food
Service Professionals that increased sales as much as 50% per year. Left the
Food & Beverage division in May of 1996
Atlantic Computer Corporation, Hilton Head, SC -
February, 1990 to March, 1993
Systems Analyst and Sales
Sales installation and support of PC based hardware and software
solutions for business. Primary area of expertise was accounting software support.
Wrote several programs still in use for the medical and tennis professions.
Rivagale Inn, Franconia, NH - August, 1987- December,
1990
Owner and Operator of facility with 2 restaurants, lounge
and 10 room country inn.
Eastland Bank, Woonsocket, RI - August, 1981- August,
1987
Vice President and Director of the Audit Department reporting
to the president
Old Stone Bank, Providence, RI -August, 1976- August,
1981
EDP Auditor and Department Head. Began as COBOL programmer
Hardware, Software and Professional Skills
Hardware
IBM Compatible PC’s, Verifone Equipment, POS equipment, ISDN
adapters and WANS, Network and PBX cabling and equipment, Aironet/Cisco Wireless
WANS, Mitel and AT&T PBX systems, Various Interface technologies, various laser,
inkjet and dot matrix printers.
Application Software
First Resort Property Management System, Breeze by Newmarket
Software group booking management, OSAS corporate accounting software, Smyth
Systems POS/Tee Time/Retail/Club system, Aloha Restaurant POS, Microsoft Office,
various Adobe products, various other desktop package, various interface including
Micros. During my career as systems analyst and sales I installed and supported
software over a broad spectrum of industries.
Operating Systems
Novell 4.x Operating System, Windows NT 4.0, FreeBSD Unix, SCO
Unix, Windows 9x, IBM OS2, DOS
Control Systems
Ten years of Internal Auditing provided a unique opportunity
to evaluate, design and implement management control systems. This has proven
invaluable in the daily management of areas under my responsibility.
Accounting Systems
Thorough knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and how
to effectively use them to reach managerial goals and objectives. Auditing provided
a thorough knowledge of accounting control systems, the Country Inn provided
entrepreneurial accounting skills necessary to maximize profitability while
minimizing costs, Accounting Software Sales provided a detailed knowledge of
a variety of small businesses and their unique requirements for managerial accounting,
Food and Beverage provided a detailed understanding of cost controls and the
need for frequent management reporting. The General Manager position uses the
combination of experience to effectively control the organization and maximize
profitability.
Education
Bryant College,Smithfield, RI - Graduated May, 1976
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major Systems
Management
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