RICHARD G. NEWMAN, JR.

Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (239) 949-2049 newmarich@embarqmail.com

Results-focused leader specializing in driving hospitality business growth, providing world-class services, and cultivating a dynamic brand image with superior quality eager to offer talents toward maximizing your bottom line.

PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS
GOLF / COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS TEAM BUILDING / TRAINING FOOD & BEVERAGE MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR SALES / REVENUE PROFIT / LOSS BUDGET / FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TRENDS TRACKING / ANALYSIS COST-REDUCING INITIATIVES STRATEGIC ANALYSIS / PLANS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Top performer who offers a background in multi-site luxury golf and country club operations, resort hotel branding, multiunit F&B, profit / loss, budget / financial control, and team building / training, and exhibits an ability to see the big picture within evolving hospitality markets which has been instrumental in driving the core success of every professional endeavor. Integral leader who makes decisions to reflect positively on corporate well-being in alignment with vision, value, and goals, including designing, developing, and implementing forward-thinking policies, programs, and processes to boost profits.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Regional Vice President General Manager WCI Communities, Inc. (2008 2009)

Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers, FL

Club revenues $7.2 million; 23,900 golf rounds; $1.1 million F&B revenue; 85 employees

Pelican Preserve Golf Club & Towncenter Amenities, Fort Myers, FL Venetian Golf & River Club, Venice, FL

Club revenues $6.6 million; 64,500 golf rounds; $730,000 F&B revenue; 102employees Club revenues $5.3 million; 33,400 golf rounds; $1.1 million F&B revenue; 86 employees Vice President Joint Venture Operations WCI Communities, Inc. (2006 2007)

Tiburon Golf Club / Ritz Carlton Resort, Naples, FL Raptor Bay Golf Club / Hyatt Regency Hotels & Resorts, Bonita Springs
Vice President Corpo rate Director F&B & Retail WCI Communities, Inc. (2006 2007)

Amenity Food & Beverage / Amenity Golf Retail

F&B Revenues $11.2 million; 21 clubs; 273 employees Retail Revenues $5.8 million; 21 clubs; 101 employees Regional Vice President WCI Communities, Inc. (2000 2006)

The Colony Golf Club & Colony Bay Club, Bonita Springs, FL Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL Tuscany Reserve Golf Club, Naples, FL

Club revenues $7.3 million; 23,800 golf rounds; $1.4 million F&B revenue; 105 employees Club revenues $4.4 million; 33,200 golf rounds; $410,000 F&B revenue; 65 employees Club revenues $2.9 million; 7,900 golf rounds; $110,000 F&B revenue; 46 employees

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club, Coral Gables, FL Wildcat Run Country Club, Estero, FL

Club revenues $6.2 million; 21,300 golf rounds; $1.2 million F&B revenue; 88 employees Club revenues $3.86 million; 32,700 golf rounds; $549,000 F&B revenue; 69 employees

Pelican Sound Gold & River Club, Estero, FL

Club revenues $5.1 million; 49,400 golf rounds; $890,000 F&B revenue; 72 employees

Gateway Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers, FL Bay Colony Golf Club, Naples, FL

Club revenues $3.55 million; 44,200 golf rounds; $725,000 F&B revenue; 78 employees Club revenues $6.5 million; 21,700 golf rounds; $780,000 F&B revenue; 83 employees

Pelican Marsh Golf Club, Naples, FL

Club revenues $6.6 million; 28,300 golf rounds; $735,000 F&B revenue; 93 employees

Tiburon Golf Club / Ritz Carlton Resort, Naples, FL

Club revenues $15.2 million; 63,500 golf rounds; $1.4 million F&B revenue; 122 employees

Raptor Bay Golf Club / Hyatt Regency Hotels & Resorts, Bonita Springs, FL

Club revenues $4.7 million; 36,700 golf rounds; $520,000 F&B revenue; 64 employees

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)

Vice President Director of Operations WCI Communities, Inc. (1996 2000)

Pelicans Nest Golf Club, Bonita Springs, FL

Club revenues $6.6 million; 69,835 golf rounds; $920,000 F&B revenue; 82 employees

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club, Coral Gables, FL Pelican Marsh Golf Club, Naples, FL Bay Colony Golf Club, Naples, FL Gateway Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers, FL Wildcat Run Country Club, Estero, FL The Colony Golf Club & Colony Bay Club, Bonita Springs, FL Tiburon Golf Club / Ritz Carlton Resort, Naples, FL

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL General Manager 2011 2013

Pointe Estero Beach Resort (Condominium / Hotel Resort), Fort Myers Beach, FL
Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic business acumen toward directing forward-thinking condominium and resort activities and relationships between HOA Board of Directors, owners, guests, employees, community, local government, and industry, including coordinating and administering all policies and procedures as defined by SunStream. Built and sustained productive operations by training, mentoring, and supervising a top-performing management team. Expertly implemented and monitored HOA and resort budgets, and maintained core quality of resort products and services. Cultivated a strong companywide image with exemplary service by proactively responding to and resolving key challenges. Recognized for property performance excellence with highly competitive Expedia Insiders Select Award for 2012. GULF HARBOUR GOLF & C OUNTRY CLUB, FORT MYERS, FL 2009 2010 General Manager Chief Operating Officer Strategically steered comprehensive club activities and beneficial relationships between Board of Directors, members, guests, employees, community, local government, and industry, and coordinated and administered policies defined by the BOD. Conceptualized, developed, and administered solutions-oriented operating policies / procedures in tandem with managers. WCI COMMUNITIES, INC., B ONITA SPRINGS, FL 1996 2008 Vice President Amenity & Community Services Division Applied solid leadership talents toward directing first-class facilities at 16+ WCI clubs, including operating as key amenities consultant for Community Project Managers for the development, financial, operational, HR, and marketing areas for clubs. Designed, developed, and operated customer-friendly and highly functional amenity facilities to support the WCI lifestyle, along with effectively promoting and overseeing WCIs active community involvement for enhanced brand awareness. Coordinated amenities corporate services to optimize profits for company, collective group of WCI clubs, and individual properties, and participated with Amenities Senior Management Team to determine overall division business strategies. SOUTH SEAS RESORT COMPANY, FORT MYERS, FL General Manager 1990 1996

Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Sanibel Island University Club, Fort Myers, FL
Drove business growth by cost-effectively managing finances, building and developing guest-focused teams, facilitating profit-generating membership sales, delivering resourceful marketing / advertising, and overseeing facilities maintenance. Doubled membership from 500 to 1,000, improved the bottom line by 25%, and reduced operating expenses by $250,000.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS

Extensive Education / Journalism Studies Certified Food Executive (CFE) BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION (IFSEA)

Member, Florida Restaurant Association Member, Club Managers Association of America (22+ Years) Past President / Board Member, International Foodservice Executives Association (IFSEA) Former Member, Florida Gulf Coast University Resort & Hospitality School Advisory Board Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request