Brian Bressel

PO Box 501
41887 Gray Rock
Shaver Lake, California 93664
(H) 559.841.7158(C) 559.269.2861
http://www.BakosGroup.com/resumes/bbressel.pdf
[email protected]
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Extensive Hospitality Expertise
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Motivational, hands-on and driven professional with proven success in balancing
operational efficiencies and business growth with client satisfaction, offering
extensive experience in resort operations. Employ proactive management and stron
g leadership techniques to generate accomplishment-driven workplace environment,
resulting in employee loyalty and customer satisfaction at all levels. Able to
build and foster strategic business relationships with corporate level executive
s, creating client loyalty and resulting increased revenues and bottom-line prof
itability.
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SKILLS & ABILITIES MATRIX
OPERATIONS n FINANCIALS & BUDGETING n POLICY DEVELOPMENT n LABOR RELATIONS n COS
T REDUCTION
MARKETING & BRANDING n COMMUNITY RELATIONS n EVENTS & PROMOTIONS n FACILITIES MA
INTENANCE
VENDOR MANAGEMENT / PURCHASING n CONTRACT NEGOTIATION n CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
RISK MANAGEMENT WORKPLACE / GUEST SAFETY n HR n HOTEL F&B MANAGEMENT
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**WHAT OTHERS SAY*K**
**Brian has the ability to manage on a daily basis every aspect of the resort*s
operation, including employee administration, equipment and building maintenance
, facility improvements and construction, budgeting, risk management, marketing,
etc. In particular, Brian*s strengths are that he is extremely hard working, de
dicated to the success of the enterprise, pays attention to detail and cost cont
rols, has general knowledge of service operations, and can solve problems.**
Richard C. Kun, President, Snow Summit Ski Corporation
**I have known Brian through my capacity as a Board of Director for Sierra Summi
t and Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Brian*s creative management has been partially
responsible for the growth and profitability of this Ski resort*K. His enthusias
m and creativity will serve both you and him well.**
Roger Riley, Board of Directors, Sierra Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resorts
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SELECTED MILESTONES | MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY
Directed all facets of a ski resort owned by Snow Summit Ski Corporation, a comp
any ranked among the top 10% in snowsports business volume in the United States.
Continually achieved and exceeded expectations through innovative, year-round o
fferings, an exceptionally well trained and led staff, and an atmosphere that is
family-friendly to attract a broad client base despite significant economic cha
llenges to the leisure industry.
Lead by example for all facets of the operation, and promote exceptional employe
e performance by serving as a role model, putting in long hours along side emplo
yees at all levels of the organization, and by closely monitoring daily activiti
es to gain valued insights into the guest and employee experience.
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CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE | DRIVING FORCES
SIERRA SUMMIT MOUNTAIN RESORT
(SUBSIDIARY OF SNOW SUMMIT SKI CORPORATION)
Lakeshore, California
GENERAL MANAGER Since 2001
Provided focused, hands-on, inspirational leadership managing all aspects of the
operation of this top-rated ski resort having served 171,000 seasonal visitors
and generating $9 Million per year, with 7 chair lifts and catering to a broad c
lient base and offering exceptional services and amenities. Collaborated smoothl
y and effectively with a 6-member senior management team, motivated, guided, and
led 35 departmental supervisors and indirectly managed up to 550 full time and
part-time employees and volunteers. Interfaced and partnered with local business
es, community leaders, and local, state, and federal officials to maintain stron
g relations and achieve key organizational requirements.
Organizational Impact:
Responsible for full P&L results for all skiing operations, as well as a 50-room
hotel, RV park, formal restaurant and bar, 3 on-mountain bars and fast food est
ablishments, and all retail and other revenue-generating businesses.
Successfully branded and positioned the resort as the best value in its class. F
acilitated a strong family-friendly atmosphere for year-round activities that in
cluded events such as reunions, sporting events, weddings, and conferences.
Spearheaded a total of over $6 Million in capital improvements throughout the re
sort over the last 8 years to increase client satisfaction, improve infrastructu
re, lower costs, boost safety, and remain competitive. Involved in all facets of
projects from initial feasibility studies through construction completion.
Designed and implemented specialized training to maintain staff and guest wellbe
ing and safety, and developed contracts and releases to minimize corporate liabi
lity. Training also focused on specialized, customer service, and other key skil
ls for employees at all levels in the organization.
Major accomplishments included successfully completing a complex permitting proc
ess with the United States Forest Service to secure a 40-year special use operat
ing permit. Consistently grew sales volume year-over-year to exceed revenue and
profitability expectations, averaging $8 Million annually. Due to leadership, re
sort honored as a Most Family Friendly Resort in 2009 by OnTheSnow.com and Paren
t Magazine, and voted Most Outstanding Business Supporter by the Special Olympic
s of Northern California.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 1988 - 2001
Served in a primary leadership capacity to ensure that both short and long-term
business objectives met resort-wide. Reported to the General Manager and worked
with senior management across 10 departments. Monitored and supervised all daily
operational functions, including account and finances, HR, purchasing, risk man
agement, loss prevention, sales, parking, and security. Held full operational an
d P&L authority in absence of General Manager.
Organizational Impact:
Evaluated the performance of individual employees, departments, hospitality unit
s, general and retail sales, and other prime revenue generators. Designed and im
plemented improved processes and procedures, identified and eliminated inefficie
ncies, and crafted training programs and employee relations strategies to boost
staff competencies and facilitate internal longevity and career growth.
A key player of a team consisting of the General Manager and Marketing Manager,
assisted in the development of highly innovative and cost-effective marketing an
d advertising programs that achieved or exceeded goals for target audiences thro
ughout Central California.
Exhibited hands-on leadership for facility maintenance and capital improvement i
nitiatives valued in the millions for both summer and winter operations.
Developed detailed annual budgets meeting corporate approval for Revenue, Operat
ions, Maintenance, Administration and Capital purchases. Maximized profitability
by facilitating daily and weekly cost and operational controls, reporting, and
managerial accounting.
BUDGET CONTROLLER / PURCHASING AGENT 1982 - 1988
Effectively managed key resort*s functions. Established financial controls and p
rocedures, supervised assigned purchasing and warehouse personnel. Ensured full
compliance with GAAP and corporate guidelines. Analyzed department needs and per
sonally sourced and negotiated purchases with vendors and suppliers. Ensured ven
dor performance met corporate expectations. Directed shipping and receiving acti
vities, and maintained inventory requirements for all guest services, operations
, and facility construction and maintenance. Assisted the General Manager in des
ign and creation, monitoring, reporting and controls for yearly departmental exp
ense budgets.
Organizational Impact:
Consistently purchased highest quality products and services at best price and v
alue ensuring guests received exceptional service while returning company to the
highest profitability for the business volume.
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LEARNING CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE *V GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Business Management Emphasis
California State University, Fresno, California
Additional courses, seminars and workshops include:
Decades-long training and ongoing professional development opportunities provide
d by various learning sources and industry organizations, including California S
now Industry Association, National Ski Area Association, Wells Fargo / Accordia
Specialty Insurance Group, and the California Chamber of Commerce. Topics includ
e: Risk Management/Loss Prevention, Marketing, Guest Services Employee Relations
, Financials, P&L Management