Derrick Yates
Tallahassee
Summary
Business professional prepared for this role, bringing wealth of experience in strategic planning and operational management. Delivered impactful results through effective leadership and resource optimization. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving exceptional outcomes with adaptability and reliability. Skilled in financial management, strategic growth, and customer relations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Movies Plus
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Owner/President
Imperial Transportation
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Oversaw daily operations
- Payroll and staffing
- Organized all transportation routes and reservations
- Purchasing and Revenue Management
General Manager
Comfort Suites
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Coordinate all activities of the property including employees, maintenance, and profit/loss controls
- Coordinate, direct and manage the hotel operation to achieve maximum profitability, ensure guest satisfaction, protect the financial aspects of the business and maintain the building
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, and train staff members
- Revenue Management
- Performed other duties and responsibilities as assigned
General Manager
Hyatt Place
08.2005 - 01.2010
- P&L Management achieved profitability through revenue growth and cost control
- Exceeded company year goals
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Solicit new business
- Payroll
- Handled all sales functions and reservations
- Reconciled daily receipts
Assistant General Manager
Holiday Inn
08.2002 - 02.2005
- Trained and supervised employees to meet brand standards
- Handled all sales functions and reservations
- Reconciled daily receipts
- Scheduling
- Handled all tasks and responsibility given from the General Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Financial management
- Revenue management
- Payroll administration
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Owner
Movies Plus
04.2017 - 12.2022
Owner/President
Imperial Transportation
04.2014 - 11.2018
General Manager
Comfort Suites
01.2010 - 04.2014
General Manager
Hyatt Place
08.2005 - 01.2010
Assistant General Manager
Holiday Inn
08.2002 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
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