Eric E. Erickson
Fanwood,NJ
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
FLIK International
Newark, NJ
04.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: The Polaris Lounge is United’s Polaris Class International Lounge
- The Polaris Lounge has 130 plus employee’s with a $13,800,000.00 per year contract
- With approximately 425,000 passenger’s annually
- The lounge consists of a Main bar, dining room that seats 48, 10 shower suites, and seating for approximately 375
- The Polaris Lounge is United’s Polaris Class International Lounge
- The lounge consists of a Main bar, dining room that seats 48, 10 shower suites, and seating for approximately 375
General Manager – Director of Operations
Jersey Street Productions
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Jersey Street Productions is one of the leading Event Production companies operating in the tri-state area with a concentration in weddings and bar mitzvahs
- In this position I guide the entire event production strategy and execution
- My main focus is on managing the day-to-day operations including the creation of furniture and costume set décor
- Overseeing and communicating all events needs and changes throughout event planning and execution to Event Managers/Event Leads
- Recruiting, hiring and training staff for event production and execution, maintaining staffing par levels and staff availability
- Jersey Street Productions is one of the leading Event Production companies operating in the tri-state area with a concentration in weddings and bar mitzvahs
General Manager
Crestmont Country Club
11.2010 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Crestmont Country Club has a membership of 250 golf members and 100 other membership classifications
- Crestmont Country Club has an 18-hole golf course as well as an active tennis & swimming membership with gross total revenues of $7,055,000 including $2.05 million dollars in food and beverage sales
- As the General Manager I was responsible for the general operations of the clubhouse, swimming pool & snack bar, halfway house and the men’s lounge and all staff as well as all activities surrounding the clubhouse
- I was also responsible for booking and execution all club and member functions
- In this position I implemented new banquet menus and worked on updating all club menus, in 2014 we increased our catering revenue by over 40% over 2013 and 28% over budget
- I added a system of checks and balances to ensure that all clubhouse scheduling falls in line with the budgeted amount in each department
- I served as an ad-hoc member of all Committee’s and worked closely with the committees on the remodel and construction of the new clubhouse
- Crestmont Country Club has a membership of 250 golf members and 100 other membership classifications
- Crestmont Country Club has an 18-hole golf course as well as an active tennis & swimming membership with gross total revenues of $7,055,000 including $2.05 million dollars in food and beverage sales
General Manager
American Golf Corporation
11.2005 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: New York Magazine has named LaTourette Golf Course the Best of New York this was for all golf courses in the city
- We completed a $2 million dollars golf course renovation at the end of 2006
- During my time at LaTourette we attempted to get a new banquette facility approved and built
- The plan was for it to be a free-standing building with seating for 250 people
- LaTourette Golf Course is a high volume golf course doing 55,000 rounds and $2.5 million dollars golf revenue
- As the general manager I was responsible for the complete operation of the golf course this included our learning center and driving range, event sales, golf course maintenance, food and beverage, and the clubhouse staff
- New York Magazine has named LaTourette Golf Course the Best of New York this was for all golf courses in the city
- We completed a $2 million dollars golf course renovation at the end of 2006
Assistant General Manager
Edgewood Country Club
05.2002 - 11.2005
- Company Overview: Edgewood Country Club has a membership of 300 full golf members, with a 27-hole golf course with total gross revenues of $6.7 million dollars including food and beverage revenues of $1.9 million dollars
- As the Assistant General Manager was responsible for all clubhouse staff
- My position required that I served as an ad-hoc member of the House, Entertainment and Construction & Maintenance Committees
- I have worked closely with the Construction Committee at Edgewood with the $4 million dollar interior and exterior clubhouse renovation project
- I have helped to research and spec a new POS and back office computer system from Club Systems Group that was installed with the clubhouse renovation
- The Assistant General Managers job required that I oversaw all functions held at Edgewood both club and outside functions from start to completion
- With the implementation of new service systems and standards we have been able to reduce costs across the board as well as improving on our member/guest service
- Edgewood Country Club has a membership of 300 full golf members, with a 27-hole golf course with total gross revenues of $6.7 million dollars including food and beverage revenues of $1.9 million dollars
Assistant General Manager
Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club
07.2000 - 03.2002
- Company Overview: Managing the Food & Beverage and Clubhouse staffs of a New York City suburb prestigious 85-year-old Tillinghast designed Jewish country club with extensive private function rooms, swimming complex and tennis courts
- Upon completion of a $4.5 million dollar renovation I was recruited by the General Manager/COO
- I installed POS, Banquet, Pro Shop systems throughout club in addition to the direct supervision of all private function-catering events
- After working closely with the GM/COO and the vendor on the accounting program, I was asked by the President and the Treasurer to take over the controller’s functions as well as my responsibilities for the Food & Beverage and Clubhouse Departments
- Managing the Food & Beverage and Clubhouse staffs of a New York City suburb prestigious 85-year-old Tillinghast designed Jewish country club with extensive private function rooms, swimming complex and tennis courts
General Manager
Uno Restaurant Corporation
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Company Overview: This location is used by the company to train new managers in the region, as well as to test new menu items before rolling them out to the rest of the company
- Was directly responsible for the daily operation of a $2.5 million-dollar a year New York City restaurant
- As the general manager, I helped to develop the regional training center that is being used to train all front of the house employees for the 10 New York City restaurants
- I opened one new restaurant (The Brew Pub), this restaurant is a new concept for the company
- I conducted weekly and monthly inventories to control food and beverage cost and prepared the monthly profit and loss statement
- I was also responsible for the reconciliation of the profit and loss statement on a monthly basis
- This location is used by the company to train new managers in the region, as well as to test new menu items before rolling them out to the rest of the company
General Manager
Steak & Ale Restaurants
05.1989 - 07.1996
- Responsible for daily shift management of a high volume and highly visible chain Steak House
- As a department manager, I was required to interview, hire and train all new employees for the department as well as schedule within the budget and without comprise to guest service
- I conducted inventories to help control cost and identify areas of opportunity
- Managers were responsible for daily book keeping, cash and credit card transactions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05-1986
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Team player
Timeline
General Manager
FLIK International
04.2021 - Current
General Manager – Director of Operations
Jersey Street Productions
05.2015 - 06.2020
General Manager
Crestmont Country Club
11.2010 - 01.2015
General Manager
American Golf Corporation
11.2005 - 11.2010
Assistant General Manager
Edgewood Country Club
05.2002 - 11.2005
Assistant General Manager
Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club
07.2000 - 03.2002
General Manager
Uno Restaurant Corporation
07.1996 - 07.2000
General Manager
Steak & Ale Restaurants
05.1989 - 07.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kellogg Community College
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