John Simone
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Experienced Business Development Executive with 40 years of experience strategizing on growth and development opportunities. Collaborates with all types of professionals to understand client and broader market needs and trends, building procedures for sales associates and networking within industry to create avenues to increased business volume and company presence. Energetic executive expands company horizons through accurate understanding and successful engagement of client and industry direction.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Sports Fields Inc.
Canton, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Provide perspective Municipalities, Private Investors and Professional Sports organizations with information leading to the development and the installation of synthetic turf and natural grass playing surfaces.
Director of Food and Beverage
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
Verona, NY
11.2019 - 02.2024
- Managed a number of bars and restaurants at one of the Regions most popular casinos. Supervised staff of bartenders, servers, porters and back of house employees.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Planned weekly work schedules based on forecasted business needs while ensuring labor costs were kept within budget.
- Ensured compliance with health codes and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areas.
Business Development Executive
Simone Baseball Performance
Austin, TX
10.2013 - 02.2024
- Manage business that provides elite level baseball athletes with the proper way to approach conditioning and body maintenance.
General Manager
Sports Force Parks
Naples, FL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations for a Multi-purpose Athletic Facility - Paradise Sports Complex. Facility is owned by Collier County and includes over 20 football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball fields, 3500 seat stadium, outdoor bar and training facility.
General Manager
Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club
Syracuse, NY
09.1979 - 10.2013
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-1983
Skills
- The ability to lead others and produce cohesive unified work
Affiliations
- President of the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame
- President of the Syracuse Chiefs Charitable Foundation
- Board Member of the United Way
- Associate St Rose of Lima Church
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Sports Fields Inc.
12.2021 - Current
General Manager
Sports Force Parks
01.2021 - 12.2021
Director of Food and Beverage
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
11.2019 - 02.2024
Business Development Executive
Simone Baseball Performance
10.2013 - 02.2024
General Manager
Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club
09.1979 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Syracuse University