Kerry J Schwab
Fairview,PA
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Ownership, President
Schwab Hotel Corporation
01.1972 - 04.2023
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, attracting top-tier talent to build a high-performing team.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Designed employee development programs that enhanced skill sets while retaining top performers.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Charleston , Morris Harvey College
Charleston W. Va12.1971
Skills
- Brand Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Revenue Growth
- Change Management
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Quality Assurance
- Event Planning
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Leadership
- Sales and Marketing
- Team Building
- Annual Planning
Accomplishments
Versatile business leader bringing 50 years of experience as accomplished Hotel Owner. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs.
Results- oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture keys to success.
Operated three hotels and enjoyed having many employees with over 30 years of service to our family.
Served on numerous Boards throughout the community,
chairing 7, an still evolved with Boy Scouts of America.
Still active with Community, and make time when asked to help out or provide input. Maintain active life style on the social and physical daily life.
Timeline
Ownership, President
Schwab Hotel Corporation
01.1972 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Charleston , Morris Harvey College