Open To Work
Richard Varriale
Naples,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished leader with a strong history of developing high-performing teams and driving operational excellence. Achieved manager of the year for eight consecutive years, leading teams to surpass performance benchmarks and secure multiple site awards. Expertise in strategic talent management and customer satisfaction enhancement to foster business growth.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager-Manager
MVW/HVO
Bonita Springs, FL
01.2017 - Current
- Earned recognition as Manager of the Year for eight consecutive years from 2018 to 2025 for outstanding leadership and operational excellence.
- Led Hyatt Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs FL to achieve SITE of the Year honors for 2022, 2023, and 2024, reflecting commitment to quality and guest satisfaction.
- Implemented productivity strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Senior Operations Manager/Asst. Project Manager
Maple Energy Peru & Agrovision Peru, SAC
, Peru
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Coordinated $500m ethanol project with Peruvian government for land acquisitions, water rights, drilling rights, permits, licenses, and investor relations, ensuring compliance and facilitating military support.
- Directed daily operations for energy and agriculture projects across multiple regions.
- Oversaw operations in Lima, Sullana, and Olmos, Peru, managing stakeholder relationships and project requirements.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Managed supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of resources and materials.
Director of Sales
Wyndham (Cendant)
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Sea Gardens Beach and Tennis Resort, Pompano Beach FL
- Led strategic sales initiatives, increasing revenue across multiple regions.
- Collaborated with marketing to create targeted campaigns that positioned new products successfully.
- Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced sales team effectiveness.
Sr. In-house Manager
Wyndham (Fairfield)
Pompano Beach, FL
01.1998 - 06.2001
- Achieved manager of the year recognition in 2000 and 2001 at The Royal Vista, Pompano Beach, FL for outstanding leadership and operational excellence.
- The Royal Vista, Pompano Beach, FL
- Managed daily operations to ensure guest satisfaction and comfort.
- Coordinated maintenance requests to address issues promptly and efficiently.
- Supervised housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness and order in facilities.
Army Aviator Task Force B, Intelligence sect Chief
US ARMY
101st Airborne Div, Kentucky
01.1987 - 01.1999
- Executed military intelligence officer duties for satellite imagery, enhancing operational readiness within 311th MI unit.
- Directed UAV/UAS platoon operations for 101st Airborne Division, achieving high operational standards.
- Oversaw UAV/UAS project development at Patuxent River Naval Warfare Center to enhance tactical applications.
- Led information exploitation intelligence platoon under Joint Task Force Bravo, targeting anti-terrorism initiatives.
- Developed intelligence reports to inform leadership on emerging threats, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Analyzed intelligence data to facilitate informed decision-making processes.
- Coordinated operational plans with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution of intelligence missions.
- Performed duties as air rescue pilot, leading UAV missions and coordinating resources.
Education
Prof Mgt - Business Management
Austin Peay University
Clarksville, TN04-2026
Graduate - Information Exploitation Systems
Military Intelligence College
Ft Huachuca, AZGraduate - Business
HBX Core
RemoteGraduate - Aviation
Army Aviation Academy
Fort Rucker, ALGraduate - UAV Flight and Platoon Management
Army UAV UAS
Patuxent View, MDSkills
- Financial management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial oversight
- Data analytics
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Workforce planning
- Manpower planning
- Business development
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Customer relationship management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excel and Microsoft Office
Certification
- SL3413772, Business, Statistics
- real estate
Mission
My mission is to create winning teams in a great culture, using the synergistic power of teamwork to achieve results, and to design and implement effective campaigns and strategies that attract and retain top talent and customers. In collaboration with my team and my company’s vision. Through process, training and high focus on production my teams have broken every previous site record in every metric over the past seven years culminating in the site of the Year award in 2023, 2024. I bring a unique work ethic and next level motivation to any organization.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary
German
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sr. Manager-Manager
MVW/HVO
01.2017 - Current
Senior Operations Manager/Asst. Project Manager
Maple Energy Peru & Agrovision Peru, SAC
01.2008 - 01.2016
Director of Sales
Wyndham (Cendant)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Sr. In-house Manager
Wyndham (Fairfield)
01.1998 - 06.2001
Army Aviator Task Force B, Intelligence sect Chief
US ARMY
01.1987 - 01.1999
Prof Mgt - Business Management
Austin Peay University
Graduate - Information Exploitation Systems
Military Intelligence College
Graduate - Business
HBX Core
Graduate - Aviation
Army Aviation Academy
Graduate - UAV Flight and Platoon Management
Army UAV UAS