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Robert Hunt

Sarasota,Florida

Summary

Personable, energetic, hands on manager and department head with integrity and a great work ethic. Committed to excellence and detail executed in a professional "can do" attitude. Inspired leader and communicator with an unmatched ability to resolve conflicts with skill and poise in all situations. Exceptional client and team relationship builder and motivator. Extensive enforcement experience of all types; workplace safety, fire safety, life safety, OSHA, security and business rules. Self starter dedicated to achieving established goals and exceeding expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Security and Safety Department

The Westin Hotel Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
06.2019 - 03.2020

18 story 265 room luxury hotel with large events, rooftop pool and unique security challenges.

  • Created 24/7 Department from scratch. Developed and implemented all policies, procedures, training and safety inspections. Coordinated safety/security program with all departments.
  • Oversaw all safety/security related issues and investigations. Tasked with reducing workers comp by identifying and eliminating safety hazards/risks and creating culture of safety. Tracked injuries/prioritized responses. Lowered WC injury claims from 13 to 8 in 1 year.
  • Liaison to Police/Fire Departments. Extensive guest interaction. Primary contact with individuals, groups and insurance companies regarding injuries, accidents and theft with goal of turning negative experiences into positive outcomes through proactive response.

Production Manager Masterpiece Tops and Stone Top Departments

Outdoor By Design
Sarasota, FL
07.2018 - 06.2019

Managed both Stone Tops and the Masterpiece Tops departments. Tasked with rebuilding and restarting both departments after company's factory move and pending production restart.

  • Mastered all aspects of production. Created detailed production process procedures. Produced highest quality customized table tops in an exceptionally lean operating environment.
  • Extensive material ordering/inventorying and production forecasting. Coordinated between Purchasing, Sales, Design, various in-house production dept's, vendors and customers to meet tight production deadlines while prioritizing quality control and customer satisfaction.

Supervisor Campus Safety Department (PM Shift)

IMG Academy
Bradenton, FL
12.2013 - 04.2018

Managed Campus Safety PM shift. 500 acre campus containing elite boarding school, state of the art sport training facilities, 600 employees, 1,300 students and hundreds of athletes/teams.

  • Interacted with an exceptionally diverse, affluent and demanding international clientele.
  • Oversaw staff manning entry gates, security desks, video monitors and patrolling campus.
  • Conducted extensive workplace and facility safety inspections. Lead investigations and produced incident reports. Emergency response and handling all safety/security related issues.

Manager Safety Department

Resort at Longboat Key Club
Longboat Key, FL
09.2008 - 09.2013

410 acre 228 room beach resort/private country club. 500 employees, 1,200 members, 6 restaurants, multiple retail outlets, 2 golf courses, Tennis Gardens, Marina and dozens of buildings/vehicles.

  • Managed Safety Dept. in 24/7 operating environment. In charge of all guest, employee, property related safety/security issues and investigations. Developed policies, procedures and training programs of all types. Liaison with Police, Fire, Insurance and guests.
  • Reduced WC and general liability by identifying and eliminating safety hazards/risks. Created/chaired both Manager and Associate Safety Committees. Daily speaking engagements at various public and company meetings and training classes. Extensive guest interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Illustration

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston
1989

Skills

  • 14 Years of Supervisory Experience
  • Customer Satisfaction and Safety Devotee
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Conflict Avoidance and Resolution Specialist
  • Safety and OSHA Compliance Pointman
  • Proven Leadership in High Stress Situations
  • Interdepartmental Planning and Scheduling
  • Creation and Enforcement of Facility and Work Area Daily Safety Inspections

Timeline

Manager Security and Safety Department

The Westin Hotel Sarasota
06.2019 - 03.2020

Production Manager Masterpiece Tops and Stone Top Departments

Outdoor By Design
07.2018 - 06.2019

Supervisor Campus Safety Department (PM Shift)

IMG Academy
12.2013 - 04.2018

Manager Safety Department

Resort at Longboat Key Club
09.2008 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Illustration

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Robert Hunt