Sean G. Meszkat
Londonderry,USA
Summary
I am a highly experienced Outdoor Sports Retail & Hospitality Operations Manager who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly complex environments and organizations. My superior leadership skills include excellent tactical, technical and business skills that come with an impressive track record with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the Outdoor Sports Retail and Hospitality Businesses. Areas of particular strength included coaching individuals for optimum performance, goal setting, budgeting and financial analysis, risk management and loss control, and creative thinking. I have the proven ability to successfully develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness while increasing revenues through continuous improvement with a focus on enhancing customer service offerings and adding value.
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Lodging: Okemo Mountain Resort
Vail Resorts Hospitality
08.2024 - Current
- Currently oversee 300 room/650 owner condo/hotel & 65 PM units at Okemo, VT.
- Successfully leading team through Fall 2024 Resource Efficiency Transformation with Sr. Leadership changes.
- Revamped the Condo/PM program at Okemo.
- After six years, was able to close out land/owner issues with the Solitude Lots Group.
- Currently renegotiating both RMA & AMA with Jackson Gore Village COA.
- Actively working on GX Guidebook, VRH Risk Identification & STR Unit Categories groups at the enterprise level.
- Continue to sit on Mount Snow Grand Summit Board as a Commercial Director.
Director of Lodging Mount Snow Resort
Vail Resorts Hospitality
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Oversaw the leadership of a 197 room, 541 owner Condo/Hotel & 50 PM Units at Mount Snow, VT.
- Led the Grand Summit team through integration during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Turned a 1.1-million-dollar EBIDTA loss to a 1.7-million-dollar EBIDTA gain in three years.
- Exported talent across Vail Resorts, while building a strong, stable solid leadership team at the Grand Summit.
- Lead in the negotiating of the exit from the HOA at the Grand Summit.
NE Retail Area Manager
Vail Resorts Retail
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw 6 individual retail managers across a large geographical area.
- Represented Northeast retail operations in larger company wide initiatives.
- Consistently considered a high performing leader with high potential across company peer group.
- Invited to attend Camp II, a Vail Resorts leadership training seminar, Summer 2021.
Store Manager
Vail Resorts Retail
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Local representative for the VRR merchandising and purchasing team, ensuring company standards met at Okemo retail locations.
- Trained and supervised staff of 20 employees both full time and seasonal.
- Supported incoming Regional Director during transition as a lead retail manager for all Northeast Vail resorts.
Director of Retail/Evolution Bike Park
Okemo Mountain Resort
06.2013 - 11.2018
- Retail Department Director responsible for operations of 5 individual outlet locations.
- Represent retail department in company-wide planning and operations.
- Responsible for buying of all merchandise (hardgood, softgood, accessories).
- Maintain all inventory control systems and oversee all merchandising in retail locations.
- Direct Mountain Bike Park operations as well as sales and service of retail and rental bike fleet.
Stratton Village/Rawsonville Store Manager
Equipe Sport
04.2009 - 04.2013
- Managed the top grossing store in the Equipe Sport/Mtn. Riders family; growing sales from year to year.
- Trained & supervised seasonal & full-time staff of 25 people.
- Liaised between storeowners and third-party bootfitting company (GMOL).
- Assisted the Buyer with buying (hardgoods, softgoods, accessories).
- Promoted sales of kayak, patio furniture and camping equipment.
- Coordinated scheduling and payroll, as well as hiring and firing of staff members.
Service Manager/Boot fitter
The Startingate Ski Shop
10.2004 - 04.2009
- Managed a busy service center where multiple recreation and race level tunes were completed weekly.
- Tuned and repaired the equipment of multiple USA Snowboard Team members along with many academy and college students.
- Fixed and maintained in-house tuning equipment to be at competition level.
- Coordinated all sales and ordering of alpine equipment.
- Maintained a reputation as a premier boot fitter and built a large and loyal customer base.
Manager/Bartender Dormy Grill
Equinox Resort and Spa
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed a staff of 10 employees in a busy outdoor eatery at the Gleneagles Golf Course at the Equinox Resort.
- Responsible for the opening and closing of the restaurant including cash drawer and micros system.
- Served host to as many as 200 people while maintaining composure and a good attitude.
- For my ability to host, bartender and manage, Promoted to Marsh Tavern/Colonnade Manager.
Executive Steward
Equinox Resort and Spa
11.2003 - 10.2004
- Managed a staff of 15 employees who were in turn responsible for all kitchen maintenance and upkeep at resort.
- Responsible for profit and loss margins on kitchen chemicals and equipment.
- Liaised with numerous departments of the resort to ensure proper resource allocation during catering events.
Education
United States Coast Guard
Siuslaw River, OR01.2001
No Degree - General Studies
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NYH.S. Diploma - undefined
Miller Place High School
Miller Place, NY06.1995
Skills
- Skiing: 13 years as professional ski instructor; PSIA Level 1 member
- Board member Magic Mountain Alpine Club, 2018-2021
- Sailing: 15 years as racing yacht skipper & crewman; 5 years experience as a recreational sailing instructor
- Computers: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows and Macintosh operating systems
- Alpine Skiing & Ski Racing, Snowboarding, Downhill Mountain Biking, NFL & NCAA Football, Sailing, Ice Hockey, Live Music, Camping, Laughter and great company
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
Accomplishments
- Over 20 years of experience in the ski industry and hospitality resort business.
- 20 years of management experience.
- Currently sit on Okemo SLT & Tahoe/Northeast HSLT.
- Successful leadership of two acquisition integrations; Triple Peaks (2018) & Peak Resorts (2020-2021).
- Oversaw the retail/rental boot fitting program development, VRR Return to Winter 2020-2021.
- Camp II Graduate, Spring of 2022.
- Appointed to HR & Finance Change Champions teams.
- Integral partner in planning and execution of Okemo’s Evo Bike Park opened in summer 2015.
- Cut spending and increased efficiency for Okemo’s uniform purchasing and distribution programs.
- Excellent reputation throughout the ski and outdoor retail industry with reps & fellow ski area leaders.
- Responsible for securing several large vendor partnerships (retail/rental/bike/uniform) under Triple Peaks.
Timeline
Director of Lodging: Okemo Mountain Resort
Vail Resorts Hospitality
08.2024 - Current
Director of Lodging Mount Snow Resort
Vail Resorts Hospitality
06.2021 - 08.2024
NE Retail Area Manager
Vail Resorts Retail
02.2020 - 06.2021
Store Manager
Vail Resorts Retail
11.2018 - 02.2020
Director of Retail/Evolution Bike Park
Okemo Mountain Resort
06.2013 - 11.2018
Stratton Village/Rawsonville Store Manager
Equipe Sport
04.2009 - 04.2013
Manager/Bartender Dormy Grill
Equinox Resort and Spa
03.2006 - 06.2008
Service Manager/Boot fitter
The Startingate Ski Shop
10.2004 - 04.2009
Executive Steward
Equinox Resort and Spa
11.2003 - 10.2004
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Miller Place High School
United States Coast Guard
No Degree - General Studies
Suffolk Community College