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GeneralManager

TERESA LEIGH DRIVER

Navarre,FL

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused General Manager with over six years of experience in the RV industry, dedicated to driving revenue growth and enhancing profit margins. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while managing multiple projects effectively and efficiently. Leadership style emphasizes vision, kindness, and compassion, fostering a supportive community for guests and employees. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences that cultivate loyalty and encourage repeat business.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Navarre Beach RV Resort
05.2025 - 05.2026
  • Created a community environment for guests and employees.
  • Lead Capitol improvement projects
  • Planned, organized and executed community activities.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to drive continuous improvement across all departments.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities

General Manager

Canopy RV Resort
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing company-wide initiatives to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored market trends to identify growth opportunities and adjust business strategies accordingly.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.

Manager in Training

American RV Resort
01.2023 - 03.2023

RV Resort manager company training

  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Doubled monthly stay revenue by marketing

Reservationist

Basswood Resort
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated customer navigation to property locations while delivering informative service pamphlets.
  • Facilitated business operations by creating detailed and accurate reservation entries.
  • Ensured satisfactory guest experiences through attentive and responsive service.
  • Assisted in maintaining store front and organizing merchandise displays. Helped keep inventory stocked and visually appealing. Supported team in ensuring a clean and welcoming shopping environment.
  • Coordinated group bookings, optimizing room assignments based on availability.
  • Streamlined check-in processes, enhancing overall guest experience and efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on reservation procedures and customer service protocols.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations and promptly addressing inquiries.

Certified Kinship Care Provider state of Missouri

Jackson County Children's Division
11.2006 - 01.2023
  • Certification with state of Missouri
  • Kinship care provide/Adopted parent
  • Parenting classes
  • CPR classes
  • Child safety in home classes
  • Monitored behavioral progress, documenting changes and adapting strategies as needed.
  • Provided individualized care to children, ensuring safety and emotional support.
  • Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with families and social workers.

Business Co-Owner

Driver's Diesel Service
09.2010 - 11.2018
  • Invoicing
  • Accounts receivable/payable
  • Parts ordering
  • Appointment for repair scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Collections
  • Office manager

Hotel Reservation Specialist/Head of Housekeeping

Comfort Inn
02.2007 - 12.2010
  • Guest service and satisfaction
  • Reservations
  • Clean rooms and serve food with high quality standards
  • Employee weekly scheduling
  • Interview and hire quality employees
  • Cash deposits daily
  • Laundry

Customer Service Representative

Corum Healthcare
10.1999 - 11.2005
  • Front line for Patient scheduling of home care
  • Communication with doctors and nursing to set up in home care
  • Data entry
  • Insurance prior authorization for services
  • Maintaining patient care file

General Manager

Total Petroleum
05.1996 - 09.1999
  • Order and stock merchandise and maintain store front
  • Daily cash balance and deposits
  • Employee scheduling
  • Employee interview and hiring
  • Train employees
  • Conduct monthly employee meetings
  • Cooperate level manager trainer of Loss prevention
  • Inventory control

Assistant Dining Room Manager

Shoney's Returant
11.1994 - 04.1999
  • Employee scheduling
  • Maintaining dinning room cleanliness
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Cook and wait staff backup

Education

Management - undefined

Total Petroleum MIT
Overland Park, KS

CPR, Parenting, Adoption Certification and Child Care -

Jackson County Childrens Division
Kansas City, MO

Food Service Florida -

360 Training
07-2025

CPO = Certified Pool Operator -

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
08-2024

High School Diploma - undefined

Leialuia High School
Wahiawa, HI
05-1988

Skills

  • Proficient in NEWBOOK reservations and reports
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Food Service Management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Customer relations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer retention
  • Vendor relationships
  • Project management
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Expense control
  • New business development
  • Risk management
  • Loss prevention
  • Branding
  • Merchandising
  • Employee Management
  • Complex problem-solving

Accomplishments

    Opened from ground up brand new 295 site RV resort.

    Have successfully used 3 reservation software systems,

    RDP

    STAYLIST

    NEWBOOK

    Successfully increased revenue.

Timeline

General Manager

Navarre Beach RV Resort
05.2025 - 05.2026

General Manager

Canopy RV Resort
04.2023 - 04.2025

Manager in Training

American RV Resort
01.2023 - 03.2023

Reservationist

Basswood Resort
05.2021 - 01.2023

Business Co-Owner

Driver's Diesel Service
09.2010 - 11.2018

Hotel Reservation Specialist/Head of Housekeeping

Comfort Inn
02.2007 - 12.2010

Certified Kinship Care Provider state of Missouri

Jackson County Children's Division
11.2006 - 01.2023

Customer Service Representative

Corum Healthcare
10.1999 - 11.2005

General Manager

Total Petroleum
05.1996 - 09.1999

Assistant Dining Room Manager

Shoney's Returant
11.1994 - 04.1999

Management - undefined

Total Petroleum MIT

High School Diploma - undefined

Leialuia High School

CPR, Parenting, Adoption Certification and Child Care -

Jackson County Childrens Division

Food Service Florida -

360 Training

CPO = Certified Pool Operator -

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
TERESA LEIGH DRIVER