William Thomas Kennington Jr.
Panama City
Summary
Experienced in environmental stewardship and public interaction, dedicated conservation professional with a focus on preserving natural resources. Strong background in natural resource management, visitor education, and park maintenance, bringing a diverse skill set to any team. Reputation for collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and reliability in team environments. Committed to making a positive impact in conservation and eager to contribute expertise to further the mission of your organization.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio / Visual Set Technician
Maritime Creative / The Lab
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Part-Time and on call position with an award winning audio / visual design company based in St
- Augustine, Florida
- Responsible for the design, building and delivering of temporary set pieces for on-site audio visual productions
- Past shows include: International Boat Show, Super Bowl Fan Experience and Our Ocean Conference in the Republic of Palau in 2022
- Part-Time and on call position with an award winning audio / visual design company based in St
- Augustine, Florida
Director of Sports & Recreation
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the training, development and evaluation for over 75 employees within the Sports & Recreation Department
- Oversee the annual budgets and monthly profit and loss statements for five major revenue center's (Watersports, Golf, Entertainment Zone, Adventure Zone and the Health Club) generated more than 36,000,000 php in total departmental profit for 2014
- Created a new Zip Line and Jogging Trail team-building and guest activity program, in a previously unused area on property
- Liaison between the hotels third party concessionaire and dive shop and taking the role as the resort's administrator for the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
- Created a new Jr
- Marine Scout children's school program coordinated through our Adventure Zone and Marine Sanctuary (62 school tours in 2014)
- Responsible for all operational and safety aspects of the Sport & Recreation programs, including team building, tennis, water sports and marine sanctuary, 2 pools, pitch & putt golf course, zip line, encompassing more than 13 hectares
- Official hotel sponsor for the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines with over 2,000 participants
- Coordinated the swim start / finish and the bike transition of this event on our property
Director of Sports & Recreation
Kerry Hotel
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Oversaw the complete renovation of Kerry Sports Beijing
- A 6,900 square meter gym facility with locker rooms and wet areas; 35 meter swimming pool, juice bar, massage facilities, 4 active studio's, tennis court, multi-purpose court as well as 2,000 square meter children's facility (Adventure Zone)
- Created a new membership program for over 300 returning member's and 226 new member's for the relaunch of the Sports Center
- Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions
- Developed the operational team from 18 employees to 48 employees within a 7 month period to prepare for pre-opening of the Sport Center and Adventure Zone
Director of Recreation
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Developed a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization within the local community
- Responsible for the financial and operational control of the Recreation Department, CHI The Spa and Pre-Opening for Tanjung Aru's STAR Marina
- Facilitated the operational re-organization of the outdoor recreation area to include Boreno's first ever theme park quality water slides for a resort property
- Actively participated and helped organize local CSR programs such as beach and ocean clean-up brigades that involved village schools and local tour operators
- Served as an executive committee member for the resort from September 2009-February 2013
Human Resource Manager
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Monitor all Annual Performance Evaluations for all 368 line staff and 30 member's of the Management Team
- Supervise all OSHA Safety Programs and Workman's Compensation Claims for the entire staff and property
- Coordinate all employee staff housing assignments and maintenance schedules for approximately 120 contract workers living on site in the company housing facility
- Organized employee and community events, including monthly beach clean-up, Mariana's March Against Cancer and the annual Red Cross Walk-A-Thon
- Facilitate annual employee survey (outsourced); and have sustained an overall approval rating of 86% for the entire resort and increased the Human Resources approval rating to 89% (from previously 85%) in the past two years
- Responsible for all final contract particulars and submission to the CNMI labor department for approval of all Expat and contract workers
Training Manager
Saipan World Resort
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Responsible for new employee orientation and basic customer service training programs for all employees
- Created and implemented employee facility and waterpark usage program
- Coordinate all employee staff housing assignments and maintenance schedules
- Monitor all student intern departmental placements and evaluations
- Organized employee quarterly general meeting with off island executives
- Co Created comprehensive three week workshop gathering operational standards for Front Office, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping departments with Quality Management System creator and trainer Janna Hesser
Consultant / Planner / Trainer
O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn
07.2004 - 01.2006
- Helped long-time Yap resident and former Traders Ridge Resort General Manager, plan and organize construction for a five-room waterfront bed and breakfast
- Facilitated web-site design and information content for the Inn
- Responsible for all new staff training (basic hospitality, customer service and basic emergency procedures)
- Created an extensive outdoor activities program, dive packages, village homestay packages, dance and cultural tours
Resort Manager/ Activities Director
Traders Ridge Resort
10.2001 - 03.2004
- Supervised over 40 employees for a 22-room boutique resort
- Developed and taught employee training programs
- Created and managed all special events and tour-related activities
- Worked with local villages and leaders to establish resort visits, including traditional dance and land and water sport activities
- Monitored budget and spending programs (salary, maintenance and equipment)
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word and Excel
Training Manager
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
07.2000 - 07.2001
- Oversaw all training for resort with 300+ employees
- Organized all schedules, employee responsibilities and orientation
- Implemented UNLV student internship program and provided mentoring for all student interns
- Coordinated activities for the annual Tagaman Triathlon
Sports Manager
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
02.1999 - 07.2000
- Created and implemented all sporting activities and tournaments at PIC, a 300-room resort
- Numerous times the resort held over 1,000 guests
- Managed staffing and arranged job responsibilities for over forty employees in resort water-park
- Taught Professional Rescuer training (Certified Lifeguard Training) for all sports instructors
Sports Instructor
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
06.1998 - 02.1999
- Highly energetic, guest oriented position
- Various duties included: Sports Instruction, lifeguarding, theater productions, childcare, general maintenance
- Required excellent communication and coordination skills
- Promoted to Sports Manager after eight months
Gymnastic Center Director
Sun Country Sports Center
08.1990 - 03.1998
- Responsible for lesson plans, skill evaluations and child placement for a nine-hundred-student facility
- Responsible for all staff training in USGF (United States Gymnastic Federation) safety certifications and day to day coaching of all classes from preschool (kinder gym) to level 8 competitive team
- Planned and organized monthly staff meetings and safety seminars
- Directed Summer Camp program: developed daily activities for over 60 campers (various ages)
Education
B.S ESS - Sports Management, Special Events
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Prop fabrication
- Strategic planning
- Youth engagement
- Budgeting, Profit and Loss Management
- Marine Conversation
- Guests Interaction and Activity Planning
Timeline
Audio / Visual Set Technician
Maritime Creative / The Lab
01.2020 - Current
Director of Sports & Recreation
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa
01.2014 - 01.2020
Director of Sports & Recreation
Kerry Hotel
02.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Recreation
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
09.2009 - 02.2013
Human Resource Manager
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
03.2007 - 09.2009
Training Manager
Saipan World Resort
02.2006 - 02.2007
Consultant / Planner / Trainer
O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn
07.2004 - 01.2006
Resort Manager/ Activities Director
Traders Ridge Resort
10.2001 - 03.2004
Training Manager
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
07.2000 - 07.2001
Sports Manager
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
02.1999 - 07.2000
Sports Instructor
Pacific Islands Club (PIC)
06.1998 - 02.1999
Gymnastic Center Director
Sun Country Sports Center
08.1990 - 03.1998
B.S ESS - Sports Management, Special Events
University of Florida
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