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Major Lee White IV HOSPITALITY EXECUTIVE Yacht Club Management • Restaurant Operations Expert • Premiere Catering Services A highly experienced, profit-oriented professional with an impressive record of accomplishments in high-volume restaurants and upscale, private club dining environments. Skilled at developing and executing targeted business initiatives that drive membership growth, deliver top quality service and enhance bottom-line profits. Areas of expertise include: •Operations Management •Growth & Profit Enhancement •P&UBudgeting/Cost Control •Personnel Management •Business Planning & Organization •Membership/Guest Relations •Increasing Club Membership •Quality Service Delivery Systems •Premiere Catering WORK EXPERIENCE: Discovery Land Company- Baker's Bay Golf and Ocean Club, Abaco, Bahamas- Jan.2011- Current- COO/GM -DLC owns and operated 14 private clubs in the U.S (including Hawaii) and Mexico -BBC is a Discovery Owned property with Tom Fazio designed golf course, Outdoor Pursuits, Beach Clubs, F&B outlets, 200 boat slip marina -Directly Involved in the Sales Program at BBC- $250mi1. in sales/54 real estate transactions in 2012 -Manage all Operations for exclusive, private resort in the Caribbean -Direct a staff of 250 employees within 16 departments -Responsibilities include-Annual, operating budgets, implementing training programs, transportation for members/staff -Provide direction and guidance to all staff and dept. heads -Create Orientation programs for staff as well as new Baker's Bay Members -Coordinate private aircraft charter to and from the Caribbean on a weekly basis -Goals: To provide the most memorable and life lasting experiences for our elite membership Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, Wilmington, NC April 2008 — November 2010 General Manager/Chief Operations Officer Managed daily operations for exclusive private Yacht Club with primary focus on developing and maintaining a sound organizational structure. • Provided leadership and direction to a staff of 80 employees • Worked closely with 7 department heads to execute policies and procedures ▪ Managed Operating, Cash Flow & Capital Budgets in conjunction with CFO ▪ Interacted with Board of Directors, executed business development strategy and significantly increased membership ▪ Ensured highest standards met with regard to club activities including food and beverage, sports and recreation and all other special events ▪ Initiated and maintained basic management philosophy of achieving optimal operating results and creating environment of high employee morale and member satisfaction. Cape Fear Restaurants, Wilmington, NC April 2004 - April 2008 Partner General Manager overseeing two premier area restaurants, Savannah's and South Beach Grill. EFTA00306927 Major Lee White IV Page 2 • Created and directed training of all staff, both front of the house and kitchen • Ensured highest standards of service and hospitality • Coordinated all organizational plans for business operations including short and long term planning .- Developed all menus with Executive Chefs in a cost effective manner ▪ Developed solid relationships with purveyors and food and beverage distributors ▪ Full P & L responsibility and created financial statements on weekly basis ▪ Inventory control of all goods and assets belonging to Cape Fear Restaurants Coastal Gourmet Catering Co., Wilmington, NC May 2000 - April 2008 Owner/Operator Owned and operated upscale catering business providing services to private chefs on Yachts and in residences. ▪ Built business from ground zero to highly profitable organization ▪ Catered major events, responsible for all staffing, menu creation, coordination of activities ranging in event size from 4 to 400 persons ▪ Worked directly with clients and/or event planners to determine need and ensure flawless performance ▪ Created all marketing material to promote services and target specific markets Brasserie JO, The Colonnade Hotel, Boston, MA October 1998 — May 1999 Assistant General Manager Assisted in development and creation of new high end restaurant and boutique hotel property owned by Lettuce Entertain You of Chicago, Illinois. ▪ Established meetings with contractors, purveyors and developers of new property ▪ Developed and implemented all training procedures for staff ▪ Key participant in all planning meetings with partners ▪ Facilitated relationship between hotel employees and restaurant employees to ensure continuity of service Ajax Tavern & Little Nell Hotel, Aspen, CO November 1996 — August 1998 Assistant Manager Assistant Manager of property belonging to Real Restaurants of Sausalito, CA. Partners included Michael Chiarello and Cyndy Pawlcyn. Ranked in top 3 restaurants in Aspen in Colorado. EDUCATION: Roanoke College, Salem, VA Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, 2004 The Hill School, Pottstown, PA Private preparatory school for boys, Grades 9-12; Graduated 1989 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Business Management Institute, Atlanta, GA October, 2009 Completed BMI I Coursework PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Club Manager's Association of America, Nationally & North Carolina Chapter SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient in Micros, Aloha and Jonas PO5 Systems EFTA00306928