EXPERIENCE
1992 - Present
PRESIDENT
CLM Entertainment, Cumberland, Rhode Island
Execute staff training programs and develop operational procedure and policy manuals for all facets of facilities operation. Conduct extensive onsite training programs for facilities in all areas of operation. Serve as expert witness for insurance companies for incident investigation, depositions and trials. Do site inspections of amusement facilities, water parks, hotels, restaurants, places of assembly, casinos and residential complexes. Complete detailed physical facility inspection using National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Code, OSHA and industry standards. Develop comprehensive facility review, narrative, objective and subjective summary reports for insurance carriers. Conduct inspection recap interviews with facility representatives.
1985 - Present
FIREFIGHTER
Cumberland Hill Fire Department, Cumberland, Rhode Island
Provide emergent and non-emergent services to Department. Duties include fire suppression, emergency medical care, pre-planning of structures, facility inspections. Serve as a member on Dive Rescue & Recovery Team conducting underwater searches and rescues. Assist training officer with manpower training including developing training sessions, lecturing and co-ordination of multiple department training sessions.
1993 - 2000
GENERAL MANAGER
Providence Parkfriends, Inc. Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island
General Manager of amusement operation in a 435-acre facility in Rhode Island. Responsibilities included long range operational and financial planning, financial management, planning and directing amusement operations, maintenance and food services. Developed facility Risk Management and staff training programs. Co-ordinated and implemented promotions, special events. Guided facility and attraction marketing and public relations. Developed operational procedures, maintenance programs and staff and guest guidelines for facility.
1985 - 1993
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Rocky Point Amusements, Inc, Warwick, Rhode Island
Reported to Director of Operations. Duties included direct management of ride operations, guest services, emergency medical facility management, park security co-ordination, special events including stage operations, & artist hospitality. Also performed numerous personnel functions including training and maintaining seasonal staff of 600. Developed and implemented ride operator training & safety programs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
Associate of Science
Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
CERTIFICATION
Certified Risk Evaluator
Rhode Island Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
Serve-Safe Certification - National Restaurant Association
Bar Code Certification - National Restaurant Association
NFPA Level I & Level II Firefighter
Dive Rescue International Level 2 Certification
Professional Association of Diving Instructors Certification
NAARSO Level 1
State of Texas Certified Ride Inspector
State of New Hampshire Certified Ride Inspector
Certified Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
AFFILIATIONS
New England Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions - President
Past Chairman - Education Committee - New England Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions
Past Chairman - Human Resources Committee - International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions
Member - Human Resource Committee - International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions
Past Chairman - Facility Operations Committee - International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions
National Bar & Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association
Showmens League of America
Outdoor Amusement Business Association
Cumberland Hill Firefighters Association - President
Greater Tampa Showmens Association
International Recreational Go Kart Association
Member - F24 Committee for Amusement Rides & Devices - ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
International Independent Showmens Association
Miami Showmens Association
National Association of Rescue Divers
PUBLICATIONS
Park Operations, George Washington University / IAAPA Amusement Management School Text, November 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Food Service Overhaul, IRGA Newsletter, September 1997
Maintenance Shop Fire Safety, IRGA Newsletter, July 1995
Go Kart Re-fueling Practices, IRGA Newsletter, February 1996
Sprinkler System Operations, GBA Newsletter, October, 1994
LECTURES CONDUCTED
Rookies & Newcomers F&B, Fun Expo, September 2003
F&B: The Cornerstone of an FEC, Fun Expo, September 2003
Small Amusements Park Forum, Fun Expo, September 2003
Effective Time Management, Nightclub & Bar Show, March 2003
Guidelines to Effective Interviewing, IAAPA, November 2002
Best Practices in Facility Operations, IAAPA - George Washington University, Nov. 2002, 2003
Building a Vision for Supervisory Success, NEAAPA, June 2002
Profitable Foodservice Operations, Nightclub & Bar Show, March 2002
Building A Vision for Success, Nightclub & Bar Show, March 2002, Fun Expo, September 2003
Facility Operations, IAAPA - George Washington University, November 2001
Operations Management, Fun Expo, October 2001
Stress-free Foodservice, Fun Expo, October, 2001
Amusement Management School, Asian Park Assn, Hong Kong, July, 2001
Practical Time Management, Bowl Expo, June 2001
Food, Glorious Food!, Nightclub & Bar Show, March, 2001
Amusement Management School, George Washington University, November 2000
Operations Management 101, IAAPA, November, 2000
Food Service: Making it Profitable, Fun Expo, September, 2000; Bowl Expo, June 2001
Developing a Facility Inspection Program, Fun Expo, September, 2000; Bowl Expo, June 2001
Safety on the Job, Coney Island Amusement Association, May, 2000
Have Fun With Foodservice, New Jersey Amusement Assoc, March, 2000
Crisis Planning & Response, IAAPA, March 2000
Sprinkler Systems Operations, Cumberland Hill Fire Department, February, 2000
Crisis Management, NEAAPA Winter Seminar, January, 2000
Operational Preparedness, IAAPA, November, 1999
Preparing for the Worst, IAAPA, November, 1999
Have Fun With Food Service, Fun Expo, September 1999; Bowl Expo, June 2000
Crisis Management, Fun Expo, September, 1999
Facility Operations, ALAP (South American Parks Assn.), Buenos Aries, Argentina, June 1999
Practical Time Management, NEAAPA Annual Meeting, April 1999; Fun Expo, September 2000
How to Handle an Accident, IISF Show, February 1999
Fire Safety, AIMS forum, January 1999
Pump Operations, Cumberland Hill Fire Department, October 1998.
F&B: How to Increase Revenues, Fun Expo, October 1998
Crisis Operations, Fun Expo, October 1998
How to Handle an Accident, Fun Expo, September 1997
How to Reduce Your Insurance Costs, Fun Expo, September 1997
Concession Go Karting, Fun Expo, October, 1996
Life Safety Code, GBA Staff Training, December 1994, April 1996, April 1998
NFPA Code Overview & Training, GBA Staff Training, November 1993, April 1996, April 1998
Hydraulics, Cumberland Hill Fire Department, March 1993
Fire Behavior, Cumberland Training Council, September 1996
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