Paul Hattimer Retired From Thirty Yrs In Club Management

Experience

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  Hattimer Search & Social Media

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Principal - LinkedIn Trainer, LinkedIn Expert, LinkedIn Speaker

  Speaker and advisor for individuals and businesses on the use of LinkedIn and Social Media. In a two-hour session can provide clients the tools to begin harnessing the relationship building power of LinkedIn. Provide employee search services using LinkedIn and networking groups.SOCIAL MEDIAHattimer Search & Social Media was created to help small businesses and individuals expand and control their digital footprint. Using the power of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest to help you find employees, customers and career opportunities. He is also directly involved in the marketing of a private social media network - Clubster.Traveling across the country, Paul has provided over 2,000 individuals with the essential knowledge needed to confidently move forward with Social Media. He has the patience and expertise to work with people of various experience levels.Menu of Training and Speaking ServicesLinkedIn Employee SearchLinkedIn Profile OptimizationLinkedIn Intermediate TrainingLinkedIn and Social Media SpeakerHootsuiteBufferappTwitter AccountLinkedIn Profile and Business PageFacebook Business PageYouTubePinterestFacebook Training - Business Page - Community Growth &Reputation ManagementLinkedIn and Social Media Courses & SeminarsPRESENTER Pryor SeminarsFacebook MarketingSocial Media MarketingSocial Media ConferenceEvent PlanningIntegrated Alliance CoursesLinkedIn... Now What? LinkedIn Profiles PlusLinkedIn Sales & MarketingLinkedIn Advanced Sales & MarketingAdditional Social Media SeminarsTalent Net Live - Ajax Social MediaSocial Media Boot Camp for CEO'sIntroduction to WordPress - Knowledge for SuccessFacebook for Business - Knowledge for Success28 Ways to Use Facebook to Increase BusinessIntegrating Traditional Marketing w/Social Media Show less

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  Clubster LLC

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2016

  Marketing Advisory Board

  Assist sales team in a national effort to identify private clubs that can benefit from a private social media platform to engage members and staff. Make extensive use of CRM, LinkedIn. Gotomeeting and social media to get clubs to adopt Clubster as their next generation communication tool.

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  Blackhawk Country Club Madison, Wisconsin

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Marketing & Membership Director

  Direct programs and processes to attract and retain members. Responsible for all internal and external marketing of club to promote member usage and to promote weddings, banquets, golf outings and private events. Liaison to membership committee. Draft agendas and minutes and attend all committee meetings. Developed CRM, and the following social media platforms, Twitter Business Account, Pinterest Account, Clubster private social media platform, Facebook Business Page and YouTube Channel.Responsible for broadcast email and club website. Assist general manager and department heads with technology and communication needs. Show less

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  Pine Hills Country Club

  May 2013 - Apr 2016

  General Manager

  Chief Operating Officer of the Club managing all aspects of the operation. Full service country club with top ranked golf course, 35,000 square foot clubhouse, pool and tennis• During tenure grew food and beverage revenue to over $1,000,000 by boosting banquet sales• Led club through the completion of $5 million in improvements, including $2.5 million clubhouse renovation, completed on time and on budget • Replaced 40+ year-old irrigation system, renovated every bunker on the course with limited interruption to member play and maintained top 15 statewide golf course ranking• Generated surpluses from operations by lowering cost of goods sold through improved inventory control, and booking more golf outings• Established Five Year Capital Replacement Plan • Oversaw and participated in marketing plan which boosted weddings and large parties by 300%, raising Club’s bookings to nearly 30 weddings annually• Instituted training matrix to track server and bartender progress and started member photo recognition testing• Improved club newsletter through consistency, pertinent news, announcements and reminders of upcoming events; included offers designed to encourage membership participation • Optimized website for members through relevancy and easy access; expanded wedding marketing by strengthening search metrics • Introduced social media for external marketing and member app for internal marketing • Set record for one-month food & beverage profit of $81,000 during 2015 PGA tournament at nearby Whistling Straits Show less

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  Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

  Board Member

  PurposeThe Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation (WCMF) is the educational funding and philanthropic arm of the Wisconsin Badger Chapter.MissionThe Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation raises funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education and scholarships, along with providing students in hospitality industry with scholarships, while supporting local charities and The Club Foundation.

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  Rolling Hills Country Club

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

  Clubhouse Manager

  • Recruited 57 new members in first year at Club• Increased food and beverage sales from $1,100,000 to $1,300,000• Achieved a 37% food cost. Industry average 42% • Began work while Club was under renovation, continued food and beverage service throughout renovation. Coordinated reopening of new bar, resort style pool and banquet rooms• Initiated new procedures and training to improve member dining service• Established new dining and banquet menus, which led to increased sales and member satisfaction• Built food and beverage management team and improved communication and execution of service • Grew Club Facebook presence from 158 to 944 likes, and used ads to boost sales• Developed content and marketing plan for broadcast email, Club app and social media Show less

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  Morris Hospital

  Mar 2020 - now

  Retired