Experience

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  Cedar fair

  May 1972 - Jan 1981

  Assistant director of operations

  Worked my way up from a summer job to an executive position with the best amusement park in the world.

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  Mud island mississippi river park

  Apr 1981 - Apr 1983

  Director of operations

  Development, construction, and operation of the first theme park dedicated to the Mississippi River.

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  Wild world (now six flags america)

  Apr 1983 - Feb 1985

  General manager

  Operation of combination theme/water park in the Washington, DC area.

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  Adventure river

  Mar 1985 - Oct 1987

  General manager

  Development, construction, and operation of a water park in Memphis, TN.

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  Union planters bank

  Sept 1987 - Sept 2005

  Sr. vice president & business developent officer

  Marketed Employee Benefit Plans, including defined benefit and defined conrtibution.Also offered PersonalTrust and Investment services to high net worth and commercial clients of the bank.Supervised a group of 10 investment reps in Memphis and surrounding communities.

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  Fisher investments

  Sept 2005 - Jul 2006

  Vice president

  Marketing and Sales of investment management to high network clients

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  Elvis presley enterprises

  Oct 2006 - Jan 2014

  Director of operations

  Managed tours, parking, security, stables, warehouses, and maintenance of Graceland.Participated in collaborative efforts with special events, marketing, archives, retail, and food services. Interacted directly with diverse community organizations, as well as City and County governments.

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  Hro partners

  May 2014 - Jan 2016

  Client development

  My responsibilities included HR consulting with not for profit organizations, public entities, and small businesses to strengthen their HR functions. I also served as enrollment expert for core employee benefit services, such as major medical, dental, and vision. I also consulted with employees on a one to one basis to supplement their core plans with "voluntary" insurance programs.

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  Hropartners

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Client development executive

  HRO Partners is a human resource consulting and outsourcing company. We become the HR department for companies that do not have one and provide more horsepower to companies that do. HRO Partners provides everything from basic compliance level services to engagement strategies and strategic level services. We help companies develop & implement human capital strategies that drive performance and profits. Culture trumps strategy and people working in teams define your culture. HRO Partners can evaluate and build culture strategies that help attract, retain and engage A players. Show less

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  Memphis and shelby county office of reentry

  Oct 2016 - now

  Executive director
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  Self-employed

  Aug 2018 - now

  Company owner