CHRISTOPHER SCHULTZ

Experience

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  Sagamore Hospitality

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2009

  Chief Operations Officer

  Hospitality operates 2 lodging facilities on Cape Cod. Until 2007, owned and operated a commercial laundry garnering 32% of business on Cape Cod. Collaborated with CEO and CFO to analyze operation and develop new business. Led operations and oversaw print, Internet, and radio marketing. Managed purchasing and controlling, product and work station applications, and process/procedure execution. Supervised managers and employees at each property. Coached and developed staff to address and correct process issues. Initiated new business development to broaden the scope of the company’s mission. Addressed and developed a centralized operations infrastructure. Consolidated operational activities and outsourced specific, non-essential operations tasks. Grew net property revenues 20% over the previous year; established properties subsequently improved 5% to 7% each year. Show less

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  Freedom Trail Foundation

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Guide/Player

  The Freedom Trail remains one of the country’s most successful ideas for how to experience American history. As Boston looks forward to the next half century of inviting the world to experience the Trail, the Freedom Trail Foundation has a rich and significant opportunity to assure its vitality and relevance. Through strong collaborations with the Freedom Trail sites, the City of Boston, corporations, foundations and educational institutions the Freedom Trail Foundation works creatively to promote and preserve the Trail and its sites so that future generations can learn the important civic lessons of the American Revolutionary story. - See more at: http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/about-foundation/#sthash.e83zqz5S.dpuf Show less

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  Cambridge Historical Tours

  Dec 2009 - Jul 2015

  Co-Founder, Director of Business Development

  It is the mission of Cambridge Historical Tours to bring history to life through entertaining and educational tours, and preservation of historical sites. The company will give tours of historical locations throughout Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas in an effort to teach history in a non-academic setting, and to invigorate audiences with a renewed curiosity of what surrounds them. The company will also raise money for the preservation of the sites visited on tours, making contributions from time to time to the institutions keeping them intact. Show less

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  Bobby Rodriguez Productions

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2016

  Senior Events Director

  - Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.- Cultivated and nurtured relationships with sponsors, donors and partners in strategic vertical markets to support ongoing investments consisting of $500K cash and $500K in-kind trade.- Director of a marketing and cross-promotional portfolio equivalent to $300K in direct media sponsorship and additional in-kind trades.- Conceptualized and designed abstract ideas, built plans, and delivered details to CEO. Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.- Coordinated vendors and performers and construction crew during build-out, rehearsals, opening and event execution.- Supported CEO and Peer Management Team by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events. Show less

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  Sage Inn and Lounge

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  General Manager

  - Managed the day-to-day operations of the Sage Inn and Lounge. - Responsible for providing leadership to the managers, and employees in the Inn, Lounge and Function Room. - Established high standards for customer service and hospitality, food and beverage quality and productivity. - Coached and developed employees daily. - Defined areas of responsibility for the managers, and employees, by setting guidelines and deadliness for completion of assignments. - Established the culture of the Inn & Lounge.- Performed as Sales Manager for the Function business. Measured success in terms of results achieved. - Developed, fostered and maintained close relationships with local and regional Chambers of Commerce and similar business and civic organizations- Engaged with community on ventures to increase the profile of the Inn either as a sponsor or supporter of local events.- Supported and adheres to the mission of Sage Inn & Lounge as a conscientious supporter of the community, specifically in artistic and scientific endeavors.- Developed and supported special events and entertainment designed to drive business through direct and indirect sales supporting the lounge. Show less

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  Atria Senior Living

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Community Sales Manager

  - Managed Sales Team at two Atria Independent/Assisted Living Communities and implemented successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.- Drove revenue at the Independent Living community and increased census from 83% in 2017 to 98% in 2018; and census at the Assisted Living/Memory Care community from 32% in 2017 to over 70% in 2018, with census in Memory Care at 94%.- Liaised with marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.- Offered hands-on assistance to potential residents, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences. Show less

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  Greystar

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

  Community Manager

  - Collaborated with Development Manager and Asset Manager during property construction, pre-lease and initial lease-up for Cape Cod based project.- Aided upper-level leaders by completing 2019 pre-opening and 2020 operations budget and reports for executive action planning.- Manage and mentor 3-member sales team in applying effective sales techniques driving occupancy from 4% pre-leased to 30% leased in 6 months.- Met with residents and built relationships to gather information and develop effective solutions to resident based needs and issues.- Liaised with diverse community agencies such a art galleries and local cultural and culinary organizations to create a prominent role in the local community, thus driving involvement and sales.- Reviewed market research data and changes sales plans accordingly Show less

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  New Latitude Event Solutions

  Jul 2020 - now

  Owner

  - Spearheading the establishment of a service-oriented framework aimed at bolstering the growth of small and midsize enterprises via virtual gatherings and web-based engagements. - Conceptualizing and executing expansive, theme-driven live events, notably the Cape Cod Pirate Festival and the Jewelry City Steampunk Festival. - Oversee the management of subcontractors for specialized event services, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery. - Curated an eclectic array of both virtual and in-person events tailored to prestigious clientele within the Cape Cod area, cementing the company's reputation as a premier event management entity. Show less