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Benton Launerts

Benton Launerts

Director of Valet

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location of Benton LaunertsFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal at Tint Haus Customs / Principal at Launerts Hospitality Group

  • Education

    • Miami Palmetto

      1981 - 1984

    • Miami Dade College

      2005 - 2007
      Business Administration

      In 2005 I began studies in Business Administration at Miami Dade College. I was supporting myself while in school and left for what was supposed to be a brief periond in 2007 as I was very successful in a sales position. I expanded my career from there and brought mysefl well in six figures without completing my education. I plan to finish this degree at some point.

  • Experience

    • Biscayne Bay Marriott

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
      Director of Valet

    • Park One of Florida, LLC

      Jan 2000 - May 2009
      Vice President / Business Development

      I started off as Operations Manager in July of 2000 after being recruited from Williams Island where I was Director of Valet Services for six years. I moved up to Vice President of Business Development in 2003 where I became primarily responsible for company growth. Between 2003 and 2009 I helped bring the company from roughly 50 locations to over 120 which was about 16 million in revenue.

    • Park One

      Jan 2000 - Mar 2009
      Vice President of Business Development

      Brought in over 23 Million Dollars in annual billing

    • Generations Media Group

      Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
      Editor

      This was a side business that was more hobby related. Together with a partner we brought this publication from zero to a circulation of 10,000 copies in just a few months. Unfortunately economic conditions and other responsibilities forced us to discontinue the project for the time being.

    • Marksman Security Corporation

      Apr 2009 - Apr 2011
      Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

      Marketing one of the best brands in the industry and identifying and solidifying new quality clientele.

    • Launerts Hospitality Group

      Apr 2011 - now
      President

      Sales and Marketing Consulting Services based on a proven track record of substantially growing several South Florida service companies.

    • Parksman Parking, LLC

      Apr 2011 - Mar 2014
      President

      I founded this company and grew it to 275 employees, 58 locations and $4.5 million in annual revenues before selling my interests.

    • Kent Services

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
      National Sales Director

      Oversight and growth management of Kent's future and present markets in over seven cities in the United States including Florida, New York, Texas and Washington. Kent Services is a leader in Security Guard service and their own branded technology arm. Kent was named one of the fastest growing companies in 2014 by the South Florida Business Journal. Kent also provides Concierge and janitorial services in several markets and has over 2,000 employees.

    • Park One of Florida

      Mar 2016 - May 2022

      I am proud to be back with one of the best brand's in the parking industry who are now part of the largest parking network's in the nation. Citizen's Parking owns Park One, Lanier Parking, Ameripark and Icon Parking in New York. I previously spent ten wonderful years for this company and now again represent the Park One (pk1) and Lanier brands for Central, North and the West Coast of Florida.

      • Region Vice President

        Mar 2016 - May 2022

      • Region Vice President

        Mar 2016 - May 2022

    • REEF PARKING

      May 2016 - May 2022
      Senior Vice President

    • Tint Haus Customs

      Apr 2021 - now
      Principal

      Specializing in Vinyl Wraps, Paint Restoration, PPF, Ceramic Coatings, Auto and Commercial Window Tinting. Licensed XPEL and RestorFX dealer!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Marriott Total Quality Management TQM

      1990

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benton Launerts
      Top 40 Award Seminole Hard Rock and Casino Jun 2011 Local award to 40 local philanthropic leaders. Nominated by Elaine Adler at the Aventura Marketing Council.
    • Awarded to Benton Launerts
      Community Leader of the Year BNAI ZION Foundation Apr 2011 Fellow recipient amongst five local fellow philanthropic leaders.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair Of The Board Of Directors

      Issued by Academy of Hospitality and Tourisam with Dade County Schools on Jan 2009
      Academy of Hospitality and Tourisam with Dade County SchoolsAssociated with Benton Launerts