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Brett M. DeWitt

Summerland,BC

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Vancouver Resource Society
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Acted as interim GM for a second site in Penticton for one year, in addition to my main GM role in Kelowna.

General Manager

Retirement Concepts
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for the operations of a 230 unit full campus of care community (Assisted living, independent living, complex care, and long-term care).
  • Responsible for 170 unionized employees.
  • Restructured management team and turned company around from high risk to low risk within one year.

Corporate General Manager

Coast Hotels
03.2013 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for the operations of a 110 room, corporately owned, full service hotel
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

General Manager

Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel
05.2005 - 03.2013
  • Pre-opened, opened and operated a four star strata resort, bringing resort to profitability by year two.
  • Created and operated SWR Boat Rental in conjunction to the Resort
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

Education

Hotel Administration

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
05.1992

Skills

  • Market Growth
  • Staff Retention Programs
  • Operations Management
  • Client Relations
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Staff Motivation

Memberships

  • President of Summerland Chamber of Commerce
  • Director of Summerland Rotary Club
  • Chair of Summerland Tourism Committee
  • Chilliwack Rotary club
  • Tourism Chilliwack-board member

Timeline

General Manager

Vancouver Resource Society
06.2020 - Current

General Manager

Retirement Concepts
02.2018 - 02.2019

Corporate General Manager

Coast Hotels
03.2013 - 02.2018

General Manager

Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel
05.2005 - 03.2013

Hotel Administration

Selkirk College

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