Sean Taylor
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Kathleen Barry
Sean was by far the mentor I learned the most from in my career. I worked with many different leadership styles in twenty years in the hospitality/retail industry but Sean was someone that earned my respect immediately. He brought a high level of integrity, a strong work ethic and a compassion for people to his role. I highly recommend him as a proven leader who will deliver results.
Chef Duane Keller
Sean’s enthusiasm is contagious. He’s the same in person as he reflects on social media. Leading his staff at Up to Par with integrity and passion.
Thomas Fugate
Sean Taylor came into our organization and provided great leadership, disciplined processes, and identified immediately actions we needed to take to improve our golf operations. Although we were late to implement - due to internal challenges, Sean and his team stayed the course, operated in our challenging environment and continued to provide measurable value. In their first year with us, Up To Par Management improved our golf operation bottom line 27%. Sean is a leader who understands how to speak truth to power and did so with courage and integrity. I consider Sean a friend and colleague who I would gladly work with again, and I offer my strong endorsement of Up To Par Management, Inc.
Kathleen Barry
Sean was by far the mentor I learned the most from in my career. I worked with many different leadership styles in twenty years in the hospitality/retail industry but Sean was someone that earned my respect immediately. He brought a high level of integrity, a strong work ethic and a compassion for people to his role. I highly recommend him as a proven leader who will deliver results.
Chef Duane Keller
Sean’s enthusiasm is contagious. He’s the same in person as he reflects on social media. Leading his staff at Up to Par with integrity and passion.
Thomas Fugate
Sean Taylor came into our organization and provided great leadership, disciplined processes, and identified immediately actions we needed to take to improve our golf operations. Although we were late to implement - due to internal challenges, Sean and his team stayed the course, operated in our challenging environment and continued to provide measurable value. In their first year with us, Up To Par Management improved our golf operation bottom line 27%. Sean is a leader who understands how to speak truth to power and did so with courage and integrity. I consider Sean a friend and colleague who I would gladly work with again, and I offer my strong endorsement of Up To Par Management, Inc.
Kathleen Barry
Sean was by far the mentor I learned the most from in my career. I worked with many different leadership styles in twenty years in the hospitality/retail industry but Sean was someone that earned my respect immediately. He brought a high level of integrity, a strong work ethic and a compassion for people to his role. I highly recommend him as a proven leader who will deliver results.
Chef Duane Keller
Sean’s enthusiasm is contagious. He’s the same in person as he reflects on social media. Leading his staff at Up to Par with integrity and passion.
Thomas Fugate
Sean Taylor came into our organization and provided great leadership, disciplined processes, and identified immediately actions we needed to take to improve our golf operations. Although we were late to implement - due to internal challenges, Sean and his team stayed the course, operated in our challenging environment and continued to provide measurable value. In their first year with us, Up To Par Management improved our golf operation bottom line 27%. Sean is a leader who understands how to speak truth to power and did so with courage and integrity. I consider Sean a friend and colleague who I would gladly work with again, and I offer my strong endorsement of Up To Par Management, Inc.
Kathleen Barry
Sean was by far the mentor I learned the most from in my career. I worked with many different leadership styles in twenty years in the hospitality/retail industry but Sean was someone that earned my respect immediately. He brought a high level of integrity, a strong work ethic and a compassion for people to his role. I highly recommend him as a proven leader who will deliver results.
Chef Duane Keller
Sean’s enthusiasm is contagious. He’s the same in person as he reflects on social media. Leading his staff at Up to Par with integrity and passion.
Thomas Fugate
Sean Taylor came into our organization and provided great leadership, disciplined processes, and identified immediately actions we needed to take to improve our golf operations. Although we were late to implement - due to internal challenges, Sean and his team stayed the course, operated in our challenging environment and continued to provide measurable value. In their first year with us, Up To Par Management improved our golf operation bottom line 27%. Sean is a leader who understands how to speak truth to power and did so with courage and integrity. I consider Sean a friend and colleague who I would gladly work with again, and I offer my strong endorsement of Up To Par Management, Inc.
Credentials
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Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution
Coursera Course CertificatesFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I
Coursera Verified Certificates
Experience
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Up to Par Management, LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Aug 2009 - Present
Up To Par Management and Taylor Hospitality professionally manage clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality venues for owners, boards of directors, and organizations. We deliver positive financial results and exceptional experiences by living our ECHO Teamwork core values of Execution, Care, Honesty, Ownership all centered around Teamwork. #hospitalitymanagement #clubmanagement Lead our strategic approach, to engage the hospitality | club business sectors for the purpose of… Show more Up To Par Management and Taylor Hospitality professionally manage clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality venues for owners, boards of directors, and organizations. We deliver positive financial results and exceptional experiences by living our ECHO Teamwork core values of Execution, Care, Honesty, Ownership all centered around Teamwork. #hospitalitymanagement #clubmanagement Lead our strategic approach, to engage the hospitality | club business sectors for the purpose of providing significant solutions, profitability and value to our clients. Increased profitability in all our client's businesses through our LEAN Management approach to driving increased revenue while efficiently managing expenses. • Cultivate key relationships with creative based solutions. Identifies key decision-maker within • Develop and analyze P&L reporting forecasting, and profit goals for the sales team. Additionally, provide financial guidance throughout various business initiatives and process implementation. Structure and negotiate UTP | TH’s agreements providing, maximum selling opportunity and targeted profit for our clients and UTP | TH. • Identify new product opportunities and partner with UTP | TH Product Management team to introduce new offerings within targeted industries. Understand a prospective corporate strategy, positioning and performance to best position UTP | TH within the target company. Develop and refine the value proposition for each target account, understanding all competitive offerings in the marketplace and how to best position UP. • Oversee all collaboration of joint venture implementation. Show less Up To Par Management and Taylor Hospitality professionally manage clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality venues for owners, boards of directors, and organizations. We deliver positive financial results and exceptional experiences by living our ECHO Teamwork core values of Execution, Care, Honesty, Ownership all centered around Teamwork. #hospitalitymanagement #clubmanagement Lead our strategic approach, to engage the hospitality | club business sectors for the purpose of… Show more Up To Par Management and Taylor Hospitality professionally manage clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality venues for owners, boards of directors, and organizations. We deliver positive financial results and exceptional experiences by living our ECHO Teamwork core values of Execution, Care, Honesty, Ownership all centered around Teamwork. #hospitalitymanagement #clubmanagement Lead our strategic approach, to engage the hospitality | club business sectors for the purpose of providing significant solutions, profitability and value to our clients. Increased profitability in all our client's businesses through our LEAN Management approach to driving increased revenue while efficiently managing expenses. • Cultivate key relationships with creative based solutions. Identifies key decision-maker within • Develop and analyze P&L reporting forecasting, and profit goals for the sales team. Additionally, provide financial guidance throughout various business initiatives and process implementation. Structure and negotiate UTP | TH’s agreements providing, maximum selling opportunity and targeted profit for our clients and UTP | TH. • Identify new product opportunities and partner with UTP | TH Product Management team to introduce new offerings within targeted industries. Understand a prospective corporate strategy, positioning and performance to best position UTP | TH within the target company. Develop and refine the value proposition for each target account, understanding all competitive offerings in the marketplace and how to best position UP. • Oversee all collaboration of joint venture implementation. Show less
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Taylor Hospitality
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2011 - Present
Led Taylor Hospitality to become a national hospitality management company delivering on the purpose of positively impact others through our professional management of our hotels, resorts, hospitality venues, restaurants, and bars. We are driven to serve our associates, clients and guests. Taylor Hospitality has grown by 50% in the past three years. Our hospitality management team is focused on three goals of Operational Excellence, Sales, and Marketing that Works, and Being A Best… Show more Led Taylor Hospitality to become a national hospitality management company delivering on the purpose of positively impact others through our professional management of our hotels, resorts, hospitality venues, restaurants, and bars. We are driven to serve our associates, clients and guests. Taylor Hospitality has grown by 50% in the past three years. Our hospitality management team is focused on three goals of Operational Excellence, Sales, and Marketing that Works, and Being A Best Places to Work. Through our relentless training of our management team, we have infused our ECHO Teamwork culture throughout all our properties. Show less Led Taylor Hospitality to become a national hospitality management company delivering on the purpose of positively impact others through our professional management of our hotels, resorts, hospitality venues, restaurants, and bars. We are driven to serve our associates, clients and guests. Taylor Hospitality has grown by 50% in the past three years. Our hospitality management team is focused on three goals of Operational Excellence, Sales, and Marketing that Works, and Being A Best… Show more Led Taylor Hospitality to become a national hospitality management company delivering on the purpose of positively impact others through our professional management of our hotels, resorts, hospitality venues, restaurants, and bars. We are driven to serve our associates, clients and guests. Taylor Hospitality has grown by 50% in the past three years. Our hospitality management team is focused on three goals of Operational Excellence, Sales, and Marketing that Works, and Being A Best Places to Work. Through our relentless training of our management team, we have infused our ECHO Teamwork culture throughout all our properties. Show less
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MAPGA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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President Southern Chapter MAPGA
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2013 - 2015
Chairman of the PR Committee Chairman of the PR Committee
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Wintergreen Resort
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Golf, Spa & Retail
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2009
The Wintergreen Resort is the Mid Atlantic premier four-season resort. This Silver Medal resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has two separate golf clubs. The classic designed Rees Jones Stoney Creek Golf Club 27 holes located in the Rockfish valley and the Ellis Maples mountain masterpiece, Devils Knob Golf Club provide the most diverse golf experience in the Mid Atlantic. In 2007, Golf Digest Publications awarded Wintergreen Resort Top 25 Best Family Golf Resort. The Stoney Creek Golf Club has… Show more The Wintergreen Resort is the Mid Atlantic premier four-season resort. This Silver Medal resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has two separate golf clubs. The classic designed Rees Jones Stoney Creek Golf Club 27 holes located in the Rockfish valley and the Ellis Maples mountain masterpiece, Devils Knob Golf Club provide the most diverse golf experience in the Mid Atlantic. In 2007, Golf Digest Publications awarded Wintergreen Resort Top 25 Best Family Golf Resort. The Stoney Creek Golf Club has hosted prestige events such as: Virginia State Amateur Championship, Virginia State Mid – Amateur Championship, Virginia State Junior Championship, 2003 & 2004 Canadian Tour Event, National American Cancer Society Golf Classic, The John Grisham Charity Classic. Additionally, the Devils Knob Golf Club renowned for its outstanding course condition is Virginia’s highest elevation golf course at nearly 4,000 feet. The Wintergreen Resort is home to the Wintergreen Golf Academy, with state of art Model Golf Teaching system. Along with our outstanding amenities, the resort boasts 300 room world-class accommodations, spa, fitness center, tennis, skiing and equestrian center. Golf and Resort Business Adminstration Oversee Golf Resort operations including: Golf Course Maintenance, Golf Operations, and Golf Academy Operations Oversee Spa / Fitness and Wellness operations Oversee all Retail operations including Stoney Creek Golf Shop, Devils Knob Golf Shop, Necessities Gift shop, Logo’s shop, Show less The Wintergreen Resort is the Mid Atlantic premier four-season resort. This Silver Medal resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has two separate golf clubs. The classic designed Rees Jones Stoney Creek Golf Club 27 holes located in the Rockfish valley and the Ellis Maples mountain masterpiece, Devils Knob Golf Club provide the most diverse golf experience in the Mid Atlantic. In 2007, Golf Digest Publications awarded Wintergreen Resort Top 25 Best Family Golf Resort. The Stoney Creek Golf Club has… Show more The Wintergreen Resort is the Mid Atlantic premier four-season resort. This Silver Medal resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has two separate golf clubs. The classic designed Rees Jones Stoney Creek Golf Club 27 holes located in the Rockfish valley and the Ellis Maples mountain masterpiece, Devils Knob Golf Club provide the most diverse golf experience in the Mid Atlantic. In 2007, Golf Digest Publications awarded Wintergreen Resort Top 25 Best Family Golf Resort. The Stoney Creek Golf Club has hosted prestige events such as: Virginia State Amateur Championship, Virginia State Mid – Amateur Championship, Virginia State Junior Championship, 2003 & 2004 Canadian Tour Event, National American Cancer Society Golf Classic, The John Grisham Charity Classic. Additionally, the Devils Knob Golf Club renowned for its outstanding course condition is Virginia’s highest elevation golf course at nearly 4,000 feet. The Wintergreen Resort is home to the Wintergreen Golf Academy, with state of art Model Golf Teaching system. Along with our outstanding amenities, the resort boasts 300 room world-class accommodations, spa, fitness center, tennis, skiing and equestrian center. Golf and Resort Business Adminstration Oversee Golf Resort operations including: Golf Course Maintenance, Golf Operations, and Golf Academy Operations Oversee Spa / Fitness and Wellness operations Oversee all Retail operations including Stoney Creek Golf Shop, Devils Knob Golf Shop, Necessities Gift shop, Logo’s shop, Show less
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Grand Cypress Resort
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United States
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Legal Services
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Director of Golf
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
The Grand Cypress Resort is the #1 golf resort in Florida voted by Conde Nast’. This Gold Medal Private Resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has 45 fantastic Nicklaus designed golf holes. Our North – South golf course has hosted The World Cup of Golf, numerous LPGA Championships, PGA, Senior PGA Skins Game Championships, Greg Norman Shark Shootout Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions, 83rd Southern Amateur, Epson Stats Match, NFPGA Section Championships and the Oldsmobile National Scramble… Show more The Grand Cypress Resort is the #1 golf resort in Florida voted by Conde Nast’. This Gold Medal Private Resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has 45 fantastic Nicklaus designed golf holes. Our North – South golf course has hosted The World Cup of Golf, numerous LPGA Championships, PGA, Senior PGA Skins Game Championships, Greg Norman Shark Shootout Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions, 83rd Southern Amateur, Epson Stats Match, NFPGA Section Championships and the Oldsmobile National Scramble Finals. The New Course has hosted the annual Payne Stewart Memorial Golf Tournament, Grand Cypress PGA & LPGA Pro – Am, Grand Cypress Pro-Am, Ernie Els SAP Invitational, and Jim Moran Celebrity Golf Classic. Additionally in 2004 the golf shop was awarded the prestigious Top 100 Golf Shops in America award by Golf Business World. Golf Magazine recognizes our Academy of Golf as a Top 25 golf school in America. This world-class four -star property has won numerous awards for is accommodations consisting of a 750 room Hyatt Hotel and 146 spacious golf villas. Golf & Resort Business Administration Create and oversee our 7.34 million dollar budget. Lead and motivate our golf operational team of 67 employees. Created and Chaired Quality Assurance Committee – Designing resort wide service standards along with evaluating all resort wide processes to ensure maximum efficiency and service levels. Serve on The Grand Cypress Villa Executive Committee overseeing resort operations. Lead our golf operational team to envision, create, and implement our mission statement. Reorganized entire Golf Club department to streamline productivity and enhance member & guest service Show less The Grand Cypress Resort is the #1 golf resort in Florida voted by Conde Nast’. This Gold Medal Private Resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has 45 fantastic Nicklaus designed golf holes. Our North – South golf course has hosted The World Cup of Golf, numerous LPGA Championships, PGA, Senior PGA Skins Game Championships, Greg Norman Shark Shootout Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions, 83rd Southern Amateur, Epson Stats Match, NFPGA Section Championships and the Oldsmobile National Scramble… Show more The Grand Cypress Resort is the #1 golf resort in Florida voted by Conde Nast’. This Gold Medal Private Resort awarded by Golf Magazine, has 45 fantastic Nicklaus designed golf holes. Our North – South golf course has hosted The World Cup of Golf, numerous LPGA Championships, PGA, Senior PGA Skins Game Championships, Greg Norman Shark Shootout Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions, 83rd Southern Amateur, Epson Stats Match, NFPGA Section Championships and the Oldsmobile National Scramble Finals. The New Course has hosted the annual Payne Stewart Memorial Golf Tournament, Grand Cypress PGA & LPGA Pro – Am, Grand Cypress Pro-Am, Ernie Els SAP Invitational, and Jim Moran Celebrity Golf Classic. Additionally in 2004 the golf shop was awarded the prestigious Top 100 Golf Shops in America award by Golf Business World. Golf Magazine recognizes our Academy of Golf as a Top 25 golf school in America. This world-class four -star property has won numerous awards for is accommodations consisting of a 750 room Hyatt Hotel and 146 spacious golf villas. Golf & Resort Business Administration Create and oversee our 7.34 million dollar budget. Lead and motivate our golf operational team of 67 employees. Created and Chaired Quality Assurance Committee – Designing resort wide service standards along with evaluating all resort wide processes to ensure maximum efficiency and service levels. Serve on The Grand Cypress Villa Executive Committee overseeing resort operations. Lead our golf operational team to envision, create, and implement our mission statement. Reorganized entire Golf Club department to streamline productivity and enhance member & guest service Show less
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Duke University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Golf Professional
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1992 - 2004
The Duke University Golf Club is owned and operated by the Duke University Athletic Department. Travel and Leisure Magazine ranked the golf course #2 best university golf course in the United States in 2001. The golf shop is located in the Four Diamond, 171 room Washington Duke Inn. In 2001, we hosted the Men’s NCAA National Golf Championships and also play host to the Duke Children’s Celebrity Golf Classic among many other golf tournaments. Additionally, the golf shop operation has been… Show more The Duke University Golf Club is owned and operated by the Duke University Athletic Department. Travel and Leisure Magazine ranked the golf course #2 best university golf course in the United States in 2001. The golf shop is located in the Four Diamond, 171 room Washington Duke Inn. In 2001, we hosted the Men’s NCAA National Golf Championships and also play host to the Duke Children’s Celebrity Golf Classic among many other golf tournaments. Additionally, the golf shop operation has been recognized nationally for our exceptional merchandising and impeccable guest service. Our diverse customer clientele includes faculty, staff, upper level management, board of trustees, alumni, students, medical community, corporate customers, and the general public. Golf Business Administration Assist in creating and managing our 2 million dollar operating budget. Lead and motivate our golf operational team of 45 employees to deliver outstanding service to our 325 members. Show less The Duke University Golf Club is owned and operated by the Duke University Athletic Department. Travel and Leisure Magazine ranked the golf course #2 best university golf course in the United States in 2001. The golf shop is located in the Four Diamond, 171 room Washington Duke Inn. In 2001, we hosted the Men’s NCAA National Golf Championships and also play host to the Duke Children’s Celebrity Golf Classic among many other golf tournaments. Additionally, the golf shop operation has been… Show more The Duke University Golf Club is owned and operated by the Duke University Athletic Department. Travel and Leisure Magazine ranked the golf course #2 best university golf course in the United States in 2001. The golf shop is located in the Four Diamond, 171 room Washington Duke Inn. In 2001, we hosted the Men’s NCAA National Golf Championships and also play host to the Duke Children’s Celebrity Golf Classic among many other golf tournaments. Additionally, the golf shop operation has been recognized nationally for our exceptional merchandising and impeccable guest service. Our diverse customer clientele includes faculty, staff, upper level management, board of trustees, alumni, students, medical community, corporate customers, and the general public. Golf Business Administration Assist in creating and managing our 2 million dollar operating budget. Lead and motivate our golf operational team of 45 employees to deliver outstanding service to our 325 members. Show less
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Education
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1986 - 1990
Elon University
BA, Double Major History & Education - minor Math, Religion -
2003 - 2005
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
MBA Coursework
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