Dale Kaetzel

About Dale Kaetzel

An influential, strategic, and seasoned executive, who has cultivated a remarkable career leading operational excellence, business development, sales, as well as strategic planning and execution in major theme parks, professional sports franchises, events, and venues. Has driven significant business growth, record-breaking attendance, guest services, and profitability as a committed servant leader, successfully empowering and aligning teams with organizational goals and vision. Additionally, bolstering communities and exceeding company objectives across North America as a sought-out organizational initiative leader, community board member, and mentor, applying strong business acumen to positively impact internal and external stakeholders. A few notable accomplishments include• Driving superior revenue growth through extensive season pass sales, in-park spending, company paid outings, and catering by successfully refining the organizational structure and steering the team to focus on product, service, pricing, and promotion. • Leveraging capital projects and long-term strategy to positively influence record-setting EBITDA and the local economy.• Achieving organizational effectiveness by placing a significant emphasis on people and team development, mentoring and coaching several current management professionals through cross-training to expand experiences and knowledge and prepare for the next step. AREAS OF EXPERTISEP & L ManagementTeam DevelopmentChange & InnovationOperational Leadership Marketing & CommunicationsGovernment & Community Relations

Experience

1. President Entertainment

   Go Outdoors

   Mar 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• University of Maryland

  BS, Journalism. Advertising

Skills

• Live Events
• Staff Development
• Sales
• Corporate Events
• Theme Parks
• Sponsorship
• Advertising
• Production Managment
• Hospitality
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Brand Development
• Event Planning
• Profit Maximization
• Theatre
• New Business Development
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Budgets
• Integrated Marketing
• Entertainment
• Online Advertising
• Retail
• Sponsorship Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Relationship Marketing
• Event Management
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Public Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Social Networking
• Strategic Planning