Stephen Yurek

About Stephen Yurek

Are you looking for a solutions-focused Senior Executive, Consultant, and Advisor with more than 30 years of success across hospitality, food & beverage, health, construction and nonprofit organizations? I have a broad area of expertise that includes leadership, team building, human resources & recruiting, P&L, business development, digital communication, project management, vendor relations, supply chain, client retention, and growth.Currently I hold a leadership position as the Owner & Business Development Consultant for Yurek Consulting LLC, where I have assisted over 41 business operating units in California and Arizona. I have also acted as a conduit for the successful operation of these businesses, while being responsible for continued efficiencies and growth.Prior to my role with Perpetual Healthcare Inc. & Absolute Healthcare Inc, I have also been the Owner & Property Preservation Specialist for The Home Handyman, the General Manager for Best Western Tolleson Hotel, an Associate Pastor for Westridge Baptist Church, a Senior Pastor for Kearny Southern Baptist Church, and a General Manager/Business Manager/Service Manager for Frank\'s Air Conditioning and Heating Repair. In my earlier career, I held significant leadership roles with several top Marriott Properties, and launched hotel openings, hired & trained staff, and implemented numerous cost-saving strategies.This has been our focus from the beginning and a KEY TO OUR SUCCESS!Background Summary:Experienced and skilled General/Operations/Purchasing Manager with expertise in non-profit and for profit medical health process\', hotel management, food and beverage operations, vendor relations, profit and loss management and guest services operations. Proven background in improving operational turnaround. Recognized as an efficient manager and team player who generates significant growth in revenue and effectively motivates personnel to provide superior customer service. Proficient in all of the standard office desktop software and property management systems with a diversified skill sets covering administrative support, client relations, writing, human resources & recruiting, account management and project management. Excellent interpersonal, phone and digital communication skills.

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   Advisorycloud

   Feb 2021 — Present

Education

• Dale Carnegie Sales Training

  Certificate of completion, Sales

  1986 — 1986

• St. Anthony Village High School

  High School Diploma, Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

  1973 — 1980

• United States Army Intelligence School

  Top Secret with SSI, Military Intelligence

  1980 — 1987

• University of Minnesota

  Almost a Associates Degree, Speech/Communications

  1980 — 1982

• Baptist College of Florida

  Bachelors degree in Theology, Theology and Evangelism

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Hotel Renovation
• Budgets
• Sales
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Management
• Team Building
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Training and Development
• Social Networking
• Business Planning
• Customer Service
• Budgeting
• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Renovation
• Project Management
• Re-Branding of Hotel
• Small Business