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Anthony Casu

Summary

Seasoned Club General Manager with proven leadership skills. Background includes managing diverse teams, strategic planning and business development in fast-paced environments. Known for improving operational efficiencies, driving revenue and membership growth and fostering customer satisfaction. Committed to building strong team cultures that encourage innovation and openness.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Narooma Sporting & Services Club Ltd
Narooma, Australia
05.2001 - 06.2023
  • Started with 1 premise (Narooma Services Club Ltd) in 2001, successfully negotiated an amalgamation between the 'Narooma Services Club & Narooma Bowling & Recreation Club' in 2004
  • The new entity was then called the Narooma Sporting & Services Club Ltd
  • In 2007, successfully negotiated another amalgamation between the newly formed Narooma Sporting & Services Club Ltd and Dalmeny Bowling Club Ltd, bringing the operation both additional assets and economies of scale with the 3 premise operation
  • In 2008, fully implemented the new operation and strategic direction of the 3 premise operation, including a restructure of the business, managing the 100+ staff and meeting KPI's that has allowed the company to increase profits and community engagement
  • In 2012, built a new premise on the Bowling Club site to allow the businesses of the then Services Club Building and the Bowling Club Building to be merged together under the one roof and allow the 'Scales of Economy' to flow through to the profits of the company
  • Managing the Staff and Community expectations with the build, focusing on a new lounge, bar and gaming areas and a large alfresco dining and entertainment areas
  • In 2013, changed the catering department from contract to inhouse, building the department up to a $3,000,000 turnover in 2023
  • Again successfully negotiated the changing landscape of the staffing and meal selections to deliver a successful outcome
  • In 2016, after bedding the different cultures of the 2 previous businesses together, drawing up and implementing a sound business plan, the business achieved its first trading profit in excess of one million dollars, ($1,017,701)
  • In 2018, after analyzing the future requirements for sustained growth of the business, renovated the club again changing the Kitchen and toilet areas, new loading dock and lounge areas, including new alfresco family and entertainment areas
  • In 2018, obtained a Diploma in Accounting
  • In 2023, stepped aside after 22 years to allow a new direction for the company.

General Manager

Muirfield Golf Club Ltd
Sydney, Australia
01.1999 - 02.2001
  • Full responsibility of the operation of the Company, including the running of the Club and the implementation and organization of the Day-to-day running of the Golf competitions and many Tournaments of this prestigious Sydney 'Group 1' Golf Club
  • Planning, Implementation and building of a new Clubhouse
  • The project was delivered inline with financial forecasting, on time & under budget
  • A strategic Business plan was collated to incorporate the Financial Stability & Planning of both Course Improvements and the Companies short & long term Financial and Membership growth.

General Manager

Hawksbury Sporting Club Ltd
Hawksbury, Australia
02.1998 - 11.1999
  • Full operation of the club, including the implementation of new club procedures after streamlining and restructuring the business and the workplace
  • This resulted in a 'Turn-a-round' in the club's trading
  • 1997-1998 -$629,671 Loss, 1998-1999 $94,732 Profit
  • Left employment due to downsize of responsibilities after I was able to successfully negotiate an amalgamation from the club 'Deed Administrator' to 'Penrith Panthers'.

General Manager

Urunga Bowling Club Ltd
Urunga, Australia
04.1996 - 12.1997
  • Implementation of all of the club's policies and legal requirements, Oversee all club operations, Strategic Planning 5 & 10 year plans, oversee the tender process and building works of a $800,000 extension on time & under budget
  • Left employment to further career.

Assistant Manager

Foster Tuncurry Memorial Club Ltd
Foster Tuncurry, Australia
04.1993 - 12.1996
  • Personnel employment, Rostering, Banking, Human Resources, Reports & Summaries to the General Manager & Board, Implement the company's 'Day to Day' operations
  • Left employment to further career.

Trainee Manager

Revesby Workers Club Ltd
Revesby, Australia
04.1990 - 12.1993
  • Personnel, Rostering, Relief Duty Manager, Appraisals, Entertainment & Promotions 12 months, Gaming 12 months, Food & Beverage 12 months
  • Left employment to further career.

Education

Diploma of Accounting -

Australian Collage
01-2018

Repositioning business via F & B and Fraud Identification -

Club Directors Institute
01-2017

Building Diverse Boards and Modernising Construction -

Club Directors Institute
01-2017

Growth through Marketing, Gaming and Mergers -

Club Directors Institute
01-2015

NSW OLGR Mandatory Management Training -

Club Development Aust
01-2014

Board Governance, Company Secretary & GM Business Survival Strategies -

Club Directors Institute
01-2014

Input & Output for Effective Strategic Planning -

Club Directors Institute
01-2013

Cert four in Frontline Management -

Adult Education Centre
01-2013

Mandatory Director Training & Build strong Boards -

Club Directors Institute
01-2013

Taking Charge, the Need to Lead -

Club Directors Institute
01-2012

Governance, Conduct, Ethics, Charter & Law -

Club Directors Institute
01-2011

Driving Financial Performance -

Club Directors Institute
01-2011

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

NSW Tafe
01-2011

Leadership in Action -

Canberra Institute Technology
01-2010

Leadership through Change -

Club Directors Institute
01-2010

Managing Technology for Competitive Advantage -

Club Directors Institute
01-2009

Effective Leadership -

Club Directors Institute
01-2007

Active Certified Club Manager ACCM -

Club Managers Assoc
01-2003

Australian Workplace Agreements -

Registers Clubs Assoc
01-1998

Finance & Information Systems 3 -

Southern Cross Uni
01-1995

Finance & Information Systems 2 -

Southern Cross Uni
01-1995

Fellow in Club Administration -

Club Managers Assoc
01-1994

Finance & Information Systems 1 -

Southern Cross Uni
01-1994

Recruitment Counselling & Discipline -

Registered Clubs Assoc
01-1994

S4 Training - Supervisory Level -

Tourism Training Centre
01-1993

Train the Trainer 2 -

Tourism Training Centre
01-1993

Train the Trainer -

Tourism Training Centre
01-1992

Advanced Certificate in Hospitality & Catering -

NSW Tafe
01-1992

Skills

  • General Management
  • Negotiation
  • Amalgamation
  • Strategic Direction
  • Restructuring
  • Staff Management
  • Profit Increase
  • Community Engagement
  • Business Plan
  • Renovation
  • Accounting
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Membership Growth
  • Club Operations
  • Club Procedures
  • Legal Requirements
  • Strategic Planning
  • Building Works
  • Rostering
  • Human Resources
  • Reports & Summaries
  • Entertainment & Promotions
  • Gaming
  • Food & Beverage
  • Stock Control

Accomplishments

  • Community Club of the Year 2021 for the Community work done during the 2020 Bushfires.
  • Runner Up, Club Person of the Year 2021, Work done to keep community evacuation safe during the 2020 Bushfires.

Timeline

General Manager

Narooma Sporting & Services Club Ltd
05.2001 - 06.2023

General Manager

Muirfield Golf Club Ltd
01.1999 - 02.2001

General Manager

Hawksbury Sporting Club Ltd
02.1998 - 11.1999

General Manager

Urunga Bowling Club Ltd
04.1996 - 12.1997

Assistant Manager

Foster Tuncurry Memorial Club Ltd
04.1993 - 12.1996

Trainee Manager

Revesby Workers Club Ltd
04.1990 - 12.1993

Diploma of Accounting -

Australian Collage

Repositioning business via F & B and Fraud Identification -

Club Directors Institute

Building Diverse Boards and Modernising Construction -

Club Directors Institute

Growth through Marketing, Gaming and Mergers -

Club Directors Institute

NSW OLGR Mandatory Management Training -

Club Development Aust

Board Governance, Company Secretary & GM Business Survival Strategies -

Club Directors Institute

Input & Output for Effective Strategic Planning -

Club Directors Institute

Cert four in Frontline Management -

Adult Education Centre

Mandatory Director Training & Build strong Boards -

Club Directors Institute

Taking Charge, the Need to Lead -

Club Directors Institute

Governance, Conduct, Ethics, Charter & Law -

Club Directors Institute

Driving Financial Performance -

Club Directors Institute

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

NSW Tafe

Leadership in Action -

Canberra Institute Technology

Leadership through Change -

Club Directors Institute

Managing Technology for Competitive Advantage -

Club Directors Institute

Effective Leadership -

Club Directors Institute

Active Certified Club Manager ACCM -

Club Managers Assoc

Australian Workplace Agreements -

Registers Clubs Assoc

Finance & Information Systems 3 -

Southern Cross Uni

Finance & Information Systems 2 -

Southern Cross Uni

Fellow in Club Administration -

Club Managers Assoc

Finance & Information Systems 1 -

Southern Cross Uni

Recruitment Counselling & Discipline -

Registered Clubs Assoc

S4 Training - Supervisory Level -

Tourism Training Centre

Train the Trainer 2 -

Tourism Training Centre

Train the Trainer -

Tourism Training Centre

Advanced Certificate in Hospitality & Catering -

NSW Tafe

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