Douglas D. Drake

Recruited for the purpose of bridging the gap between the Bass Pro Hospitality division and Bass Pro Shops Retail purchasing to bring consistency and continuity to between Base Camp (corporate office) and JMNR (Big Cedar Lodge, Angler’s Lodge Springfield and Anglers Lodge Hollister, MO, Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis, TN and three future resorts planned for Florida between 2025 – 2027

• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.

Annual Company spend $290.3M | Operational, Managed Spend $79.4M | Savings (on managed spend) $1.9M

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

A movie theatre exhibition company with 1,000 theatres (11,000 Screens) 4,332 FT employees / 35,511 PT Employees | Annual Revenue $2.52 Billion

• Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
• Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
• Boosted operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain processes.

Company purchased by AMC in 2005

• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
• Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability.