Walter Veale has over 12 years of experience in hospitality and leisure management across Asia, the United States, and the Caribbean. He currently works as the General Manager for The Butchers Club in Singapore and Hong Kong, where his responsibilities include large-scale logistics, accounting, event planning, and marketing. Prior to this role, he held general manager and marketing positions at several nightclubs in Singapore, Las Vegas, and Missouri. He has a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University and is proficient in areas like audio/visual production, bartending, and customer service.
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Walter veale resume (may 2016)
1. WALTER VEALE
+65 9838 2457 | walterveale@gmail.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
12 years in hospitality and leisure management
Multi-talented with international experience
Front of house hospitality
Staff management
Marketing and promotions
Account management
ABC-certified bartender under master bartender Larry Riley (Las Vegas)
Audio and visual production
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Manager,
The Butchers ClubSingapore and Hong Kong
JANUARY 2016 TO CURRENT
SINGAPORE
Large-scalelogistics operationsincludingsending
shippingcontainers to and from Hong Kong and
Singapore, restaurantrenovation,and equipment
purchaseand inventory.
Setting up of key business infrastructuresuch as
insurance,licensing,and tradeaccounts.
Large-scaleaccountingand corporateliaising for
international operations overseeing four operations.
Key event set-up, planning,and operations for
internationally recognized events such as World
Gourmet Summit.
Marketing and sales to high-end exclusiveclientbases
includinghigh worth individuals,corporateaccounts,
and celebrities.
General Manager,
BQ Bar Singapore
NOVEMBER 2015 TO JANUARY 2016
SINGAPORE
Managing20 plus local staff members.
Opening and closingreports and accounting for all sales
through the venue.
Planningand executing New Years Eve 2015.
Operating as management in a largescalecorporate
environment.
General ManagerConsultant,
Canvas Nightclub
SEPTEMBER 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2015
SINGAPORE
• Writing operations SOP for staff.
• Increasingproduction by maintaininga great working
relationship with staff through leadership.
• Reprogramming of various nights to increaserevenue.
• Brokering a deal with Ricciotti (neighboringItalian
restaurant) to server their food late night on weekends.
• Planningand execution of F1 2015, and other major
events.
2. WALTER VEALE
+65 9838 2457 | walterveale@gmail.com
PR & Marketing / OperationsConsultant,
Bang Bang Nightclub
MAY 2015 TO AUGUST 2016
SINGAPORE
Planningof events and specials.
• Guest relations and buildingof clientele.
• Development of new marketing tools likeSnapchat.
• Social media community manager.
• Planningof F1 2015,1st anniversary,and Halloween
events.
SeniorMarketing,
Tao Group– Tao and Marquee Night Clubs
MAY 2014 TO MAY 2015
LAS VEGAS, NV
• Produced, promoted, and managed events attended by
celebrity clientele.
• Promoted events headlined by top tier DJ's including
Alesso,Snoop Dogg, and Benny Benasi.
• My team consistently filled the 3,000 occupancy clubs.
• Personally averaged sales of 2,000 USD per table and
quickly became a senior member of these very high
revenue nightclubs.
• Trade Event team member, attending major trade
events such as CES, and SEMA for business
development and networking.
Promotion Development,
Club2015
JUNE 2014 (SPECIAL EVENTS)
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS
• Produced, promoted, and managed a special event
headlined by RDX, and includingacts by ZJ Rush of
Jamaica,and renowned dancer, Raddy Rich.
• Generated over $5,000 in ticket sales.
• Generated over $10,000 in beverage sales whiletending
bar.
Instinct NightClub
JANUARY 2012 TO JUNE 2014
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, USA
General Manager
• Recruited, interviewed, hired,scheduled, and managed
hosts,servers, bartenders, backs,door and security
staff.
• Sourced, scheduled, and coordinated DJs and musicians.
• Established and maintained strongrelationshipswith
vendors and local partner businesses for cross-
promotions.
• Builtrelationships with key clients to drive attendance
and sales.
Promotion Development
• Used traditional word-of-mouth methods and social
media to dramatically increaseclub attendance.
• Brought weekend attendance up to 500+ persons,
resultingin the financial turnaround of the club.
• Produced concept, budget, and staffingrequirements
for all venue promotions.
• Developed special “members-only events.”
• Notable promotions included:New Year’s Eve Gala,
College Athlete Nights, Concerts & DJ Bookings.
3. WALTER VEALE
+65 9838 2457 | walterveale@gmail.com
Other restaurant and nightlife career
highlights
JANUARY 2003 TO JUNE 2010
USA
Los Angeles, California 2010-2012
Kress Nightclub,Security
PrivateVIP security
Event Videography
Kansas City, Missouri 2003-2006
Promotions various nightclubs
Chef On the Border
Springfield, Missouri 2006-2010
Head of Security Zan Nightclub
Head of Security Jekyl & Hyde Nightclub
JQH Arena AV Crew
Policetrainer
Bartender Ebbets Field
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION /SKILLS
MODEL & SPOKESPERSON RE- VARIOUSCLIENTS 2012 TO CURRENT
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY- FILMBACHELOR OF SCIENCE 2014
LEES SUMMIT WEST HIGH SCHOOL– GRADUATED 2006
PROFICIENTIN: MS OfficeSoftware; Audio/Visual Media Production,Bartending,Sales,Customer Service