MORE ABOUT ME- PERSONAL

I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana raised in Natchez and Hattiesburg Mississippi and Alabama. My grandparents, (and my parents in their youth) were farmers/sharecroppers, and hard laborers. Both my parents and grandparents taught me the value of a hard days work and dirty hands.I developed and entrepreneurial spirit at age 12, starting and running my own neighborhood lawn care business. Revenue from that venture went to buy fishing supplies.

I cut trees and ran a bulldozer to clear the land, and helped with the building of my family's IGA grocery store where I worked as a stocker, clerk/bag boy and meat cutter. I learned valuable lessons of ownership from my father and helping in his business. Among the many lessons, that of true ownership and the critical nature of proper financial management were among the most valuable.

I attended college at the University of Southern Mississippi where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Business Management with an emphasis on hospitality with a minor in real-estate and marketing. My hobbies while in college centered around canoeing, mycophagy, and mountain biking/racing.

The West, and the life of Adventure came calling my senior year of college and upon graduation I headed to Montana as a food and beverage manager in Glacier National Park. That decision and calling begin a life long love affair with unique, adventurous jobs and settings. That need and sense of adventure to "embrace a lifestyle, not just a job" stays with me to this day.

I was raised an "explorer" by my parents who took me and my sibling on excursions into the outdoors every weekend, fishing, and exploring history and nature. From picking wild "dew berries" to chasing rabbits I was brought up enjoying and respecting nature and a curiosity where I have a need to know and to learn that never stops. I believe in the principles of honesty, integrity and loyalty as a person and professional.

A 30 YEAR LIFESTYLE OF UNIQUE PROPERTIES AND OPERATIONS

With over 30 years of experience in autonomous operations, I have a proven track record of measurable success across diverse business domains. I excel building and interpreting financials, overseeing infrastructure and services, and managing contractor and government relationships. My expertise extends to QHSE and human resources, ensuring optimal management of properties,, and projects. Embracing the challenges of remote living and working, I understand resilience required to thrive in demanding locations, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth. -

Connie. Human Resources and Admin Professional

Introducing

Meet Connie Malone. My "other half" and a valuable professional asset as well. Connie is Professional Human Resources (PHR) certified with a wealth of experience in HR, employee housing, orientation, customer service and safety training, accounting and management in retail, and F&B.

Connie is a hands on professional who has a genuine interesting in seeing people grow personally and professionally.

Connie's hobbies include hiking, gardening and reading.

A RECORD OF QUICK TURN AROUNDS AND RELATED NON-PROFIT AND GRANT WORK

One of my specialties has been "fixing" operations in need of a quick turn around or quick evolution. I've been successful as a "fixer" by using leadership, common sense and business science and principles. I protect assets, make the right staffing decisions and use a transparent style to teach and grow staff by telling them not just to "do it" but also explaining "why we're doing it" to get them bought in to the process.

I'm experienced in seeking and writing grants, through the entire life cycle from the award, distribution and compliance process. I've had non profit operating sectors under my direction and and have sat on non profit boards funded through grants and donations.

I'm experienced in contractor and governmental relationships, and the clear communication and hands on follow up required when working with government and private entities to complete projects. I've worked from and with timelines, blueprints, deadlines and regulatory guidelines and codes successfully.

ST. MARY LODGE MONTANA- TEE PEE VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION

Design and construction project manager for the Tee Pee, village, a complex/authentic tee pee village at St. Mary Lodge, Glacier National Park Montana. Work and challenges included contractor relationships, the Blackfeet Nation and TERO for workers, state and federal building and safety codes compliance and inspections, and the wrath of mother nature.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LAND BASED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Outdoor Adventure Center and business development: I Helped facilitate and run the first annual "Ticaboo ATV Rally" and continual expansion of land based outdoor activities with the Director of Outdoor Adventure to expand and sustain business models, including evolving through partnerships and marketing to evolve from more lake based activities and reliance.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OWNERSHIP

Conception, construction, and successfully running "Dancing Bear Campground" from raw land development.

The project included, land acquisition and purchase, site design and build, power/water and septic design and installation and subdivision and zoning compliance and approval.
The business operation was successful, gained value and was sold to the Under Canvas Company and is now known as "Glacier Under Canvas".

DIVERSE HANDS ON PAST AND CURRENT PROJECTS AND DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES.

LARGE UNIQUE TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS

Oversight/management of House and Pleasure Boat services at that included moving small, medium and large boats.

I improved safety through training and inspection programs.
Facilitated, and oversaw the design and build of 2 new custom fabricated houseboat trailers to replace an aging fleet.
I instituted an inspection schedule on all large and small fleet equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
Safety was non-negotiable and looked at through the eyes of risk management in the large, complicated dangerous operations.
Cut yearly costs of workman's comp and liability insurance by decreasing our risk category and associated premiums.

EXCAVATION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

Large land excavation and development for additional boat storage and glamping development. Working with Utah State agency Trust Lands and excavator contractors to collaborate and turn out a developed end product.

HANDS ON BUILDING EXPERIENCE

Building Cabins for my former business, Dancing Bear Campground.
Including plumbing and electrical wiring installation, following the NEC electrical inspections and permitting processes.

Designed and contracted a well and public water system install on the property.

PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENT

I understand that business and operations must always evolve and grow to sustain success, while equipment and assets must be maintained and upgraded. New regulations, competition, and numerous other environmental factors affect the need to be nimble, proactive and reactive.

I understand the unique living and working resource challenges of a remote environment.

IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION

Building improvement and remodeling projects such as the Ticaboo Lodge.

New lines of business and expansion

Building new business categories to leverage natural resources. ATV fleet rentals and guided tours development and installation of a new role of "Director of Outdoor Adventure".

LARGE FLEET MANAGEMENT and Purchasing

Large fleet mainteance and purchases for large logistics moving and operation.