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Brian Lynch

Hawley,PA

Summary

Accomplished professional in revenue tracking, forecasting, team management, advertising campaign development, and branding strategies. Bring deep understanding of Cove Haven as well as financial analysis.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Cove Haven Resort
05.2024 - Current
  • Took over payroll and invoice recording within two weeks of starting.
  • Record inventory at all bar locations on an ongoing basis to ensure bars are stocked.
  • Order liquor and beer according to inventory levels
  • Manage team of 10+ servers, 3 hosts, and 8 bartenders.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by addressing concerns promptly and handling any issues professionally.

Bartender

Cove Haven Resort
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Recognized with Wow award for hard work
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.

Day Trader

Self-employed
04.2020 - 06.2022
  • Educated myself on market to become profitable trader.
  • Assess hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
  • Make fast decisions based on fluctuating market resulting in profit.
  • Invested in gaming companies ($PENN, $WYNN, $CZR) early in Covid-19 pandemic at low point expecting growth opportunity.

Director of Digital Ad Operations

Westwood One
03.2017 - 10.2020
  • Forecasted and tracked digital ad revenue
  • Utilized analytics tools to track campaign performance, adjusting strategies as needed based on insights gathered.
  • Supervised team of account managers to guarantee excellent service
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Contributed significantly to launch and growth of the podcast division (i.e. started working with 1 podcast and expanded to 20+ shows)
  • Developed the podcast operations plan
  • Worked with podcast producers and hosts to effectively realize in-content ads to maximize return for clients
  • Trained producers to setup ad-injected ad placements within podcasts
  • Liaised with sales team and ad agency clients to exceed expected deliverables
  • Approved ad deals based on pricing and audience

Digital Ad Operations Manager

IHeart Media
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed accounts sold by in-house sales team as well as partner sales team
  • QA'd creative aspects of ad campaign including HTML banners/videos and Mp3 audio files
  • Trafficked audio, video and banners across hundreds of stations nationwide
  • Created campaigns including in-stream audio, pre-roll video and audio and homepage takeovers
  • Optimized campaigns to ensure full delivery

Digital Campaign Coordinator

Westwood One
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Trafficked digital audio campaigns across a variety of networks
  • Monitored creative assets and updated ad campaigns
  • Reported delivery on ad campaigns to sellers and clients

Research Analyst

Westwood One
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Gathered and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Utilized ACT1 and Gfk MRI in order to gain insights into target audience for brands

Affiliate Services Coordinator

Westwood One
04.2012 - 11.2012
  • Ensured submission of affidavits from partner radio stations providing evidence of radio spots airing
  • Worked closely with many different stations to have submission process completed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Specialization in Finance

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2012

Skills

  • Sales and budget development and tracking
  • Revenue forecasting/modeling
  • Team leading/management
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Cove Haven Resort
05.2024 - Current

Bartender

Cove Haven Resort
06.2022 - 05.2024

Day Trader

Self-employed
04.2020 - 06.2022

Director of Digital Ad Operations

Westwood One
03.2017 - 10.2020

Digital Ad Operations Manager

IHeart Media
01.2016 - 03.2017

Digital Campaign Coordinator

Westwood One
01.2014 - 12.2015

Research Analyst

Westwood One
11.2012 - 12.2013

Affiliate Services Coordinator

Westwood One
04.2012 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Specialization in Finance

The Ohio State University
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