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Dan Fitzpatrick

Baraboo,WI

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in cloud based financial and management software.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations and SJ Consulting

Saint Joseph Parish
08.2008 - 02.2024
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with Parish requirements.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Presented financial reports and recommendations for the Pastor and Finance Counsel.
  • Founded SJ Consulting to share operational successes with over thirty Parishes in the Diocese of Madison.

Managing Member

Danny's Diner, LLC
08.1993 - 08.2008
    • Managed financial operations, including budgeting and accounting.
    • Oversaw employee recruitment, training, and evaluation to build a workforce committed to company success.
    • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining positive relationships.
    • Coordinated kitchen and front of house operations
    • Managed marketing, social media and promotions

Kitchen Manager

Mineral Point Road Pizza Hut
01.1989 - 12.1992

• Assisted in controlling food and labor cost

• Prepared daily scheduling of staff by position.

• Utilized previous sales to forecast preparation of daily prepped foods

• Assisted on corporate chicken pizza development team

• Assisted training new managers in kitchen systems and operations

• Achieved rank of master in each kitchen position

• Worked at multiple locations within company

• Appointed to team of staff to provide coverage at other stores when need arose

• Assisted in ordering and receiving deliveries

Staff Member - Front of House

Brat & Brew
01.1988 - 12.1989

Host, table server, runner and cleared tables.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Madison College
Madison, WI
05.2000

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Cost Control
  • Business Management
  • Data Management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Financial Administration
  • Staff Management
  • Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks
  • Time Management
  • Budget Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Capital Spending
  • Leadership training

Certification

Wisconsin Food Handler License


ServSafe.

Continuing Education

  • Fox Valley Technical College: Living the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in Difficult Economic

Times Certificate - February 2004

  • The Ken Blanchard Companies: Situational Leadership II Certificate - January 2000
  • Disney University: The Disney Approach to Quality Service Certificate - June 1996

Timeline

Director of Operations and SJ Consulting

Saint Joseph Parish
08.2008 - 02.2024

Managing Member

Danny's Diner, LLC
08.1993 - 08.2008

Kitchen Manager

Mineral Point Road Pizza Hut
01.1989 - 12.1992

Staff Member - Front of House

Brat & Brew
01.1988 - 12.1989

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Madison College

Wisconsin Food Handler License


ServSafe.

Dan Fitzpatrick