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Dan Flynn

Milwaukee

Summary

Dynamic and creative problem solver with both front and back of house skills in various industries. Great at improvising and thrives in high pressure situations. Excels at developing easy to follow systems to ensure efficiency and help avoid common problems. Enjoys the comradery of working with a team and filling a role, whether it's leader or follower or anywhere in between

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager, Delivery Driver, Sales Rep

Jansen International
Mequon, WI
09.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw daily warehouse operations, from picking orders and routing deliveries to delivering orders, all in a safe and proficient manner with an emphasis on avoiding mistakes
  • Processed all incoming shipments, double checking that quantities and items were correct, and stocking said items in a timely manner
  • Designed and implemented the current warehouse system from the ground up to maximize storage space, reduce errors, and aid in picking orders efficiently
  • Setup a weekly delivery schedule in order to streamline efficiency inline with when the sales reps visit their accounts, with a running list of all accounts and their delivery preferences
  • Setup a system so delivery drivers unfamiliar with the product could have their deliveries checked in easily and trained them on safer delivery/driving practices
  • Built up my own sales accounts and curated products to sell them

Bartender

Mader's German Restaurant
Milwaukee, WI
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided excellent customer service with a focus on building relationships with our regulars
  • Planned for how to handle private parties, functions and large groups expeditiously
  • Trained new staff on beverage preparation techniques and approaches to service, including making cheat sheets for the proper accoutrement for each entree and pairing suggestions
  • Scheduled staff to ensure coverage not only for in-house events but also with close attention to downtown events nearby which can easily overwhelm the restaurant

Front of House Manager

Strange Town
Milwaukee, WI
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring waitstaff was up to date on the newest wines and entrees
  • Managed scheduling and staffing to insure adequate coverage and a balanced schedule for the waitstaff
  • Setup systems to maximize the flow of the waitstaff, from the layout of the dining area to the location of the server's station and POS terminals
  • Programmed the POS system to expedite the ordering process and setup Open Table to maximize the occupancy per seating

Valet/Bellman

Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, WI
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Greeted guests, assisted them with their luggage, pointed out features of the hotel and the city
  • Quickly assessed a guest's reason for staying and figured out ways to enhance their stay
  • Parked vehicles expeditiously with attention paid to maximizing retrieval time based on when a guest might leave, all with safety in mind
  • Collaborated with front desk staff to insure proper coverage for conventions, sports teams, weddings, etc and plan for any additional amenities these groups might need

-full work history available upon request

Education

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee High School of The Arts
Milwaukee
06.1997

Skills

  • Exemplary customer service skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Warehouse operations
  • Shipping, receiving and logistics
  • Forklift operations
  • POS programming
  • Bartending and cocktail creation
  • Staff hiring, training and scheduling

Timeline

Warehouse Manager, Delivery Driver, Sales Rep

Jansen International
09.2020 - Current

Bartender

Mader's German Restaurant
06.2018 - 01.2020

Front of House Manager

Strange Town
09.2017 - 03.2018

Valet/Bellman

Hilton Milwaukee City Center
09.2016 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee High School of The Arts