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Dan Lathrum

Windsor,CA

Summary

Personable and accomplished Professional with extensive experience in managing daily business operations in property management, hospitality management, and business to business sales. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. A creative and operationally minded individual with the ability to draw on 20+ years of professional experience. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating unique hospitality experiences and growing businesses.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales

King Plastics, Inc.
Orange, CA
09.2022 - Current

Experienced sales leader with a proven track record in driving revenue growth, building strong client relationships, and leading high-performing sales teams. Expertise in the manufacturing and packaging industry, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, innovative product solutions, and strategic market expansion. Adept at developing and implementing sales strategies to meet organizational goals while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Territory Sales Manager

King Plastics
Orange, CA
08.2018 - 08.2022

Actively develop new customer prospects while maintaining current business relationships. Focus on increasing sales goals by presenting products and services in a clear, honest, well informed manner conducive to establish trust, credibility, and rapport. Supervise developing territory sales representatives, providing sales support for several independent associates within the western regions of the U.S. Offering marketing support, product development, contract negotiation, graphic design, order entry, and customer service. Initiated a sales prospect follow-up program resulting in further development and growth of new and existing customers.

Professional Personal Assistant

Self-Employed
Tustin, CA
03.2014 - 08.2018

Dedicated personal assistant offering 4 years professional NDA service for a Tony award winning Broadway Producer. Managed daily calendar appointments, incoming & outgoing emails, financial payments, including mobile, tech, media subscriptions and property utilities. Organized courier pickup & delivery services for grocery, laundry, property maintenance, and vehicle service. Planned commercial and private flight arrangements, private transportation, hotel accommodations, and restaurant reservations.

Resident Relations Manager

The Irvine Company - Colony at Fashion Island
Newport Beach, CA
10.2010 - 03.2014

Directly assisted GM to drive sales, resident relations, and negotiate lease renewals to maximize market rent. Coordinate with lateral departments to ensure execution of resident requests in a positive and professional manner. Manage Resident Relations and Concierge Departments to ensure residents are receiving the highest level of customer service. Successfully improved The Colony’s Kingsley ranking from 6th place in FY 2011 to 2nd place in FY 2012 ensuring residents are receiving the highest level of service, developing and maintaining a resident retention call program for New Move-Ins, Renewals, and Maintenance Service Requests. Nominated for a GEMM Award – ICAC Assistant Manager 2012 and Employee of the Quarter 2013.

Hotel Front Office Agent

The Ritz Carlton
Laguna Niguel, CA
10.2007 - 10.2010

Supervised the Front Desk, performing all necessary duties to accomplish day to day operations, coordinating with lateral departments to ensure all guests needs are executed, and resolving guest resolutions in a positive and professional manner. Interviewed and contributed to the selection process of new company associates. Complied with all company policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality of proprietary information to protect both guest and company assets. Successfully completed the Ritz-Carlton’s Training Program, including Three Steps of Service, 12 Service Values, Employee Promise, Motto, and Credo which instills providing genuine care and comfort for our guests and associates

Hotel Front Desk Supervisor

The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Coast, CA
10.2008 - 04.2010

Member of the opening team for the resort in November 2008, directly assisting the Front Office Manager. Responsible for supervising the Front Office and Hospitality Services Departments. Contributed to many of the Policy and Procedures that are inspired in the resorts success to the “Pursuit to Perfection” motto. Nominated Employee of the Quarter 2009, demonstrating an exceptional facility for contributing to the company objectives, demonstrating a proven ability to work well within a team environment, displaying tremendous passion for the resort’s success, dedication to my teams success, and consistently being personable to guests and co-workers. Property received 5 Diamond / 5 Star recognition 2010.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel/Restaurant Management

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2001

Skills

  • Growth Mindset - Supports team and business partners with diverse styles and market restrictions, abilities, motivations and other cultural perspectives; utilizes difference to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures all team members are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential
  • Adaptability - Maintains performance level under extreme business pressure or during change process or challenges in the workplace
  • Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a collaborative and engaging manner through a variety of proven methods
  • Problem Solver - Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different disciplines to draw conclusions, develop and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems and leads course of action
  • Professional Demeanor - Exhibits executive behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others, makes good first impression and represents the company in a premium, non-elitist style that aligns with core values of business
  • Leadership- Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility for work objectives, initiates, focuses and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes and and goes beyond what is required of a leader
  • Strategy - Gathers information and resources across business unit to set plan of action for self and others, prioritizes and arranges work requirements by removing obstacles to accomplish budget goals and ensure objectives are met
  • Operations - Develops and sustains relationships based on understanding of customer and consumer needs and actions consistent with the company's brand and premium expectations
  • Marketing - Maintains and in-depth understanding of specific in-hospitality tactics in the premium consumer space and surrounding culture to ensure relevant consumer insights and execution are authentically connected
  • Planning - Mastered in travel coordination, itinerary development and creating one of a kind unique experiences in the hospitality channel

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Successful completion of Emergency First Response CPR & AED Certificate.
  • Extreme white water rafter (Grand Canyon x6)
  • Avid outdoor and National Park enthusiast (boating, hiking, fishing)
  • Happily married with two boys ages 13 & 15

Timeline

Director of Sales

King Plastics, Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

King Plastics
08.2018 - 08.2022

Professional Personal Assistant

Self-Employed
03.2014 - 08.2018

Resident Relations Manager

The Irvine Company - Colony at Fashion Island
10.2010 - 03.2014

Hotel Front Desk Supervisor

The Resort at Pelican Hill
10.2008 - 04.2010

Hotel Front Office Agent

The Ritz Carlton
10.2007 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Hotel/Restaurant Management

Northern Arizona University
Dan Lathrum