Dan Ventura

• Located, designed, and opened new 8,000 square feet Long Beach office and drove top-line revenue from $0 to over $153M per year while organically growing client base with 94% client retention.
• Increased branch profitability YOY 15-20%.
• Identified and hired exceptional candidates to boost team productivity and operational efficiency.
• Promoted organizational development through regular training sessions to educate employees on best practices to increase efficiencies and profitability.
• Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
• Dedicated to expanding client bases by building lasting relationships with clients and referral partners.
• Drove revenues and team morale by developing and deploying sales contests.
• Responsible for budget planning, branch P&L, and strategy development/implementation.
• Increased overall billing revenue 30% in 2022 through capitalizing on new potential opportunities and developing partnerships with 24 new companies.
• Exceeded sales forecast figures by 150% regularly through superior client care and retention.
• Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
• Coordinated and collaborated with other regional area managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.

Founded The Pint House, an American Bistro Restaurant specializing in high-quality scratch-made food, premium craft beers, top-shelf wine & liquor, and exceptional guest service. Built a stellar reputation within the community of Fullerton, and in 2012 opened a second location in the city of Orange. High-grossing units with multi-million dollars in revenue per location. Ultimately, sold the company (for a profit) in 2016.

• Created, developed, and implemented all formalized operational systems and procedures including employee handbook, flow charts, forms, check-lists, server/bartender/kitchen associate job descriptions and incentive programs.
• Hired, developed, and led restaurant management teams that were accountable to over 240 employees company-wide.
• Implemented labor and streamlining innovations to realize a 14% decrease in labor costs.
• Recognized for cultivating long term, stable staff with team-player philosophies.
• Achieved 200% in revenue growth over six years tripling customer base and increasing average check amount by over 40%.
• Orchestrate recipe/menu development based on guest trends/preferences and seasonal considerations; source vendors and negotiate inventory costs.
• Developed advertising strategies, layout, and design for print, web, and social media resulting in a 28% increase in guest traffic and contributed to more than 15% increase in sales.

• Eliminated more than $250k in recurring debt and established a reserve fund of more than $350k.
• Director of fund-raising development and responsible for solicitation of major gifts and endowments.
• Oversee all personnel and tasks related to accounting, administrative, fiscal, and operational leadership of the organization.
• Responsible for preparation, financial management, and analysis of $6 million budget as well as A/R and A/P oversight. Successfully implemented and maintained GAAP standards.
• Perform supervision, maintenance, and upkeep of 8-acre campus, buildings, landscape and premises.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy and support the goals established by the board.
• Responsible for all human resources aspects while managing staff of 50+ employees.
• Oversaw marketing and advertising to promote school enrollment.
• Oversee inventories and purchasing, including hiring, price negotiation, and payment structure with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with the organization's overall mission to achieve consistently high results.
• Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
• Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
• Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
• Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

Southland Specialties was a multi-million dollar leading promotional marketing company specializing in branding and marketing of small to large businesses. Southland Sign Supplies, a division of Southland Specialties, was formed to respond to the increasing need of corporate signage strategies and provided full scope architectural signage programs to promote brand awareness. Both entities were sold for profit in 2005.

• Designed infrastructure required for the successful prospecting, selling, and delivery of customized corporate signage resulting in increased sales revenue for our clients.
• Grew company from three original staff members to more than 60 employees in three different states. Increased revenue 300% over 8 years through expansion into two new geographical territories (Phoenix and Las Vegas) and aggressive commission programs for sales team.
• Aggressively researched and studied economic markets of several metropolitan cities for growth and expansion into new territories. Ultimately led to opening new office/warehouse locations first in Phoenix, AZ then in Las Vegas, NV.
• Directed a sales team of 16 with a customer base of over 400 active clients.
• Personally managed accounts responsible for 35% of company-wide revenue including PepsiCo (specifically Taco Bell division), MGM Casinos, Circus Circus Group, Mirage Hotels, Golden Nugget Hotels, The Walt Disney Company, Las Vegas Speedway, Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Greyhound Exhibition Co., AT&T, Concordia University, and the County of Orange.
• Responsible for hiring and developing staff management, which resulted in a 90% staff retention rate over 20+ years.