Daniel Burnison
Makawao
Summary
Competent Event Coordinator with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
2022 - Current
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
- Offered aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping as part of massage treatments.
- Utilized deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, assisted stretching, acupressure, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
Special Events Coordinator
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
Paia, HI
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Coordinated efficient set-up and clean-up for each event for quick facilities turnarounds.
- Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions.
- Organized and implemented daily events with as many as 180 guests.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
- Inspected proposed event facilities to identify problems with maintenance and cleaning and coordinate resolutions.
- Negotiated favorable agreements with vendors and facilities to keep costs low and fulfill contract budget requirements.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Server
Tally’s Silver Spoon
Rapid City, SD
01.2017 - 2022
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Center Manager
Slimgenics Weight Control Svcs
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- At Slimgenics I earned the position of Center Manager where I had the ability to change hundreds of lives by motivating clients towards good health. I enrolled and counseled clients to reach their weight loss goals. During my time there I was given the Top Achiever’s award for being a top salesman for the company. A year later I was promoted again to manage the top center in the Colorado market. Employees I’ve trained have gone on to be very successful in the company and being promoted to management. Both centers I managed we’re consistently in the top three centers of the company both in sales and client satisfaction.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies and inventory shrinkage.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Sales Manager
Haggerty’s Musicworks
Rapid City, SD
01.2011 - 01.2015
- In the five years of being the sales manager at Haggerty’s Music I was consistently in the top percent of sales and created countless loyal, repeat customers. I attribute this to my genuine caring and enthusiastic attitude. Selling the right product to the right customer requires active listening and empathy for the situation they are in. My sales success I credit to my contagious excitement and knowledge of the product.
- Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Maui Academy of Healing Arts
Paia, HI08-2022
Skills
- Food and beverage management
- Social media promotion
- Program scheduling
- Vendor negotiation
- Event calendar management
- Menu planning
- Crisis management
- Event setup and breakdown
- Guest relations
- Team mentorship
Timeline
Special Events Coordinator
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
02.2024 - 11.2025
Server
Tally’s Silver Spoon
01.2017 - 2022
Center Manager
Slimgenics Weight Control Svcs
01.2015 - 01.2018
Sales Manager
Haggerty’s Musicworks
01.2011 - 01.2015
Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
2022 - Current
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Maui Academy of Healing Arts
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated, creative, and passionate retail manager with 15+ years of experience in customer service, sales, marketing, and team building. Especially skilled at building effective, long-lasting working relationships with clients and staff. Excellent communication, management, negotiation, and public relation skills.
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Upon moving back to the Black Hills, I found the restaurant industry to be the best fit for my skill set. I truly enjoy creating an experience for guests that is memorable. I excel in making others feel welcome and pride myself in my attentiveness. With the combined experience at the Wine Cellar and Tally’s Silver Spoon I’ve not only learned a great deal about fine dining, but made wonderful connections with both local guests and travelers.
- Chair-person of the Performing Arts Committee for the Dahl Fine Arts Center. As a team, we enriched the arts in Rapid City throughout the year by organizing open mics, local emerging artist showcases, bringing concerts with national touring bands, and public and private school programs.