Daniel Hadnott
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Zimmer Biomet, excelling in B2B sales and account servicing. Skilled in fostering professional relationships and driving revenue growth, I consistently achieved sales goals while enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at utilizing ERP systems for inventory management, I combine analytical expertise with strong communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Manager
Waffle House
05.2025 - Current
- Lead operations across multiple districts, ensuring alignment with company goals for sales, profitability, and service excellence
- Drive execution of operational systems, including scheduling to redlines, cost control measures, and compliance programs
- Analyze division-wide performance data to implement strategies that improve food cost, payroll accuracy, and labor efficiency
- Develop and mentor multiple levels of management, building leadership capacity and succession readiness
- Oversee facility standards, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for all units in the division
- Introduce division-level initiatives to increase customer engagement, strengthen team retention, and improve overall performance
District Manager
Waffle House
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed operations for multiple high-volume restaurants, achieving sales, service, and profitability targets
- Guided Unit Managers in executing key systems, including scheduling to redlines, controlling food costs, and enforcing sanitation programs
- Utilized weekly reports to address performance gaps, reducing overtime violations and improving payroll accuracy
- Recruited, trained, and promoted leaders, strengthening management pipelines and lowering turnover
- Directed facility readiness and maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
- Launched promotional strategies that boosted traffic in underperforming units
Unit Manager
Waffle House
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume restaurant, ensuring consistent achievement of sales, service, and operational goals
- Recruited, trained, and developed team members to meet performance and retention objectives
- Managed scheduling, labor costs, and inventory to optimize efficiency and profitability
- Monitored key performance metrics, implemented action plans, and maintained compliance with company standards
- Oversaw facility maintenance, sanitation, and safety to meet regulatory and brand requirements
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through hands-on leadership and proactive problem-solving
Associate Sales Representative
Zimmer Biomet
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.
Distribution Planning Coordinator
Zimmer Biomet
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided inventory management support such as inventory accuracy and cycle count program
- Assisted with configuration, maintenance, testing, and enhancements of ERP Systems, all associated add-ons and infrastructure.
- Gathered, analyzed, and influenced user and ERP system requirements, such as layout/location usage, inventory slotting, and order consolidation group management
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with team members as well as interacted with users and vendors
- Provided analysis via data collection skills to support tough inventory decisions
Field Audit Senior Coordinator
Zimmer Biomet
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Field travel to conduct physical audits throughout the US and Canada on a monthly basis
- Made recommendations for and implements process improvements to manage distributor inventory
- Interfaced with distributors, sales management, finance, and operations personal to discuss inventory discrepancies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to foster positive relationships with all internal and external (sales) personnel
Logistics Material Handler
Zimmer Biomet
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Generated purchase orders for outside vendor process with 10 vendors for 435 products
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in company's receiving area.
- Consulted for all new processes impacting Jacksonville receiving
Hourly Associate
Waffle House
03.2011 - 08.2018
- Prepared and cooked menu items to company standards while maintaining speed and accuracy in a high-volume setting
- Provided attentive and efficient table service, ensuring orders were accurate and guest needs were met promptly
- Trained and mentored new team members on procedures, safety, and service standards
- Performed relief management duties, including shift leadership and cash handling
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Supported smooth shift transitions by ensuring stations were stocked, clean, and ready for service
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL08.2022
Skills
- Account Servicing
- Inside and Outside Sales
- B2B Sales
- Professional Relationships
Timeline
Division Manager
Waffle House
05.2025 - Current
District Manager
Waffle House
07.2023 - 05.2025
Unit Manager
Waffle House
01.2023 - 07.2023
Associate Sales Representative
Zimmer Biomet
04.2022 - 01.2023
Distribution Planning Coordinator
Zimmer Biomet
08.2021 - 04.2022
Field Audit Senior Coordinator
Zimmer Biomet
09.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics Material Handler
Zimmer Biomet
08.2018 - 09.2020
Hourly Associate
Waffle House
03.2011 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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