JOSEPH DOHRMANN
Hartford,CT
Summary
Observant marketing specialist with experience owning and operating in hospitality, excelling in inventory analysis and brand management. Cultivated strong vendor relationships and enhanced customer engagement, driving successful product launches. Recognized for attention to detail and strategic marketing initiatives that elevated brand presence and optimized sales performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Saltfire Brewing Co. Taphouse
Arizona, Arizona
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Led event marketing initiatives and product-launch promotions.
- Maintained brand consistency through customer engagement and service standards.
- Built vendor relationships, supporting promotional campaigns.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and training programs.
- Analyzed sales and inventory trends to optimize the product mix.
Chef Owner/Operator
Naan Typical
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Created brand identity, marketing strategy, and promotional content.
- Built a social media presence and customer outreach programs.
- Managed all daily operations including sales, networking and event scheduling.
Sous Chef
House of Tricks
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced menu offerings based on customer feedback.
- Trained and coordinated kitchen staff to uphold brand quality.
- Managed purchasing and vendor coordination.
Cook
801 Chophouse / House of Tricks
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Delivered high-quality dishes and supported menu development.
- Worked closely with chefs to ensure consistency and service flow.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
Education
Associate’s - Culinary Arts (Honors)
Iowa Culinary Institute
Des Moines, IA04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Marketing And Advertising
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Inventory analysis and data evaluation
- Vendor relations and networking
- Attention to detail
- Market research and forecasting
- Brand management
- Sales analysis and inventory management
- Cost control
Awards
DMACC Honors Association, Planned, marketed, and executed a seven-course wine-paired dinner.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Saltfire Brewing Co. Taphouse
08.2023 - 07.2025
Chef Owner/Operator
Naan Typical
08.2022 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
House of Tricks
04.2021 - 07.2022
Cook
801 Chophouse / House of Tricks
08.2017 - 03.2021
Associate’s - Culinary Arts (Honors)
Iowa Culinary Institute
Bachelor of Science - Applied Marketing And Advertising
Grand Canyon University