Years of professional experience39
William Allen
Hospitality Operations / Consulting
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Hospitality [Industry]. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Motivated business professional bringing 39 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 39 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
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Work History
President/Owner/Operator
Dakota Josep Group
01.2012 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
President/Owner/Operator
Dakota Joseph Group Hospitality Consultants
01.2012 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecconomics
University of Georgia
Athens, Ga05.1983
Skills
- Financial Management
- Quality Management Systems
- Hiring and Staffing
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Business Development
- Customer Relations
- Business Planning
- Investor Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Design Coordination
- Staff Hiring
- Business Launch
- Raising Capital
- Product Branding
- Talent Development
- Training and Development
- Marketing and Advertising
- Operations Management
- Commercial Maintenance
- Interior architecture
- Sales Growth
- People and Culture
- Reducing Costs
- Evaluating Suppliers
- Supplier Relations
- Leadership and People Development
- Marketing
Accomplishments
Owned an operated more than 15 properties in the last 39 years . From 5 star to Dive bar, success in every catagory. Trained by the best hospitality entities in Atlanta going back to 1980. Best of Atlanta numerous times , Grey Goose Award for one of the Top 20 Nightlife Innovators in Atlanta.
Work Availability
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Timeline
President/Owner/Operator
Dakota Josep Group
01.2012 - Current
President/Owner/Operator
Dakota Joseph Group Hospitality Consultants
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Ecconomics
University of Georgia
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