Dan Kuse Email & Phone Number

Ellisville, Missouri, United States

Fazio’s Music, Ellisville, MO 2009-PresentStore and Operations ManagementResponsible for sales and operations training of all staff, as well as hiring and termination of said employees.Coordinates inside and outside staff for proper merchandising of retail sales floor, and other management duties necessary for the smooth operation of the business.Created and implemented departmental policies with great success.Top sales achiever of new and used fretted musical instruments, sound systems, percussion products and accessories.Top sales achiever of new and used fretted musical instruments, sound systems, percussion products and accessories.Devised and implemented a new on-line sales department, resulting in a six-figure annual performance for that department alone.Analyzed monthly sales reports, set staff sales goals, and implemented training to help achieve those goals.Research, evaluate and prepare used and vintage instruments. Responsible for identifying and liquidating aged inventory.Maintain company Facebook page through updates and new product Participated in company video productions for product demonstrations. Wrote monthly newsletter articles for website.Work as repair technician during overflow times. Silver level FMIC certification.Instrumental in managing ownership change in 2013 from Fazio’s Music to current ownership Springfield Music.

Ellisville, Missouri

Responsible for sales and operations training of all staff, as well as hiring and termination of said employees.Coordinates inside and outside staff for proper merchandising of retail sales floor, and other management duties necessary for the smooth operation of the business.Created and implemented departmental policies with great success.Top sales achiever of new and used fretted musical instruments, sound systems, percussion products and accessories.Top sales achiever of new and used fretted musical instruments, sound systems, percussion products and accessories.Devised and implemented a new on-line sales department, resulting in a six-figure annual performance for that department alone.Analyzed monthly sales reports, set staff sales goals, and implemented training to help achieve those goals.Research, evaluate and prepare used and vintage instruments. Responsible for identifying and liquidating dead inventory.Maintain company Facebook page through updates and new product Participated in company video productions for product demonstrations. Wrote monthly newsletter articles for website.Work as repair technician during overflow times. Silver level FMIC certification.Coordinated the successful transfer of ownership in 2013, refocusing and rebranding company from a guitar specialty retailer to a full-line business, inclusive of greatly increased band and orchestra business, along with expansion of repair facilities.

New business development and customer service for music store with annual gross sales of nearly $2 millionResearch, purchase and manage inventory of 7,000 skusActive in personnel selection, training and termination proceduresManage over 10,000 contact database of local, regional and national customersSales, design and installation of sound and lighting systems for churches, schools and business applicationsLaunch and manage company websiteServe as editor and coordinator of client external newsletterCoordinate remote sound and lighting engagements, including serving as sound engineer and lighting director for nationally-known entertainers