Daniel Jackson Email & Phone Number

Hershey, PA, US

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

I am thrilled and excited to share that I am embarking on a new role as a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst for Hersheypark with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts! Being able to continue learning and growing within Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is a true pleasure, and I can’t wait to help continue making Hersheypark and HE&R part of the Sweetest Place.

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Partnered with and managed 13 vendors located across the U.S. by analyzing inbound logistics, transportation of orders, brokerage and distribution activities worldwide
• Managed inventory of over 125 items that were sold via e-commerce, cash and carry and traditional dealer models
• Executed full inventory process daily, including placing purchase orders with vendors, tracking shipments, communicating with warehouses on statuses of items and invoicing orders
• Evaluated vendors to ensure that product demand was able to be met and that shipping efficiency standards were maintained
• Developed new strategies for select vendors to increase stocking and logistical efficiencies, such as determining which warehouses to stock product in and how much stock of certain products to allocate in warehouse and.
• Conducted market research to ensure that products in company’s portfolio were priced correctly and competitively

Alexandria, Virginia

• Partnered with and oversaw 50+ retail locations in the Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA and Alexandria, VA areas
• Ensured execution of store level sales and promotion plans with customer retailers in assigned territory with the goal of selling 100% of Hershey products
• Built and used strategic relationships with customer Key Decision Makers to influence and negotiate in the merchandising of Hershey products
• Drove incremental sales while implementing and maintaining best-in-class promotional and merchandising strategies
• Built and maintained business relationships with Key Decision Makers to develop and execute detailed action plans to increase and improve sales results within their stores based on sales analytics and best practices
• Cultivated network of influential customer contacts to achieve sales objectives within territory

University Of Pittsburgh

• GPA: 3.5/4.0
• Fall 2012- April 2016
• Interests in finance, marketing and business sectors
• Graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh

UPMC Sports Performance Complex, Pittsburgh, PA

• Organized and handled distribution of recruitment packets to prospective football recruits
• Processed information through the use of Excel, including depth charts and statistics
• Served as ambassador and marketer of University by conversing with parents and recruits about the University’s academics and its athletic program as well as marketing information through print and social media outlets
• Dealt with deadlines in terms of analyzing and presenting information to coaching staff

Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, PA

• Used both currency and coin sorters to process revenue generated by Hersheypark, Hersheypark Arena, Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, M.S. Hershey Foundation, Hershey Resorts and Hershey Golf Collection
• Organized and recorded data entry of finance activities into Window’s based Cash Room Management System
• Organized, recorded and handled up to $750,000 per day
• Completed bank deposit as well as replenished funds for Hersheypark each day
• Issued and returned bags containing revenue through Cash Room Management software system