Whitley Daniel Email & Phone Number

Truckee, Ca, Us

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Counseled the CEO on all business activity by researching, prioritizing, and following up with my suggested course of action on a daily basis leading to more informed and quicker decision-making between the CEO, venues, and all projects. Identified and executed comprehensive due diligence for prospective real-estate ventures, resulting in the initiation of three high-potential projects currently in various stages of development. Contributed expertise in design, layout optimization, and negotiations with realtors, ensuring the successful advancement of these initiatives. Facilitated all operational and building projects costing upwards of $150,000 across the five New Orleans venues as the point of contact for all budgeting, payment, and construction decisions. Completed projects that improved guest check-in experiences and building improvements across the company. Oversaw all daily communication with influential stakeholders, including investors, VIPs, celebrities, and press, fostering strong relationships resulting in the conversion of more than 200 bookings within a single calendar year.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Monitored all parties from 6 to 100+ people and all private events, overseeing intricate event details, as well as complete property and hotel buyouts. Improved the bottom line by delivering outstanding service and driving repeat business while managing a diverse team to guarantee flawless execution of $1.6m in events and room sales.Developed organizational systems that led to streamlined event setups and improved spatial flow, enhancing efficiency and guest experiences to consistently exceed expectations.Supported hiring and onboarding of new team members (20+) to ensure that all new hires were not only technically qualified but also culturally aligned with The Chloe's ethos, providing the skills and environment necessary to help the business thrive as it emerged from the challenges of the pandemic, contributing to its growth and continued success.

Led a team of two, serving as their primary point of contact for any inquiries related to skills development, daily operations, company policies, and guest service needs resulting in a more capable and versatile workforce.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Mastered hospitality skills in all FOH (front of house) positions including host, maître d’, serving, bartending, and hotel operations while constantly exceeding PPA (per person average) Sales Goals.

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Established marketing strategies designed to retain and grow clients by successfully pivoting and adapting to the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring business continuity while working within constrained budgets.

Alta, Utah

Formalized restaurant processes while fostering meaningful guest relationships through daily engagement in both professional and social settings thus enhancing the overall hotel experience.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Studied valuable restaurant management and leadership expertise while contributing to the launch of two restaurant concepts, fostering a strong foundation in operational excellence and team leadership within the hospitality industry.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Created marketing projects from concept inception to completion using digital and print media for a diverse client base, reaching an audience of 64,000+ individuals.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Conducted research on pasteurized breast milk for NICU babies resulting in a shelf-stable product with a higher caloric concentration than standard doner breast milk.Translated results from scientific jargon to business speak (and vice versa) to recognize ways to refine the final product and identify key growth strategies for the scaling company. Allocated $40,000 in research funding to support the project.

Valdez, Alaska

Worked Three Summers: 2016, 2017, and 2023. Taught problem-solving skills and crucial safety procedures to new crew members establishing a workplace that is fast-paced with a commitment to delivering high-quality product, resulting in catching over 1.8m pounds of Pink Salmon spanning three fishing seasons.

Bachelor Science Management, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

I graduated from Tulane's Freeman School of Business with a major in Entrepreneurial Management and a minor in Finance. While getting my.

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