Daniel Kirkpatrick

• Successfully managed risk by identifying potential threats such as shoplifting incidents thereby mitigating loss through strategic planning and prevention measures.
• Created a positive work atmosphere by being approachable, fair-minded when dealing with conflicts among employees; this led them feeling motivated at their jobs.
• Ensured compliance with all legal requirements including labor laws which ultimately protected the company from potential liabilities or lawsuits.
• Fostered open communication between management and staff that promoted teamwork as well as efficiency within the daily operations.
• Implemented visual merchandising standards to create an appealing shopping environment leading to increased sales.
• Maintained a clean, safe working environment compliant with company policies and local regulations – resulting in improved inspection scores.
• Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
• Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
• Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
• Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

MARKETING

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
• Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
• Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

TEAM WORK

• Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
• Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
• Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
• Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
• Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
• Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors.

SELF MANAGEMENT

• Made professional debut for the Wellington Lions as an 18 year old.
• Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
• Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
• Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
• Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
• Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
• Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
• Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
• Adhered to sports psychology practices to remain calm and focused during competitions.
• Utilized nutrition and rest to provide optimal performance and recovery times.
• Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance.
• Monitored competitor activities to assess strategies and gain advantages in future matches.
• Trained extensively for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level weekly.

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS & NETWORKING

• Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
• Always had team first mentality when addressing the media
• Always had the best interest of my organisation when in the public eye.
• Represented team in many school visits, adapting to different age audiences.
• Did many meet and greet community events to promote team and try get more people attending games.