David C. Bookstaff

*** *** ******,** *** ***, New Glarus, WI 53574

608-***-**** abhto1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To apply my marketing, sales, and professionalism, learned from over twenty

years of business ownership, to a progressive and growing company where

hard work and success contribute to both personal and company growth. To

work in an environment where I can use my extensive knowledge of the

foodservice industry to generate profitable growth for both my employer and

my customers.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Business

BBA Marketing & Administrative Management, 1984 -1989

EXPERIENCE

Private Marketing Consultant

July 2009 to Present

Currently consulting with multiple businesses in order to maximize sales,

gross profit and marketing efforts - Marketing functions included are:

direct sales, website design, trade show organization and implementation

and operations. These businesses include restaurant operations, pet

manufactured products and outdoor implement suppliers.

Owner

Hawthorn's Dining & Celebrations, February 2008 to July 2009

Created restaurant concept, brand identity and operation from the ground

up. Strategized business plans based on over 20 years of restaurant

experience. Recruited and hired high level management team as well as all

support staff. Developed banquet and catering division exceeding business

model by 50% in first year of business. Employed and managed 40 full

and part-time employees.

Owner

Kicks Nightclub & JT Whitney's Pub & Brewery, March 1993 to December 2008

Launched Nightclub Operation and transitioned into Restaurant/Brewery

Operation. Created and managed brewing operation facility, product

development, packaging and distribution including direct sales throughout

Dane County. Developed quarterly marketing plans for restaurant and

brewery. Created catering sales division which increased annual sales by

over 15%. Consulted for other restaurant and brewing operations. Employed

and managed 65 full and part-time employees.

General Manager/Operations Director/Partner

Fisher Brothers - Owners of Restaurants and Nightclubs

in Milwaukee, Madison & Chicago, 1984 to 1993

Managed $1.3 million operation in Madison, Mendota Beach Club, while also

serving as Opening Manager for 5 additional locations which opened over a 4

year period.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Hog Wild - Nationally Sanctioned Kansas City BBQ Society Event

Created and launched nationally sanctioned BBQ competition, the first of

its kind in Wisconsin. Hosted event for two years, drawing over 50,000

guests and more than 70 BBQ competitors from around the nation.

Responsibilities included sales of major sponsorships, recruiting

competitors, regional marketing and all event logistics.

Original Founder of The Wisconsin Brewer's Guild

Identified the need for strengthening marketing and legislative efforts of

craft breweries. Organized the Guild by uniting small breweries

throughout Wisconsin, ultimately recruiting 42 members. Worked with state

legislators to influence laws allowing for sales growth within each

brewery. Developed and maintained Wisconsin Brewer's Guild website.

Editorial Board for Brewpub Magazine

United Jewish Appeal, Nationally Certified Train the Trainer, Fundraising

Campaign

OTHER ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

Vice President of the New Glarus Youth Soccer Association

MAYSA U10 Soccer Coach

Organizer for New Glarus Oktoberfest Member

of Temple Beth El

Karate - Brown Belt Golf

Woodturning Avid Badger Basketball

Fan

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