General Manager High School
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General Manager (Contractor)
Thunder Bowl, Wrightstown, NJ — February 2023 - Present Temporary position assisting the new owner to streamline payroll. Improving community awareness of the venue by implementing/booking additional entertainment (live bands and comedians), corn-hole/pool tournaments, and leagues with new advertisements. Set up new employee SOP to increase overall revenue and created an alcohol/beverage inventory platform for better visibility and control. Created a new menu, with more appealing products to bolster overall revenue and implemented snack bar procedures. Introduced the new owner to the nuances of the bowling industry, demonstrating how to run a fun and financially successful bowling/entertainment facility. General Manager
PEP Bowl, Philadelphia, PA — January 2009 - December 2022 Created a dynamic and well-loved business from inception to implementation, into a blooming success. Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning. Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency. Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time. Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations. Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures. Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs. Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs. Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules, and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability. Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty. Trained and coached employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies. Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes. Elementary, Middle, and High School Sports Coach
Philadelphia, PA — September 1996 - Present
Coached both JV and Varsity High School bowling (Roman Catholic HS, J.W. Hallahan Catholic Girls HS, & Cardinal Dougherty); JV and Varsity High School Girls Softball
(J.W. Hallahan Catholic Girls HS, Neumann Goretti, & Central High School); and elementary school boys basketball (Our Lady of Consolation). Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans. Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits. Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards. Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas. Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by Daniel Ciecka Page 1 of 2
DANIEL
CIECKA
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Education
Temple University
Fox School of Business
Management of
Philadelphia, PA
• Bachelor of Business
Administration and
Marketing in 1991
Skills
Singlehandedly
Created a Successful
Entertainment Venue
in Philadelphia
20+ Years of Retail
Bowling Experience
Client Account
Management
Operations
Management
Consistently Meet
Goals
Coaching and
Mentoring
Budget Development
Problem-solving
Objective: Focus my career in the retail bowling industry; utilize my general management, sports team coaching, marketing, and sales skills to maximize revenue, reduce costs, and build customer loyalty.
demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others. Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning. Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results. Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress. Assistant Manager
Pike Lanes, Vineland, NJ — January 2008 - December 2008 Increased revenue by 15% in six short months. Developed strategy to boost sales, drive customer engagement, and increase profits. Introduced new products and services, and increased marketing activities.
Marketing Manager
Southern Equities LLC, Egg Harbor, NJ — 2007 - 2008 Managed a 2.5 million dollar retail entertainment business: King Pin Recreation. Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations. Boosted brand awareness and generated leads, while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs. General Manager
Brunswick: Adams Lanes, Philadelphia, PA — 2003 - 2007 Completed the General Manager In Training Program at Brunswick in Turnerville, NJ, and was assigned Brunswick Adams Lanes. Oversaw all operations of the facility, and successfully managed a 1.5 million dollar retail entertainment business. Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency. Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures. Gained sales experience in the bowling industry, and became responsible for the growth of a Brunswick bowling center. Created rapid growth for both league and open play bowling. Additional Experience
Route Manager
Frito-Lay PepsiCo Inc, Aston, PA — 2001 - 2003
Corporate Account Manager
Office Max Inc., Feasterville, PA — 2000 - 2001
Marketing Representative
Haas Publishing, Bala Cynwyd, PA — 1999 - 2000
Direct Sales Representative
Comcast Metrophone, King of Prussia, PA — 1997 - 1999 Store Manager
Bell Atlantic Mobile, Union, NJ — 1992 - 1997
Financial Specialist
Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, NJ — 1991 - 1992 Daniel Ciecka Page 2 of 2
Achievements
2022 Philadelphia
Catholic League
Bowling Champions
2022 SJMSBL
(Baseball) Champions
2016 Fiscal Year 3%
Performance Bonus
Awarded
2015 SJSMBL
(Baseball) 35 and Over
League MVP
2012-2014: Pep Bowl
received Philadelphia
Magazine “Best of
Bowling Center” Award
2012-2022: “Best of
Yelp Five Star Business
Award”: Pep Bowl
received 4.5 stars
2012-2022: “Google
Review” Pep Bowl =
Three Star Business”
2007 East Coast
Regional Award for
Highest Brunswick
Buck’s Average per
week during calendar
year
Comcast Metrophone’s
top monthly sales
representative in
August, September, and
May of 1997
1997 President’s
Member - Maintained
109% relative to quota
1994 President’s
Cabinet - Outstanding
Sales Performance:
123% relative to quota,
won trip to Hawaii
1993 & 1995 President’s
Club - Sales
Performance: 107%
(1993) and 103% (1995)
relative to quota
Nine league
championships as
coach of Men’s Softball
team
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