Relevant Work History

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

Personal Info

Phone:

267-***-****

E-mail:

ad2x1k@r.postjobfree.com

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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