Dante A. Dano III
Integrated Business Planning Administrator at AriZona Beverage Co.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Microsoft Office Digital Literacy
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Experience
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AriZona Beverage Co.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Integrated Business Planning Administrator
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Apr 2019 - Present
I am managing AZ's monthly supply planning process. Driving meetings with operations and upper management to transform Arizona’s planning approach. I am the liaison between operations and IT identifying and communicating new business process systems, tools, and opportunities to increase visibility, efficiency, and decision-making accuracy. I assist the Chief Architect in designing, testing, and deploying S&OP requirements. Also, I am delivering demonstrations and presentations in support of these new requirements. I am maintaining all master data tables and data integration ensuring that the SAP IBP supply plan, statistical forecast, and sales forecast are as accurate as possible. Managing monthly/quarterly data cleanse and daily system maintenance. Improving customer sourcing and eliminating costly fulfillment procedures. Also, improving AZ's statistical forecast that is empowering executive’s decision making regarding raw materials, finished goods, potential seasonal shortages, and volume/revenue growth. Lastly, I am conducting ad-hoc reporting to showcase immediate and future trends that enable upper management to pivot and steer their teams to short and long-term success. Show less
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Business Process/S&OP Analyst
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
I conducted ad-hoc reporting to surface and highlight opportunities for efficient sourcing and manufacturing for top 10 national accounts. I improved Kroger OTIF% (On Time In Full) 20 points to above 90%. Stabilized Walmart OTIF% above agreed rate to avoid vendor fines. I identified and implemented reporting for inter-departmental process improvements and optimization of execution. I analyzed freight rates and developed a CMIR (Customer Material Information Records) blueprint to establish cost effective methods for conducting operational business. I drove ad-hoc and predetermined projects to closure through SAP (Business Objects) reporting that facilitated executive decision-making and empowered upper management. I managed finished goods for on-time and in-full fulfillment nationally while meeting inventory targets with planned strategies and parameters. Show less
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Customer Support Specialist
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Jun 2016 - May 2018
I managed high-impact direct accounts and wholesalers across the U.S. including Kroger, McLane, Aldi and Target. Utilizing SAP S/4HANA software, I was responsible for processing purchase orders and overseeing the entire order to cash life cycle. I coordinated all logistics to client satisfaction. Provided exceptional customer service and resolved operational issues. I worked with accounts receivable and credit to maximize sales potential and ensured stable and consistent sales contact for optimal sales support. Show less
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Founder
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May 2016 - Dec 2016
I established a cosmetics and grocery online retail/wholesale business via Amazon.com. I acquired and managed an off-site storage facility for warehousing of product. Conducted market analysis to establish potential product demand for purchase. Handled logistics, inventory management and customer service via Amazon seller central. I oversaw financial management of assets and cash flow and analyzed reports for product performance and competitive market pricing. I established a cosmetics and grocery online retail/wholesale business via Amazon.com. I acquired and managed an off-site storage facility for warehousing of product. Conducted market analysis to establish potential product demand for purchase. Handled logistics, inventory management and customer service via Amazon seller central. I oversaw financial management of assets and cash flow and analyzed reports for product performance and competitive market pricing.
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PriMedia, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Consultant
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
In this consulting venture I managed the logistics for the 2016 Oil, Energy and Construction Membership Directories. Contributing to over $50,000 in sales in less than 6 months. I contributed to over $20,000 in advertisement sales for the 2016 Oil & Energy Magazine. Utilizing LeadPro Database, Microsoft Excel, and Google Chrome to research and organize projects. In this consulting venture I managed the logistics for the 2016 Oil, Energy and Construction Membership Directories. Contributing to over $50,000 in sales in less than 6 months. I contributed to over $20,000 in advertisement sales for the 2016 Oil & Energy Magazine. Utilizing LeadPro Database, Microsoft Excel, and Google Chrome to research and organize projects.
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Canon USA
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/ Research Consultant
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
In this consulting venture I researched and analyzed the Canon product user manual catalog which listed over 1,000 products including cameras, lenses, scanners, printers, calculators, etc. and achieved a more efficient and cost effective distribution method. In this consulting venture I researched and analyzed the Canon product user manual catalog which listed over 1,000 products including cameras, lenses, scanners, printers, calculators, etc. and achieved a more efficient and cost effective distribution method.
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Adelphi University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
I supported the administrators of a business department. I aided and collaborated with an office staff of 7, including the Dean of the Business School. My ability to multi-task has expanded the duties to include, but are not limited to, managing the contact database, answer phone calls, administering calendars and manage event mailings. My effective communication skills have allowed me to also serve as liaison between management and prospective contacts. I supported the administrators of a business department. I aided and collaborated with an office staff of 7, including the Dean of the Business School. My ability to multi-task has expanded the duties to include, but are not limited to, managing the contact database, answer phone calls, administering calendars and manage event mailings. My effective communication skills have allowed me to also serve as liaison between management and prospective contacts.
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Atlantic Beach Club
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Atlantic Beach, New York
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Valet Attendant
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Valet for exclusive country club. This position required the highest quality of service for high-end clientele. The care and attention given to the members and their luxury vehicles is that of the highest quality. This position sharpened and polished my client service skills. Valet for exclusive country club. This position required the highest quality of service for high-end clientele. The care and attention given to the members and their luxury vehicles is that of the highest quality. This position sharpened and polished my client service skills.
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Adelphi University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Orientation Leader
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
An orientation leader requires a welcoming and sociable personality with stellar leadership ability. I was selected as an orientation leader after multiple interviews out of a pool of approximately 100 applicants. The role included assisting in the preparation of orientation activities and materials. I lead two groups of 60 incoming freshman students. I had to acquaint and familiarize the students with the Adelphi orientation program, the Adelphi campus and campus activities and services. I had the lead communications role in addressing the groups in all of the necessary discussions regarding campus safety and university opportunities. Show less
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
In this part-time position I assisted in managing back -of -store inventory, set-up promotional displays for brand development, monitored and maintained the inventory on the store floor and replenished merchandise. This opportunity tapped my merchandising ability. The objective was to increase customer purchases with strategic product placement. I also assisted in identify customer needs and directed them to the appropriate product choices. In this part-time position I assisted in managing back -of -store inventory, set-up promotional displays for brand development, monitored and maintained the inventory on the store floor and replenished merchandise. This opportunity tapped my merchandising ability. The objective was to increase customer purchases with strategic product placement. I also assisted in identify customer needs and directed them to the appropriate product choices.
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Boston Market
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Member
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
As a crew member for Boston Market you are executing multiple roles and learning how to manage a front-of-store operation. My duties included preparing and serving meals to customers, customer service, cash register and money management and restocking inventory at closing. As a crew member for Boston Market you are executing multiple roles and learning how to manage a front-of-store operation. My duties included preparing and serving meals to customers, customer service, cash register and money management and restocking inventory at closing.
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Ultimate Champions Taekwondo
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Massapequa, New York
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Instructor
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
As an instructor of martial arts and working with children it required patience, kindness and an inspiring spirit. I lead and instructed the Taekwondo curriculum for classes with up to 30 students. I answered phone calls during business hours , handled monetary business and enrollment payment with customers and recruited students through demonstrations at fairs, which increased enrollment by approximately 10% annually. As an instructor of martial arts and working with children it required patience, kindness and an inspiring spirit. I lead and instructed the Taekwondo curriculum for classes with up to 30 students. I answered phone calls during business hours , handled monetary business and enrollment payment with customers and recruited students through demonstrations at fairs, which increased enrollment by approximately 10% annually.
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P.S. Micaza Interior Design Firm
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Merrick, New York
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Marketing Intern
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Dec 2011 - May 2012
This internship was a marketing focused opportunity. I designed and constructed an online bridal registry website. I formulated an online email marketing campaign and established new marketing initiatives, which resulted in website traffic growth of 30% and increased in-store event attendance by 50%. I supported a staff of 3, including the sole proprietor. This internship was a marketing focused opportunity. I designed and constructed an online bridal registry website. I formulated an online email marketing campaign and established new marketing initiatives, which resulted in website traffic growth of 30% and increased in-store event attendance by 50%. I supported a staff of 3, including the sole proprietor.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Management
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