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Résumé of

David L. Callahan

Objectives Detailed oriented, enthusiastic, professional committed to maintaining a position that utilizes my management experience, unique business perspectives, creative problem solving, natural artistic abilities, resourcefulness to complete challenges, and dedication to customer service.

Qualified Position Titles Business Owner, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Retail Management, Facilities Management, Creative Services Management, Sales Management, Project and Personnel Management, Office Management

Experience

DCALS Enterprises, Inc. (Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill, An Irish Pub) 05/2005 – 05/2016 Position: Business Owner, President. Headed operations for Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub

• Maintained business operations in all areas including staffing, ordering, purchasing, accounting, inventory, facility maintenance, event planning, advertising, and business services.

• Increased sales from $485K to $900K within our 10 years. Revitalized the nightclub and festival events. Started the restaurant grill from scratch to a successful, profitable tavern grill accounting for 35% of gross revenue. Revamped bar products and décor.

• Physically worked in all phases of business operations including back office payroll, accounting, taxes, inventory, supply and equipment ordering and maintenance, grill, bar, serving, advertising, and event management.

• Managed building maintenance and rental property for landlord.

Successfully sold business at a profit to move to Tennessee to help care for an elderly family member.

NorthPoint Graphic Studios, Inc. 10/1999 – 04/2005 Position: Government & Corporate Sales, Project Management for Exhibit, Publication, and Presentation Design & Production

• Managed and serviced over 150 active clients in government and corporate arenas relative to their graphic needs including exhibits, displays, presentations, marketing campaigns, publications, hardware/software support and advice.

• Consulted with clients on solutions for exhibit design, production and fabrication within budget and timeline limitations. Applied experience and knowledge of visual communication tools and applications to resolve problems concerning creation or modifications, quality, messages, effects, and overall presentation.

• Planned, coordinated, instructed, supervised, managed and produced in all phases of projects utilizing experience with conventional and computerized graphic methods relative to technical and creative illustration, design, and photography. Coordinated, managed, and supervised methods, materials, vendors, and personnel to accomplish project requirements.

• Developed cost and budget estimates and itemized final invoicing for projects.

• Prepared contracts, bids and proposals for submission to clients.

• Keep abreast of new technologies and materials and how they effect client projects.

• Maintained $600K annual gross sales out of total company gross sales of $1.1M.

• Appointed Facility Security Officer. Maintain facility security records and SECRET clearance.

1909 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620-6511 (Mobile): 970-556-1368

(Email): dcallahan2@ mac.com (Mobile) 970-556-1368

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NorthPoint was a direct carryover of business from Jands, Inc. Company ownership transferred from Jands to NorthPoint in 10/99. Most all of the job function related to project management applied at NorthPoint with clients, vendors and staff. My emphasis and focus was to carry on client relationships and contracts at NorthPoint that were established through Jands, Inc.

Experience (continued)

Jands, Inc. 04/1984 - 10/1999 Position: Studio Director / Vice President, Project & Personnel Management & Supervision for Entire Graphic Studio

• Managed entire graphic studio operation including production, equipment, budgets, and personnel. Over my 16 year tenure in this position, it involved overseeing, managing, and coordination of 18 to 45 studio personnel, including account representatives, designers, production artists, system administrators, art directors, contractors, vendors, as well as, clients.

§ Involved in every aspect of graphic design and production increasing quality, efficiency, and knowledge toward improved graphic products. Planned, coordinated, instructed, supervised, managed and produced in all phases of graphic projects utilizing experience with conventional and computerized graphic methods relative to technical & creative illustration, design, and photography. Coordinated methods, materials, vendors, and personnel to accomplish project requirements.

§ Developed cost and budget estimates for projects on in-house custom electronic database.

§ Prepared contracts, bids, and proposals for submission to clients.

§ Researched new technologies and materials and how they affected client graphic needs.

§ Instrumental in bringing traditional graphics methods to the technical desktop in 1986 when computers and graphic software applications where introduced to the industry. This staged the ongoing acquisition of continued digital technology growth for the company to remain on the cutting edge.

§ Revamped production structures and processes to form specific function departments that became the heart of the digital service bureau.

§ Involved in company accounting, finances, purchases, leases, and personnel requirements. Responsible for budget analysis of contracts, projects, proposals, materials, equipment, and personnel needs.

Education Colorado State Liquor Board TIPS training, Estes Park, CO Northern Virginia Community College, Design Certification Courses, Reston, VA Maryland School of Art & Design, Commercial Art, Silver Spring, MD East Carolina University, BFA, Greenville, NC Corcoran School of Art & Design, Drawing & Design, Washington, DC

Related Training, Skills, and Honors Knowledgeable in restaurant and bar equipment and operations. Received award from Estes Park Chamber of Commerce for Best Business of the Month. Knowledgeable in most all Macintosh and PC platform software applications and hardware configurations through work related experience and exposure. Attended Quality Assurance seminars for IBM, Westinghouse, and DoD. Attended Personnel Training, and Supervisory Management seminars through Foster Associates and Jands. Experienced in all aspects of commercial graphic design and production for publication, presentation, multimedia, displays and exhibits, both conventionally and technically, as well as, offset print industry technologies. Familiar with integration of cross platform formats for use in web and print. Familiar with web design production, related software and networks. Experienced with large format digital output printers, cameras, high-resolution imaging and scanning equipment. Familiar with finishing equipment, such as mounting presses, laminators, materials and their uses. Experienced with photographic digital and conventional processes and equipment.

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Citations of Excellence, Achievement, and Contribution from GAO, NWS, NOAA, NPS, Black & Decker, IBM, DOT, and Westinghouse. Received a Football Scholarship at East Carolina University.