Resume
JD D’Annunzio
Operations-minded with experience spanning luxury travel, private events, hospitality, logistics, consulting, and business growth. Known for discretion, execution, and building systems that improve client experience and operational performance.
Work Experience
planned by dannunzio — Owner
January 2023 – Present
- Founded and operate an event and travel planning agency, coordinating multiple large group initiatives across continents.
- Manage vendor and client coordination with discretion.
Kintsugi Consulting — Owner
September 2020 – Present
- Founded and operate a consulting firm focused on small business growth and operational optimization.
- Assist clients in scaling their businesses by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Design and implement standardized systems to improve output, streamline workflows, and increase profitability.
- Develop custom deliverables for leadership teams to improve decision-making, reduce unnecessary spending, and support employee management.
Blue Angel Nurses Uniforms — Operations Director
March 2025 – Present
- Led the implementation of systems to enhance cross-functional communication and streamline order tracking processes.
- Redesigned inventory management and forecasting models to optimize purchasing while navigating complex tariff regulations.
- Deployed a comprehensive expense tracking system to improve financial transparency and cost control.
Assure Global — Logistics, Operations & Supply Director
September 2020 – March 2025
- Improved delivery fulfillment time from 17 days to 1 day while overseeing multi-million-dollar inventory across 7 warehouses in the United States.
- Managed a government program delivering more than 650,000 packages to U.S. citizens.
- Helped scale company operations to support more than $50 million in revenue, with steady year-over-year growth.
Ten Homakase — Partner
August 2020 – January 2021
- Supported a catering company specializing in event management and staffing of chefs, bartenders, and servers for New York City and surrounding areas.
SimpleVenue — Project Manager
October 2019 – August 2020
- Assisted with operations for multiple restaurants in New York City and served as an opening project manager for new locations in New York, Florida, and Illinois.
Marinara Pizza and Saba’s Pizza — General Manager
May 2017 – February 2019
- Managed 100 employees, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and human resources.
- Oversaw food preparation, money tracking, costing, and inventory.
- Handled company representatives and customer relationships.
- Helped develop and open 3 additional restaurants.
Brooklyn Ate Bar — Supervisor
May 2016 – May 2017
- Bartended, created schedules, and trained new employees.
Cornell Catering — Bar Captain
April 2015 – May 2016
- Oversaw the bar program, managed inventory, and trained bartenders.
New York Bartending School — Bartender/Mixologist
January 2015
Cirkiz — Team Member
November 2014 – 2017
- Managed ticket sales and private party check-in.
- Handled front door responsibilities and general party management.
Golani Demos — Demo Specialist / Brand Ambassador
2014
- Orchestrated wine tastings and food samplings in liquor and grocery stores throughout the Long Island area.
Laverson, LLC — Marketing Manager
2012
- Supported the owner’s business vision by helping create a clear image and direction for the product.
Wire Media Network — Staff Writer / Intern Manager
2011 – 2012
- Worked on a project dedicated to fulfilling internship needs for college students.
- Built connections between college internship programs and students.
Awards & Honors
Town of North Hempstead Certificate of Achievement
Recognized by Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Councilman Tom Dwyer for initiating, planning, and executing a renovation project for the Children’s Garden at Clarke Gardens, mobilizing more than 100 volunteers and 600 work hours.
Skills
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Photoshop
- Working proficiency in Spanish
- Google Suite
- Team Management
- Event Management
- Private Events
- Event Planning
Get in touch
For opportunities, collaborations, or direct inquiries, please reach out by email.