Daniel Krause

Experience

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  Wheaton College Rugby Team

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Working as a Recruitment Officer, I led the strategic planning for sourcing and recruitment to ensure the sufficiency and efficiency of resources throughout training and tournaments. In this role, I was able to develop and implement new techniques, which successfully helped recruit and retain nine new athletes, resulting in a 350% increase from the previous year. This acquired the most recruits in a year since 2016. Aside from that, I mentored new junior athletes and organized regular team bonding events that effectively improved the retention of incoming recruits. I also liaised with the New England Free Jacks pro rugby team to plan and execute a new collaboration event with the said team. Show less As the Match Secretary for Wheaton Rugby, I primarily acted as the first point of contact of the team’s management to facilitate the coordination of all schedules, communications, and events. With this role, I was able to establish a new and successful relationship network with referees, coaches, match secretaries, and athletic directors in the greater New England area throughout the planning and organization of matches and tournaments for the 2018 to 2019 season. I also spearheaded the overall planning of new charity event that surpassed fundraising goals by 67%. Apart from that, I utilized Google Sheets to effectively organize, monitor, and update contacts throughout the coordination of various needs and resources. I also optimized the distribution of workload among executive board members, regulated meetings among executive board members and athletic directors to implement and drive plans in motion, and coordinated with local restaurants and alumni to secure event sponsorships. Show less

  • Recruitment Officer

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Match Secretary

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Wheaton College Massachusetts

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Calculus Tutor
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  Carousel LLC

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  Startup Co-Founder

  As one of the Co-Founders of the startup company, Carousel LLC, I played a vital role in the development and implementation of an optimized delivery service for small local restaurant food to Wheaton College. In this experience, I was able to develop a functional Android and iOS application for customer orders, which generated $3K+ revenue for a two-month prototype launch. Apart from that, I revamped business development and investment strategies while engaging with local restaurants to build productive partnerships. I also optimized negotiations and exclusive business partnerships with two local restaurants throughout the planning for the prototype launch. On a day to day basis, I effectively coordinated with the school staff to manage the office space, optimize the startup funds, and work on the approvals to operate. I also supervised the planning and implementation of service initiatives to provide direction and operational support in daily operations. Show less

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  GCSEN Foundation

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  GCSEN Social Venture Bootcamp
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  Wheaton College Rugby Team

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Team Captain
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  Foundrywood

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Small Business Finance & Operations Manager

  As a Finance & Operations Manager at Foundrywood, I spearheaded efforts to enhance operations and financial performance for a high-end custom furniture brand. By analyzing sales, production, and financial metrics, I identified key improvement areas and implemented solutions, including a QuickBooks setup, pricing models, and forecasting tools to ensure profitability. Additionally, I streamlined client communications with templates, design checklists, and a unique CRM tool, improving efficiency and client satisfaction. I effectively presented performance metrics and actionable insights to executives and investors, driving informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Show less