ALAN BYRNE
: alanbyrne[at]me.com

Summary of Qualifications
Entrepreneurial Leadership - Project Management - Operational Excellence
Self-motivated individual with over ten years of entrepreneurial and corporate experience in leading diverse teams, managing complex projects and developing people. Results orientated leader with a career focused on providing exceptional client service and project management. Expert knowledge in the hospitality and construction industries. Consistently successful at delivering results and driving projects to completion, through tenacity and focus on immediate goals and long-term objectives.
Experience
Co-Owner, Millwork Defined, LLC., Wilmington, DESept. 07 - Present
Millwork Defined is a new architectural millwork installation company servicing the Northeast corridor. As co-owner, helped lead sales and marketing initiatives to establish a customer base. Assisted in developing tender offers for millwork companies. Provided expert advice and day-to-day onsite management to ensure timely and accurate completion of jobs in compliance with contracts. Co-led efforts to build long standing client relationships.

President, BecA Construction, LTD., Dublin, IrelandDec. 05 - Sept. 07
BecA Construction was a general construction company focused on residential and small retail commercial properties operating in the east coast of Ireland. Oversaw all sales and operating procedures including procurement, contract negotiation, onsite production, and quality control. Extensive interaction with architects, building inspectors, utility representatives and ongoing coordination with subcontractors. Managed company profitability, yearly budgeting, cost control and analysis.

Finishing Foreman, Ikios Builders, Dublin, IrelandJuly 03 - Dec. 05
Ikios Builders is a large rapidly growing general contractor concentrating in the multi-million dollar residential property segment. Project manager to ensure timely completion of all construction assignments. Continuous analysis of blueprints to ensure comparability with field conditions. Key relationship contact for senior management, clients and architects.

Bartender, The Wheeltapper Bar & Restaurant, Fitzpatricks Hotel, New York, NYMay 02 - July 03
Lead bartender of a newly renovated Irish bar in a four-diamond boutique hotel located in mid-town. Helped created a contagious atmosphere in the new bar and restaurant. Ensured standards were continuously met for all maintenance and sanitation regulations and quality service and standards. Completed regular inventory control.

Bar & Restaurant Manager, The Clarendon, Dublin, Ireland Aug. 00 - May 02
Bartender, Part-Time Aug. 98 - Aug. 00
Sole manager of an upscale bar and restaurant located in Dublins historical Stephens Green generating $2.5 million in annual sales. Managed six full/part-time bartenders including training and development, execution of performance evaluations and hiring/terminating employees when appropriate. Maintained high level customer satisfaction while attracting and retaining a strong clientele. Worked with local and national sports associations to coordinate special events on property.
Education
The Institute of Education, Dublin, Ireland
- Graduated with Honors, June 2000