Connection builder and idea generator. Biz Dev for HMG Creative. Co-founder of MyBarHeaven. Music junkie with a knack for Electronic Dance Music and Hip-Hop. MTV alum.
Daniel Alvarez’s background encompasses management, marketing and sales with a focus in the retail and technology sectors. His experience is also entrepreneurial-spirited, recently being involved in developing a nightlife and entertainment blog, MyBarHeaven, which generates tens of thousands of hits monthly. Prior to that time, Daniel served as an Assistant Manager for Nordstrom where he was in charge of revamping several struggling departments in the South Florida area. Daniel now brings his relationship building and leadership skills to HMG Creative via his new role as a Business Development Consultant.
An Austin native, Daniel enjoys live music, BBQ and a good, strong beer. He is an avid pro basketball and UT Longhorn football fan. During his spare time, Daniel can be found piecing together melodies on his Akai keyboard and creating Electronic and Hip-Hop music in his home studio. Daniel is also a 2011/2012 MTV alum.
HMG is a full service creative agency specializing in providing business solutions through branding, website development, graphic design and email marketing.
I oversee the development and growth of profitable new business while generating and maintaining valuable key agency and small business relationships. I ensure business growth through managing business development activities to ensure these are delivered in conformity with the organizational strategy.
I also research and implement social-friendly branding efforts that coordinate with the company's overall vision and its mission statement.
MyBarHeaven.com is a nightlife entertainment blog that showcases the hottest events and parties across the nation. MyBarHeaven also boasts a broad directory of worldwide bars, clubs and restaurants.
Purchase tickets to the nation's most exclusive events in cities such as Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Helped maintain a 9 million dollar department
Managed a team of 14 associates and trained new employees
Promoted coaching and training to ensure retention of top performers
Set and achieved personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team
Resolved customer issues by providing exceptional service and effective solutions
Built lasting rapport with customers through a personal shopping experience
Worked as a team player to ensure each customer received the best service possible
Directed customers to products while educating them on services
Translated the product’s features into benefits for each customer
Shared personal technological and creative knowledge with customers
Performed daily department tasks including stock work, re-merchandising, and price markdowns
Met or exceeded personal sales goals as well as the team’s goals
Consistently sought new product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer
Trained new employees through education and leadership
Opened new Circuit City credit accounts as a means of building customer relationships
Opening and closing procedures including cash management and balancing cash registers
Performed weekly inventory walks and managed shrinkage