Dan Thelen
About Dan Thelen
Dan Thelen is a Client Solutions Associate at Flexport in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in operations management and marketing.
Title and Current Role
Dan Thelen is a Client Solutions Associate at Flexport, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In this role, Dan is responsible for addressing client needs and ensuring efficient logistics solutions.
Work Experience at Balsam Brands
Dan Thelen worked at Balsam Brands as an Operations Manager from 2013 to 2020, based in the Boise, Idaho Area. During his time there, he partnered with nine third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and fulfillment centers to address inventory reporting and fulfillment challenges. He also monitored service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) across a network of third-party logistics providers and oversaw product costing for a product portfolio consisting of over 1,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs).
Experience as Marketing Intern at Hillsdale College
Prior to his role at Balsam Brands, Dan Thelen gained valuable experience as a Marketing Intern at Hillsdale College. He worked there for 11 months from 2012 to 2013 in Hillsdale, Michigan. This role provided him with a foundation in marketing and operations.
Early Career in Entertainment and Education
Dan Thelen's early career includes a variety of roles in entertainment and education. In 2011, he worked as a Stitcher/Head Costume Technician at Cedar Point Amusement Park Live Entertainment for 3 months in Hillsdale, Michigan. From 2010 to 2013, he was a Dance Instructor at Studio 55 School of Dance, teaching Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Tumbling. Additionally, he worked as a Costume Shop Assistant at the Hillsdale College Theatre Department from 2010 to 2011 for 8 months.
Education and Degree
Dan Thelen attended Hillsdale College, where he studied Marketing Management and Theatre. He earned a Bachelor's degree (BA) over four years, from 2009 to 2013.