A little about me
I'm Daniel Koen — a hands-on leader in Duluth, Georgia. By day I run shifts and learn a trade; on this site, I'm learning to say what I think, clearly and in my own words.
Where I've been
I grew up in Alabama — Robertsdale High School, class of 2014. I spent several years in the Nashville area working warehouse distribution, temporary fencing, and restaurant leadership, and trained through the MC3 pre-apprenticeship program into industrial painting with the IUPAT. In 2026 I came back to Georgia, and I now lead shifts at Moe's Southwest Grill in Duluth while my union transfer to Atlanta's Local 193 is in progress.
The full job-by-job history is on my Work page, and my credentials are under Training & Learning.
How I work
Hands-on, first of all — I work prep, service, and dining stations alongside the crew I'm leading. Methodical about the close: my crew is out 20–30 minutes after we lock the doors, because the workflow is a system, not a scramble. And I take safety and training seriously — OSHA 10, lead abatement, and First Aid/CPR certified, and happiest when I'm coaching someone new into competence.
Beyond work
Get in touch
Based in Duluth, Georgia. The fastest way to reach me is email — I read and reply personally.