Highly motivated Sales Professional with extensive experience in sales delivering strong and sustainable revenue growth while capitalizing on new revenue potential eager to contribute to the operations of a dynamic organization

 

 

Ø  Proven ability to broaden customer base and create valuable promotional marketing strategies to stimulate sales

Ø  Expertise in customer relations and needs assessment, building customer loyalty and delivering exceptional service; able to close with a refined sales intuition

Ø  Promote service excellence as a proactive  leader, mentor and supervisor with superior interpersonal skills; excel at facilitating a team approach to increase productivity

Ø  Strong human resources background in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training personnel

Ø  Extensive experience in sales, business ownership and the food and wine industry

 

 

Owner, Rock House Eatery, Guntersville, AL                                                                    2009 C Present

  Oversaw full-scope responsibilities for the successful launch of Southern gourmet restaurant and bar; received Restaurant of the Year award from Sand Mountain Reporter

  Developed the restaurant concept and created a business plan; managed the execution from design to completion

  Built a strong team by interviewing, hiring and training all staff

  Upheld accountability for P&L, accounting and monthly reporting

  Developed a strong customer base by designing effective marketing, advertising and promotions

  Provided hands-on leadership and ensured restaurant met monthly sales goals

  Formed lasting business relationships while maintaining open communication with all vendors and local city council

  Programmed and installed point-of-sale software and operating system

  Received accolades in several newspaper articles

 

Licensed Realtor, Two-Oh Group, Guntersville, AL                                                           2007 C Present

  Successfully manage all buying and selling of investment property

 

Hospitality Sales Executive, Southern Accessories Today, Atlanta, GA                                2006 C 2007

  Increased revenue and customer base while handling all inside and outside sales in the key accounts division; developed new key accounts division

  Prospected and acquired new business through effective cold-calling, new lead generation and marketing

  Developed strong relationships with clients and helped them achieve their maximum buying potential and ROI

  Represented company at trade shows in New York, Atlanta and Miami

 

Managing Partner, Bunch Communications, Guntersville, AL                                                2004 C 2006

  Successfully managed all operations for new start-up cellular retail store

  Recognized as top Nextel store in North Alabama in sales

  Met / exceeded all sales goals while handling all inside and outside sales

  Drove revenue gains by generating leads through marketing, referrals and by providing outstanding customer service; conducted market research on key accounts and potential B2B sales

  Increased visibility by developing effective advertising campaigns and marketing material

 

Food Service Specialist/Tactical Officer, United States Coast Guard, Islamorada, FL           2000 C 2004

  Effectively managed kitchen operations in conjunction with law enforcement duties

  Controlled overhead costs and ensured optimal stock levels while overseeing all ordering and managing inventory for all food and beverage products; completed P&L duties

  Acted as Physical Fitness Director and started a local basketball league

  Planned and executed two successful change of command ceremonies

  Received an honorable discharge with Awards

 

 

Restaurant Management, Western Culinary Institute                                                              2008 C 2009

Certified Culinarian, US Coast Guard Academy Culinary School                                                     2002

Business Program, Snead State Community College                                                           1999 C 2000

 

 

Ø  Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CRM software and Salesforce

 

 

Ø  Chamber of Commerce member

Ø  Assisted with starting several charitable organizations

Ø  Developed fundraising events for local high school scholarships