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Amanda Vasquez

Summary

Seasoned Territory Manager and exceptional sales professional. Decisive team leader and business manager with excellent attention to detail and persuasive communication style. Offering 3 years of experience in sales in addition to over 10 years well immersed in the culinary field. Looking for opportunities to grow, develop, and flourish. Leverages exceptional customer relations experience to win new customers. Skilled at demonstrating products and closing sales with tenacious and driven approach. Talented networker with expertise in cold calling, strategic planning and task prioritization focused on maximizing efficiency and sales success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

US Foods
9 2022 - Current
  • Targeted prospects in other territories through careful research of competitor products, services, and trends.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Sales Representative

SYSCO Food Services
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Executive Chef

GW Burger Bar & Lena's Cafe & Confections
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Kept labor at or below 13% to support business profit targets.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Ensured excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction while preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.

Executive Sous Chef

RareRoots Hospitality
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet all establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Produced revolutionary fine dining menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
  • Mentored more than 15 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.

Internship Student

Amelia Island Plantation Resort (Now Omni)
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
  • Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

FSCJ
Jacksonville, FL
05.2001 -

Skills

Sales consultation

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Certification

ServSafe Managers & Instructor

Timeline

Sales Representative

SYSCO Food Services
08.2020 - 09.2022

Executive Chef

GW Burger Bar & Lena's Cafe & Confections
07.2018 - 08.2020

Executive Sous Chef

RareRoots Hospitality
04.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business

Walden University
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

FSCJ
05.2001 -

Territory Sales Manager

US Foods
9 2022 - Current

Internship Student

Amelia Island Plantation Resort (Now Omni)

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