Andrea Bridgeman
Houston,TX
Summary
Inside Sales Representative with a strong work ethic, exceptional sales skills and a successful track-record of growing sales revenue. Exceptional Inside Sales Representative highly effective at transforming customer inquiries into new sales. Results-oriented Sales Representative with a track record of revealing and meeting customer needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Catering Director
Leibman's Fine Food and Wine
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers, partners and clients as necessary
- Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests.
Loan Officer
American Advisors Group
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Answered clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies
- Maintained current loan and pricing information on the online banking website
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
Sales Consultant
CarMax
02.2007 - 09.2012
- Reduced labor costs by while maintaining excellent service and profit levels.
Instructor
H.E.A.R.T Christian Academy
02.2003 - 06.2008
Food and Catering Manager
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
08.1985 - 12.1993
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations
- Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
Catering and Conference Manager
Eastern Michigan University
08.1980 - 08.1985
- Purchased necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies
- Reduced labor costs by over 10% percent while maintaining excellent service and profit
- Achieved highest employee retention rate in the region
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations
- Interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Food Service Management
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MI01.1978
Skills
- Top-rated sales performance
- People-oriented
- Dedicated team player
- Sales Representative of the Month Award
- Networking enthusiast
- Self-motivated
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year at H.E.A.R.T Christian Academy
- NMLS Mortgage Licensed - Texas
- Obtained Presidents Club status at CarMax
Timeline
Assistant Catering Director
Leibman's Fine Food and Wine
10.2013 - 01.2015
Loan Officer
American Advisors Group
08.2012 - 06.2013
Sales Consultant
CarMax
02.2007 - 09.2012
Instructor
H.E.A.R.T Christian Academy
02.2003 - 06.2008
Food and Catering Manager
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
08.1985 - 12.1993
Catering and Conference Manager
Eastern Michigan University
08.1980 - 08.1985
Associate of Arts - Food Service Management
Oakland Community College
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