BLAKE RASTIGUE
Macomb,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dynamic professional possesses excellent communication and customer service skills. Builds good rapport with customers through positive engagement. Highly committed to providing outstanding product demonstrations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Ambassador
Long Drink
07.2023 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
Financial Advisor
THG Financial
06.2023 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
Bartender and Server
Blake's Tasting Room
05.2022 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Server
Hamlin Pub
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Greeted and seated guests
- Effectively serviced customers in all aspects of their dining experience while adhering to sanitation and safety policies
- Handled customers' orders using POS system
- Trained new staff in providing excellent customer service and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Group Sales Intern
USPBL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Assistant Freshmen/Varsity Baseball Coach
Eisenhower High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted head coach in all phases of baseball program, including practice and game planning, player skill development, and upkeep of playing field
- Devised and coordinated team workouts
- Encouraged discipline both on and off the field
- Oversaw scorekeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, General Business
Grand Valley State University
12.2025
No Degree - Business
Alma College
Alma, MI2021
Skills
- Marketing and Advertising
- Articulate Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Strengths
- Workflow Improvements
- Communications Expertise
- Sales Expertise
- Customer Service
- Relationship Builder
- Effective Working Relationships
Accomplishments
- Captain
- All MAC Red-First Team
- All County- First Team
- Detroit Free Press All East-First Team
- Macomb Daily Tier 1 All Star Team-First Team
- MLive Metro Detroit Season Offensive MVP
- Captain
- Offensive MVP (Team)
- All MAC Red-First Team
- All Macomb County- First Team
- All Region-First Team
- Participated in several sports and academic related activities to help support and foster community with students with disabilities.
Four Year Football Player (Quarterback); 2016-2020
Four Year Baseball Player(As a Junior);2018
Grand Valley State Sports Management Club
Project Unify;2018-2020
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Long Drink
07.2023 - Current
Financial Advisor
THG Financial
06.2023 - Current
Group Sales Intern
USPBL
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bartender and Server
Blake's Tasting Room
05.2022 - Current
Server
Hamlin Pub
05.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Freshmen/Varsity Baseball Coach
Eisenhower High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, General Business
Grand Valley State University
No Degree - Business
Alma College
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