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Carl Piedmont

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

West Coast Sales Manager

Poseidon Barge
Berne, IN
02.2007 - Current
  • Initiated sales and service in the Northeast. Successfully grew both sales and rentals from an untapped market.
  • Secured the order from Acrow Bridge for 159 barges, the largest single order in Poseidon Barge history. Maintained a strong working relationship that lead to multiple million dollar orders.
  • Participated in trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.
  • Successfully trained new Northeast Sales Manager.
  • Brought several new ideas to improve current product line.
  • Have built strong working relationships with fellow employees.
  • Salesman of the Year for multiple years.
  • Participated in jobsite setups. Worked with the crew to ensure proper installation of barges and equipment.

Bartender Trainer

Eddie Merlot’s
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2002 - 01.2007
  • Developed and conducted comprehensive training plans for new bartenders, emphasizing customer service, product knowledge, and responsible alcohol service.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all employees are trained on their respective roles effectively.

Head Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
Fort Wayne, IN
03.1999 - 06.2002
  • Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

General Manager

Bill's Bistro
Fort Wayne, IN
03.1996 - 11.1998
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Wait Staff Member

Ernie's Steakhouse
Fort Wayne, IN
10.1994 - 02.1996
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.
  • Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.

General Manager

Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
Fort Wayne, IN
06.1992 - 09.1994
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

General Manager

Indiana Grill Restaraunt
Fort Wayne, IN
02.1991 - 06.1992
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.

Manager

Dalt's Restaraunt
Dallas, TX
11.1986 - 05.1990
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Assisted with developing and implementing marketing strategies to improve sales and profitability.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.

Manager

Taco Bell Restaurant
Fort Wayne, IN
06.1985 - 07.1986
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Criminal Justice

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-1985

Skills

  • Territory Management
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Client Prospecting
  • Sales Presentations
  • Upselling Strategies
  • Closing Techniques
  • Cold-Calling
  • New Business Development
  • Brand Development
  • Customer Service
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Goal Setting and Achievement
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Building
  • Sales Territory Growth
  • Rapport and Relationship Building

Timeline

West Coast Sales Manager

Poseidon Barge
02.2007 - Current

Bartender Trainer

Eddie Merlot’s
07.2002 - 01.2007

Head Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.1999 - 06.2002

General Manager

Bill's Bistro
03.1996 - 11.1998

Wait Staff Member

Ernie's Steakhouse
10.1994 - 02.1996

General Manager

Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
06.1992 - 09.1994

General Manager

Indiana Grill Restaraunt
02.1991 - 06.1992

Manager

Dalt's Restaraunt
11.1986 - 05.1990

Manager

Taco Bell Restaurant
06.1985 - 07.1986

Bachelor of Science - Business And Criminal Justice

Ball State University

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