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Chad M Blankenship

Naples,FL

Summary

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position with a company who's values align with my ambitious aspirations to grow outstanding relationships and produce a cost effective business. I am a hardworking and passionate professional with strong organizational skills and the eagerness to secure a position with a company that is focused on investing in their employees success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am highly adept in training, managing, coaching and mentoring colleagues side by side with one common goal. SUCESS!

Work History

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Sysco West Coast Florida
05.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for managing and growing a 5.3 million dollar territory in 2022 which produced over $600,000 in gross profit.
  • Projected and achieved quarterly growth in sales, pieces and gross profit to obtain maximum bonus annually year over year.
  • Utilized Salesforce daily for reporting, planning sales calls and communicating with merchandisers to special order products from all over the world.
  • Constructed and shared presentations for restaurant groups of up to 20 people to increase interest in Sysco's Cutting Edge Solutions.
  • Partnered with business owners to develop order Guides, Profit and Loss statements, and custom menu design.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
  • Planned and executed sales calls incorporating brokers, samples, point of sale with a consultative approach.
  • Demonstrated initiative by persistently prospecting, networking and promoting Sysco to future business partners across Southwest Florida.
  • Continuously met and exceeded company standards achieving the highest annual increase in my district at 4%.
  • As an FST (Field Sales Trainer) I am in charge of guiding new sales team in the right direction regarding real life challenges in position.

Assistant General Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for successful restaurant launch including opening marketing, hiring and training of 85 team members.
  • Managed $8.5 million+ sales/year with positive bonus goals being achieved quarterly.
  • Established and maintained open and collaborative relationships amongst my team resulting in successful employee retention and promotions.
  • Developed 2 hourly team members into manager positions in Naples and Jacksonville.
  • Demonstrated culinary knowledge and quality control in 99% scratch kitchen keeping a food cost variance of 2.2% or lower weekly.

Senior Restaurant Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
03.2014 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for successful restaurant launch, hiring and training 70 team members.
  • Managed $7 million+ sales/year with positive bonus goals being achieved quarterly.
  • Consistently drove Wine Club Sales and achieved highest numbers in company during my management of Tasting Room.
  • Correlated all wine orders weekly fluctuating between 14 and 20 thousand ensuring all 50+ wines were in stock for retail and restaurant consumption.
  • Conducted timely performance evaluations for all front of house staff.
  • Awarded Employee Celebration Award as well as Creating Community Award collectively as management team in 2016.

Restaurant Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
10.2010 - 02.2014
  • Managed 5 million + sales/year with positive bonus goals being achieved quarterly.
  • Gained experience managing 70+ team members and conducting daily meetings with staff about daily expectations.
  • Responsible for ordering 1,500 supply items for restaurant use via Wasserstrom and maintaining a supply cost of 3%.
  • Conducted prep calls and gained understanding of menu planning, purchasing and receiving.
  • Collaborated with Kitchen Manager to execute private banquets and wine club events for 60 - 90 guests weekly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Farragut High School
05.2005

Skills

  • Instinctive leader with digital communication skills
  • Cohesive teammate with the ability to foster long lasting relationships with business owners
  • Remotely competent consultant with the ability to balance multiple projects daily and prioritize tasks based on commitment to deadlines
  • Routine driven to meet sales goals and facilitate growth
  • Demonstrates complexity and overall business acumen in pressure situations
  • Driven individual with persistence to set goals and achieve them

Timeline

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Sysco West Coast Florida
05.2018 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
02.2016 - 01.2019

Senior Restaurant Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
03.2014 - 02.2016

Restaurant Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
10.2010 - 02.2014

ServSafe Manager's Food Safety 2012 - Present 

Serve Staff Alcohol Certification2016 - Present 

Crowd Control Certified 2016 - Present 

CPR/AED Certified 2016 - Present

High School Diploma -

Farragut High School

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
Chad M Blankenship