Chris Brandenburg
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with expertise in relationship selling and customer service. Proven ability to enhance team performance and drive customer satisfaction through effective communication and product knowledge.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Southern Food Equipment Reps
05.2019 - 04.2026
- Developed strong customer relationships through effective communication and product knowledge.
- Trained new sales staff on product features, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Executed promotional campaigns to boost sales and increase customer engagement.
Sales Associate
Allstate Restaurant Equipment
05.1999 - 05.2019
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline order processing and improve delivery times.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Created customized kitchen needs for outside entities like restaurants, Universities, Hotel, and Assisted Living facilities.
Restaurant General Manager
Dolleys
05.1995 - 05.1999
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to optimize labor costs and ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
Various Bar Jobs
The Fox
05.1986 - 11.1989
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Marriot Hotel
Bartender and Bar Back
05.1987 - 05.1989
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Saint Gregory's
Shawnee, OK06-1986
High School Diploma -
Grimsley Senior High
Greensboro, NC06-1984
Skills
- Customer service, Teamwork and collaboration, Time management, Problem-solving skills, Excellent people skills, POS system operation, Guest relations, Relationship selling
Seeking
Results-driven restaurant, hotel, assisted living, and school equipment sales professional with 27+ years of experience in brand strategy and digital campaigns, now seeking to leverage expertise in sales and marketing to drive growth for a forward-thinking organization
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sales Associate
Southern Food Equipment Reps
05.2019 - 04.2026
Sales Associate
Allstate Restaurant Equipment
05.1999 - 05.2019
Restaurant General Manager
Dolleys
05.1995 - 05.1999
Marriot Hotel
Bartender and Bar Back
05.1987 - 05.1989
Various Bar Jobs
The Fox
05.1986 - 11.1989
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Saint Gregory's
High School Diploma -
Grimsley Senior High