Chris Hebner
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in sales. Learned ins and outs of bartending quickly, from both studying cocktails outside of work to working hard to learn from my peers at work. Widely considered hardest worker at last restaurant, with general manager saying I was the "best bar back I've ever seen in all my time in this industry", before being given bartending shifts after just 3 months.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen
Tacoma, WA
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Served high customer volumes as both daytime (brunch) and nighttime (dinner) bartender
- Managed restaurant tables, ran food, bussed tables, and worked as an expo and/or host as needed, in addition to bar responsibilities
- Learned to create and garnish classic and craft cocktails such as the Manhattan, Martini, Whiskey Sour, and Negroni
- Utilized espresso machine to create variety of espresso drinks, becoming proficient at using milk steamer to create lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and cortadas, whether using milk or milk alternatives
- Used sales background to build relationships with regulars and returning hotel guests, handling each interaction with integrity to create positive and unique experiences
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders
- Became adept at navigating individual palates of bar patrons in order to recommend and create cocktails best suited to their preferences
- Developed "par stock" numbers for batched cocktails, garnishes, and other consumables to ensure adequately stock levels
- Managed stock room and implemented inventory control methods to provide visibility and ensure sufficient stock of spirits, wines, beer, and other bar consumables
- Learned to efficiently open and close bar, keeping an orderly bank and managing cash handling duties responsibly to ensure bar set up for following shift
- Took advantage of any and all "downtime" to care for the bar, through cleaning, reorganizing and restocking fridges (FIFO), performing any needed prep, and generally maintaining clean and orderly workplace
- Contributed to bar success during multiple health department visits, boasting highest score of entire restaurant on each occasion
Regional Sales Manager
Kurt J Lesker Company
Seattle, WA
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Became only rep in US to exceed overall sales quota in back to back years, leading entire sales team in 2020
- Led US sales team in divisional targets and individual product quotas hit in both 2019 and 2020
- Grew NW territory from smallest in US to top 3 in overall revenue in just two years
- Consistently exceeded annual territory revenue goals by prioritizing high potential accounts and executing customized action plans
- Increased sales numbers during COVID lockdown by shifting focus and targeting specific industry verticals
- Sold largest chamber in history of KJLC and managed project to successful completion
- Penetrated new markets and led KJLC into new areas through interdepartmental cooperation
- Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts
- Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients to capture more sales
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues, and providing exceptional service
Sales Engineer, Northwest
Pentair: CADDY Fire & Seismic
Seattle, WA
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating a strong network within the industry
- Identified sales opportunities by assessing environment and devising and implementing winning strategy
- Gathered valuable feedback from clients on product performance, sharing insights with engineering teams for continuous improvement efforts
- Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues
- Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements
Sales Engineer
Flow Control Industries
Woodinville, WA
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating a strong network within the industry
- Developed customized proposals that demonstrated a clear understanding of client requirements and offered compelling solutions to meet their unique needs
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues
- Collaborated closely with internal teams to deliver top-notch customer service, ensuring seamless implementation of products and services
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology to provide customers with up-to-date information and solutions
Sales Engineer, West Coast
A&N Corporation
Seattle, WA
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating a strong network within the industry
- Identified sales opportunities by assessing environment and devising and implementing winning strategy
- Developed customized proposals that demonstrated a clear understanding of client requirements and offered compelling solutions to meet their unique needs
- Identified and supported resale opportunities to achieve sales plans
- Walked universities, cold-called businesses, knocked on doors, and pounded the pavement to gain foothold in industry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service expertise
- Highly reliable - never missed a shift
- Handling difficult customers
- Highly consistent - always on time
- Menu memorization
- Team player attitude
- Outgoing and engaging personality
- Suggestive selling
- Sales expertise
- Performance improvement
- Creative mixology
Timeline
Bartender
Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen
08.2025 - 08.2025
Regional Sales Manager
Kurt J Lesker Company
12.2018 - 12.2020
Sales Engineer, Northwest
Pentair: CADDY Fire & Seismic
10.2016 - 08.2018
Sales Engineer
Flow Control Industries
12.2013 - 10.2016
Sales Engineer, West Coast
A&N Corporation
07.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University