CHRIS NORSTRUD

Results-driven Sales Representative with 3 years of experience in the restaurant equipment industry, leveraging a deep understanding of restaurant operations from 10 plus years as a Restaurant/Bar Manager. Proven ability to build strong client relationships, drive sales growth, and provide expert guidance on restaurant equipment solutions. Adept at consultative selling, market analysis, and business development. Former restaurant management experience provides a unique advantage in understanding client needs, optimizing operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Strategic and solutions-oriented professional with a passion for the hospitality and foodservice industry.

• Assisted in the design planning for six new kitchen and restaurant openings, as well as successfully
  completed two kitchen remodels for existing establishments in the Des Moines area.
• Exceeded sales targets in three out of four years with Edward Don.
• Revamped the bar area of Glen Oaks by eliminating a formal dining area, renovating into an extension
  of the bar area to create a member friendly atmosphere. This increased the revenue for that area by
  $80,000.
• Designed a new Outside Cabana Bar Area at Glen Oaks to help create a resort style Aquatics Park
  which increased outside bar sales by over 20%.
• Hands on leadership and training with staff which helped move Glen Oaks Country Club to one of the
  top venues for weddings and events as well as Top Workplaces 2017-2020.
• Navigated COVID with over 50 staff members to maintain employment as well continue revenue for
  the Club.