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Christopher Long

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven business professional with solid history of success in team settings. Gifted in leading programs, teams, and projects. Highly effective at coaching, reorganizing teams, and refocusing to meet targets.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Consultant

CoAdvantage
Houston
01.2024 - Current
  • Drove business growth by actively seeking out and converting new prospects into loyal clients
  • Actively built and nurtured relationships with small and mid-size business owners
  • Collaborated and strategized with C-Suite professionals to identify and address their business needs, resulting in successful introduction, expansion, and sale of CoAdvantage products and services.

Vendor Partnership Manager

Choco
Houston
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Utilized existing networks and accounts as well as cold-outreached prospects to identify ideal-fit suppliers, lead discovery and demo meetings
  • Assisted in the identification and prioritization of business opportunities, resulting in the development of strategic action plans to achieve set goals such as acquiring new suppliers, closing premium contracts, and building long-term relationships.

Account Executive

Greenway Health
Houston
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Led comprehensive sales cycle encompassing prospecting, relationship building, and partnership negotiation with clients.
  • Addressed and resolved client issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Executed project milestone planning and coordination in collaboration with the Implementation team
  • Ensured the safe dissemination of pertinent project information to clients and colleagues.

General Manager

Darden Restaurants/Olive Garden
Houston
09.2011 - 02.2021
  • Enhanced operational success through efficient staffing, comprehensive training, and exceptional customer service.
  • Effectively oversaw budgeting and P&L management, surpassing margin targets leading to increased profits
  • Maintained winning and engaging culture
  • In charge of overseeing a team exceeding 100 Team Members and 3 Managers.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and Financial Analysis
  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Ethical and Critical Thinking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Business Consultant

CoAdvantage
01.2024 - Current

Vendor Partnership Manager

Choco
02.2023 - 07.2023

Account Executive

Greenway Health
02.2021 - 02.2023

General Manager

Darden Restaurants/Olive Garden
09.2011 - 02.2021

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