Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Colin Whittington

Wayzata,MN

Summary

Sales professional with solid track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at building strong client relationships, leveraging product knowledge, and implementing effective sales strategies. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures consistent achievement of goals in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Lakeside Wine & Spirits
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Built strong customer relationships and provided product recommendations to drive repeat business and increase sales.
  • Processed cash transactions accurately while following company cash-handling policies.
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing sales floor to enhance customer experience and promote merchandise.

Bartender

Hightop Hospitality
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, such as weddings and corporate events.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Busser

Cov Wayzata
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orono High School
Orono, MN
06-2023

Minor - Communications

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth
05-2027

BBA - Professional Sales

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
05-2027

Skills

    Consultative Selling
    Customer service
    Efficient time management
    Problem-solving skills
    Relationship building
    Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • DECA state qualifier for high school team.
  • Doubled the size of my fraternity in my position as Vice President of Membership
  • Expected to graduate with over 250 hours of community service from fraternity service events.

Affiliations

  • Alpha Delta - Nu Mu Chapter at the University of Minnesota Duluth

Certification

  • Safe Serve bartending qualification.
  • Minnesota School of Bartending Graduate

Timeline

Sales Associate

Lakeside Wine & Spirits
06.2024 - 12.2025

Bartender

Hightop Hospitality
06.2024 - 03.2025

Busser

Cov Wayzata
06.2021 - 02.2023

Minor - Communications

University of Minnesota Duluth

High School Diploma -

Orono High School

BBA - Professional Sales

University of Minnesota Duluth