COREY BAIN

Self-motivated and energetic Car Salesman with strong sales background and effective relationship building and client retention skills strategically negotiates, closes deals and increases sales. Leverages social media and internet marketing with consistent networking and follow-up to meet aggressive sales quotas while maintaining integrity and providing exceptional customer service. Demonstrates natural sense of urgency and passion for cars and trucks while juggling many initiatives to achieve sales objectives in fast-paced competitive environment.

• 03/01/17, 10/01/23, R&B Car Company, South Bend, IN, Automotive Sales Associate, Greet customers in a welcoming and professional manner to drive car sales. Adhere to dealership standards and policies of superb customer satisfaction throughout the sales and negotiation process. Employ strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport when assisting potential customers with their vehicle selections. Coordinate test drives, demonstrations, and presentations with professionalism and courtesy. Drive current and future auto sales by maintaining an accurate customer database. Engage with customers on the sales floor and over the phone as needed to meet the customer’s needs.
• 07/01/15, 03/01/17, Hooters of America, LLC., Mishawaka, IN, General Manager, Responsible for ensuring a successful opening of a new restaurant in Mishawaka IN which included securing all vendors and service contracts, maintain timeline matrix for opening tasks, the hiring of 70 front of house employees and 30 back of house employee for each unit respectively. Maintain open line communication with the General Contractor and Regional Manager. Supervise, schedule and motivate a staff of up to 100 employees and 3 Managers. Accountable for budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting and full profit and loss statement of a 2 million dollar operation annually.
• 10/01/12, 05/01/15, HHJJ LLC. DBA IHOP, Sanford, FL, General Manager, Responsible for ensuring a successful opening of a new restaurant which included securing all vendors and service contracts, maintain timeline matrix for opening tasks, the hiring of 55 front of house employees and 20 back of house employees. Maintain open line communication with the General Contractor, employees and 4 Managers. Accountable for budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting and full profit and loss statement.
• 02/01/08, 10/01/12, Sunshine Restaurant Partners DBA IHOP, Tallahassee, FL, General Manager, Responsible for ensuring a successful opening of 2 new restaurants which included securing all vendors and service contracts, maintain timeline matrix for opening tasks, the hiring of 45 front of house employees and 20 back of house employee for each unit respectively. Maintain open line communication with the General Contractor, President and Vice president in charge of Operations for Sunshine Restaurant Partners. Supervise, schedule and motivate a staff of up to 120 employees and 4 Managers. Accountable for budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting and full profit and loss statement of 1.7 and 1.3 million dollar operation annually respectively.
• 06/01/05, 01/01/08, Miller’s Ale House Restaurants, Tallahassee, FL, General Manager, Responsible for ensuring a successful opening of a new restaurant which included securing all vendors and service contracts, maintaining timeline matrix for opening tasks, hiring 125 front of house employees and 40 back of house employees. Maintain open line communication with the General Contractor, President and Vice president in charge of Operations for Sunshine Restaurants. Supervise, schedule and motivate a staff of up to 165 employees and 6 Managers. Accountable for budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting and full profit and loss statement of 5.5 million dollar operation annually.
• 02/01/04, 06/01/05, Miller’s Ale House Restaurants, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Assistant General Manager, Supervise, scheduled and motivated a staff of up to 130 employees. Decreased turnover percentage 32% by promoting a positive work environment, initiating coaching and counseling policies to ensure separation is necessary and control training expenses that were quite exorbitant at $136,000 annually at the store level. Reduced Beverage costs by 11% with education and accountability of staff members. Accountable for assisting with budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting and full profit and loss statement of 6.2 million dollars annually.
• 09/01/01, 01/01/04, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Lake Buena Vista, FL, General Manager, Hemingway’s Restaurant, Supervised, scheduled and motivated a staff of up to 45 employees. Investigated and resolved food and beverage quality and service issues, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business. Developed a Marketing campaign that increased large party bookings by 22% compared to the previous year, and hosted 2 private functions generating $60,000.00 in food and beverage revenue. Planned and managed significant remodeling projects that enhanced the ambiance of the facility. Accountable for budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting and full profit and loss statement of 5.9 million dollar operation annually.