Sales Manager & Trainer
Vanguard Wines
- Booked tastings, opened new accounts, visited clientele on a weekly/monthly basis, booked events, developed relationships with current and new clients.
Courtney Kees
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Innovative, dedicated Sales Manager & Trainer with a background in food & beverage, retail, and fitness with a proven record of increasing sales and building an effective motivated team environment focused on group success.
Work History
Regional Manager
Yuni Beauty
- Managed all Dillards, Ulta, & Bluemercury accounts in the state of Florida
- Conducted brand training with employees and managed inventory.
Brand Ambassador
Freelance
- Worked towards achieving set Average Dollar Sales
- Actively served and greeted all clients, making them the priority
- Represented various brands including Guerlain, Benefit, Givenchy, NARS, Juice Beauty, & Nudestix.
Counter Manager
Saks Fifth Avenue
- Lead and trained a competitive and driven sales team within a luxury retail environment
- Organized exciting events to push sales record highs in a typically slow department.
Assistant Manager
Aveda
- Provided hands-on Aveda experience with guests
- Managed weekly shipments and inventory
- Responsible for the education of staff through consistent training on product knowledge.
Pilates & Yoga Group Fitness Instructor
The Riviera Club
- Conducted group fitness instruction for Pilates and Yoga.
Owner/Manager/Instructor
Studio Rubylake
- Followed up with new clients and helped them transition into private and group classes
- Promoted the studio through social media, newsletters, and the studio's website
- Developed unique exclusive classes that became popular within the community.
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Indy Inc.
- Provided private Reformer and group class instruction for Pilates.
Private & Group Pilates Instructor
Delnore Fitness
- Provided private Reformer and group class instruction for Pilates.
Bartender
Dark Horse Tavern
- Ran the entire bar and tables, always having complete awareness of the whole bar during open and closing shifts.
Lead Bartender
North Street Events
- Created specialty Bride & Groom Cocktails, set up and broke down the bar for events.
Bar Manager
North High Brewing
- Opened the Zionsville Location
- Set up the bar for speed & efficiency
- Created seasonal cocktail & wine menus
- Provided ongoing bar & service education with staff.
Bartender/Manager
Binkleys’s Kitchen & Bar
- Managed the floor and performed high volume bartending.
High Volume Bartending
Galaxy Bar (Pop UP)
- Performed high volume bartending, specializing in Star Wars themed craft cocktails.
Owner/General Manager
The Local Bean
- Created the concept of The Local Bean on a resort Island in Florida
- Built relationships with local businesses and maintained a heavy presence on the internet through social media
- Developed a menu and created a unique thriving work culture which grew the business into a popular and profitable establishment.
General Manager
Istanbul Cafe
- Worked closely with the chef to determine menu plans for special events and occasions
- Developed Wine & Cocktail Menu and built relationships with liquor & wine reps.
Education
Writing for Film & Television -
Los Angeles Film School
Film/Television/Acting -
Columbia College
Los Angeles, CAFilm/Television/Acting -
Columbia College
Chicago, ILCertified Pilates Instructor -
Core Dynamics
Chicago, ILZumba Certified Instructor -
Zumba Fitness
Skills
- Leadership/Communication Skills
- Marketing and Advertising
- Social Media Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Inventory Management
- Payroll Administration
- Negotiation Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Training & Development
- Operational Improvements
- Business Generation
- Team Building
- Relationship Building
- Staff Management
- Goals and performance
Timeline
Sales Manager & Trainer
Vanguard Wines
Regional Manager
Yuni Beauty
Brand Ambassador
Freelance
Counter Manager
Saks Fifth Avenue
Assistant Manager
Aveda
Pilates & Yoga Group Fitness Instructor
The Riviera Club
Owner/Manager/Instructor
Studio Rubylake
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Indy Inc.
Private & Group Pilates Instructor
Delnore Fitness
Bartender
Dark Horse Tavern
Lead Bartender
North Street Events
Bar Manager
North High Brewing
Bartender/Manager
Binkleys’s Kitchen & Bar
High Volume Bartending
Galaxy Bar (Pop UP)
Owner/General Manager
The Local Bean
General Manager
Istanbul Cafe
Writing for Film & Television -
Los Angeles Film School
Film/Television/Acting -
Columbia College
Film/Television/Acting -
Columbia College
Certified Pilates Instructor -
Core Dynamics
Zumba Certified Instructor -
Zumba Fitness
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