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Drew Gilliland

Summary

Professional with extensive experience in high-volume service environments, demonstrating strong knowledge of diverse beverage options. Proven reliability and flexibility in scheduling, ensuring consistent support for team operations. Detail-oriented approach enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender & Events Team

Rally
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead bar staff, communicate issues and ideas to management, and enhance team efficiency
  • Boosted profits and reduced waste through strategic planning and resource management
  • Execute events with precision, ensuring high-quality experiences and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with teams to innovate drink specials and influencer partnerships
  • Research and develop signature cocktails, driving customer engagement and brand loyalty

Bartender & Events Team

Trolly Barn
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed customer interactions with calm efficiency, ensuring smooth event experiences
  • Streamlined event setup and teardown, prioritizing client satisfaction for seamless execution
  • Enhanced sales through strategic upselling, leveraging interpersonal skills in a dynamic setting
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining a high standard of service and satisfaction

Business Development Executive

Search Solution Group
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Analyze market trends to craft effective email campaigns, securing $82K in closed deals
  • Build and nurture client relationships through strategic outreach, generating 3,600 leads
  • Drive business growth by identifying industry opportunities and developing targeted sales plans

Regional Sales Director

IKonic Digital Marketing
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led 100+ daily cold calls to dealerships, securing digital marketing contracts across 7 states
  • Collaborated with the sales team to finalize deals and negotiate terms, enhancing team success
  • Utilized HubSpot CRM for efficient client management and sales tracking
  • Achieved measurable growth in regional sales through strategic outreach and relationship building

Associate Recruiter - Internship

Optomi
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Sourced and screened candidates, enhancing recruitment quality and efficiency
  • Reformatted resumes for seamless executive review, improving decision-making
  • Conducted interviews and negotiations, optimizing candidate selection
  • Managed recruitment data in Bullhorn, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Missouri – Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.2022

Skills

  • Event management
  • Team leadership
  • Upselling techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Sales strategies
  • Market analysis
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Creative problem solving

Leadership Experience

  • Bar Leader, Led a team of 7 bartenders., 09/24, Present
  • Delta Sigma Phi Recruitment Chairman & Director of Social Media, 09/19, 09/21

Timeline

Lead Bartender & Events Team

Rally
06.2023 - Current

Bartender & Events Team

Trolly Barn
06.2023 - Current

Business Development Executive

Search Solution Group
01.2023 - 06.2023

Regional Sales Director

IKonic Digital Marketing
08.2022 - 01.2023

Associate Recruiter - Internship

Optomi
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Missouri – Columbia
Drew Gilliland