Edward Aboyoun
Winter Springs
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Manager
D’ Amico and Sons Italian Market & Bakery
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day deli operations
- Manage staff, ordering processes, and catering services
Owner/Operator
FitFix Exercise Equipment Repair LLC
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: 1099 Subcontractor for ICON Fitness – Nordictrac
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired treadmills and other exercise equipment
- Managed all aspects of equipment maintenance and client relations
- 1099 Subcontractor for ICON Fitness – Nordictrac
1099 Contractor
NE Fitness Equipment Repair
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: 1099 Contractor for Orange Theory Fitness
- Performed comprehensive inspections, repairs, and sales of fitness equipment
- 1099 Contractor for Orange Theory Fitness
Chef/Owner & Event Coordinator
Silk City Caterers LLC
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Closed due to COVID-19
- Operated an off-premise catering company specializing in event catering
- Coordinated services for pharmaceutical representatives by providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner to doctors and hospitals
- Managed a team of 10 staff members and 3 delivery drivers
- Closed due to COVID-19
Event Coordinator & Catering Sales Manager
John Claude Catering
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Coordinated catering services for pharmaceutical representatives serving medical professionals
- Developed and implemented catering sales strategies and event logistics
Multi-Unit Supervisor
Fabris Company
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised General and Store Managers to ensure adherence to company policies
- Managed monthly and quarterly labor budgets while maintaining a 28% food cost
- Conducted interviews, hiring, and training in collaboration with Human Resources
General Manager & Director of Catering
Café Amici (2)
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Managed daily operations for a 60-seat restaurant generating $2.2M in annual gross revenue, plus an additional $200K from off-premise catering
- Supervised 30 hourly employees and 2 assistant managers in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Enhanced guest relations and hospitality through daily and weekly shift meetings focused on exceptional service and upselling
- Improved productivity, reduced cost of goods sold (COGS), and optimized operational execution
- Maintained labor budgets with a consistent 28% food cost
- Generated $80K in catering revenue through social media, advertising, and direct sales
- Led the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of approximately 20 new staff members
Outside Sales Representative
Sysco Foods
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Developed sales by building strong relationships with restaurant owners and chefs
- Negotiated costs on behalf of customers with the marketing department to help manage COGS
- Collaborated with product representatives and fellow sales team members during ride-along sessions
Lead Manager
Chilis Bar and Grill
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Oversaw daily operations for both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, supervising 70 hourly employees and 2 assistant managers
- Maintained guest relations and high service standards through daily shift meetings and monitoring of GEM (Guest Evaluation Monitoring) survey results
- Managed monthly inventory of food and liquor via cost analysis and ordering; handled daily cash management and bank deposits
- Increased productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced operational efficiency
- Achieved a top regional ranking (#2 in New Jersey) with annual gross sales of $4.16M
- Managed labor, food, and liquor budgets to optimize the Manager’s Operating Profit (MOP)
- Coordinated month-end meetings with assistant managers, the managing partner, and the area director
- Executed HR responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, orientation, scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll management
Chef/Owner, General Manager & Catering Manager
Mezza Luna Restaurant and Mezza Luna Market & Caterers
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Operated a 150-seat full-service, casual Italian dining establishment
- Supervised a 40-person team and collaborated on menu planning and daily specials
- Achieved twice-daily dining room turnover while managing P&L, food and liquor cost analysis, and ordering
- Cultivated relationships with local vendors to improve quality and reduce costs
- Oversaw event planning and coordination for approximately 10 events per week, accounting for 25% of gross sales
- Managed a gourmet market specializing in take-out and off-premise catering services
Education
High School Diploma -
Fair Lawn High School
Fair Lawn, NJ06-1974
Skills
- Customer service
- Task delegation
- Employee supervision
- Team direction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent people skills
- Exceptional customer service
Timeline
Deli Manager
D’ Amico and Sons Italian Market & Bakery
11.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
FitFix Exercise Equipment Repair LLC
04.2022 - 11.2023
1099 Contractor
NE Fitness Equipment Repair
03.2021 - 03.2022
Chef/Owner & Event Coordinator
Silk City Caterers LLC
09.2016 - 06.2020
Event Coordinator & Catering Sales Manager
John Claude Catering
11.2014 - 06.2016
Multi-Unit Supervisor
Fabris Company
09.2013 - 09.2014
General Manager & Director of Catering
Café Amici (2)
06.2010 - 09.2013
Outside Sales Representative
Sysco Foods
05.2009 - 05.2010
Lead Manager
Chilis Bar and Grill
07.2007 - 05.2009
Chef/Owner, General Manager & Catering Manager
Mezza Luna Restaurant and Mezza Luna Market & Caterers
01.2000 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Fair Lawn High School
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