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Jonathon (Jack) Shields

Peoria Heights,IL

Summary

Results-driven sales professional looking for an entry-level opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to a collaborative team

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Marketplace Selections
Peoria, IL
04.2025 - Current
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 30 on and off-premise accounts
  • Present products and lead sales discussions with restaurant and bar accounts
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, managers, and buyers to drive product placement, menu features, and repeat business
  • Generate an average month-over-month sales increase of about 17%
  • Align ordering, merchandising, and delivery to ensure timely and accurate account support

Purchasing Agent

Marketplace Selections
Peoria, IL
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated the procurement of beer and wine from over 50 breweries and wineries across the U.S. to support distribution needs
  • Issued and tracked purchase orders to ensure timely product availability
  • Negotiated freight pickup and delivery with trucking and logistics partners to meet required timelines
  • Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to align purchasing with sales and distribution needs
  • Managed orders with varying lead times, requiring careful organization and time management to meet both immediate and future delivery needs

Waitor

Iron Spike
Galesburg, Illinois
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided high-level service while managing multiple tables in a fast-paced dining environment
  • Built rapport with guests to drive repeat business and positive dining experiences
  • Recommended food and beverage pairings to increase check averages and overall sales
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen and bar teams to ensure accurate and timely order delivery

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Carl Sandburg Community College
Galesburg, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Consultive Selling
  • Relationship Building & Management
  • Product Presentations

Accomplishments

Honor Roll (Carl Sandburg, 2021-2023)

Timeline

Sales Representative

Marketplace Selections
04.2025 - Current

Purchasing Agent

Marketplace Selections
01.2025 - 04.2025

Waitor

Iron Spike
08.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Carl Sandburg Community College