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SalesAssociate

Forrest Gosnell

Sales
Santa Paula,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Customer service manager

Rose's Garden Bar
Calabasas, CA
2023.05 - Current

- Plan events for customers.
- Create food and drink packages for events.
- Work with local businesses to create events and promotions.
- Manage customer complaints and concerns about events or their experiences at the restaurant.
- Work with owner and GM on marketing strategies.
- On-call for events and complaints.
- Train new hires for phone service and customer service.
- Manage the restaurant's booking list daily.
- Up-sell guests for drink and food packages.
- Work with the head chef on food packages and new seasonal menu items.

Recruiter

Grid Careers
2022.08 - 2023.04
  • Study job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Conduct reference checks, in-depth screening process, and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicants' resumes.
  • Coordinate schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Assist with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite transition process.
  • Conduct phone interviews to assess applicant's relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
  • Support hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and completing various paperwork.
  • Operate and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Pre-screen resumes before sending them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Send in 3-10 candidates weekly in various positions throughout North America.
  • Manage over 20-60 customer calls per day.
  • Generated over $350 in billable fees in 6 months.
  • Best New Recruiter Award for 2022 for billing amount and data input.

Sr. Budtender

From The Earth
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for specific product promotions.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Read industry publications to maintain knowledge of current and future bud trends.
  • Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
  • Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
  • Top Seller - generated over 1 million dollars in sales.
  • Trained new staff on sales techniques, cannabis products, and customer service.
  • Worked with product purchasers to bring in new products with high revenue potential.

Budtender

Ojai Greens
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Training, medical patient knowledge care, stock and inventory., medical patient care, stock, and inventory
  • Product/Marketing Photography.
  • Sold flowers, concentrates, and edibles in a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences

Field Conservation Crew

Wildscape Restoration
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supported conservation efforts by helping monitor health of wildlife and habitats.
  • Participated in developing and implementation of fire management plans.
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fires, or cleared by industrial use.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Worked well in team setting, while providing support and guidance

Education

Degree - Photography - Linguistic

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
2015

Japanese Language - International Business

Hawaii Tokai International College
Kapolei, HI
2014

Skills

    Able to work without supervision in Remote or Hybrid environments

  • Quick learner with excellent people and sales skills
  • Effective at multitasking and thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management and customers alike
  • Onboard New Hires
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Talent & Manpower Recruiting
  • Interviewing and Prescreening Clients
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Requirements Understanding
  • CRM
  • Resume Uploading

Timeline

Sales and Customer service manager

Rose's Garden Bar
2023.05 - Current

Recruiter

Grid Careers
2022.08 - 2023.04

Sr. Budtender

From The Earth
04.2019 - 02.2021

Budtender

Ojai Greens
04.2018 - 02.2019

Field Conservation Crew

Wildscape Restoration
04.2016 - 01.2018

Degree - Photography - Linguistic

Ventura College

Japanese Language - International Business

Hawaii Tokai International College
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