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Gabriela Alwan

Denver,CO

Summary

Sales leader with over 8 years of experience driving revenue growth and managing territories in hospitality, construction, and customer-focused sectors. Proficient in consultative selling, solution positioning, and negotiating high-value deals. Skilled in utilizing CRM tools and data insights to surpass sales targets and foster long-term client relationships. Multilingual communicator fluent in Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish, excelling in competitive environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

ViewHouse
Denver, CO
03.2025 - Current
  • Consistently upsell premium products and promotions, boosting per-guest sales by an average of 15%.
  • Build strong client relationships, driving repeat business and increasing regular customer visits by ~20%.
  • Adapt communication style to engage diverse clientele, improving customer satisfaction scores.

Sales Representative / Account Manager

Casa Mate Tequila
San Diego, California
05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Exceeded quarterly sales quotas by up to 25% through effective prospecting and networking.
  • Secured contracts by formulating strategic account plans for client portfolio expansion.
  • Delivered tailored presentations to decision-makers, increasing close rates by 30%.
  • Established long-term client relationships, resulting in a 40% rise in repeat business.
  • Generated detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activities.
  • Addressed inquiries from prospective customers about product features and services.
  • Negotiated contracts while managing objections and complaints efficiently.

General Manager

Cass St. Bar and Grill
San Diego, CA
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Increased monthly revenue by 18% through strategic upselling and targeted promotions.
  • Managed annual budget, negotiating with vendors to reduce costs by 10% while enhancing quality.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports for senior leadership detailing key performance metrics.
  • Led team of over 20 individuals, implementing operational systems that improved efficiency by 25%.
  • Leveraged CRM data to personalize customer experiences, boosting repeat visits and private event bookings.

Construction Industry Experience

Coral Paints
San Diego, California
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Negotiated and secured service agreements valued up to $250K, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Managed multi-phase projects from proposal to completion, achieving a 98% on-time completion rate.
  • Identified client needs and proposed customized solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in contract renewals.

Head Bartender

Hapa Sushi
Denver, Colorado
09.2017 - 02.2024
  • Served over 100 customers daily, generating numerous positive reviews through exceptional service.
  • Collaborated with management to analyze pricing and customer satisfaction, yielding over $10,000 in weekend drink revenue.
  • Managed project tasks such as syrup calculations, specialty drink preparation, and liquor ordering to optimize bar operations.

Research Assistant

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Collected and analyzed complex data sets to support research goals, ensuring 100% data accuracy.
  • Presented findings to faculty and research teams, streamlining decision-making processes.
  • Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2021

Skills

  • Consultative and solution-based selling
  • Strategic account management
  • New business development
  • Negotiation and closing
  • Revenue growth and profit maximization
  • CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite
  • SaaS and POS systems familiarity
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project and time management
  • Market awareness and competitive positioning
  • Client relationship management
  • Budget management
  • Strategic upselling
  • Contract negotiation

Languages

  • Portuguese, Fluent
  • Arabic, Fluent
  • Spanish, Fluent
  • French, Beginner

Timeline

Bartender

ViewHouse
03.2025 - Current

Construction Industry Experience

Coral Paints
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Representative / Account Manager

Casa Mate Tequila
05.2023 - 08.2025

General Manager

Cass St. Bar and Grill
04.2023 - 09.2024

Research Assistant

Metropolitan State University of Denver
06.2019 - 03.2021

Head Bartender

Hapa Sushi
09.2017 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry

Metropolitan State University of Denver