GARTH HANSSEN
GARDEN CITY,ID
Summary
Seasoned business management professional with significant career experience in hospitality and sales. Possess a broad array of skills in people and operations management that transcend industry lines. Expertise in tracking and analyzing data to ensure efficient pricing structures and business models. Strong relationship and team building skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Experienced in customer service, business development, marketing, promotion, budgeting, sales projections, customer satisfaction, and inventory control. Seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows for leveraging interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Account Manager/Merchandiser
Starmaker Distribution
08.2023 - Current
- Established strong client relationships through regular communication, face to face visits, attentive service, and prompt issue resolution for 62 locations.
- Managed warehousing and distribution of product for region
Real Estate Sales and Acquisitions
Treasure Valley Home Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Negotiated purchasing details for distressed and investment real estate in the residential market.
- Leads generation
- Cold calling and in home sales calls
Outside Sales and Project Manager
Bartlett Roofing
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Generated consistent sales through door to door canvassing and working with Marketing Reps to generate leads
- Responsible for managing projects from inception to completion
- Including but not limited to: generating lead, meeting with prospective customers, selling product, working out bids, working with insurance companies to get necessary coverage if applicable
- Managing installation and insuring project is completed to customers expectations and collecting all payments due
Sales Account Manager
Innovative Water Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed 13 Walmart corporate accounts for Southern Idaho
- Exceeded aggressive sales quota for region
- Accurately forecasted sales for the area, resulting in less product waste and return
Sales, Outside Foodservice
Charlie’s Produce
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed sales of produce to restaurants and foodservice establishments for a new company
- Held to rapid growth target goals
- Managed corporate program accounts
- Developed collaborative sales team tracking system
Manager
Chili’s Grill and Bar
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Performed as front- and back-of-the-house manager and shift manager for a franchise restaurant
- Managed staff of 30-60 depending on assignment, including scheduling, managing payroll and overtime
- Responsible for controlling inventory, food costs to meet profit goals
- Met and exceeded customer satisfaction goals with 96% positive guest engagement result
- Implemented menu concepts, negotiated with vendors, managed and implemented inventory systems
- Responsible for building, equipment maintenance, and food safety
- Adhered to local and federal regulations pertaining to food safety and alcohol regulations
Education
Technician certification - automotive mechanics technology
Boise State University
Boise, IDJohn Maxwell Leadership Training
05.2016
Management Course
Brinker International
08.2009
Skills
- Financial Resource and Budget Oversight
- Operational Leadership
- Effective Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Customer Interaction
- Excel Proficiency
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Event Coordination Expertise
- Event Sales Coordination
- Effective Meeting Facilitation
- Flexible Problem Solving
- Territory management
- Performance tracking
Personal Information
Title: Business and Sales Professional
Timeline
Regional Account Manager/Merchandiser
Starmaker Distribution
08.2023 - Current
Real Estate Sales and Acquisitions
Treasure Valley Home Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2023
Outside Sales and Project Manager
Bartlett Roofing
02.2019 - 10.2021
Sales Account Manager
Innovative Water Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales, Outside Foodservice
Charlie’s Produce
07.2017 - 01.2019
Manager
Chili’s Grill and Bar
01.2009 - 01.2017
Technician certification - automotive mechanics technology
Boise State University
John Maxwell Leadership Training
Management Course
Brinker International
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