Gerard Caron
Mansfield
Summary
Aspiring Sales Representative with a ton of upside in potential. An individual who has been praised as having an ability to communicate with an extremely wide variety of individuals or groups of people. Very loyal, and caring for not just the customer, but who he is employed with. Not one to give up on something that is cared about. Goal oriented and adaptable; will learn about the products. Already possesses a wide variety of knowledge in the category that the products are under. Once described as a lifelong student; knowledge is very important. Time is too; Will always be present, and ready for the day.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Liquor Store Manager
Husky Spirit Shop
08.2014 - Current
- Provided Quality customer service for 9+ years.
- Dealt with numerous distributors; made orders and aided sales representatives in making orders.
- Learned about different liquors, beer, and wine to be more helpful to customers.
- wrote checks as well as made decisions for the business to thrive.
- Developed many friendships and contacts that were and are either beneficial or cherished; social skills definitely improved.
- Aided in hiring numerous employees.
- Manager for the majority of the time employed.
Wine and Liquor Sales Representative
Ace Distributing LLC
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw 120+ accounts; which included liquor stores, restaurants and bars.
- On the road five days a week, and hit anywhere between fifteen to twenty five places of business daily.
- Sold a wide range of products; different types of wine and liquors.
- As well as helping to replenish the business's inventory; excelled at making placements happen as well. Introducing new products all over.
- Very productive during office day; often helping other sales representatives by being someone that could answer questions if needed.
- On weekends, four times a month tastings would be provided to certain stores to drive up customer interest in new products.
- Expanded route and customer base through cold calling, networking and relationship building.
- Learned a lot about the industry (even taking classes) to make informed decisions about what would sell to certain clients. Repeat business is a priority.
- Consistently hit goals as well as exceeding them.
Package Handler
FedEx
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Unloaded packages etc. out of the delivery trucks with care, but with persistence and speed.
- Was on a team that helped others finish unloading their trucks
- Often applauded by managers for drive and determination.
Porter
Travel Centers of America
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Removed trash from all rooms/gas pumps.
- Cleaned showers and bathrooms.
- Did laundry for shower rooms etc.
- Assisted with snow removal and management of winter upkeep.
- Kept business entrances/common areas/restaurants clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
Service Clerk/Porter
Big Y Supermarket
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Performed high-quality customer service through all duties as a service clerk.
- Bagged groceries with care, speed, and knowledge of the proper way to to package them.
- Collected grocery carts in rain, sleet, and snow.
- Aided in fixing/emptying bottle machines; as well as counting out recyclables that were not being taken by the machines.
- ran price checks, as well as directed and or showed customers where to find products.
- As a porter; performed base level janitorial duties.
- Picked up trash from registers and different departments.
- Cleaned up spills, windows, registers, and shelves when alerted and when personally seen.
- Attended to the restrooms for cleaning and sanitizing; as well as stocking toiletries.
- Provided a nice and tidy place for the customers to do their shopping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwin O. Smith High School
08.2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson, CTSome College (No Degree) -
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CTSkills
- Product recommendations
- Customer assistance
- Wine and spirits knowledge
- Natural salesman
- Confident in communicating
- Multitasker
- Kind and courteous
- scheduling/prioritizing
- Driven
Education and Training
other,other,other
References
Joe Fitzsimons, Star Distributors
(203) 815-6391
Steve Hayes, Northeast Distributors
(860) 670-3904
Jake Hovanec
(860) 207-2891
Timeline
Wine and Liquor Sales Representative
Ace Distributing LLC
12.2021 - 10.2023
Liquor Store Manager
Husky Spirit Shop
08.2014 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
06.2013 - 09.2013
Porter
Travel Centers of America
08.2012 - 04.2013
Service Clerk/Porter
Big Y Supermarket
02.2009 - 07.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Manchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Edwin O. Smith High School
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