Jacob Gruder
Great Neck,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Sales
Annies Ginger Elixar
Great Neck, NY
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Expanded B2B sales by engaging wholesale partners, presenting product options, and helping them make confident purchasing decisions
- Gave value driven product briefings to retail buyers and wholesale partners highlighting what set each item apart and how it fit customer needs
- Developed strong rapport with clients through professional communication and active listening, strengthening brand representation and driving consistent revenue
- Trained and onboarded new team members in product knowledge, sales strategy, and presentation expectations
- Logged daily and monthly sales information, reinforcing financial precision and operational accountability while giving the team reliable data for future planning and decision making
Manager
Chopt Creative Salad Company
New Hyde Park, NY
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw day to day floor operations maintaining focus on store policies, service expectations, and efficiency goals
- Resolved guest issues in a calm and professional manor, working toward quick, fair resolutions that kept the customer experience positive
- Delivered hands‑on training to newly hired positions on operational procedures, safety expectations, and compliance requirements to create smooth onboarding and team consistency
- Promoted adherence to workplace hygiene, safety, and regulatory protocols, reinforcing a clean and well organized operating environment
- Verified POS transactions, documented sales activity and monitored cash handling practices to maintain financial accuracy
Line Cook
Five Guys Burger And Fries
Queens, New York
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked tightly with team members across multiple stations to maintain a smooth workflow with accurate order execution
- Adjusted quickly to shifting demands during peak hours, demonstrating a strong situational awareness and the ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Verified order accuracy and upheld brand presentation standards through attention to detail and quality checks
- Demonstrated reliability and support for my team through consistent flexibility and openness to feedback
- Kept a clean, organized, and safety aligned workstation by following company hygiene and operational procedures
Skills
- POS systems and financial tracking
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Functional Spanish
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Law
Expected in 06/2029
- 3.82 GPA
- Deans List
Affiliations
Freelance Chef (2020-Current)
Affiliations
- Criminal Justice Society Member, 2026
- Real Estate Club Member, 2025/26
- Jewish Student Association Member, 2026
Timeline
Line Cook
Five Guys Burger And Fries
03.2025 - 08.2025
Head of Sales
Annies Ginger Elixar
09.2023 - 12.2024
Manager
Chopt Creative Salad Company
01.2023 - 09.2024