Jared Parker
Keizer,OR
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Representative with a proven track record at Columbia Distributing, skilled in lead prospecting and account development. Known for building rapport and delivering exceptional guest relations, I excel in contract negotiation and closing tactics, driving business growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective networking and product expertise.
Cheerful server offering experience in fast-paced diner and short-order restaurant settings. Promotes customer comfort and enhanced experiences by answering questions and responding to concerns. Maintains service standards and follows safe service regulations. Always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
Columbia Distributing
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
- I delivered product to whole foods in a box truck part of my week.
- Helped reset product at convenient stores that
- Try and get more of my companies product in and beat out competitors
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Food Delivery Driver
DoorDash
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
- Developed and maintained professional relations between customer, store personnel, and company.
Phone Sales Representative
Verizon Wireless
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Sold phones to customers, helped them with any problems on their accounts. Sell pull through items or other phone accessories. Take inventory on our products in stock.
- Be friendly with customers and make sure they leave with the problem that they came to me with resolved or that i got them into the new phone they came into upgrade or purchase.
- Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
- Troubleshot problems for callers and helped independently resolve common issues.
- Escalated concerns or advanced problem calls to management staff.
- Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Dealt with lots of tables at once and packed restaurant all the time. Work well under stress and in busy environments
- Im a leader and great co worker always willing to help others
Server
McMenamins
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Server
Cinebarre Movieland 7
01.2017 - 06.2019
- To summarize my duties were to make sure i greeted and introduced myself to my customers in a timely manner. I was on of the stronger servers due to how well i interacted with customers, with my upbeat and positive and friendly personality.. Some of the guests even told me they would come back because of the amazing service i gave.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Bartender
Cinebarre Movieland 7
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Server
Gustavs Bargarten Restaurant
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Grocery Clerk
Fred Meyer
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- I was also in charge of the commercial bakery/bread department. ordered all the product i marked down stuff close to being out of date. On my days off i made sure the people filling in new what was needed to be done.
- When audit time came i would make sure my BOA "Balance on hand" was correct and that my numbers matched what was in the store.
- Made sure any end displays for seasonal or new product were stocked and set up on the floor.
- I would help other departments out with stocking or ordering as needed.
Stocker
Nike Factory Outlet
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcnary High School
Keizer, OR06-2013
No Degree - Buisness
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR01-2013
Skills
- Contract negotiation and closing tactics
- Lead prospecting
- Account development
- Product knowledge
- Guest relations
- Order taking
- Social perceptiveness
- Professional appearance
- Point of sale systems
- Handling complaints
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Food safety practices
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- Visual display installations
- Merchandising trends
- POS
- Stock replenishment
- Fixture placement
- Display signage
- Retail
- Basic accounting
- Health codes compliance
- Bar restocking
- Mixology
- Excellent judgment
- Signage updating
- Shrinkage prevention
- Product facing
- Payment processing
- Maintaining freshness
- Retail sales
- Cashier support
- Order accuracy
- Follow-up calls
- Building rapport
- Script memorization
- Objection handling
- Closing techniques
- Goal oriented
- Sales proficiency
- Prospect relationship building
- Outbound and inbound calls
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Columbia Distributing
06.2023 - 02.2025
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
06.2023 - 02.2025
Food Delivery Driver
DoorDash
03.2021 - 06.2023
Phone Sales Representative
Verizon Wireless
10.2019 - 04.2020
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2019 - 12.2019
Server
McMenamins
06.2019 - 10.2019
Server
Cinebarre Movieland 7
01.2017 - 06.2019
Bartender
Cinebarre Movieland 7
01.2017 - 06.2019
Server
Gustavs Bargarten Restaurant
09.2016 - 09.2017
Stocker
Nike Factory Outlet
09.2015 - 01.2016
Grocery Clerk
Fred Meyer
06.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Mcnary High School
No Degree - Buisness
Chemeketa Community College
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