Successful sales professional with 20+ years experience in healthcare, hotels, and restaurants.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing and Sales Consultant
John Jones Auto Group
Corydon, IN
06.2021 - Current
Negotiated on strategic pricing and obtained favorable deal terms.
Scheduled appointments with prospective customers in order to meet face-to-face, demonstrate features and discuss options.
Matched customers with vehicles suiting individual needs and desires.
Assisted customer walk ins.
Utilized social media to develop business opportunities.
Restaurant Manager
River House Restaurant
Louisville, KY
09.2018 - 06.2020
Manage and run restaurant, private events, staffing, training, inventory and public relations
Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
Sales and New Patients Development Manager
Bluegrass Pain Consultants
09.2016 - 03.2018
Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
Trained and developed staff of four employees to reach out to leads and develop them.
We exceeded goals by 110% our first year.
Director of Catering
The Seelbach
05.2014 - 12.2016
Hilton 321 sleeping rooms, 30,000 sq ft.
Event/meeting space, managed a team of 5 catering & convention services staff
Hotel did $7M annual F&B revenue and $5M annual catering revenue.
Responsible for sales, marketing, public relations, event planning and leadership for a prestigious Four Star/Five Diamond Boutique hotel
Specialized in galas, weddings, sales, hiring and training event planners
Allocating resources and inspiring team work to achieve a $5M dollar budget.
Independent Business Owner
ViSalus
09.2010 - 10.2014
Home based network marketing company promoting health and wellness products for
healthier living and/or weight loss
Networking, marketing and training.
Buyer, Sales and Event Planner, Buyer and Clothing
Rodes
01.2013 - 05.2014
Consultant for high end men and women’s fine apparel
Market by way
of social media, networking and direct sales
Planned company anniversary, social and not
for profit events.
Fundraiser and Event Planner
Hosparus
04.2012 - 11.2012
Planner and promoter of the largest annual fundraiser for Hosparus which includes selecting
venue, silent and live auction, recruiting committee members, volunteers, soliciting donors
and event planning and execution.
Education
Master of Arts - Education and Counseling
The Southern Baptist Seminary
Louisville, KY
05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.1985
Skills
I love people and I work well with them personally and professionally
Affiliations
Hosparus co-chair and chairperson 2010, 2011 and 2012
Vice President of Membership for Meeting Planners International August 2008 to August
2011
Timeline
Leasing and Sales Consultant
John Jones Auto Group
06.2021 - Current
Restaurant Manager
River House Restaurant
09.2018 - 06.2020
Sales and New Patients Development Manager
Bluegrass Pain Consultants
09.2016 - 03.2018
Director of Catering
The Seelbach
05.2014 - 12.2016
Buyer, Sales and Event Planner, Buyer and Clothing