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Jonathan Spader

Appleton,WI

Summary

Ambitious, self-motivated manager and award-winning sales associate with a history of increasing revenue, building strong relationships with clients and vendors, and creating successful marketing initiatives. Consistently exceeds monthly sales targets and draw requirements while devising and implementing innovative programs to increase profit and maximize customer base. Thrives in fast-paced environments and works well both collaboratively and individually.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Uncle Larry’s Rustic Inn
Hartford, WI
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Bartended during open hours
  • Served customers in a timely, professional manner
  • Entered orders into POS system
  • Crafted cocktails and provided beverages for customers
  • Actively participated in assisting with last-minute scheduling needs
  • Maintained a flexible schedule to fit advanced scheduling needs.

Bartender

The Drunken Duck
Rubicon, WI
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Bartended during open hours
  • Served customers in a timely, professional manner
  • Utilized point-click POS system to enter orders/sales
  • Assisted with serving tasks as needed due to staffing shortages
  • Crafted cocktails and provided beverages for customers
  • Actively participated in assisting with last-minute scheduling needs
  • Left position due to restaurant closing (short-staffed).

Bartender

Mueller’s Linden Inn
Hartford, WI
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Served Customers in a timely, professional manner
  • Utilized point-click POS system to enter orders/sales
  • Assisted with serving duties as needed
  • Bartended both open restaurant hours and private events
  • Left position due to restaurant closing.

Sales Associate

Bitter Neumann Appliance
Sheboygan, WI
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Set pricing for new inventory
  • Create tags for inventory
  • Assess customer needs to determine best product matches
  • Assist customer in choosing products
  • Upsell products utilizing a variety of sales methods
  • Complete appropriate sales paperwork
  • Organize delivery and follow up with customers.

Winemaker’s Assistant

Blind Horse Winery
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Transferred and filtered wine
  • Sanitized barrels, stainless steel, and flex tank containers
  • Filled, corked, capped, sealed, and labeled wine bottles
  • Crushed grapes, added nutrients, and monitored the cold soaking process.

Store Manager

Mattress Firm
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with an underperforming store to consistently meet or exceed sales goals within two months
  • Increased efficiency and customer satisfaction by working with warehouse to redesign delivery options
  • Provided exceptional customer service experiences to customers
  • Expanded mattress sales knowledge
  • Built effective sales skills on an individual and collaborative level.

Education

Bachelor of Arts- Philosophy -

University of Alaska
12.2008

Skills

  • Upselling
  • Inventory Control
  • Point of Sales Systems
  • Communication
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Basic accounting
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Solution selling
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Planning
  • Sales Tracking
  • Sales strategy development
  • Service-driven sales

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Uncle Larry’s Rustic Inn
01.2023 - 01.2024

Bartender

The Drunken Duck
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bartender

Mueller’s Linden Inn
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

Bitter Neumann Appliance
01.2017 - 01.2021

Winemaker’s Assistant

Blind Horse Winery
01.2015 - 01.2016

Store Manager

Mattress Firm
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts- Philosophy -

University of Alaska
Jonathan Spader