Joshua Wood
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Industrious Salesperson with proven skills to build long-lasting relationships and bring in new clientele. Expert customer service and sales leader well-versed in devising creative product, service and problem solutions. Offering top-notch presentation skills and exceptional rapport-building abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Locklin Consulting, LLC
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Licensed all lines adjuster.
- Directly responsible for finding and onboarding all new clients. Key clients are attorney's and nation wide restoration & remediation contractors.
- Directly responsible for 35 licensed estimators. When I jumped on board in 2020 there was just two of us. Our first year we generated $725,000.00 in annual income. In 2023 our annual income $4,325,000.00. Currently projected 6.5 million in 2024.
- Negotiate with insurance companies to secure maximum compensation for clients.
- Maintain accurate records of all claim activities, including correspondence with insurers, contractors, and other parties involved in the process.
- Analyze financial documents such as receipts, invoices, bills of sale to verify amounts claimed by clients. Responsible for all of the companies client invoicing.
General Manager
Basel Cellars Estate Winery & Resort
Walla Walla, WA
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Directly responsible for opening 13 new wine markets. Increased wholesale wine revenues by 85% and retail wine revenues by 270%.
- Opened and managed three retail tasting rooms located in Leavenworth, Woodinville & Walla Walla.
- Increased Estate Rental revenue 150% within 5 years time.
- Managed 50 full time & 70 part time seasonal harvest employees.
F&B Director
South Sound Restaurant Group
Fife, WA
01.2008 - 08.2014
- Director/Owner of largest private restaurant group in Washington state overseeing all management between seven stores throughout both Pierce & Kitsap County. Including: The Harvester Restaurant & Lounge, Knapp's Restaurant & Lounge, Burs Restaurant & Lounge, Poodle Dog, Hob Nob & The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge.
- Managed all restaurants P&L's to optimize manageable profit, control COGS & labor.
- Generated annual budget's, initial human resource point of contact, menu designs and implementation, renegotiated terms with vendors/suppliers; halted rampant waste; and unified front- and back-of-house staff at each store creating a cohesive team atmosphere.
- When I took this position in 2008 the annual revenue was $16,500,000 When I stepped away in 2014 the annual revenue was 24,700,000
Food & Beverage Director
Westport Investments LLC
Westport, WA
05.2000 - 01.2008
- Constructed, opened and operated '4' restaurants ( Half Moon Bay Bar & Grill, Half Moon Bay Cafe, Anthony's & Tokohachi Sushi Lounge ) Assisted in management of Highland's golf course, Islander Resort's hotel wine & gift shop
- Initiated and promoted extravagant special events such as the ceremonies for arrival of the Hawaiian Chieftain & Lady Washington, Annual Clean Water Surf Riders Classics, Pirate Days and more
- Responsible for creating and balancing budgets along with P&L's for all properties.
Education
Hotel & Restaurant Management -
South Puget Sound Community College
08-1998
Skills
- Establishing Lifelong Client Relationships
- Self Motivated Focused on Key Partner Cultivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Extremely Reliable
- Master of Multitasking
- Time Management Abilities
- Business Development
- Marketing & Product Branding
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Profit and Loss Analysis
Referrals
- Russ Copeland, General Manager - Keg Steakhouse & Bar, 253-906-8744
- Nolan Glenn, Owner - Green Turtle Restaurant, 206-979-8937
- Donovan Maples, Owner - Westport Developments LLC, 808-347-2511
- Tim Tweten, Owner South - Sound Restaurant Group, 253-219-3451
Timeline
Partner
Locklin Consulting, LLC
08.2020 - Current
General Manager
Basel Cellars Estate Winery & Resort
08.2014 - 08.2020
F&B Director
South Sound Restaurant Group
01.2008 - 08.2014
Food & Beverage Director
Westport Investments LLC
05.2000 - 01.2008
Hotel & Restaurant Management -
South Puget Sound Community College
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