Kayla Comeaux
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Proficient sales representative offering exceptional customer service with over 10 years hospitality experience as well as acquired marketing skills that have demonstrated a record of success in keeping clients satisfied and maintaining repeat business. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and prepared to utilize professional communication skills as well as personal talents such as attention to detail, time management, and multitasking abilities. Eagerly attempting to break into the aviation industry and become fully immersed in the operations of FBOs and various aircraft.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sales Representative
International Wines And Spirits, Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Achieved monthly sales goals by regularly meeting with up to 50 clients per week to continue building current relationships with product placement, upsell various brands and promote upcoming/new ones.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product success as well as tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs.
- Cold-called leads to expand customer base and closed large number of new sales over employment period.
- Organized clients' associated information for work efficiency and time management.
- Integrate supplier market work monthly and increase sales on specific brands.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Assistant in Supplier Logistics & Relations (September 2021 December 2022): Along with to the sales representative role, additional duties were taken on during this time to assist within freight logistics and supplier relations department. Sudden position vacancy caused need for an employee within company to step up and with that new skills were acquired such as shipping coordination, freight cost analysis, supplier communication and relations, as well as a higher level of understanding time management.
Wedding Events Assistant
Cedar Grove Tchoupitoulas Plantation
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Directed team to set up and keep banquet space clean and presentable for guests.
- Optimized guest satisfaction with food and beverages by quickly addressing requests and complaints.
- Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings with as many as 250 guests.
Assistant Manager & Bartender
Delta Restaurant Group
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Started position with bartending duties that included maintaining bar area, serving high quality beverages, and providing exceptional customer service in high volume, fine dining restaurant.
- Developed extensive beverage menu that mirrored frequently changing food menus featuring seasonal items, wine pairings, and flares of creativity.
- Maintained cost percentage goals while cross referencing regular inventory counts as well as monthly profit and loss reports to prevent discrepancies.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor Of Integrated Studies - Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2015
Skills
- Sales and Events Execution
- Excellent Customer Service
- Confident, Articulate, and Professional Communication skills
- Critical Thinking and Strategic Problem Solving
- Consultative Selling Techniques
- Revenue Generation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Adaptability
- Able to learn new systems quickly
- Flexibility
- Team Management
- Staff Training
Certification
CPR/AED/Emergency Procedures (Aircare FACTS)
Krav Maga Level One Diploma (KMAA)
Timeline
Wedding Events Assistant
Cedar Grove Tchoupitoulas Plantation
10.2020 - 10.2022
Sales Representative
International Wines And Spirits, Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager & Bartender
Delta Restaurant Group
09.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor Of Integrated Studies - Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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