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Mark Wahl

Mark Wahl

Kailua-Kona,HI

Summary

Accomplished General Manager with a proven track record at VFW Post #12122, excelling in leadership and operations management. Demonstrated success in team building and problem resolution, significantly exceeding sales quotas by 125% at ZOLL Medical Corporation. Skilled in organizing events and managing food & beverage operations, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills essential for dynamic business environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

VFW Post #12122
05.2021 - 02.2024

Hire, train and supervise staff. Manage Food & Beverage, order inventory for restaurant, bar and supply's for entire property.

Manage facility safety and state health requirements.

Oversee contracts and payment of vendors, pay monthly expense's, i.e.; electricity, gas, internet, TV cable & streaming,

pest control, etc.

Organize weekly, monthly and yearly events and entertainment.


General Manager

Don Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
03.2017 - 09.2020

Manage food & beverage; hire, train and supervise staff.

Manage and order all inventory.

Hire and oversee "live entertainment".

Manage and organize all special events, private parties, banquets and catering.

Bartend, serve, cook and clean as needed.

Assistant Manager

"R" PLace Bar & Grill
06.2015 - 10.2017

Manage food & beverage department.

Supervise staff, bartend, serve and cook.

President

M.R. Wahl & Associates, LLC
07.2008 - 02.2015

Manufacturers Representative Agency specializing in outdoor sporting goods equipment products, including camping, fishing, hunting, water sports and outdoor apparel.

Specializing in building and establishing relationships with

"key" decision-makers in the sporting goods retail markets.

This includes both large National & Regional accounts such as

Joe's Outdoor Sports, Sportsmen's Warehouse, Fisherman's Marine Supply, etc.

Also sold products to Independent Retailer's, Membership Clubs including: Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, etc. and large national "buying" groups including Worldwide Distributors,, Sports Inc.

and NBS (national buying syndicate).


Western US Sales Manager - Public Safety Division

ZOLL Medical Corporation
06.2006 - 12.2008

Managed a team of four Territory Managers covering 20 states.

Negotiated sales with state, county and city government officials.

Introduced the Independent Manufacturers Representative business model.

Hired, trained, supervised and worked with five Manufacturers Representative groups; outside sales force (18 people).

In 2007 met and exceeded sales plan/quota at 125%.

2006 met and exceeded sales plan/quota at 120%.

Awards included Top Region in country in the 1st & 3rd quarters of fiscal year 2007.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
06.1990

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player

Timeline

General Manager

VFW Post #12122
05.2021 - 02.2024

General Manager

Don Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
03.2017 - 09.2020

Assistant Manager

"R" PLace Bar & Grill
06.2015 - 10.2017

President

M.R. Wahl & Associates, LLC
07.2008 - 02.2015

Western US Sales Manager - Public Safety Division

ZOLL Medical Corporation
06.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Washington State University
Mark Wahl