Megan Knysz
Sales
Broadview,IL
Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience, and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Levy Restaurants
02.2011 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, and taking inventory.
Sales Associate
Breakthru Beverage
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Implemented successful sales strategies to achieve monthly sales goals.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Managed and devalued the Diageo American and Scotch whiskey portfolio across on premise accounts in Chicago, increasing distribution.
- Led whiskey education and staff trainings for bartenders, Beverage directors, and hospitality teams to drive brand advocacy and sales velocity.
- Built custom cocktail programs for fine dining on premise in Chicago featuring Bulleit Bourbon, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker, and many other Diageo whiskeys.
Education
Morton College
Cicero, ILABL (Academy of Beverage Leadership)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
Customer service, organization, relationship oriented, hard-working
Certification
Tips certificate
Timeline
Sales Associate
Breakthru Beverage
07.2024 - 03.2026
Tips certificate
02-2011
Bartender
Levy Restaurants
02.2011 - Current
Morton College
ABL (Academy of Beverage Leadership)
Michigan State University