Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning a new field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Emerald Art Glass Inc.
08.2001 - Current
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Grew sales and boosted profits.
Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Restaurant Waitress
Chili's Bar And Grill
01.1996 - 08.2001
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
Operated [Type] POS systems to cash out customer checks and complete order transactions.
Performed specialized alcoholic beverage services such as bottle openings and chiller setup.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.