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Melissa Schreiber

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Baldwin High School
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1996

Skills

  • Goals and Performance
  • Market Intelligence
  • Product Knowledge
  • Team Oversight
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Sales Expertise
  • Time Management
  • Accomplished Manager
  • Exceptional Multitasking Skills
  • Review Contracts
  • Client Base Retention
  • Compelling Leadership Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Cargo and Freight
  • Sales Process

Timeline

Sales Manager

Emerald Art Glass Inc.
08.2001 - Current

Restaurant Waitress

Chili's Bar And Grill
01.1996 - 08.2001

High School Diploma -

Baldwin High School
Melissa Schreiber