Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the sales 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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Little Silver Liquors, INC.
Little Silver, NJ
06.2012 - 05.2022
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customer which resulted in significant increase in annual revenue.
Bar/Restaurant Owner/Operator
Off Shore Lounge
Greensboro, NC
06.2009 - 06.2012
Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 3 employees.
Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies
Shop Manager
Advanced Cutting Services
Roselle, NJ
09.2003 - 10.2008
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Employed tack welding techniques to assemble parts and components.
Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Implemented updated operating procedures for waterjet machine and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity.
Bar/Restaurant Bar Owner
Droppin' Some NYC
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
12.2002 - 05.2003
Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 3 employees.
Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Sales Assistant
Acorn Financial Services
Roseland, NJ
01.2000 - 03.2002
Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability and pricing.
Bartender Shift Manager
Wahoo's Tavern
Greensboro, NC
02.1997 - 10.1999
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
Trained numerous new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Landscape Foreman
Pro Care Landscape Services
Greensboro, NC
04.1991 - 02.1997
Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.