Philip Fortunato
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Twenty plus year's experience in the restaurant and hospitality field. Have acquired many skills throughout that time, such as teamwork, work ethic, time management, accountability, people and social skills to name a few. Learned marketing and sales through my years managing restaurants and also working as a supplier for spirit brands. Pride myself on being a model employee for any company I work for or with. Always looking to challenge myself by learning new aspects of the food and beverage world.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Manager
Inspira Marketing Group
Norwalk, CT
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients such as DIAGEO, Illy Coffee, Waterloo, among others.
- Created content, developed recipes for social channels and websites, ideated and produced many events and brand activations.
- Created internal events between two agencies that promoted company culture and team building.
- Supported in ad-hoc projects to support the many brands the agency represents.
Assistant General Manager
Mecha Noodle Bar
Fairfield, CT
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Running day to day operations.
- Responsible for ordering, hiring,
training, inventory and scheduling. - Management and delegation of a large staff.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for employees to ensure quality standards were maintained.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Maintaining relationships with distributors and suppliers.
Account Development Specialist
Inspired Beverage Inc
Medford, MA
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts through customer service, sales presentations and product demonstrations.
- Analyzed client data to identify trends in order history and purchasing patterns for targeted marketing campaigns.
- Generated leads by leveraging industry contacts, attending networking events and cold calling prospects.
- Learned about the process of making all varieties of spirits, wines and beers from growing, to harvesting to distilling, bottling and packaging.
Head Bartender
Beauty And Essex
New York, NY
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted regular inventory checks of all beer, wine, spirits, juices, and other ingredients used in cocktails.
- Developed new cocktail recipes for the menu.
- Ensured that all liquor laws were followed during service hours.
- Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pomperaug Regional High School
Southbury, CT06.2003
Skills
- Customer Service
- Event Marketing
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Account Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Member Development
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Brand Management
Timeline
Hospitality Manager
Inspira Marketing Group
06.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Mecha Noodle Bar
12.2020 - 06.2021
Account Development Specialist
Inspired Beverage Inc
10.2018 - 12.2020
Head Bartender
Beauty And Essex
03.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Pomperaug Regional High School