Rachel E. Vincent
Lakewood,OH
Summary
Self-motivated, resourceful professional with over 25 years sales experience in multiple industries seeking a career that will fully utilize my relationship building techniques, adaptability, multi-tasking skills and innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Tavern of Little Italy (TOLI)
02.2022 - Current
- Successfully establised a substantial customer base greatly increasing revenue for the establishment
- Expanded personal and professional network by building valuable and sustainable relationships with customers
- Work independently managing the entire restaurant in all roles utilizing muli-tasking and efficiency while maintaining an enjoyable restaurant experience
Director of Leasing/Project Development Assistant
Center North LLC/Center North Luxury Apartments
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Project development of Lakewood’s first mixed use property, with focus on the residential aspect
- Designed logo, website, apartment features with contribution to floorplan, amenity, and building design
- Established effective marketing & advertising plan
- Liaison for General Contractor, trades, and all third-party contributors
- Solely leased 215 apartments and maintained 98%-100% occupancy
Business Developer/Office Manager
Retina Center of Ohio
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Start-up private practice for an Ophthalmologist/Retina Surgeon
- Establish and execute all administrative practices
- Set-up and manage three software systems for the submission of medical claims, insurance communications, revenue cycle, business financials
- Represent the practice for business expansion, transactions, development
- Co-responsible for business financials- end of month, deposits, payroll, projections, receivable, practice model, balancing books, purchasing
- Coordinate meeting agenda, calendar, staff communication with CEO
- Responsible for marketing/advertising of practice and community outreach
Executive Recruiter
Staffinders, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Source, identify and recruit top talent for high level career opportunities
- Sell Staffinders, Inc. as a resource for recruiting and gain loyal client base to staff
- Provide career counseling to current and potential candidates
- Negotiate compensations and contracts
- Manage a vast client and candidate base
Account Executive
Euro USA
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Develop and maintain restaurant and retail client base, selling to chefs, owners and management
- Constantly test, study and learn new food/wine products and identify the appropriate market to target for profit
- Sold approximately $50,000/week in food to Cleveland restaurant and retail
- Partner with vendors throughout the U.S. and Internationally to benefit company and clients
Education
B.A. - Communications, Minor: Sociology
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Experienced in the multiple responsibilities of a start-up business
- Superb ability to maintain rapport with extensive diverse clientele
- Effectively manage a large database of customers to capture highest level of revenue
- Fluent in all levels of sales including product development, marketing strategies, new product launch
ACTIVITIES
Certified Yoga Instructor New York, NY/Cleveland, OH 08/08-present Ambassador for Nepal Orphans Home Cleveland, OH/Nepal 11/09-present Adoption Network Cleveland, OH 06/97 – present
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Timeline
Bartender
Tavern of Little Italy (TOLI)
02.2022 - Current
Director of Leasing/Project Development Assistant
Center North LLC/Center North Luxury Apartments
11.2016 - 05.2021
Business Developer/Office Manager
Retina Center of Ohio
10.2014 - 09.2016
Executive Recruiter
Staffinders, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2014
Account Executive
Euro USA
06.2012 - 08.2013
B.A. - Communications, Minor: Sociology
Ohio State University
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Edwards Communities- Columbus, C2Media- New York, Restaurant Business- Cleveland, New York & Columbus, Cardinal Commerce- Cleveland, G.A.B Records- New York & Columbus