Encouraging and upbeat leader with sound judgment, decisive nature and problem-solving abilities to handle any business need. Proficient in maximizing profit and maintaining top standards. Building and strengthening customer relationships to effectively promote and sell. Results-driven, competitive and focused on continuous operational improvement to continuously enhance sales and revenue development. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Performance Foodservice
11.2021 - Current
Promote and sell company branded products and meet new brand sales objectives
Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations
Grows sales and profit margins ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals
Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.
Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
Introduced new products to meet customer demand and increase profits.
Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
Grew businesses by adopting market expansion strategy to serve different customer needs.
Accompanied sales reps in field for ride-alongs to teach, observe and work one-on-one.
Practice Manager
AEG Vision
08.2020 - 11.2022
Applies leadership, creative thinking and analytical skills to improve individual practice performance and is expert in solving operational issues
Builds effective team that works collaboratively to achieve results
Addresses practice's unique strengths and challenges with objectives, strategies and plans
Establishes clear objectives for store staff, communicates expectations with clarity and sets high standards of expectations for performance
Sets standard for remarkable patience service and experience utilizing th Acuity Way
Identifies and selects top talent that matches AEG's values with ability to recruit for long term sustainability
Works closely with District Manager with objective of achieving and exceeding financial plans for practice
Learns quickly and adapts to facing new problems; works to solve for creative solution
Relentless style to achieving results and development of others sharing best practices within AEG platform
Versatile learner: retains open mind when adapting to change
Marshals resources to get tasks done efficiently; can orchestrate many activities to accomplish various goals through superior service
Ensures daily sales are reviewed identifies gaps and places solutions in place to close gap
Reinforces practice selling strategy and Acuity Way
Protects company through loss prevention
Partners with Human Resources to ensure that employees are committed to handbook guidelines.
Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Provided supervision and management to team of support personnel.
Boosted staff morale by offering constructive feedback and specific direction.
Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
General Manager
Holiday Inn Executive Center
09.2014 - 08.2020
Oversee hotel with 310 guest rooms, 30,000 square feet of banquet and meeting along with two restaurants
Interview and hire applicants
Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions
Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities
Purchase supplies, and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, laundry, maintenance and repair, and trash collection
Perform marketing and public relations activities
Meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
Maintain IHG Brand Standard
Raise and maintain guest service scores to an all time high for the hotel
Pass Quality inspections over the last five years with an average of 88%
Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance
Greet and register guests
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints
Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility
Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures
Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
General Manager
Staybridge Suites
07.2005 - 09.2014
Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance
Greet and register guests
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints
Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility
Train staff members
Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures
Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems
Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments
Provide assistance to staff members by inspecting rooms, setting tables or doing laundry
Interview and hire applicants
Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities
Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts
Show, rent, or assign accommodations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of a department or establishment
Purchase supplies, and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, laundry, maintenance and repair, and trash collection
Perform marketing and public relations activities
Meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
Maintain IHG brand standards
Pass quality inspections over the course of the years I was GM
Maintain and keep brand scores above brand standard.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Columbia College
Columbia, Mo
Skills
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Retail management
Guest services
Event planning
Administrative experience
Forecasting
Profit & loss
Communication skills
Sales management
Human resources
Retail sales
Recruiting
Practice management
Conflict management
Marketing
Payroll
Sales
Operations management
Events management
Training & development
Leadership Experience
Written And Verbal Communication
Ability To Prioritize
Customer Support
Problem-Solving Skills
Windows
Creative Thinking
Market and Competitive Analysis
Presentations and Proposals
Leadership
Leadership
Lead Qualification
Schedule Coordination
Sales Tracking
Sales Training
New Account Development
Partnership Development
Contract Negotiation
Relationship Building
Complex Negotiations
Leads Prospecting
Cold Calling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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