Ryan Dees
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales, management, and team leadership. Proven track record in scaling business operations and leading top-performing sales teams. Seeking a challenging position to leverage skills and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. Successful Executive with over 10 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales and Marketing Executive
Paradise Grills
Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Aggressive drive for results combined with proven talent for building and leading top-tier sales teams
- Extensive sales experience with special expertise in Wholesale B2B and Food & Beverage industries
- Led demographic development, expanded customer base, and introduced products into new markets
- Created trade show materials, attended trade shows, and promoted the product line
- Handled client relationship functions, including promoting and securing clientele relationships
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership, and goal-execution abilities
- Strongly focused on customer service.
- Boosted team productivity by providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Increased revenue through effective negotiation of contracts with clients and suppliers.
- Assisted in employee appraisals, promotions, and terminations based on performance reviews.
Regional Team Leader & Manager of Paradise Grills Retail Locations
Paradise Grills
Florida
01.2014 - Current
- Worked with the start-up company from the ground up, scaling from Sales Executive to National Team Leader for the trade show circuit
- Transferred to the Development and opening of brick-and-mortar locations
- Successfully developed sales locations as acting GM of Paradise Grills in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Sarasota, UTC, Wesley Chapel, and the soon-to-open Tampa International Mall location
- Currently running the highest grossing regions in the company with a $13.5 million annual budget
- Trained top sales executives who have been promoted to GM roles.
- Provided exceptional customer service through timely resolution of issues and proactive engagement with clients, contributing to increased client retention rates.
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by developing sales strategies tailored to regional market dynamics.
Headwaiter & Front of House Key Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Fort Myers, Orlando, Cape Coral
02.2007 - 01.2014
- Responsible for bank drops handling tip payouts and logging in comps and expenses
- Managed front-of-house operations as a key manager.
- Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 20%.
- Supported the needs of 30-person wait staff who attended to the specific needs of countless customers daily for Steakhouse restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Machinist Mate (Jet Engines)
United States Navy
Jacksonville, Norfolk, Fallon
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Achieved Plane Captain of the Year for my designated squadron
- Received a letter of commendation from the Rear Admiral of the Navy
- Sea and Air Warfare qualified
- High Power Qualified
- APU Qualified
- Early promotes on every evaluation
- Served as shop team leader.
- Planned and prioritized service actions with 100% RAR.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sales And Marketing Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Sales and Marketing
- Team Leadership and Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Operations and Budgeting
- Trade Show Planning and Execution
- Strong Communication Skills
- Analytical and Organizational Skills
- Customer Service Focused
- Operations Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Executive Support
- Customer-Oriented
Timeline
Regional Sales and Marketing Executive
Paradise Grills
01.2024 - Current
Regional Team Leader & Manager of Paradise Grills Retail Locations
Paradise Grills
01.2014 - Current
Headwaiter & Front of House Key Manager
Outback Steakhouse
02.2007 - 01.2014
Machinist Mate (Jet Engines)
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sales And Marketing Education
University of Central Florida