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Ryan Dees

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
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
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
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
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, FL

Skills

  • 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

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