Over thirty years of experience in the service industry has produced an enthusiastic, goal-oriented professional with a proven track record dedicated to driving revenue growth. Accomplished sales professional with in-depth experience consistently rising through the ranks. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On Premise Wine Specialist
Frank Liquor Company
Middleton, WI
05.2008 - Current
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
Responsible for incurring annual sales of $1,400,000 while continuing to drive business and revenue.
Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
Communicate and interact effectively with a large assortment of clients, including bartenders, wait staff, consumers, and suppliers
Maintain positive customer rapport and professionalism at all levels in all accounts
Consistently recognized as exceptional on job performances.
Sales and Catering Manager
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Madison, WI
03.2007 - 05.2008
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Built a database of guests for sales mailings and loyalty program, resulting in guest counts increasing by 17%
Created specialized wine list for private parties, thereby increasing wine sales by 23%
Purchased wine for the restaurant and hotel, attended tastings and events to learn the Madison wine culture.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Manager
Vino 100
Houston, TX
10.2004 - 01.2007
Developed and executed a marketing plan for this brand new wine shop
Drove sales and and built clientele through community networking, cross marketing, facilitating wine classes and tastings.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers through account development.
Created and maintained monthly wine features, with continuous updates on a 185 bin wine list.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
05.1992
Skills
Relationship building
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CSW Certified
Timeline
On Premise Wine Specialist
Frank Liquor Company
05.2008 - Current
Sales and Catering Manager
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
03.2007 - 05.2008
Manager
Vino 100
10.2004 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Fox Valley Technical College
CSW Certified
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