TAYLOR SHAVER
Minnetonka,MN
Summary
Seasoned Sales Consultant and Manager with a proven track record at Wine Merchants, enhancing sales through strategic customer engagement and product expertise. Skilled in P&L management and staff development, I excel in driving revenue and fostering key relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office, I am a proven communicator that leads to exceed through effective project management and leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Consultant
Wine Merchants
Saint Paul, MN
02.2023 - Current
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Delivered comprehensive product information covering prices, programs, and availability.
- Conducted regular tastings and wine education sessions for clients to ensure they are knowledgeable about the products being sold.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
FireLake General Manager
Radisson Blu
Bloomington, MN
04.2014 - 02.2023
- Coordinated P&L analysis, budget development and cost management for F&B operations.
- Owned supplier relationships
- Oversaw budgets, scheduling, inventory and payroll processes.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained personnel while delivering consistent ongoing education.
- Directed and managed beverage program across hotel portfolio.
Event Producer/ Hospitality Consultant
Sheba Productions
Minneapolis, MN
08.2005 - 04.2014
- Directed large-scale fundraisers, corporate events, and non-profit gatherings.
- Developed and managed project timelines, budgets, and objectives for events.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to ensure best value was achieved within budget constraints.
- Created detailed production schedules and coordinated all logistical elements related to the event.
Partner and General Manager
The Sample Room
Minneapolis, MN
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Monitored daily operations including customer service delivery, kitchen production levels, cash handling procedures.
- Managed payroll activities including processing time sheets and tracking employee hours worked.
- Trained staff, facilitated staff meetings and spearheaded menu development.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Education
Communications
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Effective Sales Demonstrations
- Sales and project management
- P&L Management Experience
- Staff training/development
- Purchasing and planning
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Applications
Certification
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
- 2024 Customer Retention Sales Award
- TIPS Certified Trainer
- Safe Serve Certified
References
- Harry Gorstayn, Radisson Hotels Corporate Director Operations, (612) 368-4657, harry.gorstayn@radissonhotelsamericas.com
- Darren Ennis, Owner, Sheba Inc., (612) 874-9158, darren@shebaproductions.com
- Jim Rosenberg, Owner, The Sample Room, (612) 963-5511, jrosenberg2@msn.com
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Wine Merchants
02.2023 - Current
FireLake General Manager
Radisson Blu
04.2014 - 02.2023
Event Producer/ Hospitality Consultant
Sheba Productions
08.2005 - 04.2014
Partner and General Manager
The Sample Room
01.2000 - 01.2005
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
- 2024 Customer Retention Sales Award
- TIPS Certified Trainer
- Safe Serve Certified
Communications
University of Minnesota
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