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Tim Meech

Dana Point,CA

Summary

  • Guest services specialist with a proven track record in building guest and member relations, and team collaboration. Successfully enhanced guest experiences through effective problem-solving and product sales, achieving Forbes 5-star standards. Previously, as the owner of Brown Bag Products, I drove $1 million in sales by building strong distributor relationships and executing strategic business objectives.

Dependable professional with a track record of success in the field, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Spa Specialist

Waldorf Astoria
Monarch Beach, CA
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, relaxing and enjoyable environment for members and guests
  • Provide new members, guests and potential new members a comprehensive tour of spa and gym amenities
  • Cross-functional skills include reservations, confirmation correspondence, check-in and processing payments using 'Book4Time' application
  • Assist with product sales which includes spa products, clothing and gift items
  • Responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest Forbes 5 star standards: Greet guests and respond to guest and member inquiries
  • Resolving issues in a timely, friendly and professional manner
  • Stock and replenish the facility with supplies and products
  • Maintain cleanliness within the spa, men's lounge, locker room, gym and pool area
  • Assist team members with their duties during high traffic hours

Sales Associate

The Home Depot, Inc.
El Toro, CA
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for the professional and efficient servicing of customers
  • Determine and understand customer needs through questioning and qualifying
  • Providing appropriate alternatives or suggestions to customers if needed
  • Handle high volume of inbound calls, transactions, create contracts and payments
  • Process reservation/orders, rental bookings and securing reservations by checking availability using dashboard and other platforms

Owner

Brown Bag Products
Chino, CA
03.2011 - 09.2022
  • Manage all aspects of the company including; employees (hiring, training, retention), raw materials management, supply chain, finished inventory, accounting (receivables, payables), financial budgets, distributor network nationally including Kehe, DPI and Tree of Life
  • This includes direct customer contact, relationship building, promotional spending management and all other duties related to total customer/distributor management
  • Responsible for prospecting potential new customers and developing new customers/volume and executing the company objectives
  • Responsible for building the sales plan, forecasting, budget management and executing to deliver the company business objectives
  • Achievements: Gained distribution in Kroger accounts including Publix, Fred Myer, King Soopers and Ralphs
  • Representing $1 million in dollar sales

Director Business Development/National Sales Director

Neft Vodka USA
Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed distributor and broker networks nationally, national accounts, hired & managed sales representatives
  • Managed inventory levels by SKU, sales forecasts, account promotions and financials, including negotiations and chargebacks
  • Managed/approved promotions based on the ROI
  • Developed and lead a GTM strategy including digital, social events, cause support, POS, sell sheets and presentation decks
  • Achievements: Managed 5 key account managers and gained over 200 new accounts Nationally accounting for $500,000 in sales, including World Market, Gelson's, Bristol Farms and digital distributors including Drizly, ReserveBar, Wine.com and Saucey.com

National Account Executive

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Plano, TX
01.2001 - 03.2011
  • Managed 4 route to markets; Foodservice, Gas/ Convenience, FS National Accounts and Liquor distributors in 5 markets within 4 States
  • Managed all divisions within liquor distributors in CA, HI, NV and AZ including Southern Wine & Spirits, Youngs Mkt, Paradise beverage & Wirtz
  • Developed full year promotional plans at all grocery chains within each distributor, ensured execution, managed pricing, placement, product mix, managed trade funds and deductions
  • Managed Foodservice brokers in 4 states and its independent and national distributors
  • Managed Foodservice National Accounts including Baja Fresh, La Salsa, Cheesecake Factory and Real Mex Foods
  • Managed Convenience and Gas utilizing Acosta Broker network and its distributors including Coremark and McLane
  • Provided quarterly reviews of Key Performance Indicators, planned promotions, managed trade budgets, forecast, and trade payments and deductions at all brokers and key distributors
  • Achievements: Managed 1.3 million in case sales, $31 million in dollar sales and marketing trade fund budget of $3.5 million dollars
  • Developed and executed a cross marketing promotion with a Vodka brand that included custom pallet displays and lowered negotiated margins to reach a key promotional retail resulting in 10,000 incremental case sales

Education

B.S. Degree - Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing

San Diego State University

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Product sales
  • Spa management
  • Inventory management
  • Booking systems
  • Sales forecasting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Spa Specialist

Waldorf Astoria
01.2023 - 03.2025

Sales Associate

The Home Depot, Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2023

Director Business Development/National Sales Director

Neft Vodka USA
02.2019 - 07.2020

Owner

Brown Bag Products
03.2011 - 09.2022

National Account Executive

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
01.2001 - 03.2011

B.S. Degree - Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing

San Diego State University
Tim Meech