Tristan Whipple
San Jose,CA
Summary
Results-oriented sales professional with 14 years of experience in the hospitality and event planning sectors. Expertise in cold outreach and achieving daily targets in fast-paced environments. Strong customer service, organizational, and time management skills enhance client satisfaction and drive business success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Holy Cannoli
San Jose
07.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Holy Cannoli
San Jose, California
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Planned, organized, and executed events as an Event Coordinator at Holy Cannoli.
- Managed event details from inquiry to completion, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with Holy Cannoli's quality and atmosphere.
- Coordinated private parties by overseeing all aspects of planning and execution., celebrations, corporate events, and other special occasions.
Bartender / Server
Eureka!
Berkeley, CA
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed 75-100+ customer interactions per shift, ensuring speed, accuracy, and quality in high-pressure situations
- Boosted average ticket value by strategically upselling premium items, enhancing overall customer experience
- Assessed customer needs, addressed objections, and recommended tailored solutions to maximize sales
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Nestlé Waters
San Leandro, CA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed high-volume outbound prospecting across assigned territory, generating and qualifying leads through cold outreach, resulting in increased lead pool
- Delivered consistent, script-based pitches while adapting messaging in real time to effectively address objections and enhance engagement
- Ran high-volume outbound prospecting across an assigned territory, generating and qualifying leads through cold outreach
- Achieved daily activity and contact targets in a self-directed, metrics-driven environment, ensuring steady lead flow and sales opportunities
Solar Sales Representative
American Solar
Morgan Hill, CA
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted discovery conversations with residential and commercial prospects to identify needs and align solutions
- Established rapport and customized pitches to address each prospect's pain points and budget concerns
- Collaborated with installation teams to ensure seamless hand-off, enhancing client satisfaction and generating referrals
- Clients recognized me for professionalism, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through
Server
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
San Jose, CA
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Increased revenue through personalized premium pairing recommendations based on customer preferences
- Developed repeat business through relationship-focused consultations
- Managed 25-40 tables per shift, ensuring high service quality while balancing competing priorities
Earlier Customer-Facing Roles
The Villages Country Club, Buca di Beppo, Red Robin, and Emperor Norton's
San Jose, CA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Earned expanded responsibilities; drove add-on sales and processed payments for events serving 100+ guests.
Skills
- Event promotion
- Event logistics coordination
- Client relationship management
- Event marketing
- Vendor relationship management
- Event detail planning
- Customer service excellence
- Client consultation
- Event registration software
- High energy
- Coachable
- Team collaboration
- Event planning
- Vendor coordination
- Budget tracking
- Contract management
Personal Information
Title: SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE (SDR / BDR)
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Holy Cannoli
07.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Holy Cannoli
07.2024 - 09.2026
Bartender / Server
Eureka!
06.2024 - 05.2025
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Nestlé Waters
06.2022 - 01.2023
Solar Sales Representative
American Solar
09.2020 - 05.2022
Server
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
11.2017 - 03.2019
Earlier Customer-Facing Roles
The Villages Country Club, Buca di Beppo, Red Robin, and Emperor Norton's
01.2013 - 01.2017