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Andrew DeRusha

Orlando

Summary

Results-driven mindset equipped with over four years of hands-on experience in critical roles within global companies. Eager to advance my professional career as an impactful asset within Grande Lakes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
08.2022 - Current
  • Helped launch Mobile dining, over $500,000 in sales in 7 months
  • Updated daily amenity sheet to streamline ordering process
  • Coordinate amenity drops with meeting planners
  • Private Dining/Residence service
  • Seasonal retail and activations including Gingerbread School and Turkey to Go

2022 Accolades

  • 5-Star official IRD Forbes audit
  • Highest ESS scores
  • Record annual sales in all 3 departments (Assisted by Maria)
  • AAA Five Diamond

Front Office

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assist Front Desk, PBX, and Guest Relations with daily responsibilities
  • Efficiently resolved over 3,500 gxp cases
  • Coordinate across various departments
  • Trained new employees and created check-list for Runners

Regional Sales Manager (Intern)

Virtual Dining Concepts
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Helped existing kitchen spaces maximize profit and efficiency with virtual brands including MrBeast Burger and Barstool Bites
  • Manged prospective leads and existing accounts using a CRM to ensure lasting and successful partnerships
  • Increased lead pipeline via cold outreach
  • Guided clients through the end of the sale, responding to all inquiries in a timely manner
  • Built accounts, prepared contracts, and facilitated onboarding process

iOS Advisor

Apple
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Troubleshot iOS cases by isolating, probing, and personalizing over the phone
  • Crafted and communicated plans to efficiently resolve problems utilizing numerous resources
  • Created and achieved new goals each month after analyzing advisor metrics
  • Had an overall Customer Satisfaction Score of 4.7/5 with over 1,500 resolved cases
  • Made weekly newsletter that was sent out to the college program
  • Maintained legal compliance with corporate policies and internal procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Genuine 5 Star Customer Service
  • Sales and Salesforce
  • Interpersonal leadership
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Brand/Forbes Standard Compliance

Timeline

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
08.2022 - Current

Front Office

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
01.2022 - 08.2022

Regional Sales Manager (Intern)

Virtual Dining Concepts
09.2021 - 12.2021

iOS Advisor

Apple
03.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Florida State University
Andrew DeRusha