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Lakeland, Florida, United States

Cover Central Florida TerritoryWork closely with end users and OEM suppliersMaintain book of businessExpand market share and territory footprintWork as a team with vendorsImplement a variety of custom projects for large scale distributorsAssist the service department when needed

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Lithium battery construction trainingExperience designing battery bank systems for RV, Marine, and Solar applicationsProvide technical support and troubleshooting on a variety of electrical set-upsCreate and maintain national OEM and manufacturing relationshipsCreate and maintain relationships with vendor/dealers across the United StatesGenerate and follow up on leads, schedule appointments, and identify clientsProvide informational classes and seminars to technicians for credited hoursReached and surpassed monthly target sales goals in excess of $50kIdentify Coordinate and design Expos and Trade Shows leading to profits in excess of $100,000

Dunedin, Florida, United States

Bar Manager 3M Annual Total Sales 1.5M Bar SalesMaintenance and Preservation of bar equipmentWorked closely with multiple vendors in pricing negotiation Created and Executed menus with precise cost percentages Executed Profit & Loss to achieve above average results Directed shifts of 23+ employees Executed Payroll of up to 76 employees Implemented systems in which resulted in company profits Created procedures resulting in increased efficiency Scheduled and Onboarded new hires Managed large scale events

Dunedin, Florida, United States

General Manager2020 Tampa Bay Times Best Cocktail Bar2020 Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Best Cocktail BarOrganized and Facilitated Grand Opening Weekly and Monthly Reports Created menus with precise cost percentages Created and Developed initial training manuals Scheduled and Onboarded new hires Executed Profit & Loss to achieve above average resultsOversaw relaunch during COVID Pandemic Strategic Ordering and Sourcing

Batavia, Illinois, United States

3M Annual Sales 1M Annual Catering SalesMentored by the owner Data management and Liquor ordering for 2nd Location Onboarded New HiresDirected in excess of 40 employees Worked closely with the Catering Manager to implement menus and specials at precise cost percentagesBook private events and entertainment Inventory Control for monthly reports

Barrington, Illinois, United States

Fine DiningSommelier level wine training 400+ covers on weekends 180+ covers during the week

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Michelin StarredEL Bulli menu10 course $180 per seat / + wine pairing100+ covers per night

North Aurora, Illinois, United States

Cruise Nights in excess of $8,000Learned about quality work and basic restaurant operationsStarted as an order taker and advanced to kitchen manager before departure

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Summer grounds work Basic maintenance duties and lawn duties