Sam Edgin Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bar Manager• Decreased monthly comps from 30% to under 3% in one year• Increased profit by about 55% in one year• Create and execute the beer, liquor, and cocktail programso Meet with beer/liquor reps weekly and curate what will be brought in and featuredo Work with reps on special promotions to increase sales, profits and brand awareness• Staff managemento Schedule and conduct interviews, training sessions, and yearly evaluations with bartenders and security staffo Handle any conflicts or issues that may arise with staff in a positive mannero Organize and send out monthly shift scheduleso Clearly communicate daily goals and objectives to staff• Social media managemento Sole content creator and manager for our Facebook and Instagram accountso Make daily posts promoting events and menu items, to engage our online communityo Post and share stories, respond to messages, and maintain our online presenceo Manage our email account and respond quickly to all messages • Graphic design managemento Design posters/digital artwork to use for promotionso Build and update the weekly printed menuo Create, order, and sell bar merchandise • Set and maintain spending budgetso Create and administer spreadsheet to track monthly/annual gross, net, and expenseso Cross check quarterly reports to make sure we are staying under budget• Create a positive, warm, and engaging environment for staff and patrons to feel welcome• Continue to work towards decreasing expenses and increasing profit for the barEvents Coordinator• Develop events from creation to completiono Schedule between 25-35 events per montho Maintain and organize a monthly calendar, often planning several months aheado Run events on time and stay within the given budgeto Events include weekly DJ residencies, birthday parties, movie bingo, trivia, beer and liquor tastings, and fundraising for organizations such as local animal shelters, LGBTQ rights, and Breast Cancer awareness

Chicago, Illinois, United States

On-Premise Salesman• The top on-premise salesman for the Chicago team• Number one Midwest on-premise sales rep for Blake’s Hard Cider, Schlafly, and Old Style• Distribute alcoholic beverages to over 130 on-premise accounts per week in Chicagoo Focus on Logan Square, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, and Andersonville • Create, coordinate, and maintain relationships with current and new accounts• Keep pulse on new businesses opening up in order to establish relationships• Execute monthly plan to reach Skokie Valley’s target sales and profit goals• Create, oversee, and promote several sponsored events per month at active accounts• Work closely with brewery reps to ensure proper accounts are targeted and goals are met• Troubleshoot any issues an account may experience with one of our products

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Founder/Co-Owner• Create business model for company• Manage a team of five employees • Delegate responsibilities to staff and ensure they are meeting their deadlines and completing the goals of each project• Foster positive relationships with venues and artists• Create, organize, and file settlement sheets for accounting purposes• Calculate and log the gross, expenses, net, and split point for each event• Staff production managers at represented venues• Update and maintain all websites and social media outlets, including ads• Develop and manage intern program• Create day of show, production, and sound engineer scheduleTalent Buyer/Production Manager• Sole talent buyer for Quenchers Saloon, with additional bookings at The Burlington, Emporium, and Fireside Bowl• Organize 25-35 events a month, 3-4 bands per show• Load-in all artists, organize and backline gear, troubleshoot issues• Advance show information with artists/management• Handle monetary transactions between customers, artists, promoter, and club

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bar Manager• Decreased monthly expenses by roughly $7,000 a month• Increased kitchen profits from 3% to 10% in one year • Train all bar, kitchen, door, and marketing staff• Responsible for filling vacancies and staff development• Create schedule for all staff• Continually work to decrease expenses and increase profit for the bar• Develop new promotional campaigns, such as food and drink specials or vendor sponsorships• Organize several private events every montho Create a budget plan for each evento Organize a catering order, if applicableo Create and manage all invoices, contracts, payments, and receiptso Facilitate each event day of to make sure client is pleased and needs are met• Order and organize liquor and hard-goods inventory • Assist in weekly accounting tasks such as calculating the gross, expenses, and net of anygiven day and manage data in a spreadsheet• Create and maintain a kitchen log of sales• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with beer vendors/representatives and coordinate monthly sponsorships• Respond to daily issues, including maintenance and repairs• Bartend

Greater Chicago Area

Talent Buyer for Beat Kitchen, Subterranean, and Fireside Bowl• Book between 15-20 shows a month, 3-4 bands per show• Advance show information with artists and management• Send ticket counts/contracts to agents• Develop set times/coordinate schedule with venue staffProduction Manager• Load in artists, organize and backline gear, troubleshoot questions• Handle monetary transactions at the door• Pay out artists, tour managers, agents, co promoters, staff and club representatives• Create, file and organize settlement sheets, W-9’s, and receipts for each event

Greater Chicago Area

Production/Door Manager at Bottom Lounge and Reggie’s Rock Club• Load in artists, organize and backline gear, troubleshoot any questions• Develop set times• Purchase and prepare hospitality• Handle monetary transactions at the door• Pay artists, tour managers, agents, co-promoters, staff and club representatives• Create, file, and organize settlement sheets, W-9’s, and receipts for each eventOffice Manager• Advance shows with artists, agents, tour managers, and club representatives• Negotiate contracts regarding hospitality, load in, and other budget items• Assist with booking artists (5-10 acts per month)• Restock office with needed supplies and maintain office organizationInternship Director• Hire/train Interns• Training includes maintaining database, website, and social networking sites, as well as street and web promotions, production management, handling money, and green room management