Christopher Tabone Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for new business development while maintaining and expanding ongoing relationships with a client base of over 300 retailers nationwide
• Evaluate and analyze existing and prospective clients businesses and make recommendations for business processes, identify additional sales opportunities and improve overall customer satisfaction
• Manage the entire life cycle of account starting with lead stage, sale, implementation planning, installation and ongoing support
• Responsible for the entire suite of Inventory control, CRM and eCommerce products and services from the CAM Commerce division including Retail STAR Point of Sale, integrated eCommerce (iSTAR) and new SaaS product.

Greater Chicago Area

-Accountable for managing and selling full suite of CounterPoint Point-of-Sale solution, applications and software customizations to both prospective and current clients-Guided prospective clients through the sales process and offered ROI solutions specific to their needs-Provided power point and product demonstrations in person and online-Implementation.

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for selling hospitality technology solutions to the hospitality industry (Squirrel Point of Sale, Video Surveillance, Digital Menu Boards and Drive through solutions)
• Guided prospective customers through the sales process and offer ROI solutions specific to their needs
• Attended PAR corporation Selling Skills seminar by Bosworth & Kenny

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for selling managed IT services, managed data security services, projects (i.e. Virtualizations, server migrations), data back up and disaster recovery solutions (Appliance and software based solutions).
• Built strong relationships with a diverse variety of businesses and organizations in the Non-for- Profit, Hospitality, Legal and Education sectors

Greater Chicago Area

• Accountable for selling a variety of technology solutions to current and prospective customers across a variety of hardware platforms. Systems include the full suite of Aloha Point of Sale products, Hosted Enterprise.
• Guided prospective customers through the sales process and offer ROI solutions specific to their needs.
• Responsible for selling service contracts, software applications and upgrading hardware (Radiant, IBM, NCR and Positouch) to existing customers.
• Successfully generated leads and cultivated relationships in assigned territory through cold calling, networking and attending trade shows and industry conferences.
• Collaborated with implementation team on new and upgraded projects

Greater Chicago Area

• SAGE RESTAURANT GROUP Mercat a la Planxa, Chicago, ILAssistant General ManagerUpscale Modern Catalon Tapas restaurant in the newly renovated Blackstone Renaissance Hotel.
• Built databases(Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Room Service), implemented and trained staff on the Aloha Point of Sale System and Open Table system
• Member of the pre-opening team involved in multiple conception and implementation phases of the property
• P&L accountability
• Managed a pre-opening budget of $200,000 that included all Operating Supplies and Equipment and management staffing
• Developed operational systems and procedures including training modules, management and associate cash handling, payroll, labor and revenue forecasting

Rosemont And Downers Grove

• Built and maintained Aloha POS database. Responsible for trouble shooting with local Aloha vendor, all issues related to the POS (Front and Back of House) and credit card processor and printers. Trained management team.
• Opened a new Carlucci location and responsible for all three profit centers. Successfully established and maintained relationships with local businesses and executives, resulting in a loyal customer base, a lucrative.
• Managed front-of-house daily operation, including ongoing training programs, menu development, the wine and liquor program and ensured all safety standards were met.
• Responsible for developing different marketing campaigns with management team and online vendor.
• Supervised Director of Catering and private dining business, including contract negotiation, event planning and successful event execution.
• P&L accountability.

• Completed a 3-month intensive management-training program.
• P&L accountability.
• Ensured restaurant met all Morton’s Restaurant Group standards on a daily basis, including maintaining exceptional food quality, atmosphere, service and guest interaction.
• Managed daily business operations including opening and closing restaurant, reconciliation of daily sales, food and beverage sales, cleanliness standards, safety records and employee files.
• Trained, developed and motivated wait staff of 24 to successfully perform in sales and service.
• Directed profitable wine programs, calculated beer, wine, and liquor costs to maximize profits.