Regional Sales Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Specializing in College and University and Broadline Distribution accounts.

Account Executive

• Nov 2018 - Jan 2023

Foodservice sales professional and expert in building relationships locally, regionally and on national levels with operators, brokers and distributors. Skills portfolio includes; account acquisition, retention and elevations, lead qualifications, brand marketing and product demonstration. Specialization in college and university partnerships. Up 76% against sales goals since moving into this sales role with Teatulia.

Inside Sales and Marketing Manager

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

Bartender

• Nov 2017 - May 2018

Promoted to bar service within 1 month of hire as a result of detailed industry knowledge Provides excellent customer service Trained in speciality wines and local and imported beer Cocktail mixologist Promoted to bar service within 1 month of hire as a result of detailed industry knowledge Provides excellent customer service Trained in speciality wines and local and imported beer Cocktail mixologist

Front of House Manager

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2017

Promoted twice as a result of outstanding job performance. Responsible for day to day management of restaurant and bar operations and over 40 employees. Planned and implemented systems to maximize sales and revenue. Set objectives and targets for bar units and monitored and controlled beverage inventories. Assisted in event planning and marketing. Met with suppliers and sales representatives and assisted in product placement. Determined staff needs and recruited, hired, and trained front of the house staff. Ensured adherence to cash management procedures and balanced bar cash holdings. Maintained proper building and staff licensing. Show less

Lead Bartender

• Jan 2008 - Mar 2015

Provided excellent customer service Responsible for product inventory and point of sales data collection Provided input on product and marketing strategies to improve sales and customer enjoyment Supervised servers working within the bar area Trained and certified in the legal and proper service of alcoholic beverages and food safety (includes TIPS certification) Provided excellent customer service Responsible for product inventory and point of sales data collection Provided input on product and marketing strategies to improve sales and customer enjoyment Supervised servers working within the bar area Trained and certified in the legal and proper service of alcoholic beverages and food safety (includes TIPS certification)

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Jan 2013

Creatively engaged middle and high school students in learning current and historical social studies content Implemented teaching and behavioral classroom management strategiesCreated course lesson plans employing various learning styles and technologiesResponsible for daily classroom records, management, and parent/guardian contactOrganized field trips, test prep, and extra curricular activities and wrote grants to enrich student learning in and outside of the classroom

Volleyball Coach

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2012

Responsible for the leadership, supervision, and safety of 12-15 young adultsOrganized and executed challenging and fun daily practices Taught fundamental volleyball skills and physical fitnessPromoted good sportsmanship and academicsEnhanced motivation and team building strategiesAssisted in overall program building and scheduling logistics Participated in interviewing and hiring processes of open coaching positions within the school district

Bartender

• Aug 2005 - Jan 2008

Provided excellent food and beverage customer service Promoted from server to bartender as a result of outstanding job performance Trained and certified in the legal and proper service of alcoholic beverages and food safety Provided excellent food and beverage customer service Promoted from server to bartender as a result of outstanding job performance Trained and certified in the legal and proper service of alcoholic beverages and food safety

Bank Teller

• Jun 2000 - Jun 2005

Responsible for personal and corporate cash deposits and withdrawals Provided multi-branch assistance in coverage of vacant positions during undergraduate school breaks Hired full time during summer breaks and after undergraduate graduation as a result of superior job performance Responsible for personal and corporate cash deposits and withdrawals Provided multi-branch assistance in coverage of vacant positions during undergraduate school breaks Hired full time during summer breaks and after undergraduate graduation as a result of superior job performance

Intern

• Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

Intern specialist for the My Community, Our Earth (MyCOE) initiative Designed and constructed a detailed MyCOE conference exhibit Presented and promoted the MyCOE initiative at conferences nationwide Recruited professional mentors and students for participation in the MyCOE project initiative Assisted in grant writing and fundraising Intern specialist for the My Community, Our Earth (MyCOE) initiative Designed and constructed a detailed MyCOE conference exhibit Presented and promoted the MyCOE initiative at conferences nationwide Recruited professional mentors and students for participation in the MyCOE project initiative Assisted in grant writing and fundraising