Scott P. Solak

***** ******** ***** ***** ******, MI 48082 586-***-**** acppad@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

New Business Development Team Building/Training & Development

Operations Management Contract Negotiations

Strategic Marketing & Sales Budgeting and Forecasting

Turnaround & High Growth Strategies Inventory Management

Customer Relation Management Preparation & Logistics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Organization-Knights of Columbus, Roseville, MI

Banquet Sales Manager, 2009-present

Bar Manager, 2002-2009

Bartender, 2001-2002

Advanced to sales manager role to serve as key member of the organization developing sales strategies for

banquet business. Formulate marketing and business-development strategies to drive revenue growth.

Outcomes:

Revived struggling operation from being on the verge of bankruptcy to a turnaround success story.

Revamped pricing strategy, implemented effective promotional and cost-cutting strategies.

Increased sales volume 214% within six years; 581 events booked 2009-2014, as opposed to 272 events

booked 2004-2009.

Established a competitive sales force by prospecting for customers through referrals, promotions and

networking.

Renegotiated terms with vendors/supplier/services; halted rampant waste; revised back-of-house staff

handbook to create cohesive, cooperative team committed to premium guest service and optimum

profitability.

Restore profitability; performance-based budgeting, routine maintenance and updating of building

conditions.

Masonic Heights Elementary, Saint Clair Shores, MI

Instructor, 1997-2001

Devise clear, precise lesson plans/instructional activities through a variety of materials and resources to

facilitate active learning experiences for all developing levels.

Analyze and observe student's performance and development, provide appropriate feedback.

Establish and enforce rules/procedures to manage behavior and ensure safety.

S COTT SOLAK

Résumé Page 2

EDUCATION

Oakland University, Rochester, MI

-Bachelor of Elementary Education, Minor in Social Science, 2001

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