Marcus A. Collier

404-***-****

hyeno0@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscollier

Experience

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Itza Taco Sports Grill

McDonough, Ga.

General Manager

Opened three of proposed 25 locations. Currently overseeing the opening of three new locations. Establishing goals and objectives for the brand while maximizing guest satisfaction. Complete responsibility of restaurant operation including driving sales through excellent operations and marketing execution; Controlling profit and loss business analysis; Training and developing management team. Employee coaching and evaluations; Recruiting and leading team members; Directed and maintained the sales process. Conducted and maintained appropriate trace/follow-up systems for all sales activity. Built and maintained potential/existing client database. Coordinated sales efforts between restaurant and catering/private dining sales to ensure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues. Created sales collateral and tools for department. Represented Itza Taco at social and charity events. Identified and targeted specific online communities, blogs and websites. Cultivated and maintained blogger lists and relationships. Integrated offline marketing activities into social media campaigns by collaborating with the publicity, marketing, sales departments. Trained and educated staff and authored best practices and measurement of the social space. Identifies and reports on digital communities and social media activities of competitors and also trends across the publishing and .com industry. Monitored and engaged in brand-related online conversations including updating and managing the publisher’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, itzatacoatlanta.com and other relevant networking sites.

2009-2010

Lenox Square Grill / CentraArchy Restaurants

Atlanta, Ga.

Sales and Events Manager

Opened fifth distinct concept for CentraArchy Restaurant Management. Developed and directed yearly/quarterly annual sales budget and marketing plan to meet and exceed budgeted sales goal. Generated new and on-going business through the creation/maintenance of database prospecting-at least 25 calls/visits per week (cold calls, referrals, old business) networking-attending at least five civic/professional activity per month. Directed and maintained the sales process. Coordinated all inquiry phone calls/walk-ins, conduct tours/entertain potential client; create menu presentations for potential clients. Conducted and maintained appropriate trace/follow-up systems for all sales activity. Built and maintained potential/existing client database. Coordinated sales efforts between restaurant and catering/private dining sales to ensure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues. Reviewed and updated menus/packages/upgrades regularly to insure we are satisfying guest needs and maximizing revenue. Created sales collateral and tools for department. Represented Lenox Square Grill and CentraArchy Restaurants at social and charity events. Partnered with the Corporate marketing and sales department in effective sales campaigns by identifying and targeting specific online communities, blogs and websites. Cultivated and maintained blogger lists and relationships. Recommended creative approach/strategy for social media executions in support of marketing objectives to drive sales and enhance Lenox Square Grill’s brand. Integrated offline marketing activities into social media campaigns by collaborating with the publicity, marketing, sales departments. Monitored and engaged in brand-related online conversations including updating and managing the publisher’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, lenoxsquaregrill.com and other relevant networking sites.

* Sold and Managed 300,000.00+ in Group Sales and Events since restaurant opening 9/09

Additional Experience

2009-present

Event and Staffing Manager – Independent Contractor

BMT Promotions and Talent Staffing Company

Atlanta, Ga

2009-present

Director of Sales, Marketing

Vine City Culinary

Atlanta, Ga.

2010-present

Events Services Supervisor

Epting Events

Atlanta, Ga.

2005-2009

Events Services Supervisor

Levy Restaurants

Atlanta, Ga.

2000-2004

Kitchen / Banquet Manager

Pristine Chapel

Jonesboro, Ga.

1999 -2000

Sous Chef

Harrahs Casino

Shreveport, La

Education

1992 - 1997

University of Oklahoma

Morris Brown College

Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Awards/ Certifications/Professional Associations

2010 Co-Chair “On the Menu” Committee, Georgia Restaurant Association

Ambassador Committee, Georgia Restaurant Association

CSEP Designation, International Special Events Society Member 2005-2010

ServSafe Protection Manager September 2014

Volunteer Associations

Atlanta Community Food Bank-PRC

Hosea Feed the Hungry

Samaritan House

180 Kitchen at City of Refuge

Georgia Restaurant Association

One Love Generation

Team Georgia

Camp Twin Lakes

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