Sales Customer Service
Resume:
Christopher DeBonis
*** *** ** #** *********, Fl 33019
Home 407-***-**** - *********************@*****.***
To: North American Brewers
Position Desired: Sales or Marketing
With over ten years of successful public speaking, entertainment, sales and restaurant
management experience, and a passion for craft beers. I bring a lot of experience to the
table in the areas you are looking for.
In the last several years I have been working as an Art Director
onboard cruise ships. This job had me conducting seminars, auctions,
and many other events which honed my public speaking skills. In this
position I also was always in the top sales rankings.
Also, in my position as a revenue partner on several major cruise
lines implementing marketing plans targeting people from all over the
world. In addition I was in a position to personally execute these
programs successfully. These experiences have also given me the
opportunity to work with people from over sixty-nine different
nations.
My restaurant experience has kept me up to date with craft beers, wines and spirits. In
addition I can relate to owners and help them achieve more revenue through server and
bartender trainings, promotions, and product placement. I owned and operated a
brewpub in Vermont, where craft brewing is the norm. There I really found my passion
for craft beer and truly became a “beer snob”.
In summary, both the cruise ship business and my restaurant
businesses required me to think outside the box in order to keep a
good revenue flow. In my opinion, this would be a great asset to you.
I believe all of this experience makes me a perfect match for this
position. I hope to sit down with you and further discuss this
opportunity. I have currently relocated the Hollywood area and am
available for an interview at your convenience.
Thank You,
Christopher DeBonis
Christopher DeBonis
311 Lee St #19 Hollywood, Fl 33019
Home 407-***-**** - *********************@*****.***
Relevant Skills
Proven Ability to Sell Across All Genres - Outstanding Customer Service Skills - Proven
Ability to Generate Repeat Business - Excellent Public Speaking Skills - Extensive Sales
Training Targeting Many Different Markets- Exceptional Worldwide Sales Experience
Related Experience
Managing Partner, Maple Leaf Malt & Brewing Co. Wilmington, VT
October 2001 to Sept 2004
• Operated brewpub and restaurant in ski village.
• Raised revenues from 250k first year to an average yearly volume 1.2 million. Supervised
brewing operations. Conducted weekly inventory of all perishable food items. Created
menus, recipes, and standards for product quality. Customer-oriented. Developed and
executed restaurant's promotional campaigns, including very successful local marketing
plan.
• Developed loyal customers resulting in impressive sales. Highly motivated to expand
knowledge and skills. Controlled costs and provided eclectic atmosphere. Hired,
scheduled, and trained all staff.
Senior Art Director, Art Actually, Miami FL
April 2010 to present-
• Responsible for Fine Art Sales and Auctions on major cruise lines throughout the world.
• Created a successful marketing plan for a diverse onboard client base.
• Responsible for over 500k+ in sales to date.
• Responsible for maintaining, marketing, inventorying, and showcasing 2 million dollar
inventory,
Art Director, Park West Galleries at Sea/Plymouth Auctioneering, Miami, FL
May 2005 to January 2007 & Jan 2008 to March 2010
• Intensely competitive sales position.
• Conducted several auctions a week for hundreds of people at a time.
• Sold high end artwork to cruise ship passengers from all over the world.
• Presented seminars, planned events, and created marketing resulting in six figure
revenues.
• Consistently placing in the Top 15 in sales worldwide for all ships.
• Seven day cruise average 50k.
In-House Sales Manager, Consolidated Resorts, Orlando Florida
January 2007 to Jan 2008 In-house Real Estate Sales,
• Responsible for selling partial ownership packages in 4 Star Resort in Disney Area.
• Conducted several presentations daily and averaged 100k per month in sales.
• Very challenging and intense sales training to qualify and be selected for this job.
Other Highlighted Experience
Managing Partner, Coach's Corner, Kissimmee, FL
February 2000 to October 2001
• Managed all aspects of busy sports pub, including food and liquor ordering, inventory
control, promotions, entertainment, employee training, scheduling, and menu planning.
• Doubled sales in less than one year.
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Assistant General Manager, Pusser's Landing, St. John U.S.V.I.
August 1998 to January 2000
• Operated high volume (3.5 mil) beach side restaurant and bar.
• Responsible for training excellent servers and bartenders.
• Responsible for all liquor inventory, ordering, and pour costs.
• Scheduled over 75 employees.
• Scheduled, booked, and planned all special events and entertainment.
Military Experience
Medical Corpsman, United States Navy, Great Lakes, Illinois 1996-1998
• Provided medical support and care to US Marines and Sailors.
• Honorable Discharge
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