Sales Manager

Christopher S. Schaff

**** ********* ***., *** ****, CA 95118

408-***-****, abi9bc@r.postjobfree.com

Customer Relations Specialist

Creative, perceptive, proactive, self-starter with a positive attitude who

can produce results while having a strong presence managing events. Strong

organizational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to multi-task

and remain calm under pressure while meeting every deadline put in front of

him. A jack of all trades who uses their acquired skills to produce

results. A professional with a work ethic is rivaled by none, who's strong

company loyalty have been proven to bring results. A candidate who's

constantly improving his skill set to make the company better. With a can

do attitude and expertise, we can make every client a life long client.

Exceptional Client Team Builder Technology Adaptive &

Work Ethic Relations Fanatic Driven

Project Proposal Budget Schedule Quick

Management Writing Management Maitenance Learner

Business Concept Running of Entrepreneurial Inventory

Minded Creation Meetings Mind Specialist

Creative Employee Cross PC Proficiency Efficient,

Problem Training & Functional (Hardware & Organized &

Solving Supervision Team Player Software) Intelligent

Professional Experience Highlights

Management, Leadership and Training

. Managed all the bars at a busy concert venue

. Trained promoted employees and new hires, in being more efficient and

how to bartend and serve.

. Ran events and co-ordinated with sales team on all special needs of

the clients

. Tracked inventory for bars/restaurants and Lockheed Martin with hand

counting and manual entry of stock

. Ran a team of seasonal and full time bartenders that produced best

controlled inventory that the venue has seen in years

. Help redesign and make the bars and property more efficient and

profitable

. Did all ordering and scheduling for the bars for concert season plus

all weddings, corporate events and special events

. Worked cross functionally with Culinary, Sales, Dining Concierge, Wine

Program, Facilities and Management

. Lead on special events that were never tried before and provided

insight into to what could make them more successful

. Worked hand and hand with the Events Production Manager to make sure

that all events ran perfectly

. Ordered all special items and requests for the clients, non culinary

. Point of contact for clients and event planners during events,

meetings and dinners for executives, sports figures, individuals and

companies

. Did all reports on meetings, events and dining, which include all

inventory used for the event

. Ran a team that provided exceptional service and impeccable timing

. Went over all BEO's to ensure everything was in place and timing of

the event, also made suggestions before the event to bring a positive

well flowing event to our clients

Projects, TV & Film and Research

. Created new projects for TV, Film, Video Games, Sports and Events

. Created new inventions to help with on going projects and new ideas

. Researched different projects which are still confidential

. Set up and ran meetings over new ideas and existing projects

. Corresponded with different companies to get products, sponsorship and

deals on items that were needed, by email and cold calling

Customer Service

. Provided customers with great service no matter the situation

. Worked with management and individually to come up with creative

solutions to problems

. Proactively kept customers happy, by providing exceptional service and

anticipation of their needs

. Aided in special projects, in-store marketing etc. e.g. helping

increase happy hour sales through word of mouth advertisement and

guest enjoyment. These raised sales by 3% over previous years.

. Handled all situations with diplomacy, tact and discretion

. Setup events for clients, never missing a deadline on setup time no

matter how short

Culinary/Bartending, etc.

. Learned about the quality of products used in the kitchen and helped

with plating ideas and set-ups

. Created new and different drinks, took second place at a mixology

event

. Consistently able to multi-task under strenuously short deadlines

. Facilities maintenance when needed, from building new structures to

learning how to tile and grout

Employment History

Bar Manager, Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

2009-2010

Head Bartender/Trainer, Black Angus Steakhouse, San Jose, CA

2002-2009

Consultant, Leon Andrews (start-up Production Company), San Jose, CA

2006-present

Server/M.O.D., the Melting Pot, San Jose, CA

2005

Prep Saint Claire Club, San Jose, CA

2001-2002

Inventory Specialist/Program Installer, Lockheed Martin/DOC, Sunnyvale, CA

2001

College

West Valley College (2002-in progress)

Film Studies

Saratoga, CA

Personal Projects

Damnation Clothing Company, "A revolution in clothing

Projekt M. Productions, Internet TV and Film Company

"Changing the way Film and TV are done and viewed"

Professional References

Brent Schwager: Assistant General Manger, Mountain Winery 408-219-

8648

Jeremy Rydza: Director of Corporate Sales, Mountain Winery 971-506-

0559

John Hanrahan: Event Production Manager, Mountain Winery 716-***-****

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