Nicholas Ryan Little
***** ****** ***** **. ***********, CA 93314 (559) 967-
**** *********@*******.***
Career Focus
I am most interested in working for a successful, growing company.
The ideal company expects the best from its employees and
produces quality products or services. My goal is to help
your company succeed which will, in turn, help me to
achieve my goals.
Work Experience
Jan 2010- Present Server, Chili's, Bakersfield, California
. My responsibilities include serving guest and addressing
their special request, suggestive selling, upselling,
and strong communication. At this restaurant teamwork
has been a big part of my success.
Key Achievement
. High per person average sales
June 1993- August 2009 Market Sales Representative, Summer Harvest
Farms, Dinuba, California
. Participated in all aspects of this family owned
business from cultural practices to sales. My
responsibilities included hiring employees, transport of
produce, and direct sales to consumers.
Key Achievements
. Tripled market sales
. Perfect safety record
October 2003-April 2006 Logistics\Buyer and Inspector, Westlake Produce
Los Angeles, California
. Hired, negotiated rates, and supervised trucks to
deliver product to customers. Monitored market prices
on produce and reported to produce brokers in the
company. Inspected fruit for quality. Placed orders
with produce shippers
Key Achievements
. Promoted from Sales Assistant to Traffic Coordinator\
Buyer and Inspector
February 2001 - October 2003 Lead Server, Rainforest Caf , Anaheim,
California
(The largest volume restaurant in California)
( As lead server I managed a team of eight to ten
individuals. My responsibilities included up-
selling product, utilizing computer based order systems,
addressing special guest requests, and conflict
resolution. Excellent communication and people skills
were essential to my success in this position.
Key Achievements
. Promoted from Bar-back, to Server, to Lead Server
. Consistently high Per Person Average (PPA) Sales
October 1998- February 2000 Inbound Sales/Customer Service Representative,
AT&T Wireless, Cerritos, California
. Handled inbound sales calls. I carried out a plan for
success that included listening to and identifying the
needs of the customer, recommending the appropriate
product, completing a credit check, programming the
wireless phone, following up on, and maintaining
accounts.
Key Achievements
. Top Sales Award/ Nov, Dec 1998
Education
University of California, Irvine
. Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Social Sciences
. Member of Sigma Pi Fraternity International
. Elected to the Executive Counsel of Sigma Pi
Immanuel High School
. Scholastic Honor Role
. California Scholarship Federation Life Member
Skills and Qualifications
. Energetic and personable team player.
. Highly effective communicator, with excellent organization and
presentation skills.
. Strong leader with demonstrated supervisory abilities.
. Good computer skills, proficient on word, can type 40 WPM