Sales High School

Jessica Vaughn

Email: abpbe4@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Middleburg

State: FL

Zip: 32068

Country: USA

Phone: 904-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Outgoing, focused, hardworking, people person, who, thrives on fast paced environments. Loves to set and exceed goals. 10 plus years in the restaurant industry with sales experience as well. Looking for a foot in the door to get back into the sales part of the industry.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Wolfson High School, Jacksonville FL 1/2001 to 3/2002 (General Education)

High School Dipolma from Wolfson High School, Jacksonville FL 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Valencia Community College, Jacksonville FL 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Outgoing, focused, hardworking, people person, who, thrives on fast paced environments. Loves to set and exceed goals. 10 plus years in the restaurant industry with sales experience as well. Looking for a foot in the door to get back into the sales part of the industry.

Highlights

Works well under pressure

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Extensive hospitality background

Food and beverage specialist

Upbeat, outgoing and positive

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Committed team player

Trained in liquor, wine and food service

High energy

Up-selling capability

Master of sales techniques

Accomplishments

Product Marketing

Offered comparable product substitutions and alternative locations to clients when desired merchandise was out-of-stock.

Promoted to bar manager after only 2 months of employment.

Promoted to Key Holder after one month of employment.

Experience

10/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Lead Sales Associate

November 2011 to Current

Taps Bar and Grille Middleburg, Fl

Bartender

Maintained updated knowledge of all menu items, specials, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections.

Accurately balanced cash register at all times.

Participated in bar incentives and contests to drive sales and promote the venue.

Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Assisted bartenders in maintaining adequate supplies and beer kegs for the bar and extended service area.

Upsold products when appropriate.

Received and unloaded incoming shipments.

February 2009 to November 2011

Chicago Pizza Jacksonville/Fleming Island, Fl

Bartender / Asst. Manager

Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.

Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.

Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.

Performed checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for.

Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality.

Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.

March 2006 to February 2009

Dave and Busters Jacksonville, FL

Server/Trainer/Event Coordinator

Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events

Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies

Trained new employees

Collected meal tickets or cash for meals from visitors

Completed liquor requisitions and supply lists

Made and served drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures, and policies

Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.

November 2004 to January 2006

Naturalizer Shoe Store Orlando, Fl

Lead Sales Associate

Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.

Demonstrated use and care of merchandise

Lead the store in sales 6 months consecutively

Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.

Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.

Maintained records related to sales.

March 2003 to November 2004

Transcontinental Records Orlando, Fl

Website and Studio Space Sales

Implemented a consultative selling approach on all inbound calls.

Managed and recorded all leads from outbound telephone marketing.

Set up new accounts, established customer credit, and set up payment methods.

Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met with specific products and services.

Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Completed 30 outbound calls daily, with average conversion rate of 85 percentage

April 2001 to April 2003

Chilis Bar and Grille Jacksonville/Orlando, Fl

Takeout/Server/Bar/Corporate Trainer

Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.

Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.

Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.

Assisted in opening new stores throughout the North East Region

Led and participated in various team building activities to build employee moral

Education

2014 University of Phoenix Jacksonville, Fl

Expected to Graduate 2014 Business Management

2002 Wolfson High School Jacksonville, Fl

High School Diploma

Was involved in various groups through out the school including Drama, dance, and the schools volunteer organization Chi Delta Pi

Valencia Community College Orlando, Fl

Business/ Marketing

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