Sales Manager

Seth D. Johnson

707-***-****

***********@*****.***

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

Objective

Successful sales professional seeking entry-level sales position within

the medical sales industry. National Academy of Sports Medicine's

Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED certified. Having an authentic

desire and passion for healthcare, fitness, and medicine, I am an ideal

partner for a leading organization in the industry. Looking to lend my

unique perspective and sales expertise to the growth and profitability

of a company at the forefront of the medical sales field.

? Sales Savvy ? Ambitious

? Educator

? Excellent Networker ? Dynamic Public

Speaker ? Culturally Aware

Professional Experience

1/2012-Present Art Director, (shipboard) Princess Cruises (Santa

Clarita, CA)

. Conducted shipboard Art Auctions and sales presentations.

. Maintained and managed Fine Arts Gallery and staff.

. Integrated revenue management and marketing member.

. Created and retained relationships with VIP and Elite

passengers.

. Hosted shipboard Art History seminars and art education

lectures.

9/2010-1/2012 Sommelier, Wine director, (shipboard) Princess Cruises

(Santa Clarita, CA)

. Wine/beverage training programs for all restaurant and bar

staff, up selling, cocktails and high end wines.

. Held wine presentations, Sommelier Wine Tasting, Grapevine

Wine Tasting, and Culinary demonstrations.

. Supervised and maintained refined beverage service

standards in all shipboard service outlets including 7

restaurants.

. Directed, refined, and retained relationships with VIP

guests.

. Proficient with Lotus Notes, Shipstar, skilled with Excel

spreadsheets and Microsoft Word.

8/2009-9/2010 Soiree Sales Associate, Soiree Wine Decanter (Napa

Valley CA)

. Sales and distribution of popular wine accessory.

. Responsible for Winery accounts in the Napa Valley region

and parts of Sonoma County.

. Managed inventory, retained valuable client lists and

promoted product actively through social media marketing.

. Networked extensively through conferences, trade-shows, and

cold calling wineries.

7/2009-9/2010 Wine Educator, Art gallery associate, Ma(i)sonry napa

valley (Yountville, CA)

. Education, sales, and service of fine wines, fine art and

antiques.

. Recorded highest single wine sale in company history within

two months of employment.

. Managed 15 boutique vintners and 38 wines available for

taste and acquisition.

. Created and maintained a fan base of over 2,000 people with

social media marketing.

. Produced video blogs and promotional material to gain brand

identity and followship.

11/2008-6/2009 Sommelier, Wine director, Bottega napa valley Restaurant

(Yountville, CA)

. Opened fine-dining Italian restaurant for celebrity chef

Michael Chiarello.

. Designed wine list; design and implementation of wine

cellar and storage.

. Maintained inventory of over 275 domestic and international

labels, ordering and purchasing of wines, and weekly

rotation of wines by the glass and special promotions.

. Educated customers on wine list navigation, suggested food

and wine pairings at lunch and dinner services, as well as

prix-fixe bi-weekly wine and food preparations.

. Develop and facilitate bar menu and cocktail lists,

sourcing fresh ingredients.

References

. Nino Barrette, Director Fine Art Sales, Princess Cruises-

Phone: 661-***-****

. Andrew Lazorchak, Managing Partner, Soiree Home - Phone:

917-***-****

. Frank Jolley, Assistant General Manager, Bottega

Restaurant: 202-***-****

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