*********@*****.*** Benjamin Bathen
Work Experience 2012-Present OTG Management
MSP Airport, MN
Shift Bar Manager / Bartender
Manages and supports 18 servers at a 165 seat
upscale Airport establishment
Built a complete wine, craft beer and cocktail list
Increased Alcohol Sales 157%
Opened 2 new venues within MSP Airport
2011-2013 EtouchMenu
Minneapolis, MN
Sales Engineer
Introduced innovative electronic menu program to new
markets
Responsible for installation and customization of
menu tablets in mid to upscale hospitality
establishments
Built loyalty program with restaurants and hotels
Trained and mentored new hires
2009-2012 Blithe
Hospitality Burnsville, MN
Project Manager
Aided in complete renovation, rebranding and
reflagging of property
Aided in search for new management team
Created complete Direct Mail Campaign
Worked as a consultant for new restaurant and lounge
2006-2009 OfficeMax Impress
Minneapolis, MN
Senior Account Manager/ Education Specialist
Managed print and document divisions largest
portfolio including but not exclusive to education
accounts. Clients included Minneapolis Public
Schools, Graco and Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.
2007-146% of sales quota
2006-97% of sales quota (August- December)
Added 2 major accounts to portfolio for annual
revenue increase of $465,000.
Developed fulfillment and distribution program for
McDonalds Corporation.
1996-2006 Neopost/ Hasler
Dealership Network
Dealer Principal, Product Specialist, National
Account Manager
Managed or owned local Mailing Equipment Dealerships
in Madison, WI, Chico and Bakersfield, CA. Acted as
product specialist in Minneapolis dealership.
Assisted sales reps in sales and support duties.
Built sales and service team in new territory.
Clients included Ikon Business Services, XBS,General
Mills, US Bank and Trane.
Youngest dealer owner in the history of corporation
(21)
Published tutorial on refurbishment and resale of
equipment.
Achieved Presidents Club Status 6 Consecutive Years.
Education and California State University -Chico, CA
Training 2001-BS, Marketing
Studies concentrated on Demographic Marketing
Internship-Blue Diamond Nut Farms
Marquette University- Milwaukee, WI
Attended Freshman Year 1995
Leadership St.Paul
Class of 2005
Leadership Bakersfield
Class of 2003
John Ash and Company Culinary Academy
1992 -1993 Internship provided through Sonoma County
Outreach
1999 Sommelier Certification
Other 1998 Madison Area Chamber of Commerce "Ambassador of
Accomplishments the Year"
1999 Chico Chamber of Commerce Board Member
2001 Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Development
Board
2002 Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board
Member
2000-2006 American Marketing Association Member
2001-2005 Screen Actors Guild of America Member
2003 Co-Chair Young Professionals of St.Paul
2007-2010 Co Chair Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Committee
Minnesota Restaurant Association active member
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