Sales Manager

BENJAMIN J. HARRIS

**** *. ***** ***. • Chicago, IL 60614 • 847-***-****

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

Objective

I am dedicated and trustworthy with the drive to expand my career and knowledge in

Sales. I am pursuing a positive and challenging work environment while completing my

degree in sales and marketing. Customer focused with a hard working demeanor and

attentive listening skills, I am highly productive while working independently and

successful in fostering cooperation in team environments.

Qualifications

• Meticulous organization • Articulate communication

• Professional work ethic • Calm and efficient under pressure

• Resourceful problem solving • Punctuality and excellent attendance

• Thoughtful & efficient • Prioritizing & multitasking

Professional Experience

Smith & Wollensky

Chicago, IL

Operations Manager February 2014-

Current

Day to Day Operations

Worked closely with distributors around the Chicagoland area

Inventory for over 50,000 Wines, Liquors and Beers

Curried

Chicago, IL

Director of Sales May 2013-

February 2014

Established corporate clientele lists (cold calling and marketing)

Responsible for coordinating events (professional and personal events)

Accountable for designing menus and marketing strategies to increase revenue

State Restaurant

Chicago, IL

Event Manager May 2012-

May 2013

Developed relationships with new and former clients (cold calling and networking)

Created market-based advertising

Constructed New Menus (For Catering and the Restaurant)

Organized and managed charity events and other client requested functions, including

tastings

Harry Carry’s Loop & Catering Services

Chicago, IL

Catering Event Manager May 2006-

May 2012

Worked closely with distributors around the Chicagoland area

Represented Harry Carry's at Chicago Gourmet event every year

Managed and organized events from the sales process to coordinating staff

Cold calling and networking events to increase profits

Live Nation/House of Blues

Chicago, IL

Foundation Room - a VIP Lounge and upscale dining room July 2005-Aug

2010

Accountable for daily upkeep of bar and wine area

Food runner/back server in private dining room and lounge

Bartended for private parties and larger events

Foundation Room Security

Managed security at VIP podium, door host, guest check-in and private box security

Education

University of Phoenix (Online)

Chicago, IL

B.A. in Marketing

May 2015

American Academy of Art

Chicago, IL

Graphic Design & Computer Animation

Aug 2005-May 2008

Certifications

B.A.S.S.E.T. Certified

Oct 2012-Oct 2015

Certified Foodservice Manager

Aug 2012-Aug 2017

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