Sales Manager

P. Nafis Garrett Academic Training

Relevant Experience

Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Server

The title ‘server’ truly does not give justice to the task of running food. As a server one must understand

Attended June 2010

the definition of a ‘dining experience’. While in my position for the past five months, I brought with me GPA 3.20

the fundamentals of marketing strategies, interpersonal skills and customized service. Certification Design

• Brand ambassador; upheld the integrity of the brands standards

• Entrusted with supervisory role, while overseeing shift duties, in conjunction with management

• Maintained a $75.00-$150.00 per person selling average above the company’s average

• 21.49% Average tip percentage

• $103, 408.71 Total sales within an eighty-day probationary period

LA Fitness

General Manager, Weekend / Corporate Liaison

Attended June 2006 Attended June 2008

This position was by far the most aggressive experience in a high volume sales environment. Demanding GPA 3.0 GPA 3.02

by nature, the job focused on sales performance in a competitive format. Unbeknownst to my ability, I Public Speaking & International

thrived by meeting and exceeding sales targets. With new ambitions set on increased volume sales and Communications Management

maximum exposure, I was advanced to management. It was definitely an experience that will be carried

Skills / Personal

throughout my professional endeavors.

• Created sales contracts, negotiated offers, and prepared closing documents

Project Management •

• Developed new marketing strategies to increase brand visibility

Microsoft Office and Mac Operating Systems •

• Negotiated financing options to best fit consumer needs

Client File Management •

• Created marketing materials such as sales letters, brochures, flyers, etc.

Cultivating Corporate Partnerships •

• Supervised the recruitment and training of all sales staff

Problem Solving and Customer Solutions •

• Implemented innovative procedures to generate sales leads

Mother Tongue in English and Fluency in Italian •

• Pioneered new relationships with corporate partners and maintained existing contracts

Event Coordinating and Event Execution •

DW Communications & Media Foundation Inc, Green School

Design and Studio Work •

Executive Assistant and Marketing Coordinator

Office and Administrative Functions •

Working alongside Doreen Williams, President and Founder of DW, was an expression of faith on her

Reduce Redundancy and improve efficiency •

behalf. I was offered a position to which my analytic creative process was boundless and was given

Organizational Objectives •

the opportunity to explore new concepts and design formats, which are ongoing fruitful providences

Driven to support complex operations •

providing me with the confidence to excel.

Type 50-70 wpm •

• Directed the production of various multi-faceted projects including: television advertisement

(designed to promote education in the areas of energy and environment on major networks such

Recognition

as MSNBC, CNN, BET, FOX NEWS, and Comedy Central)

• Supervised artistic development including editorial edits, logo creations, and official seal concept

2013 Employee of the Month (November) •

• Managed scheduling and travel arrangements

Carlson Restaurants

• Revised government proposals

2009 Citizen of the Year •

• Analyzed data to prepare director’s presentations to executive management

Our Project Charity Benefit - Nafis, LLC

• Developed marketing strategies

Calvert County

Nafis, LLC

2008 Honors College Inductee •

Senior Creative Director

Rutgers University

My brain child. Immediately after high school I wanted to go into design work for myself and create

a company that valued ethics and morals rather than conglomerating. My vision was to redefine the

definition of luxury standards and conceptualize authentic luxury goods created by master craftsmen.

Nafis, LLC was by far and will always be a constant reminder of my passion and work ethic.

• Designed custom graphic and marketing packages

• Initiated corporate relationships for project development (sponsors list includes: Swarovski, “Phillip was an excellent asset,

Starbucks, The Department of Human Resources, The Washington Post, D.W. Communications colleague and professional confidant.

& Media) His innovations, work ethic, and

• Coordinated international manufacturing production and created first-hand a global resource

development simply flourished, to our

network

benefit. He had compassion towards

• Procured and sustained clientele through detailed-oriented treatment and personalized projects

our goals and mission, allowing them to

• Cultivated corporate culture

unite with his own. We are grateful he

• Incorporated new components into the brand including post-graduate education and

was a part of the D.W. team.”

publications

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• Planned and executed a successful fundraiser for a non-profit organization

Doreen Williams

President and Founder

DW Communications & Media

All references can be furnished upon request

Foundation Inc., Green School

P N G 1353 Irving Street NW Washington, DC 20010

Contact Me 914-***-**** ********@*****.***

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