Customer Service Outside Sales
Resume:
George Boutsikakis
Food&Beverage, Outside Sales leader
Orland Park, IL 60462
ad0ttm@r.postjobfree.com
Hello, I am a F&B professional and outside sales veteran, my knowledge and experience as a leader in reaching all company goals, customer service, product distribution. By being a team player I believe my skill set would be an excellent asset in exceeding company Volume and sales expectations.
Previous success is a huge indicator on future excellence. A Rock Star who understands what you need and require . An interview is requested, Please call 630-***-**** George, I Thank you. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
GM Manager
Maxwell Street Grill - LaPorte, IN
October 2018 to Present
o Formalized operating processes and monitored standards, training a staff of 35 front and back- end employees
Initiated billboard advertising and marketing tools that grew average monthly revenue by $10k dollars per month,Monitoring Inventory, food cost, avg. check amounts, payroll and P&L.excellent customer service with a team effort.
• Managed day-to-day operations
• Handled opening and closing of restaurant
Sales Consultant, Windows
PLUS, Inc - Buffalo Grove, IL
November 2016 to October 2018
o Specialized in home improvement consulting: windows, doors, and siding installations o Achieved a 52% same-day closing rate by utilizing deep product knowledge and industry- standard sales techniques, averaging over $7,000 per contract both retail and outside sales . General Manager/Sales Manager
Palmer & Oats Meat Co - Chicago, IL
October 2013 to November 2016
o Managed the operations of a 10,000 sq. ft. USDA-certified meat manufacturing and distribution company, specializing in the production of hamburger patties, corned beef briskets, and chicken breast sized and tray packed, boxed beef IBP
beef packages and Gyros.
o Cultivated client relations and expanded customer-based expansion to include restaurants, hotels, casinos, and licensed food businesses.
• Successfully implemented new policies and procedures to improve sales and production
• Monitored and maintained budget, sanitation must be certified daily by in house inspector following USDA guidelines and procedures.
• Monitored and ensured staff adhered to all company policies and procedures. Sales Consultant
Southern Wine & Spirits Distributoe - Bolingbrook, IL September 2003 to November 2013
o Built up an underdeveloped territory by creating over 35 new accounts in the first year, exceeding all sales goals and initial expectations creating new accounts growing sales exceeding expectations.
o Recognized for excellent customer relations and ability to consistently increase annual sales to all accounts.
using marketing tools such as wine tastings & dinners, seminars, and daily presentations of fine wines to customers making deals to reach volume goals and company focus. Over 1k TASTINGS A CLOSER. ONE OF MY BEST SKILLS
o Distinguished as ranking in the top 5% of a strong, competitive sales force for meeting dollar goals in a performance-based pay environment and product line extension. Working hard with fellow team members to advance company
Goals and initiatives. Awarded trips to Argentina, Chile, Oregon, Napa, Hawaii for exceeding company Sales volume and focused distribution .
General Manager/Owner
Paragon Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
March 1988 to September 2003
o Responsible for daily operations of a 24-hour family-restaurant with over 300 seats and 70 employees, 36 yrs. of success. Family owned operation excelling in front and back house coordination to be consistent with a huge community presence. Over 200 menu items and daily specials. o Oversaw all aspects of inventory, quality control, and employee management and customer service satisfaction.
Owner/ proprietor
Georgeez Bar and grill - Chicago, IL
January 1983 to March 1988
I have the experience in food and beverage to use my knowledge and skill set for excellent leadership to work hard, train staff to excel, I believe every detail is important, customer enjoyment and satisfaction is crucial for customer loyalty. I would appreciate an Interview to express all facets of who I am based on excellent reviews and past success in the food and beverage Industry. Thank you, George Outskirts
Owner/Proprietor
Georgeez Bar & Grill - Chicago, IL
January 1983 to March 1988
o Conceptualized a unique brand and directed all construction efforts and state of the art aesthetic design planning to bring a 9,000 sq. ft., $1.2MM restaurant project to life. I grew sales through many marketing avenues. A restaurant that was upon opening averaging 9k per day . My past experience created a successful 300 seat restaurant with an eclectic menu. Education
2 years of college in Business
Depaul University - Chicago, IL
1981 to 1983
Skills
• Excel (2 years)
• Microsoft word (2 years)
• Word (3 years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Restaurant management (10+ years)
• Sales (10+ years)
• Restaurant experience (10+ years)
• Sales Management (10+ years)
• Merchandising (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Presentation Skills (10+ years)
• Bartending (10+ years)
• Recruiting (10+ years)
• Account Management (10+ years)
• Purchasing (10+ years)
• Business Development (10+ years)
• Strategic Planning (10+ years)
• Pricing (10+ years)
• Project Management (10+ years)
• Accounts Receivable (10+ years)
• Outside Sales (10+ years)
• Hospitality (10+ years)
• Upselling (10+ years)
• Supervising experience (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• Process Improvement (10+ years)
• Negotiation (10+ years)
• Operations Management (10+ years)
• Computer literacy (10+ years)
• Financial Report Writing (4 years)
• Food handling (10+ years)
• Sanitation (10+ years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Food safety (10+ years)
• Food service (10+ years)
• Food service management
• B2B sales (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
USDA verified manufacturing food products and strict sanitation guidelines. Present
Assessments
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient
October 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient
September 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Restaurant Manager — Expert
September 2020
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Expert
Verbal Communication — Proficient
October 2020
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Outside sales — Proficient
March 2021
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Restaurant manager — Expert
September 2020
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Expert
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
May 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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