Andrew Hawkins

ad2bj7@r.postjobfree.com

Hoover, AL 35226

ad2bj7@r.postjobfree.com

+1-208-***-****

• To further pursue my passion for customer service with genuine care and compassion. To lead by example and coach, train, and develope employees to drive focus sales. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Fiber Optic Splicer

Fibertel, LLC. - Rathdrum, ID

September 2020 to Present

Installation of Fiber Optics

Fusion Splicing

Mechanical Splicing

OTDR testing and troubleshooting

QC Lead

Bucket Truck

CPR cert

Satellite Communications Technician

LinkUs Enterprises DISH NETWORK - Post Falls, ID

December 2016 to November 2020

Service and Installation of all Dish Network products and services. Service and Installation of all HughesNet products and services. Service and Installation of all ViaSat products and services. Nest brand range, Polk Audio brand range, Belkin brand range. AV work

Sales Representative

PINNACLE IMPORTS - Birmingham, AL

January 2014 to December 2016

Sales of fine wine and craft beer for central Alabama. Built territory from 9 to 36 accounts Customer Service Associate

Central Restaurant - Montgomery, AL

October 2012 to January 2015

Guest service and sales. Banquet and special events setup, service, and breakdown. Executive Director

Chef2go - Birmingham, AL

May 2005 to September 2013

Guest service and sales. Catering sales and service. Menu creation and development. Theme parties and private events.

Consulting

Recruiting

Brand development

General Manager

BATTERIES PLUS - Hoover, AL

March 2010 to October 2012

Guest service and sales. Inventory and item management. Purchasing, receiving, stocking. New store openings and build outs. Employee training, development, and coaching. Sous Chef

WHOLE FOODS MARKET - Mountain Brook, AL

January 2006 to May 2008

Prepared foods pm supervisor, catering, Chef's table meal creations, hot bar menu creation, retail display and production, assist in prep in all areas of kitchen. Executive Assistant

EASTSIDE GRILLE - Montgomery, AL

May 2002 to May 2005

Guest service and sales. Main kitchen prep. Menu creation and development. Catering. New store opening. Main kitchen prep supervisor and training director for new store. Assist in any area of operations. Engineer

US ARMY - Fort Stewart, GA

May 2000 to May 2002

Combat Operations

KFOR campaign

NATO

Attached to 7th Infantry Mechanized, 3rd Infantry Division, FT. STEWART, GA Education

Associate in Arts (AA) in Hospitality Management

TSTC

Skills

• Retail sales

• Sales

• Restaurant management

• Military

• Banquet Experience

• Culinary Experience

• Purchasing

• B2B Sales

• Guest Services

• Business Development

• Food Safety

• Catering

• Kitchen Experience

• Salesforce

• POS

• Management

• Profit & Loss

• Recruiting

• Budgeting

• Cooking

• Cabling

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Computer Networking

• Account Management

• Merchandising

• Bucket Truck Experience

• Climbing

• Telecommunication

• Project Management

• Maintenance

• Low Voltage

• Quality Assurance

• Sales Management

• Negotiation

• CRM Software

• Labor Cost Analysis

• Pricing

• Event Planning

Military Service

Branch: United States Army

Rank: E4

Awards

Commanders Award

December 2001

Commanders Award

NATO Campaign

December 2001

NATO Campaign and deployment

Certifications and Licenses

DOT Medical Card

April 2022 to April 2024

Non CDL

Flagger

July 2022 to July 2025

Work Zone Flagger

CPR

April 2022 to April 2024

AED, Adult, Child, Infant

Additional Information

• Guest service and satisfaction, management, in-store sales, b2b sales, marketing, promotions, inventory control and item management, purchasing, stocking, receiving, in-store demos, special events, training and coaching, new store openings and business development

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