Joshua A. Minton

Professional Summary

Motivated, hands-on leader with proven success in business-to-business and consumer sales. Highly-qualified individual with excellent verbal/written communication. Versatile and effective team player with a strong moral compass, driven with the passion to succeed.

Career Background

Event Lead/Bartender February 2019 - Present

Dream Hotel Downtown Nashville

Manage and lead day-of operations for all private events at Dream Hotel Nashville. I am the primary point-of-contact for guests during the entirety of their event. I organize all logistics for on-premise events and provide guidance for banquet servers that are scheduled. My primary goal is to make sure every Dream event runs as smoothly as possible.

● Plan all logistics for event set up and breakdown.

● Create custom cocktails for events based on party theme.

● Manage all staff day-of event.

Head Bartender December 2018 - February 2018

Franklin Burger Co Franklin TN

Built and opened a small concept bar that serves classic cocktails paired with local and organic burgers. I developed consistent processes and recipes that helped the bar run at an optimal level. From a creative perspective, I helped create new drink menu items that pair well with Franklin Burger Co’s culinary concept.

● Offered premier hospitality and customer service to every patron.

● Ability to guide customers and recommend menu items that fit best to their palate.

● Preparing cocktails to exact measurements and specs to ensure consistency and quality. Technology Specialist (sales) January 2016- October 2018 Arthrex Downtown Nashville

Marketed and distributed over 11,000 products for the top orthopedic company in the world. With a consultative and technical approach, I demonstrated my value to surgeons by introducing them to new medical technology that helps them provide the best care to their patients.

● Initiated a deal that grossed over $65,000 in sales over the first 10 months of the product's launch

● Serviced and managed five different hospital accounts.

● Upper Cumberland and Downtown territories have grown 20% since January 2016. Associate Territory Manager March 2015 – January 2016 Medsurg Western TN/Southern KY

Cultivated and maintained relationships with top decision makers across medical organizations in promotion of foot and ankle solutions, using a consultative sales approach to maximize client productivity and efficiency. Designed and implemented territory sales strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and build sales.

● Advanced surgeon techniques by keeping them up to speed with the latest technologies and providing insight on product-related improvements.

● Increased monthly territory sales by 30% in 2015. 4850 Lynn Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 606-***-**** adbtpn@r.postjobfree.com Joshua A. Minton

● Communicated across multiple channels within hospitals and surgery centers, including scheduling, purchasing, and finance departments. Corresponded with OR directors to ensure my accounts had the necessary inventory to proceed with the case.

● Coordinated and instructed numerous product demos, tutorials, and cadaver labs. Operations Manager March 2013 – August 2014

Dualtone Music Group Nashville, TN

Responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing the continued growth of Dualtone.com, the online merchandise store for one of the premiere independent record labels in the U.S. Hired and supervised all fulfillment staff while maintaining inventory numbers and facilitating digital marketing plans to increase site traffic and influence potential sales. Sought out potential TV and film licensing opportunities to increase artist exposure. Managed invoicing and shipping for multiple third-party distributors and explored potential distributors that could further monetize the product and company brand.

● Directed unveil of “The Vinyl Den,” a monthly vinyl LP subscription that was profitable on the day of release.

● Launched digital marketing campaigns that resulted in a 566% increase in membership for “The Vinyl Den” in a three-month period.

● Overall revenue for the Dualtone.com web store increased by 64% in one year while under my supervision.

● Initiated and developed an online marketing program that increased artist social media exposure and resulted in a spike of sales by 12%.

● Assisted with the implementation of a national Clear Channel promotion that resulted in a major strategic partnership between our client and the largest radio entity in the U.S.

● Organized promotional giveaways that garnered national media exposure and assisted with the organization of

● giveaway travel logistics.

Management & Booking Assistant September 2011 – March 2013 New Frontier Touring Nashville, TN

Handled day-to-day management duties for a multi-Grammy award winning music group. Organized all travel logistics for nationwide tours of up to 80 dates a year while working under strict touring budgets. Sought after and arranged all potential radio opportunities in each market to increase ticket sales and overall exposure. Managed cost-efficient nationwide tours for the company’s developmental acts to increase publicity. Worked directly under the CEO of New Frontier Touring as the primary point of contact for artist management.

● Facilitated major co-branding partnership with Cracker Barrel restaurants, increasing national exposure and generating new revenue streams for our artist.

● Successfully assembled more than 25 tours across the Midwest region that included sold out shows in Chicago, St. Louis, and many other major Midwest markets.

● Cultivated and maintained relationships with club and venue owners across the Midwest region, leading to successful strategic partnerships for our clients. Merchandising Manager June 2011 – October 2011

Sensibility Music/The Civil Wars Nashville, TN

Supervised all sales, managed inventory, and implemented all guerilla marketing strategies on the road for multi-Grammy award winning music duo. Was responsible for hiring and managing merchandise staff at each venue as well as organizing all post-show meet and greets between the artist and their fan base. Controlled merchandise budget for three sold out national tour runs.

● Negotiated merchandise contracts on all nationwide tour stops and saw an increase in profit margins by 3%.

● Designed and constructed merchandise booths at each venue to ensure efficient product placement and proper artist branding.

● Launched a new hiring program that developed a sales team in all touring markets. Created unique incentive packages that motivated each sales team member to influence future sales. 4850 Lynn Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 606-***-**** adbtpn@r.postjobfree.com Joshua A. Minton

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