Account Executive General Manager

BRIAN SCOTT JOHNSON

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Documented success in the introduction of new concepts to the competitive Charleston market.

• Proven track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high quality staff and repeat customers.

• Utilization of expertly honed and transferrable skills from account executive roles to F&B management.

• Effective communication and organization skills.

• Ability to relate well to diverse customers and supervisors.

• Recognized for loyalty, dependability, and flexibility.

• Ability to quickly identify problems and implement practical solutions.

• Successful management of simultaneous projects and tasks.

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts

FOOD & BEVERAGE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hooters of America - N Charleston, SC - HOH Manager April 2024 - Present

Swig and Swine – Mount Pleasant, SC – General Manager September 2023 - April 2024

Managing an 85 seat restaurant

Managing the Catering for the entire company and all 5 locations including our food trucks

Managing the concessions for the top travel ballpark in the Southeast

Tavern at Rainbow Row – Charleston, SC – General Manager and Developer 2020 - September 2023

Simultaneously managed the oldest retail liquor store in America while cultivating plans

for and providing overall management of the associated on-premises wine and tap room.

Developed and implemented extensive marketing plans to build sales among both the tourist community and local residents

Provided extensive training and development of staff in order to provide unmatched product knowledge to customer

Successfully navigated and managed frequent construction and maintenance challenges associated with occupancy in historic buildings

Holy City Hospitality – Charleston, SC - Bartender / Shift Lead / Captain 2016 - 2020

Liquid Assets – Columbia, SC – Bartender / Shift Lead / Captain 2016 - 2020

Provide fast, friendly, and professional service to patrons at special events and banquets

Operate in high-volume environment preparing cocktails and other beverages for guests.

Maintain wide knowledge of cocktails as well as bar/safety standards

Serve as a captain responsible for the management of all front of house staff during select events

DIG in the Park – North Charleston, SC – Restaurant Management

Provided guidance and management in all facets of the concept open from build forward

Hired and cultivated long term, stable staff with tea-player philosophies

Arizona’s Steak House – Greenville, SC – Beverage Director

Responsible for development and implementation of processes and cultivation of robust bar program

Alcatraz Night Club – Columbia, SC – Owner / Operator

Developed, funded, and implemented a successful 7,000 square foot night club concept prior selling the business to silent partners

Embassy Suites / John Q Hammonds Properties – Columbia, SC – Beverage Director

Director of a 200-seat restaurant, 3,000 square foot nightclub and 7,000 square foot convention center.

Responsible for budgeting, planning, and development of income driving events

OTHER RELEVANT SALES / MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

•. EnergySmith – Sales Account Executive

• Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company – Senior Account Executive

•. Terrace Mortgage Company – Senior Account Executive

•. National City Mortgage Company – Senior Account Executive

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