Sales Representative Service

Peter G. Harrison

*********@*****.***

**** * ******** ****** *******, Alabama 35022 205-***-****

Professional Profile

Motivated achiever with 20 years experience in owning and operating a successful, profitable, restaurant, bar, grill and catering company located in Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama. Facility was open seven days a week and included a conference and banquet room. Additional revenue streams was catering for weddings, graduations and daily Pharmaceutical and Heath Care professionals. Restaurant was landmark in the village area. Additionally, successful Sales Representative and seasoned Construction and Purchasing agent experience. Considered by colleagues as example of servant leadership in all job aspects. Current on industry trends and emerging markets. Contributes strongly to organizational growth and profitability.

Restaurateur | Sales Representative | Purchasing Agent

Professional Experience

Industrial Lubricants Representative: Birmingham AL June -09 to July-11

Responsible for managing the Alabama territory with primary objective of meeting and exceeding business development growth on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. The overall goal was to work with customers to permanently reduce costs by upgrading the quality of lubrication used in pulp and paper, chemical, waste water plants and manufacturing of all types.

For Pete Sake Restaurant, Bar and Grill: Mobile, AL October 1988-2009

President, Owner and Developer for 20 years of local Restaurant and Catering Company. Highly experienced and knowledgeable in efficient operation and profitability of restaurant management while maintaining reputation and ethos. Planned, organized, directed and coordinated the workers and resources of the restaurant for the efficient, well-prepared, and profitable service of food and beverage. Worked with staff to create recipes and menus that are flavorful and popular with customers. Estimated food and beverage costs. Supervised closely portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste. Performed frequent quality checks to ensure consistent high quality of preparation and service. Supervised operation of Bar to maximize profitability, minimize legal liability, and conform to alcoholic beverage regulations.

Developed property, project managed construction and start up of restaurant and grill, catering facility and business rental property. Business and reputation for tremendous growth, and profitability for 20 years. Land mark family gathering for casual dining in Spring Hill area. Provided outstanding service and interacted with customers to insure exceptional dining and catering experience. Maintained strict compliance with health, safety, and security standards. Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen dining areas. Directed hiring, training and scheduling of food service personnel. Investigated and resolved any complaints concerning food quality and service. Employed 12 to 15 employees and has excellent training skill sets.

Mitternight Boiler and Machine Works Purchasing Agent:

Satusma Alabama , November 1984 – 1988

Responsible for buying, and availability of raw materials for production in fabricating vessels for petroleum/ chemical industry. Secure documentation and specifications pertaining to plate, pipe, bar, forgings and tank heads purchased and responsible for future production. Additionally worked with tooling and machine shop procedures. Responsible for coordination with office staff programs. Maintained relationships with key vendors to support growth and build team work to achieve Corporate sales.

EDUCATION:

University of South Alabama,

Mobile, Alabama

Business Administration

1971- 1975

VOLUNTEER WORK:

SouthernCare Hospice 2005-2009

Mobile, Alabama

Hospice Advantage 2010-2012

Birmingham, Alabama

Outback America and 2005-2012

JH Ranch

Multiple city and state locations

Pathways House Halfway House 2010

Huntsville Alabama

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