Sales Associate

Brian P. Finnerty

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Temecula, Ca. 92592

Home 951-***-****

Cell 619-***-****

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

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain continued employment within the sales industry, where I can make the most of my background and training.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Graduate of various restaurant management schools.

• Owned and operated a partnership restaurant.

• Having spent entire work life in the service industry.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

Golden Gourmet Mushrooms/The Kinoko Company, Oceanside, Ca. Jan.-Aug.2008, Sales

Assisted in business developement of Organic Mushrooms as a sales executive. Also included cold calls, inside sales, servicing current clients, and working with operations and other sales people to insure all orders were distributed in a timely manner. Primarally responsible for new customers. In a short time helped grow the sales department by 20%.

Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, Ca. Sept. 2006-July 2007, Beverage Supervisor

Supervise all Beverage Service areas, Kitchen, Lounges, Bar’s and staff on assigned shift. Daily duties included tracking of daily timesheets and employee updates on Kronos, maintaining daily alcohol breakage, inventory and proper sanitation and safety procedures for food handling. Finally protecting the assets of Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Original Roadhouse Grill, Santee, Ca. Apr. 2005-Jan,2006, Assistant Manager

Prepared for and opened the 250 seat full service restaurant by hiring over 150 staff members. Implemented and directed training of all for a December opening. Helped set up supplier relations, handling sales representatives, and coordinating all food and beverage deliveries. Also assisted with implementing all daily sales, book keeping, cleaning, and banking procedures.

Buca Di Beppo, San Diego, Palo Alto, Ca. June 2001-April 2005, Assistant GeneralManager/ Paisano Partner

Duties to include assisting the Paisano Partner are all aspects of the operation of the restaurant. Hiring and scheduling of all family members to insure all daily operations run smooth. Given charge of organization all liquor orders, inventory, and proper procedures pertaining to bartending. Also assisted with the organization daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of restaurant. Ordering of all products to insure all guests and family members have the proper tools to dine with. Projected and maintained yearly budgets.

Finnerty's Red Lion, Spokane, WA. 1990-1999, Owner/Manager

Managed overall operation of a 150 seat sports bar, including working with vendors and salespeople. Coordinated the subscriptions and fees for all sports pay per views. Hired and trained all personnel during tenure. Implemented a plan for recruitment of all new staff members. Instituted new menu ideas, coordinated all catering jobs, and worked with my partner concerning new promotional ideas. Sold the restaurant and moved to California.

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