Sales Manager

Jason Walsh

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Objective

A challenging position drawing on strengths in sales and management to advance a proven track record for identifying business opportunities, driving sales, and delivering bottom line results.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic development and implementation of communications and marketing directives.

Managed branding campaign across multiple mediums;

Create social media platforms and engage/develop online community in company message;

Develop marketing collateral, training manuals and more;

Conceive and produce marketing and promotional opportunities through special events;

Establish contacts and advocate for community outreach programs and initiatives;

Serve as spokesperson;

Company training for staff.

EXPERIENCE

Compleat Cuisine & Casas Catering; Houston, TX

March 2010 – July 2012

Events Director-Executive Catering Director/Marketing Manager/Sales Manager

• Responsible for staffing, training and directing the sales team in all aspects of the company.

• Provide leadership for my sales team, as we work together to achieve maximum profit and growth for both companies.

• Direct the distribution of our products and services as well as consistently communicate with clients in order to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

• Cultivate relationships with decision makers in respected organizations in order to grow the company's customer base.

• Develop sales strategies and ensure they are being performed efficiently while meeting company expectations.

• Coordinate market research for our company.

• Maintain accurate records of sales, budgets, pricing and activity reports.

• Assist Account Executives in preparation of proposals and presentations.

Playboy Mansion; Hollywood, CA

November 2005 – October 2006

Sous Chef/Sales/Marketing

• Created and coordinated sponsorship and marketing elements for fundraising events.

• Created, planned and executed menus and meals for banquets and events of all sizes ranging from 50 to over 2,000 guests.

• Hired, trained, scheduled and motivated catering staff while also being actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.

• Identified and maintained clients to promote banquet & catering sales.

• Accurately forecasted group revenues according to established guidelines.

• Ensured successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, setup, operation and clean up of all events.

• Communicated client specifications to the appropriate operational departments and ensured that all specifications were implemented and executed to established guidelines.

South Hays Fire Department; Austin, TX

September 2008 – May 2010

Fire Officer I & II

• Responded to emergency incidents including, but not limited to, fires, road accidents, hazardous material spills, water rescues, industrial accidents and other hazardous situations.

• Minimized distress and suffering of victims, rendering first aid and emergency medical care when needed.

• Inspected and maintained the fire engine and its equipment, fire hydrant flows and emergency water supplies.

• Performed fire code inspections of business establishments and prepared pre-fire evacuation plans.

• Conducted station tours for the public, school and community demonstrations and programs.

Austin Independent School District; Austin, TX

September 2006 – September 2009

Instructor

• Assisted in the Special Education Department of AISD, providing a high-quality educational experience that promotes the success of students with disabilities.

• Served as a lead instructor for the Extend-A-Care program, which provided enriching and affordable licensed childcare for children.

• Executed office tasks and entered student information into an extensive database of over 120 schools and 86,000 students.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Special Education; Texas A&M University;

College Station, TX; May 2005

Associate of Specialized Business in Hospitality & Restaurant Management; Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts; Austin, TX;

Associate in Applied Science Degree; Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts; Austin, TX;

References available upon request

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