Kate Hoffman Resume
Kate Hoffman
Summary
Motivated food and beverage professional with a strong sales background. Independent worker with a positive attitude and great communication skills. Reliable and friendly professional that is able to work with little oversight and thrives in a team environment. Searches for opportunity learn and grow in wine and spirits education.
Skills Summary
� Recognized by managers for attention to detail and multitasking abilities
� Passionate about serving customers in a warm, efficient, and courteous manner
� Track record of diligence, hard work, and responsibility, resulting in multiple promotions
Work Experience
May 2018 � December 2018 Columbia Distributing
� Account Manager: Called on up to 15 chain accounts building relationships with buyers, selling in displays and new products, and expanding knowledge of wine and spirits.
May 2016 � May 2018 Youngs Market Company
� Sales Associate/Representative: Worked with the Ste. Michelle dedicated team selling in and building displays, setting planner items and building relationships with buyers. After a year promoted to a drug channel route where I continued that work as well as maintaining backstock and taking accurate and timely orders.
November 2015 � May 2016 Washington State Prostate Cancer Coalition
� Independently contracted to provide administrative services to cancer support groups as well as the Board of Directors. Worked toward growing a grassroots campaign to support and educate communities in Washington State about prostate cancer.
June 2015 � February 2016 Horseshoe Cafe � Bellingham, WA
� Server/Bartender: Part of a re-opening team that provided great customer service to patrons 24 hours a day in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Recognized and enforced liquor control board laws and safe handling of alcoholic beverages.
September 2013 � February 2015 Big Foot Java � Bellingham, WA
� Barista: Delivering quality products to customers in an efficient and accurate manner in a fast-paced environment. Self-supervised while on shift. Emphasis on high customer satisfaction while managing multiple priorities.
Education
Western Washington University (2010-2015) Major: Business Administration � Management
References available upon request
Kate Hoffman
Summary
Motivated food and beverage professional with a strong sales background. Independent worker with a positive attitude and great communication skills. Reliable and friendly professional that is able to work with little oversight and thrives in a team environment. Searches for opportunity learn and grow in wine and spirits education.
Skills Summary
� Recognized by managers for attention to detail and multitasking abilities
� Passionate about serving customers in a warm, efficient, and courteous manner
� Track record of diligence, hard work, and responsibility, resulting in multiple promotions
Work Experience
May 2018 � December 2018 Columbia Distributing
� Account Manager: Called on up to 15 chain accounts building relationships with buyers, selling in displays and new products, and expanding knowledge of wine and spirits.
May 2016 � May 2018 Youngs Market Company
� Sales Associate/Representative: Worked with the Ste. Michelle dedicated team selling in and building displays, setting planner items and building relationships with buyers. After a year promoted to a drug channel route where I continued that work as well as maintaining backstock and taking accurate and timely orders.
November 2015 � May 2016 Washington State Prostate Cancer Coalition
� Independently contracted to provide administrative services to cancer support groups as well as the Board of Directors. Worked toward growing a grassroots campaign to support and educate communities in Washington State about prostate cancer.
June 2015 � February 2016 Horseshoe Cafe � Bellingham, WA
� Server/Bartender: Part of a re-opening team that provided great customer service to patrons 24 hours a day in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Recognized and enforced liquor control board laws and safe handling of alcoholic beverages.
September 2013 � February 2015 Big Foot Java � Bellingham, WA
� Barista: Delivering quality products to customers in an efficient and accurate manner in a fast-paced environment. Self-supervised while on shift. Emphasis on high customer satisfaction while managing multiple priorities.
Education
Western Washington University (2010-2015) Major: Business Administration � Management
References available upon request