Sales
Objective
Unique background with a twenty-year career in the food, wine and beverage industry. Exceptional
ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and cultivate long lasting customer relations based on
trust and communication. A powerful leader who consistently meets or exceeds sales goals. Seeking a
new opportunity in the beverage sales industry, where my outgoing personality, extraordinary aptitude
for sales, and passion for providing outstanding costumer service can be fully realized.
Experience
LEAD BARTENDER/SERVER, FOGO DE CHAO; SAN DIEGO, CA-2016-PRESENT
Responsible for daily operations including, staff management and training, ordering and inventory,
event planning and promotion, providing customer service to an international clientele. Prioritize daily
sales reports for management, conduct monthly sales meetings, and manage accounting
responsibilities.
Sales Accomplishments:
• Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customers, up-sell products and build a loyal
clientele
• Managed inventory and ordering based upon sales metrics to provide rate of sale and volume
• Team leader with proficient product knowledge and business acumen
SSISTANT MANAGER/LEAD SERVER, COOBAH; CHICAGO, IL -2005-2014
Cultivated a trustworthy and influential relationship within Chicago’s north side community for
over nine years. Established close working relationships with investment and management partners
to increase brand recognition and drive overall sales through unique marketing opportunities.
Sales Accomplishments:
• Consistently achieved highest per-night sales averages by employing various sales techniques such as
up-selling and suggestive selling
• Streamlined efficiency by maximizing profit margins, outcomes included faster service, improved
productivity and enhanced guest satisfaction
• Nominated as lead hiring manager for staff training and recruitment
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT, JULIE NEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY; CHICAGO, IL-2013-2014
Assisted in studio and location photography sessions as well as sales meetings, created video content
to correlate with clients purchased photography packages. Responsible for edit and touchup in final
photographs purchased.
Education- Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO
BA in Digital Media Production, GPA: 3.75 (Graduated with honors), May 2006
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills. Listen attentively, communicate
persuasively and follow through diligently.
• Technically skilled — cross-platform expertise (Win/Mac) and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
QuarkXPress and Photoshop.
references available upon request
Justin Sroufe
------------ ------------ 1413 Arbor Court Encinitas, CA
Objective
Unique background with a twenty-year career in the food, wine and beverage industry. Exceptional
ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and cultivate long lasting customer relations based on
trust and communication. A powerful leader who consistently meets or exceeds sales goals. Seeking a
new opportunity in the beverage sales industry, where my outgoing personality, extraordinary aptitude
for sales, and passion for providing outstanding costumer service can be fully realized.
Experience
LEAD BARTENDER/SERVER, FOGO DE CHAO; SAN DIEGO, CA-2016-PRESENT
Responsible for daily operations including, staff management and training, ordering and inventory,
event planning and promotion, providing customer service to an international clientele. Prioritize daily
sales reports for management, conduct monthly sales meetings, and manage accounting
responsibilities.
Sales Accomplishments:
• Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customers, up-sell products and build a loyal
clientele
• Managed inventory and ordering based upon sales metrics to provide rate of sale and volume
• Team leader with proficient product knowledge and business acumen
SSISTANT MANAGER/LEAD SERVER, COOBAH; CHICAGO, IL -2005-2014
Cultivated a trustworthy and influential relationship within Chicago’s north side community for
over nine years. Established close working relationships with investment and management partners
to increase brand recognition and drive overall sales through unique marketing opportunities.
Sales Accomplishments:
• Consistently achieved highest per-night sales averages by employing various sales techniques such as
up-selling and suggestive selling
• Streamlined efficiency by maximizing profit margins, outcomes included faster service, improved
productivity and enhanced guest satisfaction
• Nominated as lead hiring manager for staff training and recruitment
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT, JULIE NEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY; CHICAGO, IL-2013-2014
Assisted in studio and location photography sessions as well as sales meetings, created video content
to correlate with clients purchased photography packages. Responsible for edit and touchup in final
photographs purchased.
Education- Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO
BA in Digital Media Production, GPA: 3.75 (Graduated with honors), May 2006
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills. Listen attentively, communicate
persuasively and follow through diligently.
• Technically skilled — cross-platform expertise (Win/Mac) and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
QuarkXPress and Photoshop.
references available upon request
Justin Sroufe
------------ ------------ 1413 Arbor Court Encinitas, CA