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Seeking to contribute polished interpersonal skills and talents in driving business growth toward launching a career in Medical Device Sales

Executive-Level Presentations ~ Business Development ~ Client Relations ~ Strategic Planning

Financial Management ~ Forecasting ~ Project Coordination ~ Training ~ Process Development

         Excellent business acumen gained from vast background in operations leadership, boosting sales volume, capturing cost savings, and driving measurable process improvements.

         Possess substantial experience in managing high-volume facilities with cross-functional teams and 200+ staff members.

         Highly regarded for planning, budgeting, organizational, report writing, and conflict resolution skills.

         Outstanding confidence and poise; skilled at networking, negotiating, follow-up, and delivering compelling presentations.

         Able to quickly establish rapport with key decision-makers and deliver informative and convincing proposals and recommendations.

         Proven strengths in managing and interfacing with personnel from all cultural backgrounds.

         Excel at cultivating lasting relationships, building trust, and resourcefully converting challenges into opportunities.

         Demonstrated capabilities in achieving cost savings through proficiency in contract negotiations.

         Well-developed skills in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and reports and organize vital business information.

         Able to contribute sharp communication and interpersonal skills toward effectively liaising between executives and internal/external stakeholders in support of achieving objectives.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 1993 to Present

Executive General Manager (2002 to Present)

         Spearhead full-scope operations for $15M restaurant comprised of 200 employees including P&L accountability, budget administration, forecasting, sales production, and goal setting.

         Handpicked for assignments in multiple states to transform underperforming restaurants and open new market locations.

         Apply dynamic leadership talents toward training, coaching, inspiring, and mentoring new General Managers to advance to Executive GM roles.

         Steer procurement activities, manage productive relationships with vendors, and formulate policies, strategies, and innovative programs to support and maximize business development.

Continued

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Professional Experience continued

         Analyze operational performance data and execute pragmatic business decisions to improve efficiency, community reputation, and market positioning.

         Demonstrate exemplary skills in talent acquisition and management by evaluating and selected qualified job applicants.

Steadily promoted from prior roles including Assistant General Manager, Kitchen Manager, Floor Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Banquet Manager, Host Manager, Scheduling Manager, Training Manager, Purchasing Manager, Bar Manager and Opening Team Manager (1993 to 2002)

         Investigated and analyzed restaurant which was plagued by large losses and orchestrated aggressive plan to result in location generating $5.5M as well as first-time profits.

         Championed efforts to fuel sales at Westmont location from $8M to $13M.

         Successfully propelled profitability and sales volume at each location to produce between $100K and $270K each week.

         Launched new location in Denver two months ahead of schedule and generated $8M in first year by hiring, training, motivating, and empowering diverse young workforce of over 200 personnel.

         Fostered strong service culture in region affected by inertia by screening and selecting candidates exhibiting high-energy and friendliness, and training them to forge relationships with customers to bolster repeat business.

         In one year, transformed Chicago location which was struggling with low morale, high turnover, financial losses, and poor media reviews into a profitable business by terminating ineffective manager and implementing new talent and marketing strategies that attracted 3,000 customers each week.

         Replaced nearly 45 underperforming personnel at Chicago site and significantly elevated morale by instituting training, and rewarding outstanding performance and success in upselling products.

Executive MBA

Thunderbird School of Global Management - Glendale, AZ, 2014

Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies

University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX, 1996

Cross-platform proficiency (Windows / Mac); Excel; PowerPoint

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Dear__________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the medical device sales opportunity that is currently available with (INSERT COMPANY NAME). In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to an Executive MBA degree, I offer solid experience in team-building and leadership, and a demonstrated record of consistently surpassing assigned revenue goals and objectives. I excel in mentoring, influencing and coaching, with particular strengths in rapport-building, market analysis, and delivering persuasive presentations. Furthermore, my strong communication skills are paramount to assessing, determining, and responding to clients needs, nurturing lucrative business relationships, and boosting product awareness and competitive positioning.

As an effective addition to your business development department, you will find that I am well-positioned to guide (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY) in not only attaining, but exceeding its goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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