erica griess

heritage specialist

About

I am a hard working and results driven professional, with a track record of consistently increasing sales revenue in a competitive market where meeting sales target is crucial. Excellent communication and networking skills coupled with the ability to interact at all levels resulting in the successful implementation of workable solutions for customers and clients. A resourceful team member with proven ability to develop new territories, while successfully servicing and existing diverse customer base and improving customer retention levels. Multiple sales award achievements, excellent negotiation skills and tolerance for adversity, highly competitive, passionate, and persuasive, always achieving results far above targets.

Country

united states

City

austin

Industry

hospitality

Skill

conversational spanish, t.a.b.c. certified, servesafe certified, osha certified, food handlers certificate, deans list honor, solid computer skills, vast food and beverage experience, restaurants, food and beverage, highly detail oriented, catering, fine dining, wine, spanish, resorts, financial analysis, corporate events, public speaking, hospitality industry, strategic planning, microsoft office, leadership, customer service, sales, management, microsoft excel

Experience

server

black and white waiters

2012-9 - 2013-1 · 5 mos

* Worked private events all around the Sydney suburbs. * Set up and broke down bars. Served cocktails and appetizers at large high-end events. * Bartended at weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, etc. * Worked multiple large dinner parties and served three course meals paired with wines.

server and intern

four seasons hotels and resorts

2012-5 - 2012-8 · 4 mos

* Worked the Byron Nelson Golf Tournament as a cocktail waitress at the Resort Pool. * Promoted during the internship to hostess / receptionist in the five star fine dining restaurant, Cafe on the Green. * Corresponded with Conference and Catering Department for large party bookings, printed and filed daily reports, attended manager meetings, etc. * Utilized Opera for daily operations. * Spent the summer interning in different departments and working in the Cafe.

intern

amaestancia resort villa

2011-12 - 2012-1 · 2 mos

* Assisted in the official opening of the private summer home of Prince Maximilian Von * Liechtenstein, located in Pedasi, Panama on the Azuero Peninsula. * Duties included: F&B purchasing, inventory, hostess, bar tender, souse chef, and sommelier. * Contributed in preparing three course meals for 20+ guests three times a day. * Required to speak Spanish.

heritage specialist

republic national distributing company

2013-8 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

With roots extending before Prohibition, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business that has evolved into the nation's second largest wholesale wine and spirits distributor, employing more than 9,000 hard-working Associates across 22 states and the District of Columbia. Here, we offer a vibrant culture for professionals who desire work that makes them feel accomplished, challenged and engaged. The foundation of our success is grounded in the core values of family, customer focus, accountability, honesty and professionalism. We are recognized in the industry for exceptional professional development and career advancement opportunities that deliver excellence in customer service, business results and job satisfaction. Our knowledge in the process and craft of alcoholic beverage production fuels our passion for the art of selling lifestyle products. With high-energy professionals who genuinely enjoy their jobs, RNDC believes if it's fun, we're doing it right.