BRANDON FORD

• Developed and implemented strategic beverage programs to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Led cross-functional teams to optimize food service operations, resulting in improved service experience.
• Oversaw budgeting and financial forecasting for food and beverage departments, ensuring profitability targets were met.
• Established vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, securing quality products while minimizing costs.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, guests, and residents.
• Maintained compliance with all regular health and safety regulations.

• Meets with high profile clients and prospects by selling all benefits plan matters including 401(k), 403(b), and 457 products.
• Perform service and educational seminars with respect to increased participation, retirement readiness, and more complex plan transactions.
• Maintains current accounts regularly and actively consults with clients on all benefit matters including current industry regulatory legislation and compliance.
• Identifies and solicits sales prospects through referrals, cold-calling, personal meetings and mailing campaigns.
• Promotes and educates current technology trends including automatic enrollment, online enrollment, and payroll integration.

• Recommended fixed income and equity products based on investors objectives.
• Analyzed needs and proposed financial solutions designed to satisfy client's goals.
• Provide knowledgeable financial guidance to clients to ensure that their retirement is customized to their financial needs.
• Met with existing and prospective clients on ongoing bases to select appropriate insurance policies and determine whether their financial needs have changed.

• Conducted analysis and developed strategies for continuous growth of outstanding sales territories.
• Developed exceptional key account relationships through the education of retailers, their employees, and the business review process.
• Effectively led a seasoned team of district managers and account managers to execute strategies and goals driving both horizontal and vertical sales growth.
• Developed new sales and promotional tools including competitive comparison tables of Red Bull pricing, fees, ratings, category and product performance to use for account sales calls and visits.

Mandeville/Slidell,LA.

• Increased annual revenue by improving operational efficiency and expanded into new markets with opening two additional locations.
• Reduced operational costs resulting in savings and profitability within the first year of implementation.
• Achieved a 95% employee satisfaction rate, highest in company history, by enhancing workplace culture and introducing flexible work arrangements.
• Improved upsell revenue by training staff on effective sales techniques and proper operations.
• Successfully hosted {30+} special events, boosting restaurant visibility and patronage.

• Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
• Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs.
• Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food, drinks, and service.
• Led, trained, and directed staff on effective up-selling methods, proper operations and procedures.
• Organized special events in the restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.

• Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
• Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
• Organized special events in the restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.
• Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.