Experienced, Talented, Charismatic Sales Manager
  • Erie, Colorado
  • June 25, 2020

Hello, thank you for visiting my page.

I have 20 years of hospitality experience, 4 years of leadership experience, 4 years of store management experience, 3 years of account management experience, and 2 years of event operations experience. I've had the opportunity to work with many large companies such as AB InBev, Verizon, and GE Renewable.

I love leadership and culture. So much in fact that I chose to study Organizational Leadership for my bachelor's degree. One of my greatest accomplishments with Verizon was the promotion of five individuals to next-level positions while underneath my guidance. As a sales professional, I was also successful in leading a team to achieve #1 in company KPIs on a regional level.

I love the beverage industry and I've been looking to break back in. Engaging with business owners, motivating sales persons, and communicating with customers are some of my favorite activities. I am also dependable, consistent, and honest. I'm highly-skilled in making connections and building long-lasting relationships.

Using AE Bev Consult I can grow my network and find the next opportunity to grow my profession. Please feel free to reach out if you want to hear more!

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E-mail
sara.sarff@csuglobal.edu
Phone Number
7157972768
Company
GE Renewable
Title
Administrative Assistant
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Education

B.S. Organizational Leadership @ Colorado State University - Global Campus
Jun 2017 — Mar 2019

Skilled and certified in organizational leadership studies to include change management, conflict resolution, leading teams, motivation and reward structures, and more!

A.S. Business Marketing @ Normandale Community College
Aug 2006 — May 2008

Studied in the administration and execution of marketing principles and directives.

Experience

Administrative Assistant @ GE Renewable
Oct 2019 — Current

• Responsible for maintaining site labor data for cost analysis and for payroll for a team of 20 – 30 people
• Coordinates service tickets to ensure facility upkeep; manages site invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable for 20+ site vendors
• Elected into GE Green Committee; focused on reducing carbon footprint; created action plan for utilizing trash compactors to reduce haul off costs and gain monetary savings with reduced CO2 emissions
• Responsible for reducing site costs by approximately $2,500 by negotiating lowered rates with established vendors

Event Production Specialist @ Eximius Production
Jun 2019 — Current

• Managed production of Denver BBQ Fest at Mile High Stadium and Q in The Lou in St. Louis; estimated attendance of 20,000 people
• Responsible for coordinating event build with 10 – 15 team members including staging and branding by following a specific diagramed build map
• Assisted in managing vendor and guest relations while focusing on consumer satisfaction; catered to the needs of VIP attendees and Pit Masters to ensure 100% happiness

Event Production Specialist @ Highline Sports
Nov 2018 — Current

• Contracted to execute production of various events including Burton U.S. Open, Spring Back to Vail, Gourmet on the Gore, and Vail Snow Days; estimated attendance of 20,000 – 25,000 people
• Responsible for event build; executed staging of all areas from start to finish of each event
• Managed marketing collateral while focusing on brand placement and visibility for brand names such as Budweiser, Audi, Titos, Ketel One, Red Bull, and more

Acting General Manager / Assistant Manager / Sales Specialist @ Verizon Wireless
Mar 2013 — Jun 2018

• Coached individuals to achieve both organizational and personal goals; trained, developed, and promoted five entry-level employees into leadership positions
• Achieved #1 Store in top KPIs surrounding sales and customer satisfaction at a regional level 2015/2016
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all store operations including but not limited to on-boarding, inventory, coaching, providing feedback, merchandising, and facility maintenance

Sales Representative On/Off Premise @ American Eagle Distribution
Sep 2011 — Jun 2012

• Coordinated sales and marketing efforts in three cities: Estes Park, Loveland, & Berthoud
• Managed alcohol and beer supply in liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and convenience locations ranging from 10,000 – 15,000 cases weekly
• Responsible for product inventory, quality, and merchandising; dependent upon for collaborative approach, customer satisfaction, and self-management of daily duties and tasks

Sales, Events, and Marketing Assistant @ Boulder Beer Company
Mar 2009 — Aug 2011

• Scheduled and conducted on and off-premise promotional tastings and giveaways
• Prepared, packed, and executed large beer events ranging 200 - 5,000 people
• Conducted tours and hosted trivia at the Boulder Beer pub

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