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Anthony Abbott
Business Development Manager
23136 Samuel St. #209, Torrance, CA. 90505
310-908-6978, tonyabbott88@yahoo.com
Objective: Seeking a management position with a company where I can grow in my career, be challenged on a daily basis and enjoy my work.
Qualifications: Several years experience in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Strong marketing and promotions skills as well as operations management. Motivated and results driven.
Professional Experience:
11/08-11/09 Vespa of South Bay (EagleRider Corp.) Torrance, CA
General Manager
Managed the development and daily operations of a Vespa/Piaggio dealership. Trained sales staff leading to one of the largest scooter dealers selling over 500 units in its first year. Responsible for the purchasing and inventory of fleet. Established proper merchandise and parts stock as well as inventory control. Managed rental of vehicles to adhere to company objectives and city/state ordinances. Insure proper servicing to retail and rental units. Maintain web site with current promotions and inventory. Create marketing and promotional programs to drive sales and rentals.
5/06-11/09 EagleRider Motorcycle Rental and Tours Hawthorne, CA
Rental Manager/Retail Manager
Managed staff with the rental of Harley-Davidson, BMW and Honda motorcycles. Trained staff to execute rental reservations; demonstrate the proper operation of a vehicle and write work orders of rentals. Work with tour operators and travel personnel to plan trips of the U.S. Communicate with global clientele of rental contracts and tours. Implemented brand opportunities with travel magazines. Manage trade show events with local media. Manage retail merchandise and vendors for over 70 locations. Responsible for creative control and merchandising of retail merchandise. Manage inventory control and point of sale system. Responsible for a sixty-seven percent sales increase of retail sales.
9/05-3/06 Paramount Pictures Domestic Television Hollywood, CA
Assistant - Advertising and Promotions Department
Answer phones and take messages for executives. Make copies of printed materials as requested. Route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail. Organize and maintain file systems. Assisted executives with promotional materials such as press kits and marketing analyses of syndicated television shows. Edited clip reels for feature films. Wrote synopsis for syndicated shows. Archived materials for classic television shows and preserve master artwork for syndicated television programs.
10/03-8/05 Infinity Mortgage Financial Venice, CA
Account Executive
Prospected new clients for residential/commercial financing through lead generation and business relationships. Negotiate loan terms and conditions with lenders. Communicate direction and instructions to all parties involved. Organize and administer files for lender/broker.
11/01-7/03 California Pizza Kitchen Los Angeles, CA
Manager
Managed the day-to-day operations of an upscale casual restaurant. Managed numerous locations from occupancy of 80 to 160 and revenues over $4 million annually. Maintained records and supervised 50 plus employees. Managed facilities maintenance, repairs and purchases. Coordinated all vendor services and processed invoices. Maintained a consistent level of profit, labor, food and beverage costs. Lowered beverage cost 3% through new ordering procedures and promotional execution. Lowered labor costs 2% through creative staff scheduling.
3/01-9/01 Spectrum Restaurant Group Torrance, CA
Manager - National Sports Grill
Managed the day-to-day operations of an upscale casual restaurant. Managed numerous locations from occupancy of 80 to 160 and revenues over $4 million annually. Maintained records and supervised 50 plus employees. Managed facilities maintenance, repairs and purchases. Coordinated all vendor services and processed invoices. Maintained a consistent level of profit, labor, food and beverage costs. Provided highest level of safety awareness. Maintained highest level of food quality and presentation. Achieved return customer clientele due to continued customer satisfaction. Lowered beverage cost 3% through new ordering procedures and promotional execution. Lowered labor costs 2% through creative staff scheduling.
11/98-10/00 Cavaleri and Associates Talent Agency Burbank, CA
Talent Agent - Film/Television/Commercial/Print
Managed the recruiting, developing and marketing of talent for film/television projects. Negotiated terms and conditions of contracts for talent. Consistent record of forging strong business relationships with prospects and clients. Set up daily interviews of clients with studio executives. Rebuilt commercial department from 100 clients to 400 clients through auditions and attending showcases. Restructured and supervised on going intern program. Exposed agency to new markets of print and voice over opportunities. Achieved highest booking rate of recruited talent.
11/94-11/98 Spectrum Restaurant Group Torrance, CA
Marketing Manager - National Sports Grill
Managed all aspects of marketing, public relations, advertising and promotions. Responsible for generating sales and marketing concepts to increase sales. Coordinated all banquets, large parties, special events and corporate events. Prepared budget/sales reports to Director of Marketing and General Manager. Increased sales over budget generating revenues of over $3 million per year. Developed and implemented corporate wide training policy and standards. Created direct mail and grass root marketing programs. Formulated and placed mass media advertising in newspapers, cable and radio. Produced high media coverage events with professional sports organizations such as Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Dodgers, Angels and Clippers. Featured several times in Nightclub & Bar Magazine for innovative promotions.
Education: Bachelors of Arts, Communication
May 2007 Emphasis: Public Relations
Minor: Marketing
California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. GPA 3.4
Deans list 2006-2007
Honors in Major 2006-2007
Member of the Public Relations Student Society since 2004
Skills: Proficient in Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, Photoshop, Adobe Software, Rent Centric rental system, Counterman retail system, Lightspeed retail system, Aloha retail system, and TSD reservation systems. Experience in photography (digital and 35mm), PR Writing, News Writing.
310-908-6978, tonyabbott88@yahoo.com
Objective: Seeking a management position with a company where I can grow in my career, be challenged on a daily basis and enjoy my work.
Qualifications: Several years experience in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Strong marketing and promotions skills as well as operations management. Motivated and results driven.
Professional Experience:
11/08-11/09 Vespa of South Bay (EagleRider Corp.) Torrance, CA
General Manager
Managed the development and daily operations of a Vespa/Piaggio dealership. Trained sales staff leading to one of the largest scooter dealers selling over 500 units in its first year. Responsible for the purchasing and inventory of fleet. Established proper merchandise and parts stock as well as inventory control. Managed rental of vehicles to adhere to company objectives and city/state ordinances. Insure proper servicing to retail and rental units. Maintain web site with current promotions and inventory. Create marketing and promotional programs to drive sales and rentals.
5/06-11/09 EagleRider Motorcycle Rental and Tours Hawthorne, CA
Rental Manager/Retail Manager
Managed staff with the rental of Harley-Davidson, BMW and Honda motorcycles. Trained staff to execute rental reservations; demonstrate the proper operation of a vehicle and write work orders of rentals. Work with tour operators and travel personnel to plan trips of the U.S. Communicate with global clientele of rental contracts and tours. Implemented brand opportunities with travel magazines. Manage trade show events with local media. Manage retail merchandise and vendors for over 70 locations. Responsible for creative control and merchandising of retail merchandise. Manage inventory control and point of sale system. Responsible for a sixty-seven percent sales increase of retail sales.
9/05-3/06 Paramount Pictures Domestic Television Hollywood, CA
Assistant - Advertising and Promotions Department
Answer phones and take messages for executives. Make copies of printed materials as requested. Route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail. Organize and maintain file systems. Assisted executives with promotional materials such as press kits and marketing analyses of syndicated television shows. Edited clip reels for feature films. Wrote synopsis for syndicated shows. Archived materials for classic television shows and preserve master artwork for syndicated television programs.
10/03-8/05 Infinity Mortgage Financial Venice, CA
Account Executive
Prospected new clients for residential/commercial financing through lead generation and business relationships. Negotiate loan terms and conditions with lenders. Communicate direction and instructions to all parties involved. Organize and administer files for lender/broker.
11/01-7/03 California Pizza Kitchen Los Angeles, CA
Manager
Managed the day-to-day operations of an upscale casual restaurant. Managed numerous locations from occupancy of 80 to 160 and revenues over $4 million annually. Maintained records and supervised 50 plus employees. Managed facilities maintenance, repairs and purchases. Coordinated all vendor services and processed invoices. Maintained a consistent level of profit, labor, food and beverage costs. Lowered beverage cost 3% through new ordering procedures and promotional execution. Lowered labor costs 2% through creative staff scheduling.
3/01-9/01 Spectrum Restaurant Group Torrance, CA
Manager - National Sports Grill
Managed the day-to-day operations of an upscale casual restaurant. Managed numerous locations from occupancy of 80 to 160 and revenues over $4 million annually. Maintained records and supervised 50 plus employees. Managed facilities maintenance, repairs and purchases. Coordinated all vendor services and processed invoices. Maintained a consistent level of profit, labor, food and beverage costs. Provided highest level of safety awareness. Maintained highest level of food quality and presentation. Achieved return customer clientele due to continued customer satisfaction. Lowered beverage cost 3% through new ordering procedures and promotional execution. Lowered labor costs 2% through creative staff scheduling.
11/98-10/00 Cavaleri and Associates Talent Agency Burbank, CA
Talent Agent - Film/Television/Commercial/Print
Managed the recruiting, developing and marketing of talent for film/television projects. Negotiated terms and conditions of contracts for talent. Consistent record of forging strong business relationships with prospects and clients. Set up daily interviews of clients with studio executives. Rebuilt commercial department from 100 clients to 400 clients through auditions and attending showcases. Restructured and supervised on going intern program. Exposed agency to new markets of print and voice over opportunities. Achieved highest booking rate of recruited talent.
11/94-11/98 Spectrum Restaurant Group Torrance, CA
Marketing Manager - National Sports Grill
Managed all aspects of marketing, public relations, advertising and promotions. Responsible for generating sales and marketing concepts to increase sales. Coordinated all banquets, large parties, special events and corporate events. Prepared budget/sales reports to Director of Marketing and General Manager. Increased sales over budget generating revenues of over $3 million per year. Developed and implemented corporate wide training policy and standards. Created direct mail and grass root marketing programs. Formulated and placed mass media advertising in newspapers, cable and radio. Produced high media coverage events with professional sports organizations such as Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Dodgers, Angels and Clippers. Featured several times in Nightclub & Bar Magazine for innovative promotions.
Education: Bachelors of Arts, Communication
May 2007 Emphasis: Public Relations
Minor: Marketing
California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. GPA 3.4
Deans list 2006-2007
Honors in Major 2006-2007
Member of the Public Relations Student Society since 2004
Skills: Proficient in Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, Photoshop, Adobe Software, Rent Centric rental system, Counterman retail system, Lightspeed retail system, Aloha retail system, and TSD reservation systems. Experience in photography (digital and 35mm), PR Writing, News Writing.