Nathan Bray
Wilmington
Summary
Motivated and hard working individual, enthusiastic about pursuing a long term career in sales.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Dunleavy's Pub
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Promoted restaurant specials and upsold menu items, increasing overall sales revenue.
Outside Sales Representative
Hydradyne, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Established rapport with potential customers through cold calling and presenting product offerings tailored to their needs.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering or production department for smooth order fulfillment processes resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with existing customers to maintain satisfaction levels and identify upsell opportunities.
- Organized time efficiently to maximize daily outreach efforts while also maintaining detailed records of all interactions in CRM system.
- Attended industry conferences and networking events regularly to stay updated on latest trends and establish valuable connections within the field.
Skilled Laborer
Futrell's Lawn Care + Hardscapes
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Account Manager, Outside Sales
Bluewater Supply LLC
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Performed required travel for training and scheduled events.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Contributed ideas and offered constructive feedback at weekly sales meetings.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Built and strengthened client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
Warehouse Associate
Builders First Source
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Forklift Certified.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
Marine Service Technician & Sales
Stroudcraft Marine
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Installed various navigation systems in small marine vessels.
- Extensive knowledge of major boat brands.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance of air compressors.
- Evaluated ongoing work to check progress and maintain pace against schedule demands.
- Wired and rigged all new production models.
- Used social media on multiple platforms for sales of new and remanufactured builds.
- Successfully brokered multiple transactions from initial interest, demonstrations, delivery to securement of funds.
Inside Sales and Service Technician
Eastern Outfitters
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked with administration to generate new ideas to promote sales growth.
- Placed orders for marine industrial equipment in the service department.
- Diagnosed errors or technical problems to service equipment and offer customer support.
- Handled customer inquiries and requests via phone, fax and email to determine parts and service needs.
- Utilized consultative sales approach to offer products to meet customer needs.
- Supported customers continuously from sales process to product set-up and use.
Dishwasher and Busser
Mainsail Restaurant & Daddy Mac's Grill
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots and items used often by kitchen staff.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
Education
Boat Manufacturing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCHigh School Diploma -
Topsail High School
Hampstead, NC06.2019
Skills
- Confident
- Eager to Learn
- Customer focused
- Hardworking
- Personable
- Dependable
- Driven to Succeed
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
Dunleavy's Pub
05.2024 - 12.2024
Outside Sales Representative
Hydradyne, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
Skilled Laborer
Futrell's Lawn Care + Hardscapes
01.2023 - 03.2023
Account Manager, Outside Sales
Bluewater Supply LLC
05.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse Associate
Builders First Source
11.2021 - 05.2022
Marine Service Technician & Sales
Stroudcraft Marine
03.2021 - 11.2021
Inside Sales and Service Technician
Eastern Outfitters
08.2017 - 03.2021
Dishwasher and Busser
Mainsail Restaurant & Daddy Mac's Grill
06.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Topsail High School
Boat Manufacturing
Cape Fear Community College
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