Tony Thomas

Experience

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  Infrared Solutions and Technologies

  May 2011 - Jan 2015

  Sales and Service Manager

  Performed sales of industrial infrared equipment that helped lead to a company sales total of $1.3 millionAssisted with mechanical and electrical installation at customer facilitiesTrained customers on safe usage of control panels and the overall systemProjected a professional customer service experience to the customerAssisted the President of IST with Microsoft Office Suite applications

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  KEYENCE CORPORATION

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

  Sales Engineer

  I sold industrial automation equipment to West Michigan manufacturers to help streamline their processes. I was responsible for a sales territory with over $100,000 in sales per month. Creating and maintaining strong working relationships with customers was an important part of this role.

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  Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Head of Security

  Responsible for overseeing all security operations and ensuring the safety of all patrons and staff. In my role as Head of Security, I was also charged with making sure that all security staff members were properly trained in all aspects of their job. I provided the General Manager with insight into hiring decisions for new security candidates.

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  BarFly

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Hourly Supervisor/HR Assistant

  I helped supervise the day-to-day security operations of a quickly expanding bar and restaurant organization. BarFly has a tremendous amount of talent in both its Headquarters and Bar staff, and I was fortunate to be able to work with and learn from both.

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  Peppinos Grill Pizzeria and Sports Lounge

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  I am responsible for managing the operations of a large sports bar in downtown Grand Rapids. I am tasked by the General Manager to drive sales through the bar and restaurant while maintaining compliance with applicable local and state ordinances. As a manager, I am also required to provide oversight and guidance to both hourly and tipped employees under my supervision.

  • Assistant General Manager

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  • FOH Manager

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Grill

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Assistant General Manager
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  Reds at Thousand Oaks

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

  Beverage Manager
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  Mertens Hospitality, LLC

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  General Manager
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  Smokey Bones

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  General Manager
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  DISHER

  Nov 2021 - now

  Talent Consultant

  DISHER is a nationally-recognized product development, talent attraction, and business consulting firm. Since 2000, we have helped hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, suppliers, and independent inventors successfully discover, design, engineer, and manufacture high-impact products and services.Our experienced team of over 160 qualified experts partner with clients to deliver a breadth of solutions including: Product Development Solutions, Talent Solutions, and Business Solutions. DISHER has deep experience in a variety of markets including automotive, office furniture, alternative energy, consumer, agribusiness, industrial, and medical products. We are passionate about helping our customers achieve higher performance, productivity, and profits.DISHER is making a positive difference alongside clients locally, nationally, and around the world.To see our open positions, please visit the link below. Show less