Ed Greene

Experience

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  LA Graphics

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2004

  VP of Sales and Marketing / Operations Manager

  Oversaw 30 employees and directed all aspects of daily operations in a 30,000 square foot production facilityDirectly responsible for job coordination, manpower scheduling, production control, and quality assurance Introduced the JIT Inventory System to cut down on inventory and spaceGrew territory 200% monthly from 1998 - 2003Worked closely with CEO and CFO to develop and implement sales and marketing strategiesDeveloped and managed 250 key accounts within the wholesale sign, advertising and outdoor companiesTraveled extensively to cultivate and maintain relationships with major accounts Show less

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  Allen Industries

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Project Manager

  Spearheaded a team in re-branding AT&T/Cingular Wireless site locations in Missouri and IndianaDirected quality assurance efforts to maximize accuracy and minimize expectationsCoordinated design meetings and decisions across six internal departments and teamsDefined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team membersMonitored timelines and flagged potential issues

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  Devereauxs

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Operating Partner and General Manager

  Led start-up efforts, including business plan development, securing investor funding, business process development, established operations, key relationships and new restaurant launchResponsible for staffing and scheduling employees, bi-weekly payroll, all financials & licensingImplemented long term advertising and marketing goals.Developed a Wine Spectator "award of excellence" wine list.Local networking and community involvement. (CVB, PULSE, Greenville Chamber)Coordinated special events and guest dinners.Managed an twenty member team and held standards for 5 star quality and service expectations. Show less

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  GrassRoots Wine Wholesalers

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Regional Sales Manager

  Instrumental in territory growth by generating new business, by increasing sales, and building the Grassroots brandHosted wine makers and vineyard owners for brand promotionConsistent sales growth during tenureClient establishment from all business aspects (restaurant and bar owners, wine directors, sommeliers', wine shops and grocery chains)Represented over 1000 esoteric wine labelsDeveloped training classes to provide education about productsResponsible for overseeing warehouse stock and delivery of productSpearheaded the 2008 Upstate Portfolio showing Show less

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  Trattoria Lucca

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  General Manager

  Leader in the establishment, setup and management of operations.Oversaw team of employees to achieve restaurant efficiency and success. Designed and implemented new billing and filing systems to improve accuracy.Responsible for weekly, monthly and yearly financial reporting, vendor management, marketing development and implementation.Held planning sessions to develop strategies and define goals.Communicated with stakeholders regarding progress of all projects.

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  National CineMedia (NCM)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Regional Account Manager

  Promoted regional On-Screen and Digital Platform advertising for Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, and AMC Theaters.Worked with various industry leaders (MUSC, College of Charleston, Blue Cross Blue Shield, US Army) to devise marketing and advertising strategies. Served as the primary liaison between ad clients, agency team, and outsourced vendors.Communicated with in-house graphic designers for new concept and layout. Traveled regionally building brand awareness through promoting cinema advertising.Proficient with CRM - Salesforce and Geo-targeting potential clients. Show less

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  Dixieland Delights Catering

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Catering Manager

  Organized and oversaw offsite catering, equipment rentals, manpower and breakdown for a full service catering company.Led various size teams for corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, rehearsal dinners, and backyard parties.

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  Cru Catering

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Bar Manager

  Voted Charleston's #1 for 15 years in a row from the Charleston City Paper Oversaw various corporate, private and public events.Responsible for setup/breakdown, rentals, staff management. Built client relationships for future contract renewal.

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  Palmetto Brewing Company

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  General Manager

  Led a team of beer enthusiast and oversaw daily brewery functions and efficiency. Created and clean, safe and organized environment to establish proficiency throughout the operation. Managed taproom, organized weekly events, live music, private functions. Reported daily, weekly and monthly inventory and financials.

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  Gateway Supply Co

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Operations Manager

  As Operations Manager I oversaw the daily operations of an industry leading decorative bath supply company with sales exceeding $1 million per month. Created an environment of self accountability, managed two 15,000 sq product warehouses, logistics supply chain, organized annual inventory and the led in the overall organization and appearance of the facility. Proficient with inventory software: Eterm, Eclipse Solar

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  Bobby Jones Links

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Food and Beverage Manager

  As F&B Manager at Patriots Point Links I strive to create a culture of equity within our team, while maintaining high standards and expectations for service and quality.

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  The Cliffs Golf

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  Director Of Food And Beverage

  Director of a great team of F&B enthusiasts.

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  Green Valley Country Club

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director