Connor Michael Downs
Scottsdale
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong background in business development and territory management. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and decision-makers to ensure a seamless sales process. Utilizes diverse methods to stay knowledgeable on recent market trends, company updates, and gain insights from attending biomedical events. Works proficiently on a team to achieve goals, while being highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing the customer experience and upholding best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive - Life Science Division
Catapult Solutions Group
10.2024 - Current
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Meeting with existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Stayed informed on all company offerings and industry trends.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
Lead Bartender
Culinary Dropout
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Going above and beyond for clientele in order to make their experience more memorable to prompt return visits
- Professionalism with patrons/business entrepreneurs and retention of great social skills
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Bartender
The Annex Cocktail Lounge
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Worked with respectable customer base and maintained patron relationships
Head Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Mayor Restaurant
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked with owners to execute their goals for them efficiently and cost-effectively, and bring on new employees
- Consistently managed long workweeks, demonstrating resilience and the ability to thrive in high-demand environments.
Bartender
Pine Canyon Golf Club
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Learned how to accommodate guests' needs quickly and efficiently providing the best experience possible
Education
BA - Biology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZAA - General Studies
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZSkills
Sales Strategy & Execution
Relationship Building
Account Management
Client Relationship Management
Customer Education & Training
Time Management
Timeline
Account Executive - Life Science Division
Catapult Solutions Group
10.2024 - Current
Lead Bartender
Culinary Dropout
08.2023 - 04.2025
Bartender
The Annex Cocktail Lounge
08.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender
Pine Canyon Golf Club
03.2021 - 10.2021
Head Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Mayor Restaurant
07.2018 - 08.2022
AA - General Studies
Coconino Community College
BA - Biology
Northern Arizona University
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