1. John Tucker Linde
6302 Rosefinch Ct Unit 104 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: (941) 580-2802 E-Mail: JLinde@mail.usf.edu
Objective
To become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing
the company’s productivity and reputation through the implementation of effective communication skills and
breadth of experience.
Education
University of South Florida January 2010-December2012
Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration
 Concentrations: Marketing/Management
 GPA 3.8
 GMAT 740
 SGA Officer (Student Government Association)
 Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA)
State College of Florida August 2008-December 2009
Associate of Arts in General Business Administration
 Phi Theta Kappa Honoree
 Dean’s List (4 Consecutive Semesters)
 Honors Student
ProfessionalExperience
Ciccio Restaurant Group
 General Manager (Managing Partner) - Daily Eats Sarasota May 2015 - Present
Outback Steakhouse
 Manager - Store #1010 “The Original” February 2010 - May 2015
 Manager - Store #1017
 Training Coordinator/Key - Store #2020
 Bartender/Server – Store #2020
TimeShare Professionals Inc. June 2011-August 2014
 Sales/Marketing Representative
Skills /Achievements (2009-Present)
Sales:
 Generated leads, initiated cold calls to prospective customers, followed up, performed pre-sales activities
and closed transactions.

2.  Energetic and self-directed inside sales professional with three years sales experience, proven closing
skills and smooth telephone sales ability.
 Generates sales of new/current products while maintaining current deals.
 Persuasive – Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
 Territory planningand layout
 Expert at finding new sale opportunities.
 Presented product package demos for end-users – Made regular online product package presentations
with audio-visual equipment and conducted on-site product-demos and lab tours for visiting customers.
 Executed Product and Segment Marketing activity to generate market interest through teaching, surveys,
projects and campaigns.
 Met monthly sales targets using lead-generating plan
 Coordinated all timeshare buying/renting/selling processes
Hospitality/Service Industry:
 Increased Overall Sales Average 13% (2012-2015)
 Increased Health Inspection Score Averages 9 points (2014-2015)
 Averaged 22% LBW “Best in Region” (2013-2015)
 Worked under 4 Consecutive “Partner of the Year” Award Recipients (2012-2015)
 Outbacker of the year award (2012)
 Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
 Thorough knowledge of P&L Workbook, Invoicing, Ordering, Inventory Management, Scheduling,
Staffing
 Thorough knowledge of Back Office, OSI Connect, OSI University, HotSchedules, POSI System,
WorkForce, Aloha, Compeat Advantage
 ServSafe Certified (2012)
 Enforcing safety and sanitization practices. Ensuring compliance with operational standards, company
policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards
 Excellent customer service and work ethic
 Rapid pace recipe card execution, Prep Lists
 Developing other employees to reach their full potential through coaching and teaching
 Maintain high employment quality standards consistent with brand including, but not limited to, hiring,
development, counseling, promotion, discipline and termination as appropriate
 Leadership with the capacity to assess,motivate, and empower a team that is performance and result
orientated
References
 Nicholas Conner- Outback Steakhouse Managing Partner (863) 528-1406
 Aaron Teegarden - Outback Steakhouse Managing Partner (941) 735-6849
 Nicholas Napolitano- Outback Steakhouse Managing Partner (908) 616-3349
 Joanne Evvard- TimeShare Professionals Inc. (603) 293-5403
 Raymond Menendez - Ciccio Restaurant Group Regional Manager (813) 451-0147
 Nicholas Chepren- Outback Steakhouse Managing Partner (239) 405-3956
 Dr. Jean D. Kabongo- USF Sarasota College of Business Instructor (941) 359-4385
 Dr. James Curran- USF Sarasota Dean (941) 359-4605

3. John Tucker Linde
6302 Rosefinch Ct Unit 104 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: (941) 580-2802 E-Mail: JLinde@mail.usf.edu