1. Joseph D. Armstrong
(251) 214-9431 Jacksonville, FL
Jdarmstrong0622@yahoo.com
Achievement-driven career-minded leader works extremely well under pressure in a team environment or with minimal
supervision. Successful“hands-on” manager of high-volume “from-scratch” restaurants,award winning organizer of catered events,
built and managed accounts of prestigious customhomes in the Construction Industry,and an accomplished sales professional in the
Automotive Industry.
Tameron Honda Eastern Shore
Sales Representative / Trainer / Floor Closer 2011 – 2014
 Cold called IMS, Craigslist, and Auto Trader leads bringing in an average of 5 customers a week from dealer purchases to
customer purchases.Successfully marketed “In-Demand” automobiles via the internet.
 “Top Salesman of the Month” twice in the year of 2014 out of 36 peers. “Used Car Salesman of the Month” numerous times
a year during my 3 year duration out of 14 peers.
 Negotiated price, completing sales,purchase contracts,and closing sales by overcoming objectives.
 Knowledge of CRM (Higher Gear, Dealer Track)
 Qualifying buyers by understanding interest and requirements; matching interests and requirements to various models.
 Contributed to achieving “The President’s Award” consecutively each year.
Dean McCrary Imports
Sales Representative 2010 – 2011
 Responsible for highlighting features, gathering information, appraising automobiles, comparing and contrasting competition.
 “New Car Salesman of the Month” July 2009, November, 2010. “Used Car Salesman of the Month” June 2011
 Qualifying buyers by understanding interest and requirements.
 Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers,responding to inquiries, and suggesting trade.
 Common knowledge of E-Lead (Automotive Dealership CRM)
Gambino’s Italian Grill
Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef 2006 – 2010
 Managed 18-26 employees each shift; presented pre-shift meetings and nightly specials.
 Recruited new prospects.Direct hiring, training, scheduling, and delegation of food service personnel.
 Averaged a 30% food cost.Monitored expenditures to ensure that they conformed to budget limitations. Regulated inventory.
 Created specials daily from scratch using local fresh ingredients. Menu planning with Executive Chef each week.
 Voted “Top 100 Restaurants in the Nation” for 6 years running. Planned, organized, and catered various Mardi Gras events.
 Maintained a 95 or better Health Department Compliance score every month.
The Pub
Assistant Manager / Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef 2002 – 2006
 Created “From Scratch” offerings using a Chalk-Board menu consisting of local ingredients.
 Advised General Manager of universal needs of the company and issues that arose, assisted with the day to day duties and
tasks.Inventory, ordering, etc. Averaged a 28% food cost.
 Voted “Best Crawfish”, “Friendliest Staff”, “Best Dive Bar” by Mobile’s Lagniappe monthly publication.
 Assumed the role of General Managerin her absence maintaining a positive work environment Created schedules to ensure
adequate and efficient staffing at all times; as well as recruit, interview, hire, and train staff as required.
 Health Department Compliance score of a 98 or better consistently each month.

2. Eastern Shore Shutter Co.
Account Manager / Carpenter 1999 – 2002
 Created new accounts by prospecting,cold calling, and advertising/ marketing utilizing web-based platforms. Built and
maintained relationships with existing accounts.
 Generated $60k in revenue from plantation-style shutters consistently each month.
 Framed 5k-10k square foot customhouses from start to finish. Built and installed customshutters using exact measurements.
Highly skilled in the utilization of hand held power tools.
 Finish work consisted of trimming doors/windows,staircases,tacking base boards, hanging crown molding, building
adjustable shelving, and other work related jobs.
Faulkner State Community College 2006 - 2008
Associates in Business Administration – AS Fairhope, AL
Florida State College of Jacksonville 2014 - 2015
Accredited Claims Adjuster – ACA 6-20 Jacksonville, FL
Professional References
Brooke Nobles (904) 557-4594
Gayle Woods-Johnson (251) 604-8362
Grayson Harrell (251) 648-7469
Vincent Amen (251) 786-3086
Calvin Mitchell Sr. (850) 281-2592