Charles Bryon is seeking a position in marketing, design, customer relations, sales or administration. He has 7 years of experience as the owner/manager of a successful restaurant in Portland, Maine, where he oversaw all aspects of the business. He also has experience in restaurant management, serving as general manager for 5 years at another restaurant. Bryon has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and is proficient in computer programs, communication, and leadership.

1. BRYON, CHARLES E.
Objective
Seeking a position in with a growing company in marketing and design, customer
relations and sales, or administrative work. I am a resourceful and creative
individual with strong management and leadership experience. Self motivated
and able to work both in teams and independently, I learn quickly, possess good
organizational skills and maintain deadlines.
Experience
Manager/Owner, The Salt Exchange Restaurant, Portland, ME — 2007-2014
Work has included business plan development, buildout and design concepts,
contracts and lease negotiations, LLC establishment, managing contractors,
establishing budgets and projections, staffing and managing 13-20 employees,
creating job descriptions and implementing operating procedures for various
positions, marketing and advertising, social media implementation and
maintenance, web design, menu development, special events coordination and
sales, working with guests/clients/staff to ensure guest satisfaction, maintained
AAA 4 diamond rating from 2011-current, garnered positive reviews/features
(Down East Magazine, Maine Magazine, Portland Magazine, Portland Press
Herald), established chartable contributions and events, original member on
GMRI Culinary Partners pilot program, hosted and lectured daily tour groups
(10-30 people), implemented new technology to increase efficiency, generated
annual gross sales $450,000.00 / year.
207-272-9855
charliebryon@gmail.com
2 Melcher Place
Topsham
04086
• Creative Problem Solving
• Design
• Sales & Marketing
• Detail Oriented
• Time/ Deadline Management
• Multi Task/Project Oriented
• Project Coordinating & Management
• Excellent Communication &
Interpersonal Skills
• Guest/Client Relations
• Strong Leadership
• Quick Learner
• Strong Work Ethic
• Apple/Mac/PC Proficient
• Office Works, Excel, Word
Qualifications

2. Assistant DR Manager, Portland Harbor Hotel, Portland, ME — 2007-2008
Entry level position upon relocating to Maine. Responsibilities included waiting
tables, bartending, rooms services, assisting DR manager with catered event set-up
and break downs, guest services, daily set-up and break down of dining room
and work stations.
General Manager, The Metro Restaurant, Portsmouth, ME — 2002-2007
Hired as entry level waitstaff position. Promoted to bar manager after 1 year,
promoted to GM after 2 years. Responsibilities included staffing, inventory and
ordering, wine and spirits menu development, menu design, guest relations,
sales, organizing and reviewing daily sales receipts (all handwritten checks),
managing and organizing private events, maintaining and enhancing current
operating procedures, achieving positive press, writing press releases,
overseeing general daily operations and staff of 8-12.
Assistant Input Manager Beta Program, Delahaye Medialink
Communications, Portsmouth, NH — 2001-2002
Managed staff of four. Daily work included scanning media into new proprietary
software developed in Turkey, capturing client name counts and data, compiling
data into internal reports, creating technology reports and reviewing with third
party technology developers to increase efficiency and capture rate.
Education
University Of New Hampshire, Durham, NH - Bachelors of Fine Arts 2001-2005
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA - General Education
Requirements with focus in Biology 1996-1999
References
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Ben Row, Business Development and Implementation, Apple 207.590.5171
Erica Archer, Professional Sommelier/Owner, Wine Wise 207.332.7045
Pam Laskey, Owner, Maine Foodie Tours 207.233.8818
Niel Shankman, Attorney, Shankman & Associates Legal Center 207.576.6875
Jennifer Levin, Sustainable Seafood Project Manager, Gulf Of Maine Research
Center 207.239.7044