1. TRENTON LEE BALLANTINE
925-822-6270; trentballantine28@gmail.com; www.linkedin.com/in/trentballantine/
OBJECTIVE:A sales/marketing position with a company that is looking for a hardworking individual
who is extremely motivated as well as organized.
EDUCATION
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park CA
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Concentrations in Marketing & Wine Business
 Dean’s List, Spring 2011 – Spring 2015
 Graduated top 5% of Business & Economics Department
 Alpha Sigma Phi Epsilon, Fall 2011 - Spring 2014
 Treasurer (Fall 2013 – Fall 2014) and Alumni Coordinator (Spring 2011 – Fall 2013)
 Raised funds for charity associations including the Ronald McDonald House Charities
 Collected and managed funds; ensured all national financial responsibilities were fulfilled
 Conducted all fraternalancient rituals; maintained contact with all Alumni Brothers
EXPERIENCE
Topel Winery, Healdsburg CA
Tasting Room Coordinator April 2014 – June 2015
 Use VinNow to manage customer relations with 700 – member wine club
 Design and execute email marketing campaigns to increase sales around special events
 Process online sales/shipments using multiple compliant companies meeting strict deadlines routinely
 Resolve customer/wine club issues using strong conflict resolution skills
 Mastered portfolio of 20+ wines and present tailored offerings based on client taste/interest
 Train new tasting room associates with on a focus on customer service and sales techniques
 Earned top wine club sign-ups recognition in past 6 years of tasting room existence
 Supervise opening/closing procedures ensuring full inventories for subsequent shifts
 Use POS system to transact and track activity with highest accuracy
 Manage inventory and storage unit using Excel
Il Pavone Italian Restaurant, Walnut Creek, CA
Head of Catering Team & Customer Relationships June 2012 – February 2014
 Managed catering team of five for various off-premise events such a BMW Electric Car release
Manuel Labor (Construction, Yard Work & Gardening), East Bay CA
Self-Contracted/Assistant April 2005 – July 2012
 Utilized multiple skills to complete yard & construction projects for various companies
Additional Information
 Proficiency with Excel, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Adobe Illustrator, HTML
Programming, and PowerPoint
 Enjoy networking, learning new things, traveling, nature, and sports
 Long term goal is to own/manage a national wine distribution company