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Rylan Gehrer

Langley

Summary

My name is Rylan Gehrer. I graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a degree in Business Administration (Maj. Marketing, Minor Professional Sales). I have a passion for people and relationship selling as seen in my long job history in the hospitality industry. I am a confident speaker and presenter as I have not only delivered several presentations in my time at UFV but was also asked to host multiple events for the school of business. I want to apply both my learned skills and knowledge from school and work into a new career. I am a reliable team player who can easily adapt to changing situations. I am a great communicator in both verbal and written context, am highly confident and very capable of professional-level sales.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead Supervisor, Bartender

King Taps
03.2025 - Current
  • Joined King Taps to assist with their open (as they are part of Cactus).
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ensure guest experience was positive and seamless.
  • Fix any and all issues that may arise during shift.

Bartender, Shift Manager, Server

Cactus Club Cafe
09.2018 - 03.2025
  • Learned how to deal with guest issues in various ways.
  • Responsible for making real time decisions that could alter the course of a shift.
  • Responsible for providing safe service, ensuring all guests are comfortable and feeling safe.
  • Learned how to de-escalate when a guest is extremely upset or frustrated.
  • Responsible for training of other employees, ensuring that company standards are met.
  • Always learning and developing in my role(s).

Sales Practicum Student

Fastenal
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Completed my sales practicum as part of my Professional Sales Minor.
  • Would complete and fulfill orders.
  • Attended sales calls.
  • Report to sales supervisors on daily basis.

Host/Busser

Browns Social House
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • This was my first job at 16 years old, which ignited my passion for people.
  • Keep tables and work areas clean and tidy.
  • Ensure customers made their reservations in a timely manner.

Education

BBA - in Marketing, Minor in Professional Sales

University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, B.C.
04-2025

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Creative problem solving
  • Sales and upselling
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Customer service management
  • Conflict resolution

Additional Information

More references are available upon request, ranging from employers to esteemed university professors

Timeline

Shift Lead Supervisor, Bartender

King Taps
03.2025 - Current

Sales Practicum Student

Fastenal
01.2024 - 04.2024

Bartender, Shift Manager, Server

Cactus Club Cafe
09.2018 - 03.2025

Host/Busser

Browns Social House
05.2016 - 09.2018

BBA - in Marketing, Minor in Professional Sales

University of The Fraser Valley
Rylan Gehrer