Jacob Pelant
Saint Charles
Summary
Recent Business Administration graduate seeking an entry-level sales or business development role. Looking for a long-term opportunity and a company who is ready to provide a platform to learn and grow within. Brings strong customer relationship skills, high-volume sales experience, and the ability to perform in fast-paced, performance-driven environments. Experienced in prospecting, negotiation, and account management, with a strong work ethic developed through full-time employment while completing a business degree.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Drake's / BHG Hospitality Group
O'Fallon
2024 - Current
- Built repeat business by developing strong customer relationships in a high-volume environment.
- Consistently upsold premium products to maximize per-customer revenue.
- Managed multiple transactions/tasks simultaneously, while maintaining speed and accuracy.
- Trained all new bartenders hired
FOH (Front of House) Manager
Bar Louie
Chesterfield
2023 - 2024
- Accounting paperwork is done morning, afternoon, and night to ensure all bar drawers and the safe amount are accurate.
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained staff while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Led teams during high-pressure service periods while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Organized and sold high-priced contracted events and parties for up to 200 people.
Bartender
Topgolf
Chesterfield
2021 - 2023
- Greeted patrons promptly and cordially, exhibiting excellent guest service skills.
- Operated point-of-sale system accurately for processing payments from customers.
- Learned how to deal with more difficult customers without alienating either.
Detailer/Manager
Detail Driven
Lake Saint Louis
2019 - 2021
- Managed a team of detailers as well as sold high end details to all vehicles.
Door to Door Sales Rep.
Midtown Home Improvements
O'Fallon
2017 - 2019
- Prospecting and pitching services directly to homeowners.
- Handled objections and rejections while maintaining high daily activity levels.
- Developed concise, persuasive sales messaging under time constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Missouri
Saint Louis12-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Saint Charles Community College
Saint Charles, MO05-2021
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell High School
Saint Charles, MO05-2018
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Event planning
- Employee training
- Sales strategies
- Exceeds sales goals
- Order management
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Microsoft office specialist (MOS) expert
- HubSpot CRM certified
- Salesforce CRM certified
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Drake's / BHG Hospitality Group
2024 - Current
FOH (Front of House) Manager
Bar Louie
2023 - 2024
Bartender
Topgolf
2021 - 2023
Detailer/Manager
Detail Driven
2019 - 2021
Door to Door Sales Rep.
Midtown Home Improvements
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Missouri
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Saint Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell High School