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Joe McGhee

Founder & Business Strategist

Business student at The University of Alabama with hands-on experience in sales, client relationship management, and high-volume customer service. Skilled at managing competing priorities, building rapport quickly, and driving measurable results in fast-paced environments.

Education

The University of Alabama — Culverhouse College of Business

August 2026

Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration — General Business Major, Finance Minor

Founder Experience

Founder — Crestline Talent Partners

Atlanta, GA
  • Built a recruiting firm connecting growing companies with strong sales professionals
  • Own sourcing, candidate evaluation, and client partnerships end to end

Founder, Creative Director — Whitmore Studio

Atlanta, GA
  • Design and build fully custom websites for brands that want a premium digital presence
  • Manage client engagements from initial strategy through design, development, and launch

Professional Experience

Postino Buckhead — Server

April 2026 – Present, Atlanta, GA
  • Deliver attentive, high-volume restaurant service, building guest rapport and anticipating needs to ensure a consistently positive dining experience
  • Communicate menu, wine, and service details clearly while coordinating with front- and back-of-house teams for accurate, efficient service
  • Manage multiple tables and competing guest requests simultaneously while maintaining professionalism under pressure

High Inspectations — Sales Team Member

April 2025 – September 2025, Tampa, FL
  • Managed CRM pipeline data and maintained accurate records for prospective leads and follow-up activity
  • Organized lead data in Excel, conducted outbound cold calls, and participated in sales meetings and client outreach

Soliant — Account Executive Intern

May 2024 – August 2024, Atlanta, GA
  • Supported senior account executives in managing educational staffing accounts, contributing to a 15% increase in client satisfaction
  • Used CRM tools to track 50+ client activities per week and maintain accurate pipeline and follow-up records
  • Coordinated targeted marketing efforts that increased client engagement by 10%; participated in client meetings and contract discussions

The Bear Trap — Line Cook

October 2023 – May 2024, Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Maintained food-quality and service standards during high-volume shifts while balancing full-time work with academic responsibilities

Vector Marketing — Sales Representative

May 2023 – August 2024, Atlanta, GA
  • Delivered 25+ sales presentations per week in person and online, achieving the highest weekly sales total during summer 2023
  • Prospected new customers and scheduled 20+ product demonstrations weekly, supporting conversions and customer referrals

Chipotle — Crew Member

September 2021 – August 2023, Chamblee, GA
  • Provided customer service across line and cashier positions; helped calculate daily revenue and profit during closing shifts
  • Created weekly schedules, maintained stocking and inventory spreadsheets, and trained new employees at newly opened locations

McGhee Washing — Owner / Operator

May 2020 – August 2022, Atlanta, GA
  • Generated residential customers through door-to-door outreach, service demonstrations, follow-ups, and phone consultations

Publix — Customer Service

August 2019 – September 2021, Brookhaven, GA
  • Delivered customer service in a high-volume retail environment and supported inventory management, stock levels, and shelf organization

Skills

Leadership & Honors