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Manages a team of 4 commercial operations analyst and specialists. This role is a strong mix of day to day operation troubleshooting and advising as well as long term standard operating process creation, implementation, training and retention for sales and operations within one of the largest cannabis distribution companies in California.

Helped transform cannabis sales and distribution operation into a well-oiled, digital machine. The job is a mix of Encompass/ERP chops, strong communication skills and the ability to follow and create processes. Approximately 50% of time was spent interacting with business users working to refine and create new processes and the other 50% was spent following processes and managing the flow of data into our ERP. Highlights:•Create and maintain automated Credit Memo processing, this tool has processed over 1.1 million dollars in credits•Automate order entry of one of KSS largest key accounts. This automation has, as of 9/1/2021 processed 4,200 sales invoices totaling 9.7 Million dollars•Onboard 5 new suppliers onto ERP platform•Help create and onboard Commercial Operations team of analysts and specialists to scale distribution footprintKey duties:•Assist with the technology and data to support our Commercial Operations Team, Sales Team, Logistics and Operations teams •Ensure customer, product, pricing, and user creation meets the needs of all stakeholders•Roll out tools to increase placements and points of distribution •Create and develop tools to get product data in front of team members •Assist with processes to take care of Key Accounts, Speed up order entry, credit memos•Assist with conversion of retailers to KSS Live•Assist the Commercial Operations team in building out great customer service and order entry experience

Indiana, Ohio, Florida

• Coordinate the development and tracking of performance metrics to improve customer services and routing efficiency.• Oversee team of analyst developing weekly routes for Sales Support Representatives, Merchandisers and Draft Technicians in cooperation with Sales Managers using reportable captured data. • Oversee team of analyst developing daily routes for Delivery Drivers to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of Cavalier Products using reportable captured data.• Audit and confirm the validity and accuracy of all data being reported data• Work with sales and accounts to ensure that we have accurate delivery instructions and delivery windows. Identify delivery windows that prohibit efficient routing and collaborate with sales team to develop solutions and alternatives.• Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

Indiana, Ohio, Florida

General assistance for the director of salesManage communications between sales directors in three statesAssist in planning and coordinating sales training event locations as well as accommodations / meals in three statesContribute content to the company e-learning portalAnalyze and plan routes for merchandisers in two statesContribute new information on sales support roles and reporting, in quarterly meetingsCreate procedures and best practices for sales support roles in three statesData entry for chain salesManage temporary distribution agreements for festivals and one day events

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Develop and enhance relationships within key accounts such as Total Wine, Whole Foods, Kroger Meijer, Wine & Spirits, and other area retail stores.Merchandising duties – including shelf placement, display building, and product rotationEnsure product freshness within the storeAssist in all resets of chain stores.Assist in set up and tear down of all special events and festivals.Generate new business by calling on chain stores/off premise accounts as needed.Install point of service signage.Act as a support delivery driver or as a back-up driver depending on staffing needs.Responsible for handling cash payments and payments via Fintech and submitting to Accounts Receivable for processing when making deliveries.Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities and industry trends.Maintain proficiency on company routing software.Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Events Coordinator and Maitre 'D at Recess restaurant. Recess is a restaurant that has been in operation for 7 years. Chef Greg Hardesty writes a new four course prix fixe menu everyday with main ingredients primarily sourced from Indiana.Responsibilities :• Plan & sell private parties• Work with Chef , Sommelier and Guests toplan menus and wine pairings for parties• The scheduling, organizing, andcoordination of all parties and events forrestaurant• Contact for restaurant regardingpromotions, brand building and guestrelations• Key member of weekly managementmeetings, keeping schedule, reminders and calendars for management team• Continually building community and market relationships with the goal of building sales• Posting daily menu to our website, daily email, and faceook• Formatitng daily menus including our prix fixe, a la carte and raw bar menus• Communications with guests, sales represntativess and third parites• Building guest relationships and strong community repore• All hosting responsibilities

Server at Barcelona, responsibilities include providing customer service, taking orders and delivering food, answering questions relating to the menu asked by customers, providing recommendations and suggestions aimed at enhancing the satisfaction of diners as well as answering phones, taking reservations, seating guests and providing support to fellow staff members.

I was a part of the original management opening team with the Ranch Grill and have been with the company for over 2.5 years, duties in this time period included but were not limited to, developing a clear and concise training manual for FOH staff, hiring and training, putting all the restaurants future procures and pars in place, as well as daily restaurant management operations. Responsibilities Totaling receipts and balance against sales Front of the house customer serviceInventory ordering for all beer and wineStaff scheduling (40+ employees)Comps, voids as well as the comp/void audits preformedPetty cash reconciliation and balancingLabor managementReport generating Hiring & trainingFood/liquor costSales representative relation development