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Greater Seattle Area

•Motivate the world through stories, example and words.•Coach and guide individuals to position themselves to build their dreams.•Inspire teamwork through corporate events, keynotes and comedy shows.•Motivate and coach employees one on one or in a group setting.•Collaborate with local business owners to develop and grow their business.•Host 'Own Your Awkward' personal growth seminars bringing laughter to the reality of life struggles.•Prepare and host group discussions on the topics of workplace teamwork and motivation. •Personal branding to help you send the right message to your network.

Greater Seattle Area

•Consult with regional chain and local independent end users to develop best fit packaging options.•Drive end user product demand for key manufacturer partners in the Pacific Northwest•Grow manufacturer presence through new product placement and new customer on boarding.•Lead partnership with distributors and manufacturers to ensure best packaging line up for their customer base.•Present new product and line solutions to category managers and business owners.•Train and partner with distributor sales reps to grow their sales in the disposables category.•Create packaging solutions to drive customer profit through increased sales and reduced spend.

Greater Seattle Area

•Consult with regional chain and local independent end users to develop best fit packaging options.•Drive end user product demand for key manufacturer partners in the Pacific Northwest•Grow manufacturer presence through new product placement and new customer on boarding.•Lead partnership with distributors and manufacturers to ensure best packaging line up for their customer base.•Present new product and line solutions to category managers and business owners.•Train and partner with distributor sales reps to grow their sales in the disposables category.•Create packaging solutions to drive customer profit through increased sales and reduced spend.

Lacey Washington

•Led the analysis, selection, procurement, selling and profit management of the products within the foodservice category.•Formulated category business plan and implemented tactics for product assortment, pricing, promotion, planograms, advertising and logistics.•Maintained consistent sales and margin growth in category.•Developed and maintained new QSR concepts as well as managed existing concepts.•Created value and excitement for customers sales team by formulating sales tools and updated brochures.•Worked with buyer partners to ensure best pricing and shipping costs were achieved as well as best practices for procurement and fill rates were met.

Greater Seattle Area

•Developed and implemented multi-region customer programs and product conversions. •Managed pricing and communications for corporate program. •Prepared and delivered analysis for corporate and local territory business reviews. •Developed corporate and local marketing programs.•Presented new programs to category managers at local branch and corporate levels. •Trained and developed the distributor sales force regarding disposables.•Designed an account specific interactive electronic resource guide.•Developed and implemented a customer specific supply chain sourcing program. •Negotiated competitive national pricing and forecasted product demand. •Worked both internally and with customer to improve supply chain efficiencies.

Greater Seattle Area

•Increased sales and profits for company stores by setting sales goals and controlling shrink.•Researched and reacted to profit and loss statement. •Educated and motivated management employees to create a sales driven atmosphere. •Oversaw product quality and merchandising for total company. •Developed and implemented merchandising training program. •Organized new stores for grand opening. •Sourced new items to determine quality and profit margin. •Developed promotions for holidays and special events.

Greater Seattle Area

•Led team of 120 employees to drive sales through salesmanship & customer service. •Resolved customer complaints with the goal of complete customer satisfaction. •Increased store profits by controlling costs and maximizing sales. •Oversaw daily operations of total store. •Built creative ad and seasonal displays to increase sales and profit. •Hired, trained, and developed employees. •Increased sales and gross profit margins for district of 21 stores. •Researched and reacted to profit and loss statement. •Oversaw quality, merchandising and service in each bakery and espresso bar. •Partnered with vendors to ensure quality of products and service. •Organized and staffed 14 stores for grand opening. •Reviewed and developed new items and wrote weekly ad for district.