ABE, LLC spent years working with brands in the food service distribution and supporting large leverage accounts in the greater Orlando area. During that period created long-standing relationships. In 2015 having access to authentic quality theme park branded products opened our online eBay store, with a wholesale distribution program.

American Brand Enterprises, LLC is the sales consulting company that supported BRANDZ, DBA Bamboo Studio, through its sale and exit from the industry in March 2020. We worked directly with their President at the executive level to create marketing strategies for growth within various verticals, eventually supporting the company through its sale in March of 2020.During the management of the brand, we grew triple digits inside some of the largest entertainment and hospitality organizations in the world. Responsibilities included:* Support day to day leadership operations* Work directly with broad line foodservice companies negotiating pricing, marketing programs, support and logistics platforms* Work with concept teams, designing custom, efficient, durable and marketable plateware * Developed marketing programs within numerous verticals to be executed for sales growth* Managed national trade shows & local distributor food show activities in the USA* Trained national sales team on the benefits of the Bamboo Studio plateware

Since 1998, Horizon Food Brokers has built a solid reputation in the food service industry. We are proud to be an independent, entrepreneurial company that provides top notch sales and services to food service operators and manufacturers. The company founded 18 years ago with the premise to provide a better level of service to our customers and clients. Horizon’s corporate office is located in Winter Garden, FL and recently have established an office in Atlanta to provide for the current expansion into Georgia, Alabama, & the Carolina’s.Responsibilities Include:* Pioneering the NON-foods division for Horizon working directly with the President/Founder, as a direct liaison for the company and the different brands we manage. * Works with clients Executive Level Management teams creating sales and marketing strategies for food service distribution. * Manages the implementation of marketing plans with Horizon's direct sales team. * Manages relationships between the manufacture, distributor, sales channels, and customers. * Presents new products and programs to Executive Level distribution management teams.* Trains account managers, sales teams, and customers on the features, advantages and benefits of working with or using specific brands we represent.* Manages inbound NON-food leads and prospects for the company.

American Brand Enterprises, LLC is the sales, marketing and distribution consulting company that introduced Turbo Pot into the food service arena. We worked directly with the CEO at the executive level to create strategies for growth. During management of the brand, Turbo Pot became one of the top ten most searched terms within the purchasing platform. Also during our tenor, the product was selected to participate in a corporate wide sales catalog, along with being selected for a corporate wide customer appreciation promotion. Proving quality relationships matter, ABE, LLC had the opportunity to introduce and pioneer a new line in food service distribution, as well as set up sales broker functions within the South East region. Responsibilities included: *Work directly with broad line food service companies negotiating pricing, marketing programs, order amount and logistics*Developed the marketing programs to be executed for sales growth*Managed all vendor agreements*Managed trade shows & local opco food show activities in the USA*Train, educate and demonstrate to national sales team the benefits of the Turbo Pot branded products*Worked directly with the largest broad line food distributors in the world, helping to create high gross profit dollar opportunities for all parties

Represent FRPG as an Independent Consultant introducing mom and pop restaurants to the value of the Florida Restaurant Purchasing Group and their national manufacturer rebate and distributor rebate programs. Not including the many other value added approved vendors.

Serves as the client contact on day-to-day development and implementation of brand, marketing and communications programs. SMG’s first-line representative of the accounts assigned and the first-line representative of these accounts at the agency. Responsible for day-to-day coordination of activities and client contact. The firm had 5 Emmy's awards for different projects prior to my arrival.• Serves as the client liaison on day-to-day development and implementation of brand, marketing and communications programs• SMG’s first-line representative qualifying prospects • Create, cultivate and close, qualified leads and deals for the company ranging all spectrum's• Championed hospitality development and created new bucket for company• Responsible for development, coordination, and execution of lead database

Achievements• Rookie of the Year 2004 ● Member of MA Council • President’s Club Winner 2004 ● SYSCO Sales Trainer• Chairman’s Club 3 time Winner ● Winner of various sales contests• Senior Marketing Associate ● Top 2 in sales flight of 50 people• Selected MA of the month 2 times ● CARES Award WinnerDuties: * Managed a geographic territory that produced 4.5 million dollars in total sales in the food service arena. * Was part of the top 5% of the company’s earners* Increased gross profit by 59% by adding new high margin accounts and growing product lines within existing customer base. * Split territory 7 times to assist in the divide and conquer approach. * Opening numerous high profile accounts for the company as Business Development Manager. * Worked with SYSCO Corporate to put together policies and procedures to integrate new companies and create a “how to go to market” outline. * Trained and mentored new marketing associates. * Created and taught segment of “How to be a successful SYSCO Marketing Associate.” I presented the information to all new trainees. * Winner of SYSCO Central Florida first ever “Iron Chef Competition.” * Created and taught segment on “The Benefits of SYSCO Quality Produce.” Championed this effort and helped company increase our pre-cut product line 20%. * Worked as the liaison to the sales team during the implementation of XY routing. A system that is similar to how UPS delivers their packages. * Member MA Council. A program were executive management selected 1 person from each district to represent the company, similar to the Senate. This was a 2 year appointment. * Scheduled broker and manufacture representatives for new product cuttings for district. * Recruited new employees for company.* Created territory audits for management to determine viability of a territory.* Participated in Southeast regional training.

Ran culinary operations for the facility that at the time had about 700 members during the peak months with a large banquet hall business. Implemented new inventory system to simplify the process. Cut food cost by nearly 12 %. When the Sun N Lake Improvement district decided they didn't want to be in the restaurant industry anymore and planned on downsizing the operation, I had an opportunity at SYSCO to move on.