Grower, Shipper, and Packer of southern veg.

I work with clients to find any challenges they might be facing and offering a set of hardware and software solutions that can eliminate these issues. I also am highly involved in continuing assistance long after implementation.

Handling sales for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

• Partner with growers and suppliers; visiting and inspecting products to confer on quality standards and requirements• Maintain all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the facility including but not limited to food safety, quality control, employee management and inventory control• Monitor departmental expenditures to ensure proper allocation of budgeted funds monthly• Create and implement internal process for shipping, receiving, quality and food safety protocols• Monitor staff and performance indicators during a shift and addressing any shortcomings• Develop and implement sales concepts • Develop and manage the sales force• Develop and retained customer base• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve maximum profit• Handle client objections and resolutions

• Developed and implemented business and marketing plans• Prospected for potential clients• Discussed financial concerns and needs of individuals• Presented potential solutions using New York Life’s world class suite of products and services• Developed my professional skills and knowledge of the financial services industry

• Actively listened to customers and then presented solutions that were exactly what they needed• Excited customers on how new solutions can affect their lives• Educated customers about their new products so they could immediately and effectively use them for business or luxury• Build customer relationships-earn their loyalty and trust.• Used my knowledge of technology and resourcefulness to generate sales

• Maintain all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the facility including but not limited to food safety, quality control, employee management and inventory control o Maintain operation of cooling facility and equipment o Lead for repacking operations o Ensure compliance with regulatory, third-party and customer guidelines and regulations including USDA and GFSI audit schemes o Recommend operations modifications to improve quality of our commodities• Partner with growers and suppliers; visiting and inspecting products to confer on quality standards and requirements• Serve as liaison between internal business development team, sales team and growers• Monitor departmental expenditures to ensure proper allocation of budgeted funds on a monthly basis• Create and implement internal process for shipping, receiving, quality and food safety protocols• Monitor staff and performance indicators during a shift and addressing any shortcomings

• Directed the food and work safety programs at the packing house and farm o Oversaw implementation of food and work safety programs and procedures o Served as HACCP Coordinator for the facility o Assisted in the creation of applicable logs and SOPs o Served as liaison between internal business development team, sales team, and growers• Partnered with growers and suppliers to verify compliance of quality standards and requirements • Managed the movement commodities domestically and internationally in in compliance with laws and processes

• Developed sales network and price structure to attain targets and increase revenues• Negotiated agreements and resolved potential issues or problems with customers • Implemented customer service procedures to ensure customer satisfaction

• Mixed, garnished, and presented drinks using standard and exotic ingredient recipes, and practiced prudent portion control• Served beverages to guests in the hotel• Greeted guests• Managed Method of Payment• Ensured the proper and adequate set-up of the bar• Stocked beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce• Maintained alcohol stock as well as cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to ensure product quality• Checked guests for proper identification, managed method of payment, and served alcohol according to State, Federal and corporate liquor regulations.

• Maintained quality produce standards by directing suppliers and affiliates o Visited and inspected products for quality standards o Provided distributor recommendations for product purchase o Ensured compliance with all USDA standards and regulations• Recommended operations modifications for quality improvements • Served as lead for repacking operations

• Plot maintenance; Greenhouse management and Trial establishmento Weeding, pest management, fertilizingo Irrigation, weed control, fertility managemento Planting, fumigating, use of protocol to correctly establish research environmento Harvestingo Taking soil samples, taking root samples, data collection• Maintenanceo Basic equipment maintenanceo Basic truck maintenanceo Cleanup storage areas