■Oversee business operations for fresh blueberry productions, including financials, sales & production for successful produce farm. ■Effectively manage 200+ employees, including areas of sourcing, procurement, on-boarding, T&D, and employee evaluations.■Key point-of-contact and go-to resource, developing and maintaining cohesive relations with principal buyer, Driscoll’s – the largest fresh berry distributor on a global scale.■Collaborate internally/externally with C-Level management, key stakeholders, partners & vendors. Interconnect cross-functionally to facilitate cross-cultural communications.■Develop & implement QA/QC processes & procedures to ensure top standards and on-time delivery of product.■Maximize utilization of company assets by minimizing inventory and equipment down time.■Focus on driving process improvement initiatives across operations that will enhance productivity, QA and bottom-line profits.

■Maintained and enhanced relations between CSR’s and key suppliers. Ensured continued growth and success of supplier relationships through the development and implementation of long-term and profitable B2B communication strategies.■Educated and promoted new business development strategies; collaborated externally with suppliers to optimize operational performance. Ensured that all parties adhere to the defined processes while incorporating and communicating changes. Focused areas included: Supplier Governance, Customer Satisfaction, Vendor Relationship Management, and New Business Consultation.■Collaborated with executive management teams to obtain comprehensive understanding of company culture, strategic objectives, values, business issues, problems and opportunities.■Interfaced with Business Development marketing managers and marketing staff to understand current domestic and international marketing issues, problems, and opportunities.

■Maintained full accountability for sales and account management. Communicated effectively with buyers and key stakeholders to develop creative solutions to complex selling, merchandising and supply chain challenges. ■Managed KPI’s, including pipeline sales, territory tactics, quota attainment and forecast/analysis; implemented and maintained performance metrics using short and long range goals and objectives.■Maintained a high level of account retention. Implemented the use of persuasive sales tactics and knowledge of current market trends to enhance customer awareness and augment bottom-line sales.

■Oversaw end-to-end PM for repaving of Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo, CA, USA. Collaborated with all levels of management, departmental leaders, key stakeholders, 3rd party vendors and consultants. ■Negotiated contractual agreements, coordinated and maintained end-to-end project scope and logistics.