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Headquarter responsibility for Kroger, Albertsons, Whole Foods and WinCo. Previous experience managing UNFI and Stater Bros. Managing customers direct and with broker partners.

Headquarter responsibility for Albertsons, WinCo, Sprouts and KeHE with expectation to grow the business adding new West retailers. Managing customers direct and with broker partners.

West Region

Successfully launched Milo’s beverages into grocery retailers in 10 state territory. Three year sales growth +277% led to decision to create two new Area Manager positions. Leadership responsibility for team of sales brand ambassadors in 8 major markets – actively hire, onboard and train, evaluate performance, and communicate and achieve company objectives.• Achieved FY18 sales growth +38% and $1.1MM incremental sales (+13% of company FY18 growth +25%)• Currently launching new Albertson's business in New Mexico, ensuring new shelf placement and gaining promotional support at district and store levels• Personally contributed $2.7MM incremental sales growth FY15-17 (+202% of FY14 starting sales $1.3MM)• Sales training, coaching, and market insights provided in orientation process of two new West Area Managers• Pioneered new Sprouts and KeHE Distributors business; division sales calls King Soopers, Fred Meyer, QFCVisit us and read our story at drinkmilos.com.

West, Midwest, And Southeast Regions

Successfully managed $8MM grocery, drug, and closeout businesses, making calls to buyers at 27 accounts nationwide including Publix, Safeway, Albertson’s, Harris Teeter, and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet• Grew sales in closeout business three straight years with revisions to process protocol; 17% increase FY12, 37% in FY13, and 17% in FY14• Appointed team lead for grocery account transitions in reorganization involving new external business partner

Pacific Northwest Region

Managed 14 accounts and total volume $4MM. Controlled $350k trade budget, conducting ROI analysis to decide most impactful use. Routinely worked with distributor sales reps and managed store support team in two states.• Added $100k incremental volume by securing first distribution to West Region of new wild bird food line • Grew FY12 sales 21% over prior year by evaluating and targeting opportunities custom for each account

Rocky Mountain Region

Dedicated to $3MM independent co-op and garden shop business in three state territory with 150 accounts. Built relationships by being in front of customers, listening, and using creative marketing and promotional events.• Increased FY08 sales 27% and FY10 sales 23%; 3 year CAGR +17% with emphasis on adding new accounts• Pioneered to add 34 new accounts FY08, 31 new accounts FY09, and 27 new accounts FY10

Colorado And New Mexico

Hired and managed in-store team in mass accounts; responsible for program execution and incremental selling• Awarded 2003 SW Region Rookie of the Year for creative selling tools and achieving 105% of goal• Recognized for honorable mentions: Home Center Retail Council (2005), Lowe’s Advisory Council (2007)

Boulder, Co

Pacific Northwest

Mba, Values Based Leadership, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma academic honor society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, 3.6 Gpa