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Camden, Nj, Us

Irvine, California, Us

• Targeted and acquired new national, regional, and independent retail grocery and Club Stores. • Targeted and acquired new national and regional multi-unit foodservice accounts.• Presented, negotiated, and executed all new and recurring volume contracts as well as retail and foodservice private Label contracts in assigned region.• Developed and presented comprehensive solutions-based approach to new and existing industrial clients. • Secured new national and regional foodservice and retail distributors and increased stocked items.• Managed a network of five foodservice and retail Brokers.• Customized sales presentations and product demos to operators, distributors and brokers outlining competitive advantages and product differentiators of the Carmelina line of products.• Managed and attended targeted regional and national live and virtual trade shows.• Provided distributor and broker sales force training and work-withs.• Hosted key clients annually in Italy at our facilities and with our grower partners.

Lenzburg, Aargau, Ch

• Opened/managed multi-unit and large key accounts; headquarter responsibility in respective territory. • Managed and directed Broker agencies to increase sales.• Developed strategic relationships with existing distributor teams.• Acquired and developed new specialty distributors in respective market.• Participated in distributor sales meetings and training events.• Responsible for coordination and execution of food shows.• Developed, implemented, and monitored results of Sales & Marketing Programs/Promotions.

Austin, Tx, Us

• Perform all store-level as well as regional-level training, including: HACCP, product, organics, customer service training and regional programs and initiatives• Develop and deliver training curriculum at the store and regional level• Successfully spearheaded a Cross-Training program now used regionally• Support store leadership through on-boarding, corrective action, opening and closing the store, verifying daily deposits and acting as Shift Leader for entire store• Develop and facilitate leadership training program (Bench Strength Program)• Regularly run store operations and manage a team of over two-hundred Team Members

• Park Central Tavern – Hamden, CT. Restructured and improved front of house operations for sister restaurant. -Improved customer experience through effective staffing and training as well as fielding and resolving customer suggestions and complaints-Reduced staff turnover through efficient scheduling and delegation of duties-Improved bar operation to maximize profitability through promotions and reduction of bartender error• The Cheese Truck – New Haven, CT. Restructured and improved operations and maximized profitability of the Caseus food truck.-Improved ordering of food products and supplies reducing spoilage and waste-Built and organized new warehouse/commissary facility-Created systems to maintain safety and sanitation-Performed marketing and sales to increase catering and private party bookings-Procured Food Handling Permits for off-site or out of town events-Full P&L responsibility

• Supervised and managed kitchen staff • Creation and costing of all rotating/seasonal/daily menu items• Directed hiring, training, and scheduling of food service personnel• Inventory control and purchasing• Trained chefs and kitchen staff on standard hygiene and quality policies and ensured implementation• Full P&L responsibility

• Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen• Assisted the Head Chef in all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, review, and termination of kitchen employees.• Reviewed food and labor costs of entire operation on a regular basis• Ensured quality and quantity of food items according to standards and specifications as determined by the Head Chef • Created and costed daily specials

Revitalized family company through securing several key accounts and implementing standardized sales and marketing processes and practices

• Managed and supported successful achievement of revenuegoals within a dealer group of 40+ locations throughout the US. • Assisted dealers in all areas of management from administrative procedures, hiring and training new reps, product knowledge and continuous sales support to assist in meeting sales goals. • Worked with dealer sales managers/principals to develop marketing tools and programs to focus on dealer opportunities to grow market share.• Evaluated and supported business expansion through dealer education on current mailing and shipping related products and services, inserter products, and the Hasler suite of PC/S/W related systems, including all new product introductions.• Completed and reviewed all forms, reports, letters and other performance related tools with dealer. This included quarterly Opportunity Grids, KPI reports, and performance letters.• Coordinated and conducted regional product training events, assisted dealers on sales calls, facilitated blitz days, attended industry trade shows.Achievements Regional Manager of the Year 2006, 2007 Exceeded assigned quota each year. 140% in 2006 Earned Presidents Club Conference each year

• Developed and implemented all software training material and directives for all US operating companies • Developed and implemented a Customer Service training program for all US operating companies• Assisted with development/integration of Siebel CRM as well as developed and implemented training for all US company owned distribution/point of sale locations as well as corporate offices.

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Certification, Culinary Arts And Related Services