I get to source the best cheese in the world for amazing local retailers and restaurants 🧀

Self-motivated and outgoing American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional with over 20 years of experience in the specialty cheese industry. Demonstrated expertise in management, merchandising, and procurement across diverse departments including specialty cheese, bakery, and deli. Adept at inventory management, vendor relations, and event planning. Passionate about continuous learning and dedicated to educating staff, customers, and colleagues.

I do the perishables procurement for the Deli, Bakery and Specialty Cheese Departments. I source new, innovative on trend products to keep the perishables fresh and interesting for our shoppers. I do all ad planning and event planning for the perishables departments. I handle the procurement for the perishables into our warehouse and also negotiate the buying for direct store delivery items. I also work hands on with the marketing team to ensure the successful introduction of all new items.I am our Bakery Director and Specialty Cheese Director as well and in addition to doing the buying I also oversee the merchandising planning and staff education for the departments. I also started and oversee our in house demonstration program which involves negotiating vendor funding as well as overseeing the demo team management aspects as a whole.

I do the perishables procurement for the Deli, Bakery and Specialty Cheese Departments. I source new, innovative on trend products to keep the perishables fresh and interesting for our shoppers. I do all ad planning and event planning for the perishables departments. I handle the procurement for the perishables into our warehouse and also negotiate the buying for direct store delivery items. I also work hands on with the marketing team to ensure the successful introduction of all new items.I am our Specialty Cheese Director as well and in addition to doing the buying I also oversee the merchandising planning and staff education for the specialty cheese departments. I also started and oversee our in house demonstration program which involves negotiating vendor funding as well as overseeing the demo team management aspects as a whole.

I was in charge of all specialty cheese procurement for Sendiks. I also trained, hired and coached all cheese managers. I sourced new, on trend charcuterie, cheese and accompaniments for the cheese depts. I also worked hands on with the marketing team to ensure the successful introduction of all new items. I managed both the direct buying to our warehouse as well as direct store delivery aspects of the supply chain. I also wrote all ad planning for the dept.