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Execute “industry expert” executive level practices to a highly regulated and third party audited customer base. Skilled at uncovering needs and developing effective solutions in a environment where service documentation and detailed reporting are essential to meet and exceed requirements of major auditor standards.AIBASIBRCGFSINSF Cook & ThurberSillikerSQFUSDAYum! BrandsProfessional Account Management with continuing assessment of environmental, structural and regulatory changes.

Developed and controlled all aspects of this 4,600 square ft. start-up restaurant. Construction build-outs to POS, marketing, menu development, food preparationA guest advocate focusing on delivering a quality experience Managing all areas of the BOH/FOH operations which includes on the spot decision making, supporting the team, while enforcing performance standardsMonitor purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, handling, and serving of all food and beverage products to ensure correct recipe, portion, and specification standardsDevelop and direct training programs Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Account management with emphasis on sales, inventory management, marketing, promotion planning, demand forecastingManaged the sales cycle from lead generation and client assessment, through proposal preparation, presentation and contract negotiations Maintained regular sales call frequency on major end-users in assigned territory to increase salesConsistently met or exceeded sales and performance objectives in a fast paced highly competitive environment Attended and coordinated multiple national trade shows on behalf of manufactures and customers

Accelerated the build-up of a dealer networkCultivated and maintained relationships with the decision makers at national chainsAttended and coordinated multiple national trade shows each year, on behalf of manufactures and customersManaged the entire selling cycle. Including packaging, planogram layout, co-op advertising, quarterly and seasonal promotions Primarily called on category buyers, merchandising managers and V.P. of Marketing and Merchandising Developed and launched private label products for national drug store and grocery chains.