Darren Cooper Email & Phone Number

Australia

Founded in 1879, J.L.Lennard is a family owned, Australian company which imports and distributes a range of products from world renowned manufacturers in Europe and the Americas.J.L.Lennard operates throughout Australia as well as New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.J.L.Lennard undertakes a planning and project management role to assist in finding the most suitable solution to your requirements. From the initial face-to-face consultation, through to development and implementation of the right equipment to meet your expectations, we also look after all training needs as well as providing a responsive after sales service and preventative maintenance programs.We have service technicians in each of our branches along with spare parts to ensure all equipment supplied by us is left in peak operating condition.

Australia, New Zealand And Asia

Certified by John Maxwell the internationally respected leadership expert, speaker, trainer, coach and author, whose philosophy is: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”With a current emphasis on developing and training leaders at all levels, Darren, through his internationally acclaimed John Maxwell Team certification and Hohn Maxwell resources, is equipping people to create a legacy within their spheres of influence that will leave behind an army of leaders who understand the importance of strong leadership.Darren is the founder of Darren Cooper Consultants based in Brisbane, Australia and the Senior Pastor of Crossroads City Church in Brisbane and Paradise Worship on the Gold Coast. Darren is passionate about sowing into others visions and dreams to make a real difference. His consultancy business specialises in training, mentoring and advising business in growth and leadership strategies as well as the mastery of sales techniques that will drastically change your organisation for the better.Individuals, organizations and companies engage with Darren for one if not all of the following reasons:- To Achieve Their Highest Vision & Goals - Both Personally & Professionally- To Add Value To People, Develop Leaders, & To Make A Difference In People’s Lives

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Frosty Boy Australia has been an Australian icon since 1976 with a wide range of delicious ice creams, desserts and drinks. They also offer a range of equipment, accessories and catering products.• Development of customer base for new product launch during COVID.• To work with marketing and sales international to launch the range of complete nutritional supplements.• To work with marketing, NPD and Sales teams to grow product base.• To build close customer relationships with local and National Key Accounts.• New Product Development – to work with customers to develop new products to suit market needs.• To manage Frosty Boy Distributors across Australia.• Responsible for all sales and distribution channels.• Management of key accounts.• Expansions of distribution network to include National Distribution channels, online opportunities and equipment businesses• Launching a new brand during COVID• Ever growing opportunities• Set up and successfully launched Bidfood, Countrywide and Independents as new distributor channels.• Launched Wellboost into the FMCG and Retail markets with new customers such as Mater Health, Independent Pharmacy chains.• Retained and gained new customer bases for AOB and Frosty Boy products.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Nutritious Cuisine is part of the Creative Group of Businesses based in Acacia Ridge. A family owned and operated manufacturer of food specialising in Hospital and Aged Care meals• Management of national, local and international key accounts including AVEO and QLD Health across multiple regions.• To grow the business in to new customers across Australia• To build close customer relationships with local and National Key Accounts.• New Product Development – to work with business owners and Head Chef to develop unique menu solutions for our customers.• To create and manage all social media aspects of the 3 businesses – Creative Cuisine, Nutritious Cuisine, Creative Online and TM-Pro• Responsible for all sales and marketing of products• Liaison between Government and Industry bodies to secure new opportunities in the Healthcare segment.• Business owner was highly active in all aspects of the business.• Balancing new projects and existing customer needs.• On set of COVID-19 in March 2020.• Increased sales nationally from <$300k to over $4M in 18 months.• Launched the online Creative Cuisine Home Delivered business.• Created QLD Government strategy for COVID-19 meal service in healthcare.

Acacia Ridge, Queensland, Australia

Helens are a family owned and operated manufacturer of bespoke Savouries and Cakes based in Acacia Ridge.• Management of national, local and international key accounts including Coffee Club, Bunnings, Retail Food Group and Zarraffas• To maintain the integrity and profitability of the business at all times.• To manage, coach, mentor and train the Sales Team across Australia.• To build close customer relationships with local and National Key Accounts.• New Product Development – to work with business owners and Head Chef to develop Retail Ready unique menu solutions for our customers• To manage the Marketing Company and create unique Social Media engagement strategies for both our B2B and B2C customers.• Responsible for all sales and marketing of products• Management of key accounts, budgeting for the sales and marketing of the business.• Breaking barriers as the business grew to $10M per annum.• Creating a National Business Culture that retained a family atmosphere.• Increased sales nationally.• Developed and launched new highest turnover products for Coffee Club and Zarraffas.• Retained and gained new customer bases and opened up the WA region.

Australia

Ice and Oven Technologies are an importer of speed cooking brands in Australia specialising in Merrychef and other brands direct selling to the business owner.• Management of national, local and international key accounts including Subway, Retail Food Group and Zarraffas• To maintain the integrity and profitability of the business at all times.• Provision of unbiased, professional advice and confidentiality to all customers and to operate in an honest and ethical manner at all times.• To build close customer relationships.• On site business evaluations and advise to military establishments, detention centre’s, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, educational facilities and franchise groups.• Brand management and development of international products including managing the Merrychef, MKN and Inducs brands of accelerated cooking technology in Australia and New Zealand on behalf of Ice and Oven Technologies including all sales and marketing, management of on sellers, culinary support and customer relationships.• Responsible for all sales and marketing of products• Management of accounts and finances along with budgeting and business development.• To keep motivated and up to date with government regulations and policies relating to the hospitality industry.• Expanding the portfolio of customers and managed brands for Ice and Oven Technologies • Managing stock levels and technical services across Australia and New Zealand to ensure the correct products are available from the European Manufacturers.• To support Technicians and Distributors in all regions with support and spare parts.• Increased the client base and turnover significantly to become the #1 dealer of Merrychef Globally• Expanded the range to include Gierre, MKN and Inducs dealership rights for Australia and NZ• Expanded into new areas both nationally and internationally.• Developed a nationwide reputation for honesty, professionalism and trust.

Managed the sales and marketing function of the company which included manufacturing of stainless steel, importing commercial equipment and refrigeration, shop fits and distributors for Moffat, ComCater, Luus, Robot Coupe, Williams and Skope to name a few

Set up and managed the distributor network for this international coffee business. Managed over 46 distributors across Australia who accounted for over 20% of the total DECS business.

B/Tec Diploma, Hotel, Catering And Institutional Operations

706/1 And 706/2, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant