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As the Chief Executive Officer at Protein Fusion Foods, Corp., I spearheaded the development of cutting-edge food products using Protein Fusion technology with a focus on major protein sources like Hemp and Industrial Fibers. My leadership led the company to become industry experts in creating sustainable and innovative food solutions, resulting in significant market growth and revenue increase.

Brand Builder of Hemp ingredients and value-added products with a keen sense of exploiting opportunities in the marketplace.Developed marketing plan for a billion-dollar marketing companyDeveloped and executed Store Brand action plan for six manufacturing companies that assured sufficient growth for mergers, acquisitions, or IPO'sGrew sales in one business from 6 million to 14 million in less than 14 months via Private LabelDelivered strategic plan with manufacturer utilizing third party distributors and logistics that resulted in largest group of products ever sold via one Store brand.Developed *go to market strategies for over 100 sustainable family farms representing over 225 SKUs for Private LabelDeveloped, launched and executed the Marketing Strategy for a Private Label Salsa that allowed the Company to become and sustain #1 manufacturer status nationally.Built a company based on the concept of Sustainable Agriculture.Maintained an increased sales of New Product Development

Providing Supply Chain to Hemp Product Manufactures, Processors and Growers allowing for National Retail Distribution in North America.

Coordinate the growing and production of Local Foods for Retail and Food Service Markets. We take the worry about 'WHO WILL BUY MY PRODUCT IF I GROW IT" away.With over 30 years of selling to retail and building successful companies, we are here to help You ( the Producer / Grower ), take your product to market.and In many cases we can assist in production costs and processing. Previously serving as Director of Indiana Grown I was able to identify the vast opportunities for Indiana producers in diversified agriculture and connet the people to the proper Retailers.Call me anytime for a discussion-765-591-4619.

Coordinate the development of Indiana Grown. Assist members in going to market with thier products.Work with the Indiana Grown Commission to develop a building strategy. Help identify growth opportunities in Indiana Agriculture. Guide and direct Team. Develop growth and marketing strategies in support of local retail.

Sales Management and Development in Kentucky and Indiana

RG is a complete line of organic and/or natural foods and supplements that are produced by multiple small sustainable farms and consolidated at a common warehouse for distribution or delivered directly by the producer. Applied above mentioned Professional Accomplishments to make this a successful businessDeveloped a working relationship with Farm Aid Utilized the fame of local sport coach -Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith.Developed a video production to support organic and natural food and land preservationSecured over 2 Million dollars for the launch of this conceptApplied all the above initiatives to validate the conceptConfirmed my 2 basic principle of going to market with local, natural, and organic products-(1) Small producers need help and cannot successfully develop markets with Retail powerhouses (2) Retail powerhouses need local, natural, organic products but do want to deal with 50 new vendors-Thus the RG logo becomes the common Brand and supports all producers.

My job was to develop and implement a 'go to market system' for small Kentucky farm producers, that would support sustainable Agriculture. Was also responsible foe a staff of 6 people. The REBEKAH GRACE FAMILY of products led the way. Broker for several Regional companies.

Developed a marketing strategy to sell Insulated Concrete Forms, became the 2nd largest distributor in the U.S. by the second year.Consulted for a family business (BKBI) on installing ICF's and implemented a growth strategy resulting in 200% annual growth

Developed a brokerage network to assist small manufacturing companies in national/international market development of their Private Label productsPositioned TCM as a Sales/Marketing company for hire thus utilizing the same staff for multiple companies. Allowed small companies to compete nationally.Served as National Sales and Marketing Director for Pepe's Mexican Foods U.S. and Canada. Assisted in 2 acquisitions and IPO. Company sold to Weston Corporation.Acting Director for numerous companies, answered directly to Board of DirectorsStrategic Planning for numerous production companies for Private Label

Developed and launched marketing plan for salsa/picante that gave us #1 volume salesSupervised eight regional sales managers, two marketing managers, one marketing/sales manager, two product development managers, one logistics manager and four customer service employees.Grew company from 28 million in sales to 100 million in sales with only one acquisition of a company with 20 million in annual sale-Largest Private Label company for multiple product linesBuilt the largest store brand in US/Canada todayProvided for the highest ever item profit.Answered directly to the President and Board of the Company.Company now part of Con Agra.

Director of New Business Development and ExpansionFull responsibility from sales & marketing function for regional egg production; resulting in sales doubling in 2 years.Developed a rack-pack system to send eggs directly to Mass Merchants pre-racked just off the line; current system used today in all Mass Merchants and high volume stores.

Purchased existing livestock sales yard, increased sales by 100%.Responsible for development of automated weighing and monitoring system for livestock sales, that has become a standard in the industry nationally.

Responsible for salary administration, employee and labor relations and security for 1000 employees.Reduced turnover by 50% and maintained non-union status.Conducted national recruiting for professional personnel for CorporateImplemented employee benefit policies, hiring and firing practices and all other related human resource duties and responsibilities. With a staff of 6 Directed 20 Supervisors in HR implementation.

B.S, Pre Vet Pre Med

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant

Bs, Pre-Vet/Pre-Med--Nutrition