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• Drove measurable change in organization that resulted in massive reductions in operating yearly costs.• Implemented new processing system in raw material factory to increase output by 200% within first two years. -Raw beef production grew from 60k lbs. +- per week in lower volume months to 180-200k lbs. per week in lower volume months by introducing highly effective new, semi- automated techniques while maintaining minimal staffing overhead • Designed an overtime program for employees to reduce workload and add initiatives to improve overall mentality. -Employee retention rate increased 60%.• Analyzed market and competitor trends to search for emerging market opportunities.• Oversaw the formulation of all finance and business reports. • Lowered company budget by eliminating unnecessary products and positions.

• Maintained a safe and manageable work environment for up to 50 employees by strictly adhering to USDA standards and regulations• Led a sales force of four to achieve highest level of product procurement and purchasing. –Products included beef, pork, goat, lamb, poultry, and seafood that were used in wholesale and retail areas.• Sustained and improved relationships with clients to ensure consistent business ventures.• Executed category management/ inventory control solutions to easily navigate pricing.

• Supervised a fully functioning, 50-employee work force and met profitability goals each year.• Fulfilled multiple roles within company to better enhance knowledge of every facet of organization.• Trained and mentored new employees through various methods and practices.• Decisively integrated clearly defined roles for each staff member to create a positive culture while maintaining individual responsibilities• Performed maintenance, cleaning, and repairs on company equipment to protect worker safety.• Constructed weekly meetings with workers to ensure company morale and performance were positive and diligent.

• Researched inventory to guarantee products and services be sold at most cost efficient prices.● Utilized heavy machinery to load bins with 2000+ lbs. of meat to be exported to food processing plants● Cold-called on potentially new clients to inform them about additional products to upsell and drive revenue.● Stocked inventory and called companies to purchase more frozen goods when inventory was low.