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Norway, Ia

Working to grow business on the Frontier Co-op portfolio of brands: Simply Organic, Aura Cacia and Frontier Co-op within the Food & Flavorings, Health & Beauty, and Bulk foods categories. I currently focus on Club, Mass and Emerging Markets with account responsibility for TARGET, THRIVE MARKET, HIVE and other accounts identified as opportunities. Previously I spent two years of managing key accounts in Western US: Albertsons Corporation (including all banners: Safeway, Jewel, United Supermarkets, ACME, Haggen, etc), Savemart/ Lucky's, Raleys, WinCo, Bristol Farms/Lazy Acers and others.

Carpinteria, California

Returned to Pacifica to oversee the Natural Products Grocery and Boutique Businesses. This included Whole Food Market and Sprouts Farmers Market, the Sales Team as well as overseeing PO management, EDI, Customer Service and Online businesses. During 2018 Pacifica went through a total systems conversion at which time major challenges occurred creating opportunities to intensify skills in crisis management, conflict resolution and customer service.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Vosges Haut Chocolat is a Chicago IL, manufacture of super premium, innovative chocolates. Overseeing the Western US, my focus is on growth, support and training with National and Independent Retail Customers, our Broker Network and Distribution Partners.

Pacifica is a Natural Cosmetics, Skin Care, Perfume and Home Fragrance lifestyle company. My position included management, education and support of the brand throughout the Eastern US spanning Grocery, Gift, Specialty, Mass and Distributor B2B channels as well as supporting Independent Broker / Sales Representative network. Account Responsibility included Whole Foods Market (NE, NoAtl, MidAtl, SO, FL), Earth Fare, The Fresh Market, Meijer, Stein Mart, Harmon's, Nexcom and over 1000 independent retailers.

Roswell, Ga

Independent Contractor focusing on the CPG Industry. Skilled in both Sales and Account Management. Expertise in the sales cycle from sourcing leads, cold calls, sales presentations, to closing accounts, as well as continued follow up and assistance with ongoing customers.

Developed business opportunities in small independent hospitals throughout the US. HTSG focuses on Revenue Cycle; Services Software and Solutions, as well as traditional consulting services

Held Sales Management positions with Peleman Industries, Russell Corporation and Vanity Fair Corporation. Oversaw business in Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, Kohls, CVS Pharmacy, Best Buy, Office Max, Office Depot and many other smaller regional and specialty retailers.

I've held positions with Federated Department Stores, Bon Marche and Saks Incorporated, Parisian Division as well as several regional retailers such as Uptons Department Store, The Bankers Note and The Dress Code.