Food and Beverage consultancy to a select number of manufacturers and retail chains. Open to new sales representation for manufacturers as well as consultant / mentor for Foodservice Category-level Managers. A resource for Senior Managers to evaluate their company and develop an objective business plan.

Lead the sales effort for Revolution's support of the retail, food service and convenience channels. Engaged in the creation and / or refinement of the company's beverage programs and the development of the go-to-market strategy. Support a team of sales driven associates who share a passion for tea and, more importantly, making our customers successful.

Managed all sales relationships for the Western U.S. operations of Lettieri's, a producer of high quality handheld food products. Supervised a network of Regional Sales Brokers to jointly work with key retailers and distributors to expand the penetration of Lettieri's products in the convenience retail channel of trade. Dramatically expanded the business by initiating Private Label programs with numerous chain customers.

Created and implemented a fast casual restaurant concept called The Wild Bean Cafe to enhance the domestic food offer for BP locations nationwide.

Responsible for franchise sales of the Choice Picks Food Court concept owned by Choice Hotels International. Expanded the application of the concept beyond Choice hotel properties into the convenience retail channel.

Oversaw the activities of the Corporate Marketing Department supporting 1,100 convenience stores. Supervised the team in the areas of: category management, program development, store merchandising and new store design.

Managed all aspects of the Hot, Cold and Frozen Dispensed Beverage category for a chain of 4,600 convenience stores. Management responsibilities included, but were not limited to:-- Sourcing: Products for resale, Supply Items, Equipment-- Creation of Merchandising in support of the programs-- Collaborated on Advertising and Promotional activities-- Established training and repair guidelines for key programs

Platoon Leader in a line-haul Transportation Company followed by a staff position as Battalion Maintenance and Safety Officer