Evan Hedlund Email & Phone Number

Beverly Hills, California, Us

• Oversee Food & Beverage & Equipment Capital Expenditures (~120 Owned & Operated venues)• In depth knowledge managing wide range of Procurement categories (protein, produce, grocery, beverage, dairy, dry goods, paper and packaging, equipment, and smallwares)• Hands-on experience evaluating technical specifications and economic factors relating to specialty products• Distribution Manager (Produce Alliance, Sysco, US Foods, Edward Don, Grainger, UPS)• Sustainability Specialist (responsible for transitioning to 100% compostable disposable materials)• Proven history delivering value and savings through RFP execution• Lead and guide projects in fast-paced cross functional environments • Extensive C-suite level presentation experience• Advanced training in Microsoft Office and exceptional skills in analytics• Division (I): US Concert Amphitheaters (62 venues)• Division (II): House of Blues + Clubs & Theaters (66 venues)• Division (III): Festivals (Insomniac, C3 Presents, Rock Nation, County Nation)• Division (IIII): VIP & Premium Seat Sales

San Diego, California, Us

• Managed Food & Beverage & Equipment categories to ensure the best quality products at the most competitive price• Managed distribution, relating to inventories, transitions, and troubleshooting proprietary and non-proprietary sku’s • Negotiated savings and maintained supplier agreements to maximize vendor contribution and manage product costs• Responsible for Supply Chain communications to the field• Identified, highlighted, and streamlined CORE spec ordering processes for operations• Helped establish Procurement Handbook for newly developed Supply Chain team• Key contributor to the carve out process from a shared services department with Jack in the Box under a TSA (Transitional Service Agreement)

Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

• Strategically managed a wide variety of beverage & non-consumable categories through various distribution channels (SGWS, Youngs Market, MillerCoors, DMA, Edward Don)• Managed FinTech setup process with W&S vendors and new restaurant order fulfilment• Worked cross-functionally on limited time offers and R&D initiatives• Managed all facets of business relationships• Provided ongoing forecasts and insights regarding current and future trends• Conducted RFPs and Reverse Auctions maximizing value and savings (Determine software system)

Calabasas Hills, Ca, Us

• Monitored pricing, audits, and inventories • Managed vendor agreements, annual obligations, and rebate process billed quarterly• Maintained complex excel-based financial models such as Cost of Sales• Provided strategic oversight and forecast data for Kitchen and Beverage Operations• Responsible for cost analysis process: quantify savings, increases, and avoidances• Strong experience using various data software systems

• Managed Coastal Division, representing over 70 suppliers• Developed 20 account relationships with retailers including Albertsons, Pavilions, and Ralphs• Ensured proper planner execution and elevated new item distribution• Tracked inventories using Topaz software systems

Calabasas Hills, Ca, Us

• Led and trained employees to bartend and serve on highly extensive menus • Developed quality skills including teamwork, communication, orchestration, and integrity

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies