• Responsible for identification, conceptualization, cultivation, maintenance as well as profit/loss (P&L) of developing and managing products which increase the company's market share by satisfying an emerging demand within the framework of the company’s manufacturing footprint, capacity and expertise. • Duties include negotiation, sourcing, review of design for manufacturability (DFM), materials specification consultation, strategy, commercialization, developing/delivering key metrics and forecasting. • Experienced at building diverse high-performing teams by providing cross-functional leadership within the company to supply unique benefits and superior value to customers through integration of people, data, processes and business systems, during the product lifecycle.• Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) liaison for Trinity Highway Products, LLC, since January 2012.• American Galvanizers Association (AGA) liaison for Trinity Highway Products, LLC, since January 2008.

• Responsible for identification, conceptualization, cultivation, maintenance as well as profit/loss (P&L) of developing, selling and marketing products which increase the company's market share by satisfying an emerging demand within the framework of the company’s manufacturing footprint, capacity and expertise. • Duties include negotiation, sourcing, review of design for manufacturability (DFM), materials specification consultation, strategy, commercialization, developing/delivering key metrics and forecasting. • Experienced at building diverse high-performing teams by providing cross-functional leadership within the company to supply unique benefits and superior value to customers through integration of people, data, processes and business systems, during the product lifecycle.• American Galvanizers Association (AGA) liaison for Trinity Highway Products, LLC, since January 2008.• Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) liaison for Trinity Highway Products, LLC, since January 2012.• Product Management of Guardrail Systems, since January 2018.

Sold galvanized steel products (primarily highway related) by developing new prospects and interacting with established customers in a defined geographic region of the United States. Researched and reviewed bidding advertisements, design drawings and sold products by preparing estimates, quotations, bids and/or proposals meeting the customers’ requirements. Customer liaison between company’s’ engineering, customer service, contract administration, purchasing, accounting and credit departments which required extensive negotiation of schedules, services, terms, prices, and delivery. Planned and developed sales strategies and campaigns for major accounts to exceed sales objectives as well as represented company at trade shows, association meetings, award events, state highway lettings, industry forums, etc.Supervised sales representatives and/or office staff, as required. Position required considerable knowledge of sales and marketing practices, techniques, administration and wide-ranging knowledge of products and applicable industry regulations. Established and maintained effective working relationships with all levels of customers and company personnel.

As Assistant General Manager, I was responsible for coordinating the restaurants' management team for the daily operations of restaurant, including the selection, development, and performance of employees as well as the administration of payroll. Essential Functions:• Inventory and ordering of food and supplies and ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.• Enforcement of sanitary practices and compliance with operation standards company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.• Administration and optimization of profits and financial compliance to company standards, policies and procedures to increase sales and minimize fixed and variable costs. Responsibilities included forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and reconciliation of supply, food, beverage, utility and labor costs.• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, appearance standards and active community outreach.• Ensure positive guest service, including responding to complaints and taking appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into returning guests.

As General Manager, I was responsible for managing the daily operations of restaurant, including the selection, development, and performance of employees as well as the administration of payroll. Essential Functions:• Inventory and ordering of food and supplies and ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.• Enforcement of sanitary practices and compliance with operation standards company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.• Administration and optimization of profits and financial compliance to company standards, policies and procedures to increase sales and minimize fixed and variable costs. Responsibilities included forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and reconciliation of supply, food, beverage, utility and labor costs.• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, appearance standards and active community outreach.• Ensure positive guest service, including responding to complaints and taking appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into returning guests.

Started as a dishwasher in 1983, progressed to GM in early 1986.As General Manager, I was responsible for managing the daily operations of restaurant, including the selection, development, and performance of employees as well as the administration of payroll. Essential Functions:• Inventory and ordering of food and supplies and ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.• Enforcement of sanitary practices and compliance with operation standards company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.• Administration and optimization of profits and financial compliance to company standards, policies and procedures to increase sales and minimize fixed and variable costs. Responsibilities included forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and reconciliation of supply, food, beverage, utility and labor costs.• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, appearance standards and active community outreach.• Ensure positive guest service, including responding to complaints and taking appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into returning guests.