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Execute the goals, visions, core values, and mission statement of Nemco Food EquipmentOversee US sales team and their related effortsRelentless focus on end-user development and channel support across all channelsTraining and development program for sales managersWork with sales managers in developing, managing, and nurturing new and existing business.

It's a fact. In foodservice, it doesn't take a whole lot to knock the wind out of your profits.Time. Temperature. The talents of your workforce. They're all challenges - and they're all opportunities if you have the tools to make them work for you. Tools that trim preparation time...retain heat and fresh food flavors...that tempt customers...set new taste.

Ronkonkoma, NY

Develop new business within the commercial foodservice, boutique retail, culinary education and e-commerce verticals in the following product segments throughout the Western half of the US, Latin America and Caribbean:* Chef Tools* Cutlery* Chef ApparelWe are a family-owned boutique brand of high quality Chef tools experiencing exponential growth in the.

• Oversee Strategic Account Project Management, Sourcing & Logistics Support, and Implementation for Key Account AV installation and support
• Project Implementation and Logistics
• Liaise between sales, engineering, installation
• Interface with General Contractor as needed
• Interface with Client as needed
• Procurement/Sourcing

• Focused on National / Multi-unit Accounts and Sales Management within company’s six major markets. North American Division of BHS Tabletop, AG; Selb, Germany
• Increased 2009 sales over 2008 by nearly 10% while also realizing significant price reductions
• Instrumental in launching new product offering with world-wide category leader
• Designed and created award-winning theme-inspired trade show booths, and corresponding marketing materials with virtually zero financial investment
• Praised in performance evaluations for creativity, commitment to team and ability to deliver a dynamic and professional presentation

• Responsible for all sales in US Eastern Region, Caribbean and Canada. Walco is a Division of Utica Cutlery; Utica, NY
• Realized 25% average annual sales increase during tenure
• Increased number of territories whose volume exceeded $1 Million from one to seven groups within first two years
• Acquired first ever $1 Million first-year sales distribution account in company history
• Developed new product line accounting for first-year sales of nearly $350,000
• Collaborated with third-party supplier to create custom retail packaging for channel partner resulting in additional exposure through nearly 150 retail stores in nine states

• 2003-2005 Manufacturer’s Rep – JOCAMO, Inc., d/b/a Promotion Marketing
• Independent Manufacturer’s Representatives to the Food Service Industry
• Represented 9 manufacturers in 4 states
• Promotional products, awards and incentives distributor
• Grew business sales nearly 400% in first year by calling directly on end-users and channeling orders through distribution network
• Promoted brands through industry trade shows and other networking events

• Responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for distribution channel and National Account business within assigned region from New York to Florida and export to Caribbean and Latin America. A division of Dudson.
• Doubled region’s sales volume during tenure while maintaining highest profitability
• Acquired largest, single-site, non-chain sale in company history; Caribe Royale Hotel, Orlando, FL; $375,000
• “Salesman of the Year” award 2000 for outstanding growth over sales target
• Corporate Trainer, North America - developed national standardized training program
• Successfully penetrated non-traditional markets such as Golden Corral, University of Georgia student dining, Auburn University, resulting in nearly $250,000 first-year sales

• Healthcare Industry expert hired to develop and launch offering of products specific to the Institutional Healthcare Markets. A division of ARC International, Arques, France.
• Mentored Independent Manufacturer's reps identifying and targeting opportunities within healthcare market for food delivery wares
• Worked with Dieticians in developing standards
• National and Regional trade show coordination and participation

• Responsible for the centralization of procurement for 165-unit Nursing and Rehabilitation company.
• Developed programs with vendors to maximize purchasing powe while partnering with Clinical Management Team to develop purchasing standards, leveraging purchasing power and maintaining the highest quality care
• Executed pressure-relief mattress program saving more than $1MILLION in labor annually due to a major reduction in decubitus ulcers (bed sores). Reduced civil action against company resulted in additional savings
• Successfully implemented centralized procurement office overseeing day-to-day procurement and program management, reducing overall head-count resulting in nearly $250,000 annual reduction in salary expenses
• Designed, developed and launched customized, web-based procurement system expediting approval and purchasing process, reducing overall turn-around of purchasing requests from 60 days to 1 week. Realized a savings of.

Education record

Associates, Computer Mainframe And Dbase Operations

Graduated with Highest Honors