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Website- https://www.hearthsidefoods.com/Become a customer- https://www.hearthsidefoods.com/become-a-customer/

As the Vice President of Business Development, I play a pivotal role in steering Intelligent Foods, Inc. towards unprecedented growth and success. Reporting directly to the CEO, my responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum of strategic initiatives focused on revenue generation and operational excellence. In this dynamic role, I continue to drive Intelligent Foods expansion into new markets, establishing it as a prominent food manufacturer in the industry.Key Accomplishments:•2023 B2B Revenue Growth- Successfully led initiatives that resulted in B2B revenue exceeding $25 million in 2023•2024 B2B Forecasted Revenue Growth-Expected increase to revenue exceeding $50 million in 2024

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Reporting to the CEO, tasked with generating new business opportunities by selling operational capacity, specifically focused on the commercial kitchens, assembly, and 3PL capabilities.Oversee and Manage the 3 National Food category buyers (Grocery, Produce, and Protein), both EC and WC Regional Procurement replenishment teams, Director of Customer Service and CS team, as well as a 3rd party CS agency, and a Business Development Project Manager.Collaborated with vendors on the development and evaluation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) to source and procure top-quality products that not only met stringent quality standards but also achieved company food cost targets.Strategically managed overall procurement spend, implementing cost-effective strategies that optimized cash flow.Directed and managed food cost P&L performance, successfully meeting or exceeding budgetary targets.Authorize and approve new vendor setup process.Negotiate all contracts, commitments, pricing, and payment terms.Oversee the in-house customer service team, as well as an out-sourced third party customer service partner.Key Accomplishments:•2022 B2B Revenue Growth- Successfully led initiatives that resulted in B2B revenue exceeding $10 million in 2022•Reduced overall food costs by $1.5 million during the calendar year 2022.•Reduced Customer complaint rate per order from 2% to under 1.5% by working with the operations teams to identify root causes and create long term solutions.•Streamlined procurement processes to eliminate waste, optimizing food purchasing efficiency and contributing to a reduction of 5% of the weekly food cost waste or dump.•Led collaborative efforts with cross-functional operations groups to refine processes and optimize yields in production. These improved yields helped clean up the purchasing demand accuracy and eliminate additional waste.

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Managed and oversaw the Operations team, Warehouse team, Human Resources/People Operations team, Recruiting & Training, Safety, Food Safety and Quality Control, Procurement, Production Planning, Maintenance, and Sanitation.Led a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation with over 500 non-exempt and 40 exempt team members.Created and managed both direct and indirect budgets, reporting results to the COO.Strategically managed P&L, effectively controlling cost of goods sold (COGS) and indirect costs, while identifying opportunities for optimization in both food and labor expenditures. Implemented initiatives that led to substantial improvements in operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, contributing to overall financial performance.Set and achieved goals driving weekly revenue over $2.9 million weekly and $150 million annually, exceeding COO expectations.Ensured compliance with BRC, USDA, FDA, Local Township Health Departments, and CCOF food safety and quality requirements.Key Accomplishments:•Hired and trained a management staff, including an Operations Manager, 7 Department Managers, and 15 supervisors.•Achieved a 43% reduction in labor costs from 2018 to 2019 through process and automation improvements.•Implemented and managed a Microsoft Navision ERP system roll-out in 2018.•Led the design and development of a new facility, overseeing the entire build and layout process to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.•Introduced the "Pick 2 Light" automated pick & pack fulfillment system in 2018.•Launched "Fresh & Ready" ready-to-eat meals program in 2019, involving cooking, blast chilling, and assembly.•Expanded commercial kitchen, blast chill room, and automated assembly in 2020 to scale capacity.•Secured BRC Global Standards certification for Sun Basket in 2021.

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Played a crucial role in the expansion of a startup company expanding from the West Coast to the East Coast, supporting the General Manager in hiring staff, establishing processes and procedures, and managing day-to-day operations.Successfully executed and managed operations, contributing to the scalable growth of the business volume.Key Accomplishments:•Spearheaded the growth of a 10-person operation into a robust 250-person operations team within a span of 9 months.•Achieved significant results, increasing weekly revenue from $0 to over $1.5 million in under 9 months.•Cultivated an inclusive team culture, assembling a talented group of Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and team members.

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SafePac LLC. is a food processing plant using new cutting edge technology called High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP).As Plant Manager of this start up business, I directed the day to day operations, overseeing demand planning and monitoring Key performance Indicators (KPIs). I helped build out the operational efficiency to increase capacity and eventually opened up a 2nd shift to maximize our throughput.Fostered positive team culture, established processes, and contributed to the growth of the startup business during a six-year tenure. Managed a 24-hour operation with a team of 40 employees, including hourly workers, mechanics, operations managers, and a logistics manager.Developed and maintained relationships with over 40 customer accounts, collaborating with customer management and quality control to create specifications.Held certifications in SQF, HACCP, and GMP, demonstrating a commitment to continuous training for promoting food safety.Key Accomplishments:•Pioneered SafePac Pasteurization as the first High-Pressure Pasteurization Company on the East Coast in April 2010, and only the 7th globally.•Achieved an impressive SQF Food Safety Systems Audit score of 97% in 2015.•Recruited, trained, and supervised three managers, aligning their efforts with organizational goals.•Optimized High-Pressure Pasteurization cycles, minimizing changeover times, reducing machine downtime, and maximizing throughput efficiency.•Contributed to SafePac Pasteurization’s revenue exceeding $10 million in 2015.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

High School, Business Administration And Management, General