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High Point, North Carolina, US

Monroe, OH, US

Monroe, OH, US

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

Monroe, OH, US

• Direct and oversee overall operations and sales for the Memphis facility. (operational focus includes wastewater treatment, used oil recycling, and solidification)
• Maintain full P&L responsibilities for the Memphis facility.
• Guide and support the Facility Manager, Fleet Manager, and Sales Manager with business development initiatives and operational needs.
• Oversee and support the Sales Representatives regarding business development and customer account management.
• Manage sales activity using CRM to enhance Business Development efforts.
• Monitor and ensure KPI’s are closely monitored for optimizing profit and plant efficiencies.

Monroe, OH, US

Sales Representative Mid-South Region · Actively and successfully pursues new account growth with in assigned territory· Prepare annual sales forecast based on market potential· Consistent communication and reporting to CRM, Email, and other media · Up to date and informed on market, Industrial, and regulatory issues · Maintains state and federal safety.

Jersey City, NJ, US

• Create commercial real estate proposals and investor packets using Adobe Creative Suites
• Customized real estate packages to target potential prospects’ specific needs
• Prepare, update, and maintain company’s marketing materials
• Assist in directing the usage of advertisements, company logos, and sign placement to facilitate the sale of properties

• Property manager of all buildings; direct all up-fits and maintenance issues
• Liaison between private and public sector of State Farmers Market
• Leasing agent in charge of daily and monthly rentals of both sheds and retail space
• Negotiate and recognize lease agreements
• Oversee new development sites and building construction

Houston, TX, US

Rosemont, IL, US

• Manage food service operations for the restaurant, exhibition kitchen, and food truck
• Supervise over 20 employees
• Established a catering base of over 100 clients
• Reduced labor costs and introduced menu changes that significantly increased sales
• Lowered overhead spending and developed a food cost analysis that reduced food waste
• Started the marketing program, “Get Fresh at Judy’s” which increased sales

Columbia, SC, US

Setup and prepared Williams Brice Stadium; an over 80,000 seat facility, Sarge Frye Field, and Carolina Stadium, for sporting events. supervised the overall upkeep of all facilities including maintenance, cleanup, new additions, as well as helped with preventive maintenance.

Planned, organized, coordinated, and monitored Aging programs, events, and conferences. Designed, fabricated and set up promotional recruiting, and event displays and brochures. Helped manage the overall infrastructure of the Aging programs and events. Served on Lexington County Recreation and Aging planning committees and Aging Program committees as.

Executive Education-Ppcu Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History