Premium Meat & Seafood Sales. Wholesale, retail, online, export.

Natural and Specialty Foods BrokerUnited Sales represents national and local brands to key accounts. I grow sales in the New Mexico territory. I have successfully worked with university, k-12, multi-units, and fine dining end-users. Last year I turned around negative growth to double digit growth YOY.

Contractor brought on board to develop partners and sponsors for 1st and 2nd FoodBytes summits. Director responsibilities included sponsorships, investor relations, community partners, and partnerships.https://sfnewtech.com/www.foodbytesworld.com

Contract recruiter for summer classes of 2015 with FBS. Reached maximum bonus structure and full attendance.

F50 is a private co-investment platform for investors that identifies up to 50 of the most fundable startups in Silicon Valley.Worked as short term contractor for the Funded! Season 2 conference at the Moscone Center. In charge of partnerships, sponsorships, and business development. Enjoyed early-stage startup environment and supporting the team with startup analysis, community management, volunteer management, e-mail marketing, and strategic partnerships.www.f50.io

Operations Team- Managing and motivating a kitchen production team of 25 Blue Apron associates while innovating methods for increased production and quality control.

Data Team- Pre-launch app support as short term contractor. Enjoyed working with the food database of 10,000 plus ingredients, developing an early stage value proposition, and growing community and social channels.

Supported the educational component and operational strategies for the Full Spoon program, a food-focused employee engagement and education start up focused on driving healthy eating behavior change for Northern California employers (Tesla Motors, LinkedIN).As an engaging and dynamic nutrition expert and chef, with a passion for helping adults embrace healthful and nutritious foods. I’m working on:• Education curriculum • Operational strategy• Creation and delivery of all on-site education and community events for clients and partners• Seamless collaboration with Whole Foods Market stores and Healthy Eating Specialists.

The nutritionist and Health Starts Here program representative on the marketing team. Partnered and developed relationships with several local and national organizations including the USDA, public school systems, hospitals, non-profits, food festivals, museums, the YMCA, and media outlets. Developed original cooking classes, menus, recipes, and programs for on-site and off-site execution. Completed multiple media trainings with regional corporate offices and featured by KOB-TV news. Awards and recognitions:• Won Global Prepared Foods Award- "Best Executed Healthy Eating Program"• Won Regional Produce Innovation Contest- "The Next Best Dip"• Highest sales record for the Health Starts Here '5 for $5' lunch programs• Outstanding Team Member Award and nominations for Outstanding Customer Service

Sales and Marketing for the retail start up line of ayurvedic herbs and supplements, R-U-Ved (subsidiary of Ayush Herbs, Inc.)• Doubled year-over-year sales• Secured core product line in largest supplement chain in the Pacific Northwest• Developed & published original ads, articles, and promotions• Planned and executed tradeshows, educational seminars, training dinners, etc..