Kent Sheppard Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Florida, United States

Importer and exporter of food products (retail and foodservice channel), specializing in the distribution of dairy, deli, dry goods, snacks, frozen items, poultry, beef, lamb, beverages, gourmet food and private label goods. Seek out and develop opportunities within the Caribbean for the company’s wide assortment of quality products and brands for both retail and foodservice sectors. Use of CRM system / ODOO

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

* Resigned to align my skills with career growth and development opportunities and for better work-life balance.* Utilizing and maintaining a Customer Relations Management (CRM) database, E-Leads, etc* Utilizing GM CONNECT - proprietary access to various GM services and applications, such as vehicle ordering, service information, and marketing materials, including a personal career path suite of certification courses and knowledge based and relevant information.* Portfolio of new and luxury GMC and Buick Trucks, SUV’s and cars and pre-owned vehicles in all brands.

Stepped down from the Executive due to emigration to the USA in October 2023.* Chairman (2014, 2017 and 2018) * Member of the Executive Board (2011 to 2024)

Ljw Food & Allied Division

Resigned due to emigration to the USA in October 2023.L. J. Williams Limited was established in 1928, celebrating our 98th year in business, is one of the region's longest established organizations. LJW (Distribution Division) is T&T's premier distributor representing leading global brands in the categories of food, snacks, wines and spirits, and hardware supplies: * Five plus years of continued double-digit growth and good performance, and the successful inclusion of additional brands and new suppliers to the portfolio. * Implementation of a new sub-distribution system to the downtrade channels in Tobago. * Implementation and use of social media platforms as part of marketing strategies.Representing leading global brands in the categories of food, snacks, spirits and wines, and in hardware supplies: Mars (M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Combos, Ben’s Original Rice), Crème de Piroluine Wafers, Tunnock's Wafers, Ferrero Roche, Nutella, Tic Tac, Kinder Chocolates, TWININGS Tea, Walkers of London UK, Fairco Marshmallows, FINI Sweets, McCormick, Zatarain's, Morton's Salt, Bush's Canned Beans, Pascual Yogurts & Drinks, Preferred Popcorn, Monsoon Basmati Rice, Trophy Basmati Rice, Gautier Cognac, William Peel Scotch Whiskies, Sobieski Premium Vodka (Poland), Marie Brizard Liqueurs/Syrups Cocktail Mixes, CARAVELLA Limoncella Liqueur (Italy), FABLE French Wines (by Moncigale, France), Quail Creek Wine (California), Napoleon Brandy (France), WD-40, 2000 Flushes, X-14, MasterLock Padlocks and Door Entry Systems, Sentry-Safe Vaults, SECURITY Tools & Accessories, Evo-Stik adhesives, silicones & glue, Flexello Castors (UK) .

Resigned as accepted offer with L. J. Williams Limited effective from June 2016.Edward B. Beharry & Co. Trinidad Limited, a marketing & distribution company, is a 100% owned subsidiary of The Beharry Group of Guyana, which has been in business for over eight decades. * Healthy double digit percentage growth year on year for each financial year since 2007. * 2016 growth of >35% with strategic plans focused on organic growth and new non-core product lines. * 2015 results showed double digit growth trend in revenue (16%) and volume (21%).* Management of start-up subsidiary with first year sales of approx. $2m, to revenues of >$15M at close of 2015. * Management of aggressive expansion and market penetration with a smooth, seamless, un-interrupted transition into new and improved facilities. * Significant increase in channel distribution, P&L, forecasting, robust sales growth trends and successful brand building and marketing. * Launch of TT web-site and use of social media marketing in 2012 and 2013 respectively.* Pasta, Rice, Spices, Confectionery and Snacks, Shortening/Margarine, Ghee, Laundry Detergents, Dishwashing Liquids,

Resigned as accepted offer with The Beharry Group effective November 2007.A.S. Bryden & Sons (Trinidad) Ltd. has established itself and is considered one of the top distributors of choice for internationally coveted brands. * 129.9% growth in sales and 131.8% increase in profitability in 2006* 125.6% growth in sales and 133.0% increase in profitability in 2005* 114.4% growth in sales and 133.1% increase in profitability in 2004* Managed sales in excess of $85M and team of 32, including account sales representatives, van sales and customer service representatives. Dotted line shared management of merchandising team.* Development and presentation of strategic business plans.* Assisted with development and launch of new brands to the market.* Implemented new down-market and food service distribution in Tobago territory.

Resigned as accepted offer with A. S. Bryden Limited effective January 2005.Nestlé is the world's foremost Nutrition, Health and Wellness company.* Exceeded all sales targets with growth of 7% in 2002, 28% in 2001, 62% in 2002, 6% in 2003 and 11% for 2004 and on resignation sales were in excess of $18M.* Project team member on International Sales and Marketing Productivity team from Head Office in Switzerland. * Development and presentation of strategic business plans and sales reports.* Coordination of in-store and national promotions.

http://www.republictt.comResigned as accepted offer with Nestlé effective from August 1989.

Education record

Mcim, Marketing

Acim, Marketing

Ppl-Me, Private Pilot'S Licence - Single/Multi-Engine Ratings

Activities and Societies: Single Engine and Multi-Engine PPL Licence

Education record

Education record

The Dale Carnegie Course - 1999 Leadership Training for Managers - 2007