Sustainable Packaging and Containers Manufacturing.Molded Fiber Produce & Drink Trays. PFAS Free!

In consecutive roles, I established extensive partnerships with leading companies in the food service and packaging sectors, including Whataburger, Nisbets (UK), Firehouse Subs, Jack in the Box, El Pollo Loco, TGI Fridays, and Sysco Corporation. I provided business development and consultation services while delivering educational speeches at renowned institutions like Purdue University, Penn State University, UNLV, and the Culinary Institute of America, focusing on supply chain management and packaging. I collaborate with National Checking Company, Dot It Restaurant Fulfillment, and Colpac Packaging (UK) to develop strong partnerships and drive product promotion. I introduced sustainable products to the market that expanded the company's offerings. I formulated growth strategies for key accounts, enhancing brand recognition and aligning customer needs with diverse product portfolios. I identified expansion opportunities within existing clients and explored new markets for revenue growth.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Strengthened business relationships with Colpac Packaging, facilitating product imports from Europe and distribution through their networks as well as effectively growing businesses.• Excelled in various facets of the packaging industry, from takeout packaging to foodservice and grocery store labeling solutions.• Recognized as a valuable asset for industry companies based on adeptness at building and maintaining robust business relationships, combined with his extensive experience in food service and packaging.• Increased annual sales by $4M by expanding into new industries and establishing relationships with Fortune 500 corporations.• Utilized an extensive network of manufacturers in Asia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia, expertly vetting factories to source top-quality, cost-effective products for the food service industry.

I deliver expertise in the capacity of board advisory while offering guidance and expertise to represent 380K+ restaurant locations.Following are my key contributions to the role:• Played a pivotal role in promoting resources and fundraising initiatives for scholarships, programs, and youth development in the hospitality industry.• Championed the scholarship committee, expediting fundraising efforts aimed at enabling high school and college students to pursue culinary education.• Led end-to-end educational programs designed to enlighten students about potential career paths and opportunities.• Chaired multiple roundtable discussions, peer-to-peer meetings, and exclusive events with esteemed C-level executives from Fortune 500 corporations within the food service sector.• Developed and maintained strong and positive relationships with ~60 influential members.• Shaped the long-term vision and sustainable strategies of the association. • Delivered intelligence on areas of membership growth, program development, sponsorship initiatives, and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring the successful execution of association objectives.

In 2003, I was engaged by colleagues to pioneer a distribution business model, vision, and strategy from the ground up by providing supplies through domestic/global sourcing to the foodservice industry for commercial/SMB markets. I was instrumental in driving profitability through innovative business development and marketing tactics.♦ Recruited, hired, and trained a team of 10 from the ground up. Prepared performance reviews and plans. Fostered a culture of excellence to maximize loyalty/retention.♦ Leveraged industry expertise to devise cutting-edge sales strategies with forward-thinking products and tactical pricing negotiations to provide first-in-class offerings. ♦ Drove success through skilled prospecting, cold calling, website marketing, and referral solicitation to National Restaurant Association C-level members.♦ Skillfully devised compelling C-level presentations, product demonstrations and participated in trade shows to convey product benefits and gain buy-in from Fortune 500 corporations. Consistently closed deals to promote growth and profitability. ♦ Managed P&L, manufacturing/supply chain logistics, identified cost-saving opportunities by sourcing from Asia and reselling to end users.♦ Envisioned/implemented strategic brand development marketing campaigns to expand the reach and increase visibility through Google SEO and website optimization. Evaluated market/competitor trends to sustain corporate viability.♦ Identified client needs to recommend customized product solutions. Consistently exceeded expectations for exceptional customer experiences.✶Instrumental in driving annual sales revenue from zero to $3.5M by securing lucrative contracts with industry leading franchises. ✶Positioned organization for success as prominent supply provider which generated YoY sales revenue growth and expansion.✶Launched new hire sales training/educational materials focused on efficiency, competency, and sales growth to consistently exceed quotas.

✶Achieved unprecedented success developing key accounts Fortune 500/1000 corporations yielding YoY revenue of $25M and lucrative gross profits of 35%.✶Spearheaded inaugural international distribution network in Western Europe, Great Britain, Asia, and Australia; exceeded $2M in annual revenues.