Mission/Values/Analytic Sales LeaderDeveloping Leaders of Tomorrow / Bridging Relationships / Increasing Profits Through AcumenCustomer Expertise:US Retail/Mass/Club/Food Service, Canada Retail/Mass, Ecom Support, International SupportMy Why: Healthy Disruption Transparent leadership in developing highly functional teams, brokers networks and customer business relationships. Organizational influencer through guidance of steering team cross-functional collaboration. My Habits: Core BeliefsFamily firstEmphasize customer relationshipArticulate offerings that align with interestsPrioritize in-person interactionsTime management expertWhat's working and what's notAlways learningData drivenPick up the phonePassion

Innovative Sales LeaderDeveloping High Performance Teams / Building Relationships / Growing ProfitsCustomer Expertise: National customer responsibilities included, Kroger, Albertson’s, Whole Foods, KeHe, UNFI, Target, Club, Trader Joe’s. Including regional customers across the countryMy primary role as a leader is to provide and create clear communication between executive strategic initiatives tied to field tactics. Measured by sales teams performance against their objectives including financial monthly / annual goals. Leadership thru Mentoring and Coaching while collaborating closely with internal cross-functional teams including setting broker goals, objectives and partnerships. National Grocery Division Sales Manager (2014 – Feb 2020)Overseeing all aspects of national grocery/specialty sales – Consistent communication between executive strategic initiatives and field tactics - Measured by team performance and meeting AOP’s.Club & House Division Sales Manager (2009 - 2013)Responsible for developing customization of product offerings and strategic teamwork. Western Division Manager (2007 - 2008)Responsible for Whole Foods, Western division retail and club channels.NW Regional Sales Manager (2004 - 2006)Directly responsible in managing and supporting NW broker partners, managing Kroger corporate and developing the club channel.

NW Regional Brand Manager Directly responsible in managing and supporting brokers in developing promotional plans and selling in new items.

Brand Development Manager (1997 - 2002)Directly responsible in developing and managing multiple hi-caliber manufacturers and brands.GM/HBC Sales Manager (1994 - 1997)Managed all retail sales functions in the NW market. Including the development of a strong reliable continuity sales force and reset team.Sales Supervisor / Reset Coordinator (1993 - 1994)Directed and scheduled the GM/HBC reset demands by account priority. Retail Sales Rep (1990 to 1993)Called on all retail food stores for Grocer, Frozen, & Meat Departments