Michelle (Samuelson) Masson, Cpsm Email & Phone Number

Reston, VA, US

Reston, VA

Reston, Virginia

Leading Operations for Corporate Accounts.

• Negotiate Food rebate programs, deviated pricing and finalize contracts directly with manufacturers
• Liaise directly with Corporate Food and Beverage operations and each respective brand team on food programs and initiatives
• Interface with the Regional Supply Management team and the distribution network to implement, monitor, and maintain food programs
• Responsible for managing the corporate purchasing analyst, who maintains the rebate process and collection database for F&B module

• Negotiated and implemented manufacturing and distribution contracts
• Developed supply management programs for new store openings
• Assisted in the project supply of FF&E and OS&E for the opening of 20 new stores
• Responsible for all purchasing and supply management activities including product research and development

• Negotiated and established contracts for ingredients
• Managed the inventory of raw ingredients and finished goods
• Researched and presented new items, sample requests from R&D and product cuttings
• Responsible for department of 4 people

• Oversaw daily activities of purchasing function (distribution “opportunities”, recalls)
• Managed Décor warehouse – responsible for staff of 3 at the warehouse, managed décor inventory, replenishment items to existing restaurants, and coordinating new store openings or expansions.
• Negotiated new and old contracts – benchmarking (RFI & RFP for distribution) – looking for synergies for both concepts (Buca di Beppo & Vinny T's of Boston)
• Managed various administrative tasks- purchase updates, update order guides, and compliance

• Project manager responsible for FF&E décor at 30 new property openings around the United States
• Read blueprints, coordinated construction schedule with: construction managers; inspectors; freight movers; architects; designers; installation crew; and decorative painters.
• Responsible for going to job site to coordinate delivery and installation.
• Responsible for doing a review and complete follow through of each restaurant with regard to décor and construction and communicating results to the development department.

Personal Trainer – June 1994 – 1997Aerobics Instructor – June 1994 – March 2001