Patrick Braton Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Lee'S Summit, Missouri

Store DirectorAssisted customers in their shopping experience by leading all store departments in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the product and service Cosentino customers have come to expect. Promoted a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done. Key Contributions: •Developed and implemented strategic goals for labor management, profits, and analysis while increasing FY 2015 Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 overall store sales by 7-8%•First Store Director in current location to put record sales profits on to bottom line – Over $700,000•Managed highest volume store in division with close to 150 employees and sales averaging $600,000 to $800,000 a week

Lee'S Summit, Missouri

Assistant Store Manager / Director in TrainingServed as human resources representative at multiple store locations conducting valuable interviews ensuring the highest quality team members were hired for each store. Along with interviewing, responsibilities included peer coaching, performance plans and evaluations, managing benefits, claims, disciplinary actions, and employee sensitive information for corporate offices. Maintained high quality product, freshness, cleanliness and proper rotation of product throughout the store. Ensured all team members complied with required health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures.Key Contributions: •Graduated Cosentino’s College, Store Director Management Development Program in May 2012. Gained invaluable insider information on the grocery and food industry. The program included in store on the job one-on-one training with coaches and program facilitators. Operational practices and procedures were taught by store departments and managers. •Helped re-open Cosentino’s Sunfresh under new ownership to train employees and ensure overall quality operations of the store and its products

Kansas City, Mo

Global Business Development ManagerHelped in a contract work role to start a new company that imported and distributed high quality spirits locally and from Mexico. Managed several national product lines such as: La Cava del Mayoral, Most Wanted Vodka, Bourbon, Gin, Whiskey and Ponak’s Liquid Attitude Margarita. Managed tastings at various areas around the Kansas City area as well as coordinated special marketing events for the product line. Communicated logistical details with partners in Arandas, Jalisco, as well as distributors, manufacturers in Missouri and Kansas. Researched prospective business partners such as restaurants, bars, casinos, and retail outlets throughout the Midwest. Key Contribution:•Created marketing and sales materials including product catalogues, brochures, investor presentations and company website. As well as designing eye-catching product packaging for Guadalupe Centers Inc. and High Plains Distillery

Kansas City, Missouri Area

International Trade and Marketing Assistant Helped generate business development between China, Mexico and Canada to create business solutions. Involved in creating new marketing materials such as: email blasts, brochures, newspaper articles, spreadsheets, and presentations for the International Office. Organized weekly seminars such as “Trade Thursdays”. The seminar served as a hands-on opportunity for local businesses to learn valuable international operation skill sets. Worked heavily with various organizations such as: International Trade Council, Kansas City Economic Development Council, Port Authority of Kansas City, Kansas City Tourism Bureau and government organizations from other nations. Key Contributions:•Effectively created a performance system demonstrating overall impact of the International Trade and Affairs Office locally and state wide. This system displayed the amount of economic dollars created between businesses and how it financially benefited the city•Prepared and facilitated inbound/outbound trade missions to and from Canada and Mexico while successfully researching and creating contact databases for various industry sectors

Master Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), International Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Spanish Language And Literature

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