Food Processing/Laundry/Warewashing Specialist

Developed and implemented systems to standardize procedures for bidding and securing new accountsOversaw sales process form initial sales call/RFP to the onboarding of the new accountDeveloped marketing/sales strategy that increased the number of new contracts and employment opportunities for persons with disabilitiesDeveloped and implemented system to standardize the purchasing of supplies and equipmentOversaw all custodial contracts local, state and federal totaling over 1.5… Show more Developed and implemented systems to standardize procedures for bidding and securing new accountsOversaw sales process form initial sales call/RFP to the onboarding of the new accountDeveloped marketing/sales strategy that increased the number of new contracts and employment opportunities for persons with disabilitiesDeveloped and implemented system to standardize the purchasing of supplies and equipmentOversaw all custodial contracts local, state and federal totaling over 1.5 million dollars annuallyProvide leadership and coordination of but not limited to custodial and laundry contracts and service partnerships that are provided by the Connections Team. Show less

Developed and manage new and existing accountsPrepared and presented proposals/contracts to potential customersWorked with restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, jails/prisons, etc. throughout Michigan, Indiana and OhioWorked with Ecolab field associates to troubleshoot any issues that may arise and ultimately ensure that the customer receives the service they expectAssisted management team in forecasting future business trendsIncreased account sales growth in territory by… Show more Developed and manage new and existing accountsPrepared and presented proposals/contracts to potential customersWorked with restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, jails/prisons, etc. throughout Michigan, Indiana and OhioWorked with Ecolab field associates to troubleshoot any issues that may arise and ultimately ensure that the customer receives the service they expectAssisted management team in forecasting future business trendsIncreased account sales growth in territory by five percent from previous year Show less

Developed and managed new and existing accountsPrepared and presented proposals to potential customersSold to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living/group homes and county jails throughout lower MichiganCreated company sales folder and other marketing material to be used company wideIncreased account growth by twenty percent in 2008

Responsible for overseeing daily operations within the job skills training facilityManaged a staff of twelve job skills coachesPrepared person centered planning evaluations for facility participantsReported directly to Executive DirectorWorked along with contracting agencies to make sure corporate goals were accomplished