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Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Specialty Importer / Distributor in the Greater Los Angeles area ( San Fernando, CA ).- Start up exclusive and semi exclusive lines for a brand-new division ( "Gourmet Manufacturers / Sub-distribution and other volume accounts" ).- Exclusive representation of Schokinag ( www.schokinag.com ) on the Westcoast and parts of the Eastcoast- Hunting, prospecting of sales and grow prospective customers with Schokinag- Develop, roll out and follow up new instore programs with major CA instore bakery chains.

Los Angeles, Ca

$80B Trader of Argicultural Ingredients and Manufacturer of Cocoa and Chocolate.Launched deZaan Gourmet, a Belgian Gourmet Chocolate line from scratch.- Achieved chocolate sales of 120 tons year 1, 240 tons year 2 and 600 tons year 3.- Launched 2 additional new skus ( powder and PAG ), despite difficult company red-tape to immediately increase sales.- Recipe development with chefs and marketing team to support chef-customers and sales.- Relationship building with top chefs to establish long-term brand equity.- Led a team through strategic feedback to refine dynamic high-target sales goals.

Gaithersburg, Md ( Based In Los Angeles, Ca )

$60M Specialty Importer of fine pastry ingredients with nationwide coverage- Grew sales with 40% in contracted foodservice in the firsrt year through development of KISS bakery program and prospecting new customers.- Increased brand-equity of AUI to multiple chains including Starbucks and Edible Arrangements, achieving higher sales.- Initiated customized products for gourmet manufacturers, strengthening AUI as a solutions partner.

Los Angeles, Ca - Miami, Fl

$60M Specialty Importer of fine pastry ingredients with nationwide coverage- Built team spirit of sales team ( 11 direct reports ) to increase revenue by 10% annually.- Managed harmonious balance between ownership direction and sales team.- Designed and strategized with corporate chef, customer presentations and sales trainings, resulting in sustainable sales and brand equity.- Partnered with MOF, increasing chef-relationship network and brand awareness.- Stimulated ride alongs and technical support, rendering a solid home office support.- Set up and executed a Corporate Marketing Plan, restructuring a fragmented marketing.- Launched procedures and guidelines to sustain and uphold brand equity.- Introduced and designed a brnd new catalog, combining over 3000 skus.

Los Angeles, Ca

$25M Specialty Importer of Fine Pastry Ingredients with 3 US branches- Interfaced with FDA, customs and organized interbranch transport.- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and produced subsequent pricelists, reflecting competitive market pricing.

Inwood, Ny

$5M pastry shell manufacturer with headquarters in Ieper, Belgium and US production site.- Negotiated and executed union and insurance contracts- Landed innovative tart shell project with Whole Foods East, resulting in post 9/11 sales increase of 20%

Bachelor’S And Masters Degree In Business Administration, Marketing Management

MA, Marketing Management

Classical / Modern Languages, Foreign Languages

Classic and Modern Languages