Experienced in system integration having worked with the installation of two different procurement systems (Oracle and Adaco) including data management, food and beverage procurement, bid and contract management, vendor relations, product consulting and system development. Also assisted in training and education with our HR department and developed educational platforms to support business system integration. Worked as vice-chair in major fundraising event for American Heart Association whiched raised close to $60,000. Was awarded the prestigous Value Award for Citizenship for November 2012.

.Wine Educator and Writer for GrowYourWineSales.com, a website that teaches restaurant managers and their staff's how to implement the right wine programs..As a Culinary Instructor, I develop, plan, instruct, demonstrate and coach students in the culinary disciplines.• As a Food Service consultant I developed operating systems, menus and staff management procedures • Integrated marketing plan using traditional, internet and social networks• Worked with vendors to establish product procurement policy

• Managed active account base of 45 foodservice outlets• Developed sales plans based on company growth objectives• Worked with brokers and specialists on new product placements• Moved negative growth account base to a positive growth position within the first year• Awarded Chairman’s Club Status for best sales growth within my flight

• Directed staff of 250 part and full-time employees• Managed sales, staffing, training, accounting, and inventory controls for 16 stores• Developed marketing plan and managed advertising budget• Wrote policies and procedures manuals for all company owned stores• Procured non-traditional revenue markets for new store development• Developed new products and procedures

• Developed new business opportunities within the wine and beverage markets • Increased existing business opportunities within 120 accounts including retail chain operations• Worked with winemakers and professionals in all aspects of special events and sales achievement• Consistently produced double digit growth and received many sales awards for goal achievement

• Opened 3 new restaurants with corporate chef in developing menus and wine lists• Wrote and maintained award winning wine list which increase area revenue with annual double digit growth• Significantly reduced payroll and product costs while producing an 8% per annum growth rate• Developed and produced new menu items in an effort to broaden market appeal.• Developed new training program for service staff with customer service orientation priority