Ron Paraday

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Independent Business Owner at Pathfinder Consulting @
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Orland Park, Illinois, United States, United States
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About Ron Paraday

Recently in 2019, I started my own CPG Consulting / Project Management company; Pathfinder Consulting. I support both CPG manufacturers and distributors to profitably expand their business across markets in the US. From 2014 through 2016, I owned a company that provided sales and transportation services of industrial material; such as, bulk road salt and construction material to support our customers.Work History:A highly effective General Manager / Director of Sales with a strong business and leadership background, who led large dynamic organizations within the consumer packaged goods industry (Frito Lay, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream / Nestle' and Sahale Snacks).I have been an effective team lender of an organization that has sales / profit and loss responsibilities. I have had success in an environment that allows for individual entrepreneurial spirit while expecting team results. I also led organizations that had a culture of team work and openness. My history has been mainly with larger organizations but most recently with a small organization that has great innovative products and a future of exponential growth.General Manager / Director of Sales Accomplishments:-Sales team exceeded revenue targets in four of five years.-Top region in revenue growth in three of five years.-Exceeded market share goals in all three segments of the category in four of five years.-Led the sales and operations teams through constant organizational change.-Top region in productivity savings in 2009 and 2010.

Ron Paraday's Current Company Details
Pathfinder Consulting

Pathfinder Consulting

Independent Business Owner at Pathfinder Consulting
Ron Paraday Work Experience Details
  • Pathfinder Consulting
    Independent Business Owner
    Pathfinder Consulting Apr 2019 - Present
    United States
    We work with CPG manufacturers and distributors to expand their brands and distribution networks, across the United States.
  • Distribution International
    General Manager
    Distribution International Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
    2501 East 165Th Street, Hammond Indiana, 46320
    Distribution International is a piping insulation company that provides both supplied insulation products and fabrication materials for any insulation needs. My role as a General Manager is to ensure that the Hammond branch exceeds it's financial budget, provides excellent service to our customers and develops the skills and career path of our employees.
  • Jdr Logistics And Distribution Llc
    Co President
    Jdr Logistics And Distribution Llc Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
    Homer Glen, Illinois
    JDR Logistics and Distribution LLC is a national 3PL company that provides "Best in Class" logistics and transportation solutions for our customers. With 40 years of experience in logistics, "Excellence in Operations" is not just a mantra but a way of life. We have the capability and scope to transport any bulk products to any destination in the United States.
  • Shale Snacks
    Sales Director, East Division
    Shale Snacks Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
    Responsible for expanding the Sahale Snacks brand into the east markets. Developing strong relationships with key customers and developing a distribution network to profitably distribute the brand throughout the eastern part of the United States.
  • Nestle Usa
    General Manager North Central Region, Nestle' Sales And Distribution
    Nestle Usa Sep 1994 - Dec 2011
    Greater Chicago Area
    Led a region profit center of eight local profit centers totaling 400 plus full time employees and annual revenue of $500million.Responsible for sales across all trade segments and customers in the Midwest. Key accounts included Super Valu (Jewel), Roundy's, HyVee and Schnuck's.
  • Nestlé
    Division General Manager Nestle' Food
    Nestlé Sep 1994 - Dec 2011
    United States
    Successfully led a team of 400 members to profitably expand Nestle's frozen foods products (Haagen Daz, Edy's, Drumstick and Di Giorno) across the United States. Responsibilities included achieving full P&L objectives, distribution expansion within all trade channels (Grocery, Convenience Stores, Food Service, Mass and UDS) and grow market share.
  • Frito Lay
    Region Sales Manager
    Frito Lay May 1982 - Sep 1994
    Plano, Texas
    Led a sales and distribution organization of 200 full time employees with gross annual sales of $85 million. Territory consisted of Dallas / Fort Worth and Northeast Texas with two distribution centers and twenty-two satellite locations.Previous positions consisted of Sales Manager in the Midwest and Texas. Responsibities included growing sales revenue, improving product margins and increasing share across numerous markets.

Ron Paraday Skills

Road Transportation Salt Trucking Sales

Ron Paraday Education Details

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What company does Ron Paraday work for?

Ron Paraday works for Pathfinder Consulting

What is Ron Paraday's role at the current company?

Ron Paraday's current role is Independent Business Owner at Pathfinder Consulting.

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What schools did Ron Paraday attend?

Ron Paraday attended University Of Illinois At Chicago.

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Ron Paraday has skills like Road, Transportation, Salt, Trucking, Sales.

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