Ryan Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon

• Work closely with independent wholesale and retail companies throughout the Northwest providing procurement options and expert business sales support• Manage Brokerage and direct load shipments for select customers• Manage Organic Retail Program and Promotions • Consistently increase market penetration and provide top-notch representation of products• Develop creative ads and develop annual seasonal item promotions• Provide excellent customer relationship management and development of new sales channels• Manage customer orders and logistics and collaborate with procurement in managing inventory• Consistently work as a liaison between the buyers and the sales staff promoting team work and accountability

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed a dynamic sales staff with budgeted sales totaling $18 million in 2011 • Specialized in customer retention, relationship building, development of pricing matrix, advance sales, and high volume distribution• Excelled at all levels utilizing strong background in marketing, ad writing/planning, budget writing, operational efficiencies, logistics, training and effective decision making • Wrote and exceeded department budget for 9 consecutive years• Worked closely with all facets of the company from Purchasing and Operations to Procurement and Accounting • Excelled at building partnerships while implementing new ways to handle tasks to create accountability • Received valuable mentoring from experienced “old school” pros and gained priceless industry knowledge• Led a team that grew sales by more than 20% for 7 consecutive years while exceeding gross profit/tonnage goals and significantly increased company market share• Trained and mentored sales team to develop a common skill base and knowledge of the industry so members could grow their careers as produce professionals

Portland, Oregon Area

• Supervised and coordinated all activities at a load/unload facility with over 150 employees• Oversaw labor management (union & non-union) documentation standards and dispatch load control methods • Increased production and employee morale in every area of responsibility• Ensured success and follow-through with a wide range of critical logistics, shipping, and receiving activities• Maintained an efficient and well-organized workplace under a structured ISO 9000 environment utilizing knowledge of the "Super Hub" infrastructure• Conducted safety training, employee methods training, and labor negotiations• Motivated the team and managed the employee goal setting program and employee rewards program

Portland, Oregon

Took on a wide range of responsibilities including stocking, checking, receiving, ordering, produce, inventory, cash register balancing, deposits, vendor payments, and loss prevention