I worked within the family of the Ben & Jerry’s franchised system for 18 years. During that time I learned all aspects of running a business. My departure role was as the General Manager of Catering, Sampling, Vending & Retail departments. The business portfolio is managed for the SF Bay Area, Stakeholders of the local franchise. Most colleagues or clients I have worked with would describe me as an accomplished and highly-skilled Marketing & Customer Relations leader. Of course these statements are good descriptors for me, but I believe my social cause, fast pace driven style, love of a challenge, not happy until they are happy, to name a few characteristics gives greater clarity of who I am.Everyone loves to hear you work at Ben & Jerry’s, but explaining what it is "I do" to those that ask is not an easy conversation. I have and continue to to simplify it by saying, teamwork and job skills training. Of course this answer gives me an easy out of explaining my role as a manager and what consists of having a great team. What makes up a team and how they are created can be hard to explain, but it is a topic I enjoy analyzing and envisioning the structure or restructuring with individuals that have similar experiences or desire to gain more knowledge on the topic. Several supervisors over the years have asked me, “What is the limit at which you can perform a task or project?” My response to this is clear and simple, “I have no limits with the proper resources.” That view on life has lived with me since 1992, and is directly contributed to my involvement in the inner city crew of San Francisco, Pacific Rowing Club. It taught me that, working on a team is the best way to get something done and motivating oneself to contribute to the fullest is the key to how a team succeeds. I go out of my way to create an enjoyable life for my children and the wonderful community we are honored to live in. Contact me for more details SamjHensley@gmail.com