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Saddle River, Nj, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

A North American firm focused on manufacturing and distributing high quality vitamins and supplements to high-end health and wellness retail businesses.Product Specialist, New York Tri-State RegionIn a sales support role focused on educating store and department managers to drive product sales. Launched new products and continually monitored accounts for successful product sales. Furloughed due to COVID-19 department dispansion.Results:- Managed 25-30 high profile NY Tri-state accounts including but not limited to multiple Whole Foods locations.- Launched 10-14 new products each quarter. Completed training, product reviews and exams prior to marketing the products to store department managers. - Improved product growth within territory by demonstrating features, reviewing inventory sell through rates and in-store merchandising for over 100 product skews. - Achieved multiple awards including National Product Specialist in 2018 and Regional North East Product Specialist in 2016.

Suffern, New York, United States

A 7-chain retail store that caters to clients looking for healthily grocery store alternatives. They supply a wide variety organic foods, supplements, and healthy food store options.Store Manager / Supplement ManagerA store key holder and manager to a growing vitamin and supplement department. Met and negotiated with vendors to merchandise the best options based on client demand. Results:- Grew the supplement department over 300% by re-merchandising and improving inventory quality to meet client requirements. - Improved department profitability by negotiating strategic deals with vendors to lower costs. - Improved market share by retaining past clients and improving print and online media programs. - Managed staff set schedules and ensured client service excellence throughout the entire store.

Harrington Park, New Jersey, United States

A solely owned and operated bakery and café that offered organic and healthy menu selections. Clients could eat in, take out and cater events all year long. Started the business from inception and managed all components of running the business including but not limited to staffing, bookkeeping, inventory management, marketing and sales. Results: - Increased the business from zero to $350K over three years by developing healthy and delicious menu options. - Held a high repeat client base by requiring the highest level of service from 8 – 10 employees. - Increased market awareness by creating and managing in-store events for local artists, book clubs, and holiday parties. - Transitioned the store to a new owner as a result of developing a loyal clientele who enjoyed healthier lifestyle meals.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Rao’s is an international food supplier and restaurant located in NYC that carries multiple lines of homemade pasta and sauces. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing and Sales focused on product expansion in retail establishments. Held product in-store demonstrations and educated store managers on merchandising and product knowledge.Results: - Increased revenue by supporting major NYC retailors including Stew Leonard’s, Fairway, Gristides, and Citrella. - Launched new product lines by demonstrating products, merchandising, and sharing product knowledge. - Determined store inventory levels by directly meeting with store and department managers to show strong representation. - Expanded merchandizing options by holding in-store and corporate events and developing gift basket options.

Hillsdale, New Jersey, United States

A solely owned and operated health food retail establishment that catered to those looking for organic products, top of the line vitamin and supplements and personalized knowledge to best understand the latest health and wellness options. Started the business from inception and managed all components of running the business including but not limited to staffing, bookkeeping, inventory management, marketing and sales. Results: - Increased the business from zero to $500K over three years by developing creative marketing strategies, identifying the right product mix and developing long lasting client relationships. - Drove profitability by tightly managing inventory turns, product merchandizing and staff schedules. - Transitioned the store to a new owner as a result of developing a loyal clientele who chose to shop local instead of in larger health food chains.