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Kissimmee, FL, US

Orlando, Florida, United States

Florida

Orlando, Florida Area

Orlando, Florida Area

Central & SE Florida

• Formulated innovative marketing strategies and business opportunities to expand product lines, shelf stable BIB juice, teas and bar mixers at distributor level within Central and South Florida.
• Provided hands-on oversight to GFS, US Foods, Sysco and Badia Spices FL Divisions, as well as Health Groups, National Accounts and Regional Chains.
• Generated leads through cold calling of food service accounts, c-stores and collaborating with Distributor Sales Representatives, and conducting product presentations at major food shows throughout FL.
• Organized and facilitated presentations and trainings for large-scale buying groups and affiliations.* Credited with amplifying sales and revenue by generating clientele and managing new account sales

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

• Promoted from Coffee Specialist to SE Region Manager in 2003
• Managed all company coffee brands, Today Foods and Techni-Brew International sales outside Boyd’s direct sales marketplace within: NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, AR, LA, MS, and parts of TX and OK.
• Presented and sold Specialty Coffee, espresso, coffee and tea equipment to end users and distributors.
• Conducted trainings for customers, brokers and sales representatives on product knowledge and how to sell beverages.
• Analyzed and projected budget for South East Region, executed selling plan, and oversaw brokers in 5 different states.
• Directed large corporate accounts like Sysco Foods, Gordon Food Service, US Foods, China Mist distributors and Champps Americana in the proper product mix as well the appropriate equipment and pricing.* Consistently.

Indiana

* Lead, developed and streamlined 5 sales route operations* Accomplished this mission: reduced service calls by 40% - better serving a base of 335 accounts and reducing route times 1-hour per day per driver - this extra hour was used for education, training, and other ongoing operational improvements* This was only a temporary position

PA & NY

* Further strengthened expertise in product demonstrations, customer service and consistently exceeding customer expectations* Developed and presented unique beverage programs to end users based on wants and needs* This tenure underscores my ability to achieve customer loyalty – garnered much of business via referrals from customers *Select Achievements.

Indiana

* Provided leadership to rapidly expanding sales regions. * Displayed strong leadership skills in getting 2 long-established Sales Representative’s to modify their daily routes and processes – leading to an increase in sales of 15%. * Demonstrated a reputation as leader and motivator; saw reduced turnover of employees, improved morale and a sense of open.