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Chicago, Illinois, United States

North Liberty, Iowa, United States

Fresno, California, United States

Regional Sales Representative for Lyons Magnus; a beverage and ingredient solutions manufacturer of fruit toppings, sauces, syrups, plant based milks, aseptic juices, healthcare items.Based in Grand Rapids, I managed sales with direct accounts and through distribution, in the Midwest territory including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I worked directly with food service distribution managers, military bases, Hilton Hotels, assisted living centers, hospitals, and college universities.Key responsibilities include working with food distributor sales representatives from Sysco Grand Rapids, Sysco Detroit, Sysco Baraboo, Sysco Eastern Wisconsin, Sysco Central Illinois, Sysco Chicago, Gordons, Stanz, and MJ Kellner. Worked directly with food brokers and food program managers providing product information. Successes include managing $1.2 million in dispensed beverage, and $500,000 dollars in machine assets.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Consumer Package Goods Reset Representative for Great Lakes Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Grand Rapids, MI. Territory included all of West Michigan.Based in Grand Rapids, I worked in assigned grocery, gas station, and retail stores to perform resets using pre-established plan-o-grams. I was responsible for presenting workable solutions on product displays.Primarily worked directly with Outside Sales Managers and distribution team. I provided communication with the customers to ensure product delivery and customer satisfaction of our products. Key takeaways, working to maintain stocking levels and ensure package, brand, and promotional goals were reflected in the store sets.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Server, trainer, and bartender for the Gilmore Group, an established leader in West Michigan's restaurant and entertainment industry at upscale locations that feature fine dining such as Roses on Reeds Lake and Blue Water. Based in Grand Rapids, I was responsible for the training development of up to 25 new employees each year to ensure the success of food and beverage service satisfaction to meet the needs of the clientele. Key takeaways, I worked with a team of managers to create new innovative seasonal cocktails for our spring, summer, fall, and winter menus. Planned and staffed server and manager schedules.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Perioperative Inventory Coordinator for Spectrum Health the largest multispecialty physician group in West Michigan.Based in Grand Rapids, I worked directly with nurses, physicians, and surgeons in the medical industry.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Marketing Communications Intern at Grand Rapids Community College. I worked in the Center for Teaching Excellence developing marketing campaigns promoting an environmental class for students.Primarily networked on campus to grow student academic success, and implemented strategies on hosting special events with faculty.Key responsibilities were creating press releases for faculty awareness, and manage Center for Teaching Excellence online website.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication