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Eden Prairie, Mn

-Leads diverse team of Sales, Supply chain and Warehouse Management for complex Dry Vegetable business model.

Eden Prairie, Mn

-Created, implemented, and managed Direct Store Delivery solutions model which created over 15MM in new sales annually.-Improved customers efficiency by lowering their average DSD spend by 17 percent.-Established point-of-sale promotion programs which increased product unit volume sold by 19 percent.

Eden Prairie, Mn

-Implemented policy change on logistics model which reduced overall spend by 15 percent.-Hired, trained and supervised a diverse supply chain team

Eden Prairie, Mn

-Developed and implemented 3rd party produce distribution service model which created fifteen new positions as well as totaled annual sales of over 20MM.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Negotiated major contracts with builders and other companies which resulted in wholesales sales increasing by 25 percent.-Formulated and designed a cost savings program, resulting in a reduction of maintenance, freight, utilities, and payroll roll expenses by 16 percent.-Turned a previously unprofitable branch location into a profitable business for the first time since it's inception.