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Representing a full line of laboratory supplies, equipment and chemicals from a wide range of manufacturers along with laboratory products for environmental, manufacturing, education and research.

Meet with business owners, CEO’s, and Human Resources to reduce health care costs through a cost/benefit analysis to develop long-term innovative strategies and cost controls, with an emphasis on client experience through employee education and engagement. Develop a Long-Term Strategy to reduce costs and provide better benefits with innovative plan designs and health care supply chain management. Minimize liability by managing the company’s risk and compliance with health data, risk calculations, and leading compliance and analytical technology. Improve processes of benefits administration, and human resource tasks through hands on client service and leading technology.

Managed daily food and beverage operations and coordinated with management staff on special events, weddings, and golf tournaments. Implemented themed food and wine events for the golf club resort guests and resident members and ensured the highest level of customer service was maintained. Developed and adhered to annual budgets by determining budget forecasting. Performed Human Resource functions including payroll, staffing, training, and monitoring labor costs. Led marketing and group sales into promoting a memorable golf resort experience to our guests and reciprocal clubs in efforts to maximize revenues. Led weekly team meetings to review resort bookings and scheduled events, as well as evaluate the overall club performance in regards to budget forecast. Key Accomplishments• Increased food and beverage sales by improving food quality, and reduced expenses from 42% to 38%.• Established strategies to increase rounds played, food and beverage consumption, and reciprocal guest play, resulting in an increase in overall club revenue

Performed research on wineries and identified them based on value, quality, and market appeal. Engaged in social networking, educational winemaker dinners, and business development associations for marketing intentions. Secured optimal pricing structure through negotiating with winery principles and distributor management. Administered budget management, pricing, sales, bookkeeping, and distribution of monthly member newsletter.Key Accomplishment• Connected wine collectors with wine producers from around the world through successful operation of online wine retail store.

Negotiated pricing structures and executed sales programs. Maintained strong business relationships with distributor sales managers. Established yearly financial objectives by collaborating with senior level distributor executives. Analyzed market trends to identify new customer opportunities. Conducted quarterly sales meetings. Forecasted and monitored inventory levels, orders, and shipments while achieving sales goals.Key Accomplishments• Enhanced winery sales by 30% through development of wine labels for large grocery chains.• Expanded winery exposure from six key markets to twelve.

Developed marketing plans, established pricing, and creating product image. Established new markets in various states. Created sales brochures and assisted with website layout to promote online shopping. Participated in final wine blending analysis

Formed and executed marketing plans and strategies within Houston, Austin, and San Antonio territories. Determined pricing, programming, and distributor goals. Conducted sales presentations for local and national accounts and provided market support. Led sales meetings and hosted winery dinners