Based in Phoenix. Responsible for direct education efforts spanning multiple sales regions and states across the country including: California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Hawaii, Louisiana, Utah, and others Heavily involved in extensive public speaking on the need for health and nutrition education to facilitate the growth and maturity of the natural foods industry as a whole, as well as the importance of quality, sourcing, and innovation in today's food supply.Directly responsible for the training of natural foods industry employees at both the store and corporate level on the need for transparency in the food supply, and whole food, Organic certified and Non-GMO verified, digestion based, science backed nutrition.Experienced in the development of training materials and application of providing successful store and dinner trainings, as well as speaking consultations at consumer events throughout the natural foods industry. Represents Garden of Life on both local and national radio show interviews, webinars, and phone trainings.Seasoned in heavy travel across multiple time zones on a weekly basis, and capable of developing scheduling platforms to efficiently and adequately service the most successful natural foods accounts and chains in the industry including: Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Fresh Thyme, Coops, Mothers Market, Jimbo's, New Seasons, independents, as well as chained that have demonstrated a commitment to the natural foods industry such as HEB.

Functioned in sales and education support for 20 100k+ dollar natural foods store accounts throughout the Orange County and LA area, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Coops, and Independent stores. Provided direct customer service to consumers as well as account team members on a continuous basis.Responsible for scheduling and servicing educational efforts on a wide product line of Organic and Non-GMO supplements.

Owned and operated the manufacture and design of multiple whole food based supplements.Developed extensive supply chain and manufacturing capabilities to source quality ingredients that are both minimally processed and Organically certified.Focusing on whole food nutrition, directly developed meal replacement and pre-workout powders to both supply the benefits of the diverse and complex complement of natural food sources needed in general health as well as provided targeted nutrition to fuel performance and recovery from exercise.

Responsible for the ordering and maintaining of both Vitamins and Tea products in the Whole Body department with a focus on supplying both store and regional top sellers as well as key line drives.Employed creative strategies for end cap and promotional design with regional award winning results for "Best Display." Well versed in the use of planograms and leading resets of categories and bays within the department.Participated in both sales support to consumers as well as education for the store team members on nutrition and supplementation.Developed meaningful relations with the consumer base and supported the needs of customers in a continuous basis throughout the length of my employment.Attended dozens of formal training opportunities as a measure to grow and mature in the innovation that has continuously occurred from the leading brands in the natural foods industryServed as a backup accountant and receiver for the procurement of shipments and management of backstock.Experienced in both store transitions (Wild Oats to Whole Foods) as well as sales and display initiatives to prepare for store relocations.

Directly responsible for the teaching and educational efforts of over 20 students ranging from Grades 1-5.Provided training and activity materials on a weekly basis to maintain the necessary teaching standards of a leading Charter School organization.Developed strategies and training materials to implement directly in speaking opportunities to develop a broad range of history, math, and science knowledge for growing minds.