Experience

"JIFFY" Foodservice

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foodservice Bid Coordinator

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Chelsea, Michigan, United States



CORE Foodservice

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Account Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2021

  Livonia, Michigan • Responsible for managing relationships between (4) local equipment dealers and the manufacturers we represent, through weekly sales visits, product education, project negotiation, and equipment demonstration • Cultivated new leads by cold calling and using trade shows to connect with end users • Identified customer’s challenges and provided comprehensive solutions through product knowledge and experience • Provided product training and equipment demonstration to current and existing… Show more • Responsible for managing relationships between (4) local equipment dealers and the manufacturers we represent, through weekly sales visits, product education, project negotiation, and equipment demonstration • Cultivated new leads by cold calling and using trade shows to connect with end users • Identified customer’s challenges and provided comprehensive solutions through product knowledge and experience • Provided product training and equipment demonstration to current and existing customers

• Bid Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

  Livonia, MI • Responsible for receiving, processing, and quoting all bid project requests for both Michigan and Indiana, totaling on average over 75 projects per month • Functioned as liaison between client and manufacturer to enhance communication, providing accurate and detailed information promptly • Actively supported outside sales team by streamlining comprehensive product knowledge to clients through email, phone, and live demonstrations



WEC Group LLC

• Marketing Director

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

  1850 Northfield Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 •Created informative marketing material used by sales personnel to help drive awareness and exhibit organizational capability •Compiled and organized all incoming requests for quotation, prepared quote packages for estimating department, and generated subsequent quotation submissions to clients •Coordinated and tracked all outbound shipments of product to clients and vendors through efficient use of company vehicles, personnel, and outside logistics •Managed daily interactions with… Show more •Created informative marketing material used by sales personnel to help drive awareness and exhibit organizational capability •Compiled and organized all incoming requests for quotation, prepared quote packages for estimating department, and generated subsequent quotation submissions to clients •Coordinated and tracked all outbound shipments of product to clients and vendors through efficient use of company vehicles, personnel, and outside logistics •Managed daily interactions with clients with regards to information requests, helping to provide timely project updates and transparent business communications Show less



Jimmy John's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• In-Shop Team Member

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area •Provided excellent customer service through consistent attentiveness to customer need and full understanding of restaurant menu



Grand Rapids Children's Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area •Participated in core group for planning and implementing exhibit and event promotions •Wrote press releases •Edited social media posts •Assisted in managing and updating the museum website



J&J Landscaping

• Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2008

  Rochester Hills, MI •Identified target markets and developed unique marketing strategy •Negotiated yearly contracts with clients •Responsible for collecting $1,200 in weekly revenue •As part of a 3-person team, maintained 52 lawns