Bus Driver

• Aug 2022 - Present

Account Manager

• Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

The Account Executive is responsible for achieving his assigned sales plan by generating profitable UPS Small Package revenue growth through the development of new business and the retention of existing business within his territory. This position analyzes customers’ current supply chain needs to create appropriate solutions and promptly respond to customers’ requests.The Account Executive conducts face-to-face customer sales calls. He travels to customer sites to hold meetings and gather information. This position analyzes customer billing technology and proposes technology solutions. The Account Executive builds relationships with key stakeholders, and generates revenue opportunities across all product and service lines. He prepares pre-sale action plans and customized presentations, and performs pre-call research and analysis. This position ensures smooth implementation and account setup, training customers on UPS technology solutions, billing analysis tools, and packaging techniques. The Account Executive also responds to internal and external customer concerns or problems, determines corrective actions, and/or assigns response personnel. Show less

Airport Hub

• Oct 2011 - Jan 2018

Equipment operator in airport operations.

Business Manager

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

The Business Manager will provide headquarter support at respective wholesaler, buying groups and Independent Chain retailers. BM will work with Acosta retail to drive sales within marketing region for each respective account. • Increase the client’s market share of the brands Acosta represents. • Manage and participate in the presentation of new innovations to clients. • Provide feedback on the effectiveness of our client’s strategies, selling programs and initiative. • Maintain current account distribution information. • Responsible for managing overall trade spend rate at wholesale. • Responsible for growing sales specific to each wholesale category. Show less

Regional Sales Representative

• May 2015 - Jan 2018

Manages accounts and establishes ongoing relationships with clients. Travels to accounts to maintain relationships and grow business. Processes orders and inquires. Builds the territory by prospecting new accounts. Updates account information using supplied tablet. Manages accounts and establishes ongoing relationships with clients. Travels to accounts to maintain relationships and grow business. Processes orders and inquires. Builds the territory by prospecting new accounts. Updates account information using supplied tablet.

Retail Representative

• Jul 2013 - May 2015

Dedicated Chobani Yogurt and Mead Johnson Retail Representative Responsible for quality performance of retail tasks and objectives to achieve superior results for Crossmark and Chobani. Performs tasks in efficient/cost effective manner. Communicates effectively with store personal regarding sales activities, promotions and client objectives. Dedicated Chobani Yogurt and Mead Johnson Retail Representative Responsible for quality performance of retail tasks and objectives to achieve superior results for Crossmark and Chobani. Performs tasks in efficient/cost effective manner. Communicates effectively with store personal regarding sales activities, promotions and client objectives.

Co - Owner

• 1987 - 2011

Family owned horticulture business with a focus on landscape design for residential and commercial properties. Includes a full service garden center with an 80 acre tree farm. RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER: General Manager of retail nursery operations, including purchasing of materials for the entire company. Leadership responsibility for retail and office staff. * Increased revenues by 18% over a five year period during economic uncertainty * Developed a new market during the off season that resulted in an additional $30(k) in revenues with out increasing labor * Managed daily operations that included inventory control, staffing, advertising and sales * Researched, purchased and implemented updated point of sales (POS) with minimal disruption to the business PURCHASING MANAGER: * Responsible for purchasing materials budget of up to $1 million. * Forecasted and planned yearly and monthly inventory for live and hardgoods NURSERY MANAGER: * Managed over $1 million in inventory on an 80 acre tree farm/nursery * Improved productivity by implementing a new tree planting process that resulted in a reduction of labor by 50% * Established a native wetland area to capture irrigation for water recycling * Received award from Washington County, MN for soil erosion control Show less