Team Lead- Colorado Foods Division

• Jan 2023 - Present

Senior Account Executive

• Feb 2019 - Jan 2023

Field Account Manager

• Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

• Represent over fifty manufacturers to accounts in the Southern California area • Manage a high volume of sales call each day • Convert competitive products to brands represented by Acosta • Work in conjunction with manufacturer representatives on pricing contracts, food shows, and ride-with schedules • Maintain a healthy pipeline of operators to target • Work hand in hand with Acosta DAM on Food Fanatics Live show, representing over 30 clients in individual booths • Build relationships with US Foods Territory Managers, District Sales Managers and Account Executives • Present at monthly District Sales Meetings with US Foods teams • Plan and execute quarterly Culinary Showcases for US Foods customers

Event Sales Manager

• Apr 2016 - May 2016

•Coordinate and organize private dining events ranging from presentations and business meetings to rehearsal dinners and charity events •Perform sales activities including cold calling, warm calling, emails and face-to-face meetings with current and prospective clients •Log all client correspondence through Delphi, and conduct routine account maintenance •Promptly respond to all client inquiries within 24 hours of initial contact •Ensure guest satisfaction through continued communication and follow up •Conduct market research to stay abreast market trends and fluctuations •Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets to meet sales plan goals, with all sales and achievements tracked through Salesforce and reported to the Assistant Director of Sales

Private Dining Manager

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

• Coordinate a wide range of events from initial inquiry to completion • Drive sales through routine account maintenance, cold calls, and off-site events • Create monthly and annual sales budget to adhere to • Implement sales strategies and target niche markets • Coordinate and monitor event timelines with front and back of the house staff • Work alongside Executive Chef to keep menu packages current and exciting • Assist FOH management team with operational duties • Proactively handle last minute issues and troubleshoot emerging problems on event day • Maintain ongoing vendor relationships

Private Dining Assistant Manager

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

• Trained with the Private Dining Manager on all essential duties of the position, prior to accepting a full time position

Server, Trainer

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2015

• Offer first class service to guests• Exemplify excellent salesmanship abilities• Continuously learning about new food products, cooking methods, cocktail trends, and craft beer • Beer spiel once weekly with Brewmaster Victor Novak• Promoted throughout the company, starting as a hostess and ending as a Private Dining Manager• Certified Trainer

Assistant Event Coordinator

• Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

• Create storyboards that bring clients’ ideas to life • Research vendors for client’s consideration • Assist in day-to-day office management, including filing, organizing, etc. • Post blog entries highlighting past weddings, innovative ideas, client engagement photos, etc. • Assist in day-of coordinating, including set-up, meeting vendors, ensuring that any needs of the bride and groom are met, walking the wedding party through the ceremony, assisting in the execution of the reception, and breaking down the event

Invitation Designer

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

• Conceptualized and created custom, handmade wedding invitations, birthday cards, place cards, event menus, holiday cards, programs, tables numbers, thank you cards and more • Proposed multiple sample invitations for client approval • Pieced invitations together by hand, incorporating ribbon, Swarovski crystals, textured papers, glitter, and personal photos • Maintained storefront appearance, including invitations displays, seasonal décor, and strategic product placement • Conceptualized and created custom, handmade wedding invitations, birthday cards, place cards, event menus, holiday cards, programs, tables numbers, thank you cards and more • Proposed multiple sample invitations for client approval • Pieced invitations together by hand, incorporating ribbon, Swarovski crystals, textured papers, glitter, and personal photos • Maintained storefront appearance, including invitations displays, seasonal décor, and strategic product placement