Experience

Allied Old English, Inc.

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

• Private Label Sales Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Successfully identified and addressed clients' pain points, resolving issues and mitigating potential concerns that could have led to account attrition.

• Dir. of Purchasing

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Utilized in-depth understanding of supply chains to identify potential areas for optimization and cost reduction, resulting in improved operational efficiency and competitive pricing. Completed the implementation of SAP MRP modules and refined them for optimal planning purposes.Drastically reduced lead times, optimizing supply chain efficiency and enabling faster order fulfillment.Implemented space-saving measures within the warehouse, leading to a significant reduction in required storage area and associated costs. Implemented a proactive approach to reduce order quantities, minimizing excess inventory and ensuring optimal stock levels. Show less



Bronx River Bottling

• Valley Cottage, New York, United States

• Dir. of Contract Manufacturing

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

  Responsible for co-pack & private label sales for the packing operations, selling to a growing list of brands, including many just-out-of-incubator artisanal brands. • Grew contract manufacturing in 2021 to 30% of profits. • Developed company into a specialist for ethnic products and artisanal hot sauces. • Mentored brands coming out of incubators including ingredient, packaging, and certification choices. Responsible for co-pack & private label sales for the packing operations, selling to a growing list of brands, including many just-out-of-incubator artisanal brands. • Grew contract manufacturing in 2021 to 30% of profits. • Developed company into a specialist for ethnic products and artisanal hot sauces. • Mentored brands coming out of incubators including ingredient, packaging, and certification choices.



Iron Chef Products

• CPG Lead & Sales Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Oct 2021

  Redefined the brand’s identity as the premium brand of mass market staples.• Grew sales 160% to $7mm between 2018 and 2021.• In 2020 & 2021 added 6200 PODs in Ahold, 1100 in Meijer, 1000 in Walmart, and a new SKU in BJ’s.• Reached 1st position for productivity (sales-per-point-of-ACV) in category for a DSD brand.• Key Account responsibilities include but not limited to: BJ’s, Walmart, Ahold/Delhaize, Publix, Meijer, Wegman’s, Wakefern, SEG, TFM, Weis, Schnucks, and Tops.• Distributor responsibilities including Kehe, UNFI, Davidsons, etc.• Launched new lines for the Asian category; Ingredients (6 SKUs) and Dressings (4 SKUs) Show less

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2008

  Developed the IRON CHEF of Asian fusion sauces including formulation, packaging, and sourcing. Responsible for identifying direction for brand growth and removing market and organizational obstacles for that growth.• Instituted program of broker-provided store surveys that supplemented SPINS/IRI data.• Fostered communication between departments to improve development and add production capabilities creating advantages in price, design, and response.• Member of the team that aligned sales, production, and development with brand & customer needs.• Identified opportunities for new lines using syndicated data and store surveys.• Built a great broker network, and provided the promotions, training, sales tools, and motivation. Show less