Experience

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  Bob's Diner Enterprises Incorporated

  • Greater Pittsburgh Area

  • President

    • Apr 2010 - Present
    • Greater Pittsburgh Area

    Oversee all aspects of business. Recruiting, Training, Budgeting, Forcasting, Site Evaluation, Marketing, Purchasing, and day to day operations.

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  Bob's Diner Enterprises Inc.

  • President

    • Jul 2008 - Present

    Founder/Developer of successful chain of restaurants. Featured in Wall Street Journal!

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  Bob's Diner Ent Inc

  • President

    • 2009 - 2013

    Site Development, Real Estate Acquisition, Developing Brand, Expansion of units.

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  Midwest of Cannon Falls

  • Regional Sales Manager Northeast

    • Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

    Responsibilities include oversight of 2 Showrooms, 6 States, and 21 Account Managers.

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  Kurt S, Adler Inc.

  • Sales Manager

    • Dec 1996 - Sep 2006

    Managed 3 State area, 5000Sq Ft Showroom, and attended most Regional and Local Trade Shows in the Giftware Industry. Maintained account base from small independent retailers, through multiple operations, to Wal-Mart.

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  Enesco Corporation

  • Account Executive

    • Feb 1988 - Jan 1995

    Oversaw and managed number one collectible in the industry ( Precious Moments) .Through distribution, sales, marketing, and major trade show representation, I controlled distribution, allocated goods, and sold related giftware to a 1M plus territory in Western Pa.

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  Imperial Card & Gift Company

  • Vice President of Sales

    • Jan 1984 - May 1988

    Oversaw complete operation of entire Sales Department, as well as created many company stores and outlets. Directed all departments, from Training, development, marketing, retail, and sourcing of goods. I was responsible for all revenue streams. I grew the company 45% in gross sales, and 30% in net profit in 4 years.

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  Hallmark Cards Inc.

  • Senior Account Executive

    • Jan 1977 - Apr 1985

    Quicky ascened through the ranks, of field-marketing, attaining 3 promotions, as well as " Salesman of the Year " honors twice. I managed territories in Eastern Pa, Up-state New York, and Western Pa. I oversaw all sales, service, and retail installation co-ordinators in my assignments.