Experience

Evanesce

• Canada
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director

  • 2021 - Present

  As a Sales Director for the West, I oversee distribution of Evanesce products. My territory consist of 8 states. Introduce the future of sustainable packaging for foodservice needs. Analyze sales strategy methods and emerging market trends to convert business insights to actionable strategic outcomes.Secured a pre production order for 370 Million molded starch units. As a Sales Director for the West, I oversee distribution of Evanesce products. My territory consist of 8 states. Introduce the future of sustainable packaging for foodservice needs. Analyze sales strategy methods and emerging market trends to convert business insights to actionable strategic outcomes.Secured a pre production order for 370 Million molded starch units.



OK Foods Inc.

• United States
• Food Production
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager Central Southwest

  • 2017 - 2021

  As a Regional Manager for Central Southwest Zone, I oversee the distribution of OK Foods consisting of 8 states withseven broker partners. I am also responsible for expanding the brand by opening four new distribution points in Texas,Temple, Houston, Victoria, Dallas. I develop strategic key partnerships with Reinhart Omaha, NE, Reinhart Cedar Rapids,and Martin Bros to establish business growth. To reach a wide target market, I convinced Toby Keith's restaurant chain toutilize tenders and boneless wings and organize for Hal Smith properties in Oklahoma to order two bone-in wings.



Chef's Requested Foods

• Director of Sales

  • 2014 - 2017

  Working as the Director of Foodservice for Chef's Requested Food, I spearheaded the Southwest zone with six brokers.This resulted in boosting revenue sales by opening seven new distribution points with PFG Temple with locations inDallas, Sysco AR, Sysco KC, Reinhart Springfield & KC, SGC. I successfully acquired new business relationships withDOT Foods, Golbon, UniPro, HPSI, Novation, Premier, Sysco Corporate, and Category Management. Utilizing strategicmarketing plans, I led the increase of handled market territory by $4M.



Advance Sales And Marketing

• Director

  • 2011 - 2014

  Establishing a new regional branch was one of the highlights of my career as the Director of Advance Sales & MarketingInc. I was also in charge of hiring, training, and supervising an efficient broker sales team to streamline procedures andimprove revenue growth. I conducted sales meeting efforts and product training opportunities. My responsibilities extendto administering the complete sales processes from assessing and presenting marketing strategies. I also executedcontracted pricing consisting of distributor pricing, customer pricing, and market pricing



Sara Lee Foodservice

• Sr. Mgr. Gaming

  • 2007 - 2011

  As a Senior Manager for Gaming, I designed and implemented a strategic sales plan that expanded thecompany's customer base and ensured a strong presence. To do this, I cultivated a consistent pipeline utilizing aprofessional network and nurturing high-level relationships with potential partners to yield new business deals. I alsodeveloped proposals, promote efficient financial services solutions, and secured business contracts. This resulted insuccessful sales with Hilton Las Vegas, Marnell Casino Group, and 20 Stations Casino properties.



Carnes & Company Foodservice Brokerage

• Owner

  • 1998 - 2007

  While working as a broker for Carnes & Company Foodservice, I represented top-tier foodservice vendors, includingFrench's/ Reckitt Benckiser, Sara Lee, Schwan's, Smithfield Foods, and Heinz. This resulted in establishing a successfulbrokerage, generating $800K+ in net commissions. I expanded the company's market to exceed financial goals byconducting financial analysis to formulate strategic proposals, deliver substantive presentations, and meet financialtargets. While working as a broker for Carnes & Company Foodservice, I represented top-tier foodservice vendors, includingFrench's/ Reckitt Benckiser, Sara Lee, Schwan's, Smithfield Foods, and Heinz. This resulted in establishing a successfulbrokerage, generating $800K+ in net commissions. I expanded the company's market to exceed financial goals byconducting financial analysis to formulate strategic proposals, deliver substantive presentations, and meet financialtargets.