Experience

Waypoint

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Northwest Market Director

  • May 2023 - Present

• Regional Account Executive Northwest Market

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Portland, Oregon, United States

• Business Development Specialist

  • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  United States

• Operator Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2021

  Eugene, Oregon

• Account Executive

  • May 2019 - Aug 2020

  Eugene, Oregon



McDonald Wholesale Company

• Sales Consultant

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2021

  Eugene, Oregon Area Sales and Consulting Representative for broad line foodservice distributor. Created and maintained successful partnership with both existing and new customers. Worked with manufacturers to find creative and innovative new items for Operators while supporting those with menu opportunities and rebates. Worked with Operators on recipe and menu development as well as inventory controls. Successfully increased gross sales within existing route by 41%, while managing a 16% increase above… Show more Sales and Consulting Representative for broad line foodservice distributor. Created and maintained successful partnership with both existing and new customers. Worked with manufacturers to find creative and innovative new items for Operators while supporting those with menu opportunities and rebates. Worked with Operators on recipe and menu development as well as inventory controls. Successfully increased gross sales within existing route by 41%, while managing a 16% increase above established goals. Developed a number of new customers which includes a local multi-unit operator with profitable results. Show less



Valley River Inn by Destination Hotels and Resorts

• Director of Restaurant Services

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2014

  Eugene, Oregon Area Responsible for all aspects of food and beverage for a 4 million a year operation. Responsible for a staff of 40+ and multiple revenue centers. Responsible for training of staff on food and beverage with profitable results. Responsible for all food and beverage inventories, pricing and financial results for the outlets. Worked in conjunction with Executive Chef to design menu concepts and creation for all outlets. Coordinated special events and created and implemented menus for these. Managed… Show more Responsible for all aspects of food and beverage for a 4 million a year operation. Responsible for a staff of 40+ and multiple revenue centers. Responsible for training of staff on food and beverage with profitable results. Responsible for all food and beverage inventories, pricing and financial results for the outlets. Worked in conjunction with Executive Chef to design menu concepts and creation for all outlets. Coordinated special events and created and implemented menus for these. Managed food and beverage purchasing contracts and compliance with prime purveyors. Created and put in place controls of inventories, cash handling and computer security. Collaborated with sales and marketing to expose restaurant and special events. Multiple task force management assignments at sister properties in portfolio. Implemented OpenTable reservation system. Programmed Micros 3700 POS system and coordinated all interfaces with Property and Accounting systems. Managed all restaurant social media exposure and online reputation management.

• Director of Purchasing

  • Feb 1998 - Jul 2004

  Eugene, Oregon Area Responsible for purchasing all food, beverage, gift shop and hotel products for property. Negotiated contracts for hotel room amenities and related room items. Developed and applied purveyor agreements for food and beverage purchasing. Controlled all food and beverage costing, inventories and accounts payable. Implemented computer program for accounting of food and beverage as well as menu costing and payables interface. Responsible for key control and integrity of storage areas. Managed… Show more Responsible for purchasing all food, beverage, gift shop and hotel products for property. Negotiated contracts for hotel room amenities and related room items. Developed and applied purveyor agreements for food and beverage purchasing. Controlled all food and beverage costing, inventories and accounts payable. Implemented computer program for accounting of food and beverage as well as menu costing and payables interface. Responsible for key control and integrity of storage areas. Managed requisitioning systems between central storage and multiple revenue centers. Supervised the shipping and recieving and delivery of guest packages. I was interim Hotel Controller for 3 months fufilling all duties of that position. Developed and implemented wine and beverage menus, utilizing appropriate costs and inventory levels with profitable results. Worked with various managment and ownerships to facility changes at the property. Created logo'ed items and forms used by property.

• Purchasing Manager

  • Feb 1995 - Mar 1998

  Eugene, Oregon Area Responsible for Purchasing all food, beverage, gift shop and hotel products for property. Negotiated contracts for hotel room amenities and related room items. Created logo'ed items and forms used by property. Created and applied purveyor agreements for food and beverage purchasing. Responsible for food and beverage costing and inventories. Implemented computer program for accounting food inventories and menu cost control. Responsible for key control and integrity of storage areas. Created… Show more Responsible for Purchasing all food, beverage, gift shop and hotel products for property. Negotiated contracts for hotel room amenities and related room items. Created logo'ed items and forms used by property. Created and applied purveyor agreements for food and beverage purchasing. Responsible for food and beverage costing and inventories. Implemented computer program for accounting food inventories and menu cost control. Responsible for key control and integrity of storage areas. Created requisitioning systems between central storage and multiple revenue centers.



Cascade Dispensing/Vitality Juice Co.

• Sales Manager

  • Mar 1998 - Nov 1998

  Eugene, Oregon Area Represented beverage manufacture and worked with wholesale distributors in the sales and service of beverage equipment for food service operators. Called on customers in conjunction with wholesale food distributors. Set up equipment placement and scheduled service in both healthcare and food service accounts.



Pay N Pak Stores Inc

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Feb 1987 - Sep 1992

  Eugene, Oregon Area Purchased all merchandise for 7,500 retail operation including plumbing, paint, building materials. Responsible for all special orders. Trained and supervised warehouse personnel. In charge of merchandising and marketing of store merchandising based on corporate guidelines and weekly sales. Involved in all aspects of store operations including cash handling , training and customer service