President

• Nov 2018 - Present

• Drafted and implemented a National and International Sales and Marketing plan.• Developed OEM Program with various U.S. and International companies• Developed long range relationships with industry leaders and strengthened existing customer relationships• Established relationships with some of the largest foodservice chains in the world. Worked closely with chain decision makers in every aspect of major roll-outs. • Diversified and expanded product line, tapped into other markets adding overall sustainability to company• Lead product development in creating new products from concept to the assembly line to the marketplace• Developed and implemented all budgets (Sales/Expense) • Worked closely with Dealers, Distributors, and Reps. worldwide• Set-up/Organized Manufacturing Representative network• Hired Export Company/Distributor for all International Sales See less

President

• Dec 2007 - Present

• Drafted and implemented a National and International Sales and Marketing plan.• Developed OEM Program with various U.S. and International companies• Developed long range relationships with industry leaders and strengthened existing customer relationships• Established relationships with some of the largest foodservice chains in the world. Worked closely with chain decision makers in every aspect of major roll-outs. • Diversified and expanded product line, tapped into other markets adding overall sustainability to company• Lead product development in creating new products from concept to the assembly line to the marketplace• Developed and implemented all budgets (Sales/Expense) • Worked closely with Dealers, Distributors, and Reps. worldwide• Set-up/Organized Manufacturing Representative network• Hired Export Company/Distributor for all International Sales

Business Owner

• Aug 2006 - Present

• More than 35 years building and cultivating relationships, extensive industry knowledge and vast network of industry leaders. Utilizing my leadership skills, I helped to successfully align several startup companies in each of their respective industries.• Developed synergistic relationships with virtually all facets of foodservice industry to include equipment manufacturers, OEM vendors, designers, developers, chain headquarters, buying groups, full service retail dealers and wholesale distributors, e-commerce dealers, manufacturers agents(reps), end-user retail food operators, national food distributors, and international equipment exporters.• Utilizing my leadership skills, I helped to successfully align several startup companies in each of their respective industries.• These include: DoughPro – Proprocess Corporation (ProLuxe), DoughXPress, Hix Corp, Arcobaleno• From 1984 to 2018 took lead role in growing startup company, DoughXpress (Division of HIX Corp). Increased sales fivefold, established brand throughout the industry.• Acquired major accounts and strengthened customer loyalty. Helped establish Doughpro/Proprocess from a small, unknown, startup company to a worldwide industry leader. • Highly motivated, always ready to take on new challenges, innovative/creative approach to Sales & Marketing, strategic approach in developing new business opportunities, proven leadership skills and ability to motivate, encourage and bring out the best in others, passionate and driven towards excellence.

President

• 2007 - Present

Responsibilities:•Drafted and implemented a National and International Sales and Marketing plan.•Developed OEM Program with various U.S. and International companies•Developed long range relationships with industry leaders and strengthened existing customer relationships•Established relationships with some of the largest foodservice chains in the world. Worked closely with chain decision makers in every aspect of major roll-outs. •Diversified and expanded product line, tapped into other markets adding overall sustainability to company•Lead product development in creating new products from concept to the assembly line to the marketplace•Developed and implemented all budgets (Sales/Expense) •Worked closely with Dealers, Distributors, and Reps. worldwide•Set-up/Organized Manufacturing Representative network•Hired Export Company/Distributor for all International Sales

Vice President - Director of Sales

• Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

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• Jun 1983 - Sep 2007

•Took the concept of a product and created it into a multi-million dollar internationally renowned brand. •Drafted and implemented a National and International sales and Marketing plan.•Developed OEM Program with various U.S. and International companies.•Developed long range relationships with industry leaders over the past 20 years that include dealers/distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer reps, large chain accounts etc•Created/established several trademarks•Assisted in several patented designs that are still used in company’s mfg today.•Created a customer base of well over 25,000 customers.•One of twelve members - special board of advisors for Pizza Today Magazine.•Established relationships with key contacts from some of the largest foodservice chains in the world. Worked closely with chain decision makers in every aspect of major roll-outs.•Lead product development in creating all new products from concept to the assembly line to the marketplace.

General Manager

• Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

• Established all aspects of start up company, including obtaining all new accounts setting up all departments including sales & marketing, accounting, assembly, distribution/logistics, etc.• Attained scores of new customers by tapping into new industries and offering a variety of new services.• Established a checks/balances system for ensuring that all AQMD guidelines are closely adhered to. Company still uses many of the procedures that were implemented during my short tenure.

Tech Services

• Jun 1980 - Jul 1983

• Overhauled Service Dept. while managing (10) Service Technicians• Set up and implemented new Training Program • Established and Administered Q & A for all Service Work performed• Implemented warranty tracking/accountability & saved company hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years• Established relationships with suppliers and purchasing departments so that the company could stay on top of all new developments that would make our products better and/or allow us to cut costs• Trained and motivated all Service Technicians to become product experts by learning all aspects of Manufacturing company’s products, as a result, trouble shooting and service calls were cut in half, repeat warranty calls were significantly reduced, employee morale was raised and technicians became experts, allowing us to convey to customers our dedication to a superior level of professionalism and customer care