Experience

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  Reinhart Foodservice

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky

  • COP Specialist

    • Aug 2017 - Present
    • Bowling Green, Kentucky

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  US Foods

  • Culinary/COP Specialist

    • Feb 2001 - Aug 2017

     Drive sales growth as it relates to Company COP initiatives as well as local market needs. Inclusive of cross merchandising as needed Drive sales and provide support through Company aligned vendors Grew COP category 6.08% to $272M in sales in 2014 Help develop SKU selection process with Category Management to align with Company objectives for maximizing sales and profit Develop, assist, and execute Sales Training, Food Shows and Sales Meetings Build training decks for Universities and On Board training. Execute deployment initiatives to include RSC/PSSA in Tampa RSC, Sales Coverage Model, Scoop, COP workshop series, Food Innovations and CRS chairman Menu Profitbuilder Pro installer and Trainer Division Sales Trainer from August 2012 to Jan 2013 Brands Champion

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  Sysco Foods

  • Marketing Associate

    • Feb 1994 - Feb 2001

    *Responsible for Sales, collections and managing accounts within my district to increase sales and penetration in accounts. *Maximize penetration utilizing product mix and knowledge. *Prospect and qualify new accounts to grow my business and be as profitable as possible. *Utilize relationships within the district to be able to cross train and grow respectfully with my peers.

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  Leon Farmer and Company

  • Route Sales Driver

    • Jan 1985 - Oct 1994

    *Responsible for Sales, Distribution and Merchandising of Anhueser-Busch products within my assigned Territory. *Control and maintain inventory in our customer base and promote with point of sale, sampling, displays and shelf merchandising.*Merchandise cooler shelf space and gain slots for new product introductions *Use computer system for billing and collections on sales. *Hold a Georgia Commercial Drivers License .