Experience

Berks Packing Co. Inc.

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present



United States Postal Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• City Carrier Assistant

  • May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Deliver mail and parcels per USPS regulations Deliver mail and parcels per USPS regulations



MANCON, LLC.

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Warehouse Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021



US Foods

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Northeast Region Center of the Plate Specialist

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2020

  • Travelled weekly through NE Region to grow protein sales at 12 divisions; booked travel within company guidelines and budget. • Utilized Merlin reports to identify case losses at key accounts, collaborated with Regional Category Manager to address case losses, and coordinated with identified markets; teamed up with area specialists and developed strategies to regain business. • Reviewed lost business by account and category to identify 50 accounts to deploy broker support to regain business, and conducted bi-weekly follow up calls with brokers and manufacturers on successes and challenges. • Assisted Regional Category Manager in executing quarterly product cuttings, and provided culinary support for regional new product launches and general sales meetings. • Trained new Territory Managers and Area Center of the Plate Specialists to help build their confidence in selling center of the plate. • Supported New Business Development Managers and assist in bring on new accounts. • Developed corporate training materials for center of the plate. Show less



Hormel Foods

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2011

  • Managed business at 10 different distributors in Washington, DC Area, consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly tonnage goals. • Responsible for National Account contract compliance. (Avendra, Foodbuy, Novations) • Promoted Hormel products in all marketing and merchandising plans for all distributors; negotiated all yearly marketing plans and ensured that the plan was beneficial and within budget. • Reviewed Accounts Receivable for all distributors and ensured our Net 7 terms were adhered to while ensuring Past Due and Suspense Accounts kept at or below company standards. • Monitored 15 categories weekly to ensure company sales numbers are met; while making 15+ operator calls weekly. Show less



Brokerage West

• Seattle, WA

• Distributor Manager

  • May 2001 - Aug 2004

  Midtier Food Service Broker, I represented multiple manufacturers, and managed business relationship with multiple distributors. 2 of the companies I represented were named supplier of the year. Nominated for broker of the year numerous times. Midtier Food Service Broker, I represented multiple manufacturers, and managed business relationship with multiple distributors. 2 of the companies I represented were named supplier of the year. Nominated for broker of the year numerous times.



Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Food Production Manager

  • Sep 1998 - Apr 2001

  Managed all food production at Wyndham Garden Hotels located in Lexington, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, Chicago, IL, and Seattle, WA. Duties included food cost and labor control, ordering, inventory and scheduling. Managed all food production at Wyndham Garden Hotels located in Lexington, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, Chicago, IL, and Seattle, WA. Duties included food cost and labor control, ordering, inventory and scheduling.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Storekeeper

  • Jun 1986 - May 1991

  • Storekeeper | Petty Officer Second Class/E-5, Participated in Operation Desert Shield. Honorable Discharge in May 1991. • Reviewed and approved all outgoing purchase orders to maintain ships’ budget of $18 to $26 million dollars with 100% accuracy. • Trained departmental supply representatives on proper supply procedures. • Awarded Good Conduct Medal for 4 years of meritorious service, Nominated as Supply candidate for Sailor of the Quarter (second quarter 1990). Named ships Sailor of the Quarter (first quarter 1991), received special certification from ships’ captain to handle Sub Safe materials. Received evaluations of 4.0 from ships executive officer (1988 to 1991), Awarded several Letters of Appreciation. Show less