Experience

National Convenience Distributors

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jul 2021 - Present

• • Oct 2019 - Jul 2021



J Polep Distribution Services

• United States
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

• • Jul 2010 - Feb 2022

  Building a strong network of professional colleagues and partners working to maximize and create the retail space suitable for the needs of today's ever evolving consumer. This includes nurturing relationships with manufacturers, category managers, purchasing agents, key account contacts sales force and merchandising teams.Working with key buyers to elevate promotional marketing events as well as influence manufacturers to maximize support opportunities. Present new products and programs while assisting in promoting product launches from corporate all the way down to the store level. Influence key decision makers on plano-gramming opportunities within the evolving consumer segment. Providing clients with an edge to increase overall satisfaction by offering the most up-to-date retail portfolio needs within c-store segment. Show less

• • Jun 2010 - Feb 2022

• • Jul 2007 - Feb 2022

  I am responsible for developing the Specialty Foods segment of our existing distribution network. In focusing on higher education, corporate dining and health care segments within the food service and retail arena, my team and I have grown and enhanced the offerings within these campus locations increasing their profit margin and revenue. We service self-ops as well as Sodexo, Compass and Aramark managed locations.I represent a distribution network intact for over 100 years. Over the past 6 years we have developed a strong frozen foods, ice cream and frozen yogurt industry as well as a fully certified USDA commissary. Our commissary offers both a MAP line as well as a fresh/premium selections made with the highest quality of product lines such as Dietz and Watson and Carrando meats and cheeses. In addition to the retail and commissary options, we also offer an extensive array of ethnic cuisine for both back of the house as well as retail packaged selections. We continue to stay ahead of the curve by offering our valuable clientele the latest in gluten free, dairy free, non GMO, USDA certified and "clean" products. We realize the strength and importance of these products in our market and continue to source the latest in the trends.Our Specialty Foods Division continues to be one of the strongest growing categories within J. Polep Distribution Services. Show less



Grille 16

• Hyannis, Massachusetts

• General Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Apr 2007

  General Management responsibilities for premium steak house owned by Boston Bruin Legend Derek Sanderson. I effectively managed a white glove service hospitality team as well as back of the house expediting and support. General Management responsibilities for premium steak house owned by Boston Bruin Legend Derek Sanderson. I effectively managed a white glove service hospitality team as well as back of the house expediting and support.



Solstice Day Spa

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Feb 2005

  Successfully managed front of house operations for Cape Cod's number one full service day spa. While attending massage school I was responsible for opening and closing of the location. Scheduling and confirming guest appointments and treatments. Successfully managed front of house operations for Cape Cod's number one full service day spa. While attending massage school I was responsible for opening and closing of the location. Scheduling and confirming guest appointments and treatments.



Paradise Hotels

• Santa Barbara, California Area

• General Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Jul 2003

  All general managerial responsibilities for two highly rated hotels and a full service restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA. - Organized and maintained each department involved in hotel operations - Organized and maintained restaurant management team - Established department heads and protocol - Hiring of all managerial team - Staff training and development - Event organization and planning All general managerial responsibilities for two highly rated hotels and a full service restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA. - Organized and maintained each department involved in hotel operations - Organized and maintained restaurant management team - Established department heads and protocol - Hiring of all managerial team - Staff training and development - Event organization and planning