Experience

Preferred Brands International, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager Eastern US

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  National Account, Retail, broker and distributor sales manager at Preferred Brands a leader in the Ethnic Food category. Tasty Bite is a brand of ready to eat, all-natural Indian and pan-Asian cuisine. Launched in 1995, Tasty Bite offers over 30 products across 3 categories: Indian Entrées, Asian Noodles and Rices. Manufactured in their facility in Pune, India and distributed in multiple countries and US/Canadian food channels (Grocery, Natural, Club and other). National Account, Retail, broker and distributor sales manager at Preferred Brands a leader in the Ethnic Food category. Tasty Bite is a brand of ready to eat, all-natural Indian and pan-Asian cuisine. Launched in 1995, Tasty Bite offers over 30 products across 3 categories: Indian Entrées, Asian Noodles and Rices. Manufactured in their facility in Pune, India and distributed in multiple countries and US/Canadian food channels (Grocery, Natural, Club and other).



Plum Organics

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager - Eastern US

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

  Retail, distributor and broker Sales Manager at Plum Organic a leader in the organic baby, tot and kids food category. One of fastest growing baby food companies, innovation includes developing the spouted pouch package, trend forward ingredients and expanding offerings in tots and kids. Selling in multiple food channels. PLUM is #19 on Forbes list of America’s Most Promising Companies. Retail, distributor and broker Sales Manager at Plum Organic a leader in the organic baby, tot and kids food category. One of fastest growing baby food companies, innovation includes developing the spouted pouch package, trend forward ingredients and expanding offerings in tots and kids. Selling in multiple food channels. PLUM is #19 on Forbes list of America’s Most Promising Companies.



Newport International Seafood

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Retail Sales

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2012

  On executive team of a $50M+ import and distribution company focused on pasteurized and frozen seafood food business in the institutional, foodservice and retail channels. Reorganizing sales and marketing initiatives and broker management teams in retail channel. Organizing new products, product pricing, promotions and sales management programs. On executive team of a $50M+ import and distribution company focused on pasteurized and frozen seafood food business in the institutional, foodservice and retail channels. Reorganizing sales and marketing initiatives and broker management teams in retail channel. Organizing new products, product pricing, promotions and sales management programs.



Neco Foods

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Sales and Marketing

  • Jul 2008 - Oct 2011

  Neco Foods is a fresh food manufacturer of 150 high quality, great tasting dips, spreads, soups, salads, sauces and finishing butters. A national supplier to retail, foodservice and club channels we produce private label, branded and control branded products. Our 55,000 square foot facility produces Organic, Natural and Premium level products. Neco Foods is a fresh food manufacturer of 150 high quality, great tasting dips, spreads, soups, salads, sauces and finishing butters. A national supplier to retail, foodservice and club channels we produce private label, branded and control branded products. Our 55,000 square foot facility produces Organic, Natural and Premium level products.



Wellness Pet Company

• United States
• Animal Feed Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of National Accounts

  • 2004 - 2008

  Leading manufacturer of high-quality natural food and treats for pets. With its two flagship brands, the Old Mother Hubbard line of baked dog biscuits, gourmet treats and canned recipes, and the Wellness® brand of dog foods, cat foods, treats and supplements, Old Mother Hubbard continues to build on its long history of product excellence and innovation and follow true to its mission of providing uncompromising nutrition for pets. Leading manufacturer of high-quality natural food and treats for pets. With its two flagship brands, the Old Mother Hubbard line of baked dog biscuits, gourmet treats and canned recipes, and the Wellness® brand of dog foods, cat foods, treats and supplements, Old Mother Hubbard continues to build on its long history of product excellence and innovation and follow true to its mission of providing uncompromising nutrition for pets.



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Eastern US Sales Manager - Natural Food Channel

  • 1999 - 2004

  Nestle - PowerBar. Providing convenient nutritional products all backed by decades of sports nutrition science and must live up to our high standards to meet the nutrition and energy needs of all athletes—from world-class champions and dedicated amateurs to beginners. PowrBar Purchased by Nestle in 1999 as part of their Nutrition Division. Nestle - PowerBar. Providing convenient nutritional products all backed by decades of sports nutrition science and must live up to our high standards to meet the nutrition and energy needs of all athletes—from world-class champions and dedicated amateurs to beginners. PowrBar Purchased by Nestle in 1999 as part of their Nutrition Division.



Stonyfield

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Eastern Sales Manager - Trade Development manager

  • 1997 - 1999

  Stonyfield Farm is an organic yogurt maker located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA. Stonyfield Farm was founded in 1983, in Wilton, New Hampshire, as an organic farming school. The company makes top selling brands of organic and all natural refrigerated and frozen yogurt and ince cream. A model for sustainable business practices and a leader in environmental causes. Stonyfield Farm is an organic yogurt maker located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA. Stonyfield Farm was founded in 1983, in Wilton, New Hampshire, as an organic farming school. The company makes top selling brands of organic and all natural refrigerated and frozen yogurt and ince cream. A model for sustainable business practices and a leader in environmental causes.



Stow Mills

• Key Account Manager

  • 1991 - 1997

  A leading food distributor in Chesterfield, NH servicing independent, regional and national retailers in the Natural Food Channel. Distributes frozen, refrigerated, and dry groceries as well as nutritional supplements and health and beauty products. Sold to United Natural Foods Inc. A leading food distributor in Chesterfield, NH servicing independent, regional and national retailers in the Natural Food Channel. Distributes frozen, refrigerated, and dry groceries as well as nutritional supplements and health and beauty products. Sold to United Natural Foods Inc.