Experience

Peace, Love and Little Donuts

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

• Owner

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Skillfully navigate the challenges of operating a family business Established widely recognized highly rated specialty donut shop that serves the local community and tourists Responsible for all elements of business including site selection, franchise negotiations, lease agreement, architect design, buildout, operations & human resources Employer of choice among high school and college students seeking a high energy, supportive and high responsibility environment Five Star rated visitor experience by many social media sites Provide employment, mentoring and coaching for high school and college students Adapted & pivoted business following a seven week shutdown due to Covid-19 Active supporter of community and education Show less



Fresh Mark Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• National Account Sales Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  Strengthened relationships with major national accounts enabling margin and volume increases and long term customer commitments. Skillfully navigated a challenging supply environment while simultaneously building customer relationships. Led the company in increasing margins in excess of 40% with companies including Arby’s, Checker’s Drive In, Jack In The Box and Qdoba. Exceeded sales goals each year. Achieved largest sales increase of targeted products in 2019. Landed new high margin accounts increasing portfolio size by 10%. Successfully present strategic innovations to customer product development teams to drive sales and strengthen relationships Show less



Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc.

• Sales Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2018

  Grew family owned regional business into a large international supplier of food products for private label enterprise. Led growth and expansion into international accounts in adjacent markets tripling revenue over a 10 year period. Sales growth necessitated capacity increases of 175% requiring significant plant and warehouse expansion New business development of 21 national accounts or 850% increase including many well known companies including: Sonic Drive-In, Domino’s, Hungry Howie’s, Papa John’s, Big John Steak & Onion, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, A&W and KFC. Implemented packaging design learned 20 years earlier that offered 18% cost savings and increased stacking strength Show less



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Buyer

  • Dec 1998 - Jan 2004

  Negotiated prices, terms and conditions of supplier contracts while improving quality and reducing cost. Consistently negotiated savings in excess of 3% per year resulting in company savings of over $24,000,000 during my time in purchasing. Received extensive training in negotiations with over 100 hours of formal training. Commended by executives, managers, professors and peers for effective communication in group settings. Worked closely with suppliers and engineering staff during the design of new product. Was selected by General Motors management to mentor colleagues in presentation skills and style. Recognized as a leader during my first year in purchasing, resulting in appointment of Worldwide Team Leader. Show less



Mistequay Group, Ltd.

• Sales Engineer

  • Feb 1993 - Dec 1998

  Sales engineer for machine shop in Saginaw, MI. Sales engineer for machine shop in Saginaw, MI.