Experience

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  Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North

  • Precious Metals dealer/Sales
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  Sysco Boston

  • Sales and Marketing Specialist

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

    Increased business by five million dollars for the first year by negotiating on bid wars and in turn awarded several annual contractsAssisted in establishing a school bid department with the company and successfully carrying out a strategic plan. Solid experience in the sales prospecting, bid review and submittal processes.Acquired and maintained a large customer base with increasing sales due to various marketing techniques and sales initiatives.Completed quality improvement efforts as it pertains to quality and food cost.Addressed and resolved issues associated with satisfying and fulfilling purchase requests in assigned areas of products and services. Hosted collaborative meetings, executed training seminars and assisted in trade shows and sales meetings.Strong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices, contract negotiation, related laws and regulations.Assist with vendor relations, vendor performance, cost effective-measurements, generates cost savings to assure competitiveness and support business growth.Developed reports on profitability by customer and/or segment.Resolved customer issues/problems, researched and made recommendations for potential product enhancements or modifications to increase sales.Assisted in the preparation of sales forecasts, quotes or negotiations and strategically planned and maintained appropriate inventory levels.Met and exceeded established sales territory quotas. Developed marketing programs and materials such as advertising, event support, promotions and marketing.Provided onsite mentoring to users of the company’s web ordering systems.

  • Marketing Specialist

    • 2007 - 2013

  • Marketing Associate

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

    Maintain and provide constant care, attention and superior service to current customers.Prospecting/generating new business in order to meet 18% new sales growth.Maintain and protect lost business (loss must stay under 9%).Providing personal attention and superior customer service to each account.Penetrate existing accounts by constantly bringing new ideas i.e. specials and current deals.Increasing margin in each account as well as gross profit and sales.Introduction of support programs, promotions and customer related seminars.Mandatory utilization daily of programs and reports including feedback.

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  Mendon/Upton School District

  • Food Service Director

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    Ensures that proper health and safety standards are maintained in the preparation, service, and storage of all food related items.Thorough familiarity with all phases of food purchasing, preparation, production control, merchandising, service, and inventory control.Manage kitchen staff in four se...

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  Rossi’s Restaurant

  • Front of House Manager

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

    Created and developed successful marketing strategies to increase sales and to improve customer service; weekday sales increased 25% via launch of Bistro Menu; successful loyalty program launched increasing sales 10%; comment cards program launched providing customer contact base for upcoming eve...