Experience

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  Easy Ice

  • United States

  • Corporate Sales Manager

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • United States

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  The Broaster Company

  • Southeast Region 3

  • Business Development Manager - The Broaster Company

    • May 2022 - Jul 2023
    • Southeast Region 3

    Broaster is a manufacturer of pressure fryers, merchandisers and frozen food products providing programs to restaurants, c-stores, grocery stores and non-traditional locations. With over 60 years of industry experience, Broaster has a fine reputation in the industry with American made products and best in class service.

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  Roy Siegel & Associates

  • Fl GA AL NC SC TN MD DC VA

  • Director of Chains & Institutions

    • Oct 2019 - May 2022
    • Fl GA AL NC SC TN MD DC VA

    Identify prospective customers in restaurant chains, Cstores and K-12 by leveraging industry network, understanding customer needs, researching sales options and understanding competitive landscape. Build relationships at multiple levels of organization, particularly with key influencers.Educate new customers on equipment and new products including in person demonstrations and training.Planning, coordination and participation in segment and industry trade shows and conferences.Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM programs.

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  Server Products

  • Eastern Region

  • Business Development Manager

    • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
    • Eastern Region

    Develop strong personal relationships at a strategic level with key chain accounts in restaurant chains, school and government districts and hospitality. Coordinate meetings with current dealers and mfrer reps to provide updates on new items and active projects. Extend support and training when needed to dealers and reorganization groups to assist them in growing their business with end users. Attend and support brand and industry conferences and trade shows.

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  Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros. Bagels

  • North Carolina, United States

  • Facilities Manager

    • Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
    • North Carolina, United States

    Develop and manage all PM programs for 80 plus coffee shops within assigned eastern region. Develop and manage R&M Budget, capital expenditures and asset transfersManage work orders through the Corrigo WO platformAssess vendor quality and performance by performing periodic assessmentsSchedule needs assessments for coffee shops in assigned territory and submit budget needed to complete

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  FMP - Franklin Machine Products

  • GA

  • National Account Manager

    • Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
    • GA

    Responsible for the growth of an existing book of business with a current AEV of $ 7,000,000.Working closely and strategizing with other disciplines within the company including, but not limited to Director of Marketing, Inside Sales Management Team and Product Development Team.Offer recommendations to customers on best practices and suggest FMP products that will enhance those best practices.In 2016, Awarded National Account Manager of the year across the DFSI Enterprise.Actively participate in Industry Tradeshows (RFMA, NAFEM, NRA) and Customer Specific Brand conferences.In 2016 and 2017 was number one in sales across the FMP national account team.In addition, I came up with a design for a disposable drain measuring tool that measures the inside diameter of drains.Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM program.

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  Sign Refurbishment

  • Alpharetta, GA

  • VP of National Accounts

    • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Alpharetta, GA

    Identify National Brands with primary focus on restaurants, retail, convenience store and supermarkets. Build strategic relationships, establish new accounts and manage those accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and long term business relationships that will drive new business development increasing gross annual revenue and profits.

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  ATA

  • 1st Degree BB and Ambassador

    • 2008 - 2014

    As part of the leadership team and all ladies demo team, I assisted in class with the younger belts in a leadership role. In addition, I participated in local demonstrations to help recruit new members and showcase the benefits of martial arts in building confidence and discipline in younger children.

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  National Hood Cleaning

  • VP of National Accounts

    • 2011 - 2013

    Responsible for creating strategic relationships with National restaurant brands to educate and train facilities teams on the importance of fire safety. Secure contracts in the areas of kitchen hood vent and exhaust cleaning, as well, as fire suppression systems.

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  National Hood Cleaning - Facilitec USA

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Director of National Accounts

    • 2008 - 2011
    • Atlanta, GA

    Responsible for creating strategic relationships with National restaurant brands to educate and train facilities teams on the importance of fire safety. Secure contracts in the areas of kitchen hood vent and exhaust cleaning, as well, as fire suppression systems.

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  Panda Restaurant Group

  • Rosemead CA

  • Facilities Manager

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Rosemead CA

    Responsible for approx. 120 restaurants in Southeast Region (FL, GA, NC and Puerto Rico.)Established local and regional service contracts for all restaurants.Performed store audits and site visits preparing R&M and Cap-Ex reports for each location. Accountable for managing R&M Budgets for each location, as well as, remaining fiscally responsible for Cap-Ex budgets.Took "creative license" in establishing training for restaurant management teams on hands on means of maintaining restaurant assets and unique means in which to motivate all team members.

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  Ted's Montana Grill

  • Atlanta GA

  • Facilities Manager

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Atlanta GA

    I was the very first Facilities Manager hired into the organization. Independently established all protocols and SOP's for the facilities and operations team. Established training for all Store Management personnel on repair and maintenance of store fixtures, equipment and assets.Responsible for negotiating and managing all national service vendors for the store system.Managed the R&M and Cap-Ex budgets for all stores.

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  Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Facilities Specialist

    • 2000 - 2003
    • Atlanta, GA

    Responsible for supporting all stores in the Popeye's system in the area of vendor management.This included processing all work orders for R&M, dispatching the appropriate service vendor, managing the work and subsequently processing the invoices.

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  Marketing Advantage

  • National Accounts Manager

    • Jun 2000 - Jun 2001

    Responsible for developing relationships with national restaurant brands and assisting them with liquidating their unusable or depreciated assets.Often times this was directly associated with the closing of a location.

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  Freshens Yogurt

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Director of Inventory Management

    • Jun 1989 - Jun 2000
    • Atlanta, GA

    I began my career at Freshens reporting directly to the President as the Executive Assistant.Over the course of 11 years, I was promoted to Design and Construction Coordinator, Director of Design and Construction and then Director of Inventory Management.

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  Sarasota Police Department

  • Sarasota, Florida

  • Community Service Aide (CSA)

    • Jun 1979 - Aug 1984
    • Sarasota, Florida

    Started right out of high school as a records clerk. Within 2 years, I became part of a pilot program, Community Service Aide (CSA). CSA's were dispatched to non-criminal, non hazardous calls such as traffic control during city events, traffic accidents, non criminal disturbances, parking enforcement, etc. We were trained in CPR, water life saving, city codes and ordinances and other public service related categories. The CSA program was designed to serve the community in a capacity that allowed sworn in officers to focus on criminal related calls. I reported to Sgt Griffin and Lt Gordon Hoffmeister.