Experience

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  Samuels and Son Seafood

  • Greater Pittsburgh Area

  • Sales Representative

    • May 2015 - Present
    • Greater Pittsburgh Area

    Seafood Sales to Restaurants

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  Monte Cello's Restaurants INC

  • Wexford PA

  • Roundsman

    • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Wexford PA

    As I am in a career transition .....Currently assisting with all aspects of the operation both front and back of the house because of my extensive background and previous knowledge of Monte Cellos systems.

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  Reinhart Foodservice

  • Pittsburgh PA

  • Sales Consultant

    • Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
    • Pittsburgh PA

    Successful Food Sales To RestaurantsAugust - December 2011 managed 2.5 million dollar territory until new rep was hired. Then successfully trained new rep.2012 - Increased sales in my own territory by 750,000 over previous year. 18 new customers2013 - Sales of 2 million with 1 million increase ov...

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  Monte Cellos Restaurants INC

  • Pittsburgh PA

  • Roundsman

    • May 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Pittsburgh PA

    I assisted with all aspects of the operation in this corporate location. Emphasis was on the back of the house. Assisted with food ordering, costing, new product development, new menu design, daily specials, preparation and pizza maker.

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  US Foods

  • Pittsburgh PA

  • Territory Manager

    • May 2004 - May 2010
    • Pittsburgh PA

    Food Sales To Restaurants.Managed and 2.4 million dollar territory while obtaining USF exclusive brand sales of 50% working with new and existing customers on menu analysis, cost of good sold, product yields and new product development. 2007 Salesman of the year award winner.Taught USF Corporate ...

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  Monte Cellos Restaurant Sewickley

  • Sewickley PA

  • Owner ( Franchisee )

    • Apr 2000 - May 2004
    • Sewickley PA

    Hands on owner, worked all areas of the 1.1 million dollar operation. Managed 35 employees, food and beverage ordering, new menu items and daily specials, weekly and monthly profit and loss, payroll, accounts payable, advertising ,scheduling, beer and wine lists..

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  Quaker Oats

  • Education Channel Manager ( Mid Atlantic Reigon )

    • Jan 1999 - Aug 1999

    Responsible for schools K-12 and Colleges in 6 statesManaged and worked with 4 brokers: Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and NY City.Worked with key educational operators and brokers in each market to achieve Quakers sales and site objectives, while implementing promotional and marketing plans.

  • Market Developement Manager

    • Mar 1997 - Dec 1998

    Responsible for Food Service operators and distributors in western PA and WVA. (First direct sales team in the country for Quaker)Increased sales 21% in 1997 by implementing call frequency schedule, turning a negative 130,000 direct profit contribution to a positive 5,000 in only 9 months over previous year by being operator focused driving case sales through the proper distribution channels.Sales at Alliant Pittsburgh up 15% ( Quakers largest customer in the market at that time ) 1998. With a direct profit contribution of 63,500.

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  Deaktor Sysco

  • Harmony PA

  • Marketing Associate

    • Jan 1990 - Mar 1997
    • Harmony PA

    Food Service Sales to restaurants.Grew territory from 0 to 2 million.1991 Deaktor Sysco Rookie of the Year.1992 Sysco Corporations highest award ( torch bearer). 1993 Chairman's Club winner 1.8 million in sales with 18% increase in gross profit.

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  Lemont Restaurant

  • Pittsburgh PA

  • Roundsman

    • Feb 1988 - Dec 1989
    • Pittsburgh PA

    Worked all areas of the kitchen, pantry, pastry, broiler, saute, prep and banquets while attending culinary school. Trained by Tom Turner CEC.1989 Culinary Gala ( 25 year anniversary gourmet dinner to benefit Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh) $1,500 per plate. Worked with Ferdinand Metz : I...