Rich Dunham
Chief Operating Officer at The Largo Group- Claim this Profile
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Christopher Kube
Trust and leadership are the two things I admired about Rich not only when I was a customer of his but also as a coworker. In working with Rich I saw his determination to help people and get the most out of them. He is a driver, motivator and friend that helped me and others succeed in business. Rich truly helped me in my foodservice career as a mentor and role model to guide me to where I am today. Rich is an absolute asset to any company looking for a strong leader that will work hard to ensure the success of the customers while maintaining a high level of integrity.
Lisa Meiklejohn
Its was a pleasure to work with Rich Dunham and without a doubt I would recommend him to any organization or company. He has a way of making any situation or challenge have a silvery lining. Rich has a very positive mindset, highly motivated and a successful motivator. People preform for people they respect and like, and Rich had a great following. I enjoyed my time working with Rich, he is very dedicated to his career, honest, dependable and so much knowledge for the food service industry. His strong leadership skills bring the best out of people and open doors for building needed relationships. Confidence and strategy also come to mind when I think of Rich. He is a great problem solver and always willing to support his co-workers. Please feel free to contact me, Lisa Meiklejohn, 620-672-1493 if you need an expanded recommendation.
Christopher Kube
Trust and leadership are the two things I admired about Rich not only when I was a customer of his but also as a coworker. In working with Rich I saw his determination to help people and get the most out of them. He is a driver, motivator and friend that helped me and others succeed in business. Rich truly helped me in my foodservice career as a mentor and role model to guide me to where I am today. Rich is an absolute asset to any company looking for a strong leader that will work hard to ensure the success of the customers while maintaining a high level of integrity.
Lisa Meiklejohn
Its was a pleasure to work with Rich Dunham and without a doubt I would recommend him to any organization or company. He has a way of making any situation or challenge have a silvery lining. Rich has a very positive mindset, highly motivated and a successful motivator. People preform for people they respect and like, and Rich had a great following. I enjoyed my time working with Rich, he is very dedicated to his career, honest, dependable and so much knowledge for the food service industry. His strong leadership skills bring the best out of people and open doors for building needed relationships. Confidence and strategy also come to mind when I think of Rich. He is a great problem solver and always willing to support his co-workers. Please feel free to contact me, Lisa Meiklejohn, 620-672-1493 if you need an expanded recommendation.
Christopher Kube
Trust and leadership are the two things I admired about Rich not only when I was a customer of his but also as a coworker. In working with Rich I saw his determination to help people and get the most out of them. He is a driver, motivator and friend that helped me and others succeed in business. Rich truly helped me in my foodservice career as a mentor and role model to guide me to where I am today. Rich is an absolute asset to any company looking for a strong leader that will work hard to ensure the success of the customers while maintaining a high level of integrity.
Lisa Meiklejohn
Its was a pleasure to work with Rich Dunham and without a doubt I would recommend him to any organization or company. He has a way of making any situation or challenge have a silvery lining. Rich has a very positive mindset, highly motivated and a successful motivator. People preform for people they respect and like, and Rich had a great following. I enjoyed my time working with Rich, he is very dedicated to his career, honest, dependable and so much knowledge for the food service industry. His strong leadership skills bring the best out of people and open doors for building needed relationships. Confidence and strategy also come to mind when I think of Rich. He is a great problem solver and always willing to support his co-workers. Please feel free to contact me, Lisa Meiklejohn, 620-672-1493 if you need an expanded recommendation.
Christopher Kube
Trust and leadership are the two things I admired about Rich not only when I was a customer of his but also as a coworker. In working with Rich I saw his determination to help people and get the most out of them. He is a driver, motivator and friend that helped me and others succeed in business. Rich truly helped me in my foodservice career as a mentor and role model to guide me to where I am today. Rich is an absolute asset to any company looking for a strong leader that will work hard to ensure the success of the customers while maintaining a high level of integrity.
Lisa Meiklejohn
Its was a pleasure to work with Rich Dunham and without a doubt I would recommend him to any organization or company. He has a way of making any situation or challenge have a silvery lining. Rich has a very positive mindset, highly motivated and a successful motivator. People preform for people they respect and like, and Rich had a great following. I enjoyed my time working with Rich, he is very dedicated to his career, honest, dependable and so much knowledge for the food service industry. His strong leadership skills bring the best out of people and open doors for building needed relationships. Confidence and strategy also come to mind when I think of Rich. He is a great problem solver and always willing to support his co-workers. Please feel free to contact me, Lisa Meiklejohn, 620-672-1493 if you need an expanded recommendation.
Credentials
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Income Statement (P&L) and Cash Flow Explained
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Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself
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Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership
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PowerPoint Quick Tips
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Strategic Thinking
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Experience
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The Largo Group
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Director of Customer Operations
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
The Evolution of Restaurant Accounting
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Sysco
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United Kingdom
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2020
• Oversaw the development and sales growth for five districts• Responsible for a 128-million-dollar sales region• Increased annual revenue by 11%• Increased annual case growth by 10%• Managed 48 salespeople and five district managers• Coordination of sales, hiring, training, development, and execution of sales implementation to drive growth• Utilized skills assessment information to reshape the teams for increased productivity• Forecasted annual sales and implemented key metrics for performance by district and Marketing Associate• Implemented a partnership selling process with Salesforce CRM as the accountability tool• Weekly involvement with the Partnership Selling Process for all Districts and Marketing Associates • Administered a quarterly review process to measure, coach, and improve performance and development for sales growth• Developed customer performance incentive programs to gain more sales and leverage case growth• Lead role for customer presentations and proposals • Maintained a consistent schedule of individual development days to offer additional coaching, support and relationship building for District Managers and Marketing Associates • Weekly review of sales payroll, audits, and monthly bonus opportunities• Established best purchase programs for high volume accounts by working with purchasing team to identify opportunities• Collaborated with all departments to identify opportunities for better expense control and maintain high service level• Implemented quarterly customer reviews with the top 20 accounts by district for better relationships and long-term growth
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Marketing Associate
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
• Built territory and collaborated with multiple customers to increase business sales• Focused selling our branded products for profitability and differentiation in the marketplace• Brand Champion for my District
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US Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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District Sales Manager
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2016
• Managed multiple districts to grow customer base and profitable sales• Identified the key products that differentiated us from competition • Changed our selling approach to lead, prospect, and penetrate for higher sales and profits• Collaborated with purchasing and transportation departments to drive efficiencies and grow sales profitable• Built buy in programs for specific customers• Developed better distribution days in market to be more efficient and profitable
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Territory Sales Manager
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2006
• Achieved Annual Operating Plan within the first year• Developed a targeted approach of selling to better menus and better profitability for my customers• Designed and costing out the menus properly, I grew sales and profitability for my customers and myself• Winner of multiple sales promotions
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Education
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Bryant University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
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