Experience

Waypoint

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operator Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  On the ground marketing partner for multiple marquee foodservice manufacturers for national leading organization in sales and marketing of foodservice products representing our Sysco National Support team.Additionally I serve on National Committees under the direction of our Senior Management. On the ground marketing partner for multiple marquee foodservice manufacturers for national leading organization in sales and marketing of foodservice products representing our Sysco National Support team.Additionally I serve on National Committees under the direction of our Senior Management.



Sysco Lincoln Foodservices Company

• National Account Executive-Multi Unit Accounts

  • Sep 1996 - Sep 2015

  Responsible for management of procurement distribution for national,regional,and emerging chain food service operators such as Aramark,Sodexo,Entegra,Hal Smith Restaurant Group (Charleston's-MahoganySteakhouse),Twin Peaks,Paradise Bakery,Panera,Chi-Chi's,IHG Hotel Group,as well as regional healthcare organizations with multiple operations.2 time Sysco Corporate Pacesetter Award winner.4 time Sysco Account Executive of the Year winner.Past member of Board of Directors for Omaha Restaurant Association and Nebraska Restaurant Association.I served as a District Sales Manager from 1996-2001 and achieved 2 Sysco Corporate Pacesetter Awards.



Food Marketing Inc.

• Advertising Services

• Vice President

  • Apr 1991 - Sep 1996

  management and marketing of foodservice products representing national branded food companies such as Conagra,Nestle,Ocean Spray,Advance,Mission Tortillas,Stouffers,Iceland Seafood,Doskocil Wilson,Allen Canning,Anchor Foods,Lamb Weston,McIlhenny (Tabasco) for State of Nebraska,South Dakota,and Iowa markets. management and marketing of foodservice products representing national branded food companies such as Conagra,Nestle,Ocean Spray,Advance,Mission Tortillas,Stouffers,Iceland Seafood,Doskocil Wilson,Allen Canning,Anchor Foods,Lamb Weston,McIlhenny (Tabasco) for State of Nebraska,South Dakota,and Iowa markets.



Bakers Supermarkets

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Restaurant Director

  • Apr 1987 - Apr 1991

  responsible for the development and management of 10 Instore full service restaurants.Responsible for the development of the on trend Marketplace Café concept .Baker's was acquired by Kroger and remains a Division today. responsible for the development and management of 10 Instore full service restaurants.Responsible for the development of the on trend Marketplace Café concept .Baker's was acquired by Kroger and remains a Division today.



The Swanson Corporation

• Vice President-Entertainment Services Division

  • Sep 1979 - Apr 1987

  responsible of management of foodservices for sports stadiums,arenas,and convention centers in 12 states responsible of management of foodservices for sports stadiums,arenas,and convention centers in 12 states



Compass Group

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Foodservice Director

  • Jan 1978 - Sep 1979

  Regional Foodservice Director for State Farm Insurance Corporate Headquarters.Division was formerly Known as Interstate United before becoming Compass Group,overseeing 4 Corporate Cafeterias,Catering for Executive Dining Rooms,and Employee Park and Kids Summer Feeding Camps. Regional Foodservice Director for State Farm Insurance Corporate Headquarters.Division was formerly Known as Interstate United before becoming Compass Group,overseeing 4 Corporate Cafeterias,Catering for Executive Dining Rooms,and Employee Park and Kids Summer Feeding Camps.



JoJos Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Training

  • Jul 1977 - Jan 1978

  Training Director responsible for successful opening of Jojos locations in St.Louis and Houston metro areas. Training Director responsible for successful opening of Jojos locations in St.Louis and Houston metro areas.



Heritage House Smorgasbords

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Kitchen Operations/Training Director

  • Jan 1971 - Jun 1977

  Director of Kitchen Operations for 11 unit restaurant chain in Illinois,Missouri,Oklahoma,Texas,Tennessee,Indiana ,and Wisconsin. Director of Kitchen Operations for 11 unit restaurant chain in Illinois,Missouri,Oklahoma,Texas,Tennessee,Indiana ,and Wisconsin.