Jim L. Hudeck
Walton Hills, Ohio 44146
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440-***-**** ~ Cell
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Recognized as a successful Produce Sales Associate who thrives in a fast-
paced, customer oriented position with extensive experience in wholesale,
brokerage and distribution sales. Primary focus has been on buying and
selling to purveyors across the country and increasing the company's sales
revenue.
Professional Experience:
Premier Trading (July, 2013 - Present)
Broker - Working with shippers and importers to represent their produce and
sell to my customers both across the country and internationally.
Negotiate pricing, forecast volume and secure contracts with the grower
both nationally and internationally. Secure transportation for the product
utilizing trucks, rail and vessels for exporting.
Economy Produce (October, 1990 - April, 2013)
Buyer/Salesman - Worked with shippers and brokers nationally to secure
product to sell at both the brokerage, wholesale and retail levels. Worked
closely with major chain store retailers, large and small, promoting sales
through their ads. Also, assisted with development of food service
companies, large and small, to secure product through contracts to generate
sales. Assisted in the design and development of cross docking with a
major shipper to a major food service/retailer on the east coast.
Responsibilities included sales, billing, inventory, quality control,
distribution, logistics, both rail and trucking, ripening and receivables.
Accomplishments: In 1995, I was assigned my own commission house that was
acquired by my company to establish sales for potatoes and onions.
Exceeded annual sales goals including record sales in the potato and onion
market from 2004 to 2012. While the Food Terminal Market was declining, I
managed to grow the business by establishing new accounts with companies
that were buying direct from shippers. This innovative approach generated
profit that doubled from 2004 to 2012 during a recessionary economy.
JoDeco (March, 1988 - September, 1990)
Buyer/Salesman - Worked with shippers and brokers to develop the potato and
onion business to compliment their existing vegetable wholesale business.
Generated sales to new customers on both the retail and food service end.
Responsibilities included sales, billing, inventory, quality control,
distribution, logistics, both rail and trucking, ripening and receivables.
Accomplishments: Overall sales increased 300% while potatoes and onions
were 150% of the sales. Worked closely with a major retail chain to supply
their stores with all of our product.
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Freshline/Singer Produce (August, 1983 - February, 1988)
Buyer/Salesman - Worked with shippers and brokers to develop the potato and
onion business to compliment their existing vegetable wholesale business.
Generated sales to new customers on both the retail and food service end.
Responsibilities included sales, billing, inventory, quality control,
distribution, logistics, both rail and trucking, ripening and receivables.
Accomplishments: Assisted the family operated business to overcome a
$575,000 debt that was created as a result of a partner of Singer
Corporation. This was accomplished in a short period of time by generating
sales through establishing a packaging house for potatoes and onions.
Education:
Graduated June, 1980 Garfield Heights High School
Attended Cleveland State University 1980-1982
Cuyahoga Community College - 1982-1983
Professional Certifications and Training:
Tow Motor Certified
References:
Personal and Professional available upon request.