Leigh Baguley

*** ******* ****** *****: 647-***-****

E-mail: acer8e@r.postjobfree.com

Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1H6

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging Sales Representative position in a mature specialty

food company, where I can apply my 17 years of food industry experience (both as a sales

professional and a trained chef) in order to produce outstanding results for my employer.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:

• 7 years successful experience as a high-end food sales representative.

• A trained, qualified chef with 10 years practical application working for restaurants in

Australia, Europe, and North America.

• Excellent ability to quickly build, maintain, and grow client and internal relationships.

• Highly motivated, hard working and goal driven individual who is able to produce first

class results, either independently or as a member of a professional team.

• Proven skills in prioritising and multi-tasking due to strong organisational background.

RELEVANT SALES EXPERIENCE:

Account Executive Sydney, Australia

Apromo Trading Pty Ltd 2012 to 2014

• Over 2 years experience selling high-end European imported quality food ingredients to

different customer bases including chocolatiers, patisseries, bakeries, food

manufacturers, deli’s, higher end restaurants and retailers.

• Successfully sold pastry ingredients, couverture chocolate, gelato pastes, frozen

croissants/danishes, confectionary items and gourmet specialty lines including global

brands such as Dobla, Puratos, Pernigotti, Belcolade, Chocolaterie Ickx and Bridor.

• Managed over 225 customers and increased sales by over 15% each year.

• Improved the customer base by introducing new lines to existing customers and

constantly developing new accounts.

Territory Manager (Sydney South) Sydney, Australia

Eskimo Holding Pty Ltd 2011 to 2012

• Responsible for existing Sydney South customer base of over 300 accounts which

included 5-Star hotels, bakeries, supermarkets and premium deli’s.

• Actively demonstrated at customers’ premises to promote our in-store baking concept.

• Developed the territory by targeting new customers and bringing on new accounts.

• Trained customers in baking, product finishing, and presentation.

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Account Manager – New South Wales Sydney, Australia

Kailis Organic Olive Groves Ltd 2011

Exclusively responsible for existing NSW premium deli’s and grocery customer base.

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Won the business of an average of 12 new customers per week.

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Responsible for launching Splish Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the NSW market.

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Nurtured current & new business relationships by sales calls and communications.

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Regular visits to customers to monitor product layout, ensuring best possible product

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display, and performing in-store tastings to further promote the brand.

Sales Representative Sydney, Australia

The Fearocious Feed Distribution Company 2007 to 2011

• 5 years successful experience selling high-end food products to restaurants, deli's, cafes

and sub-distributors for a privately owned food distribution business.

• Managed over 200 accounts and grew the business by 10% a year on average.

• Worked closely with the company owner and a consultant to manage the operation.

• Recommended and sourced many new gourmet product lines for the company.

• Negotiated with suppliers to obtain products at the most favourable distributor prices.

• Regularly conducted new business pitches to prospective accounts.

RELEVANT CHEF EXPERIENCE:

Chef d’partie Fernie, British Columbia, Canada

Lizard Creek Lodge 2004 to 2005

Senior Chef in 5-Star Canadian resort lodge.

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Reported directly to the Executive Head Chef.

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In charge of saucier section in a busy, professional fine dining restaurant.

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Provided ongoing training for junior staff and kitchen stewards.

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Freelance Chef Sydney, Australia

Restaurants in Sydney 2001 to 2004

• Freelance Chef for established hospitality agencies Nosh Hospitality Personnel and

Alseasons Hospitality Recruitment.

• Work venues included Sydney Convention Centre, Royal Randwick Racecourse and

Homebush Olympic Centre.

• Gained broad experience working in a variety of different situations from function

kitchens, preparing food for large buffets, through to busy à la carte restaurant services.

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Head Chef Serre Chevalier, France

Hotel le Yeti 2000 to 2001

• Head Chef in boutique French Alps hotel responsible for menu-planning, budgeting,

ordering, and managing the staff roster.

• Ensured all kitchen employees were familiar with their roles and responsibilities.

• Duties included sourcing and selecting wholesale suppliers for a busy kitchen.

Apprentice Chef Sydney, Australia

Hotel Intercontinental 1995 to 1999

• Gained extensive knowledge of foodstuffs and techniques through the guidance of senior

chefs who continuously motivated me to improve and refine my skills.

• Worked with chefs from different countries (Australia, Germany, France, China, India,

Holland and Austria) enabling me to appreciate/prepare food from around the globe.

• Comprehensive training in all areas of kitchen operations, including Main Kitchen (à la

carte and buffet), Gardé Manger, Butchery, Japanese Section, Sketches Pasta Bar,

Banquet Kitchen, Pastry, Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and One One Seven (fine-dining).

RELATED EDUCATION:

Certificate IV in Small Business Management Sydney, Australia

Randwick College - Sydney Institute TAFE NSW 2010

Certificate in Commercial Cookery Sydney, Australia

NSW Department of Education and Training 1999

Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking Sydney, Australia

City and Guilds of London Institute 1997

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• As a “life-long foodie”, I love to cook for pleasure and to entertain friends and family.

• Enjoy various outdoor activities including snowboarding, golfing and bushwalking.

• Traveled to many countries including Eastern and Western Europe, United States,

Canada, Middle East, India, South America, Papua New Guinea and South East Asia.

• Really enjoy raising two young daughters with my Canadian wife.

REFERENCES: Excellent business references available upon request.

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