Project Management Sales Manager

Janet Berg-Maraldo

Pleasant Valley, New York

845-***-**** • ad01ku@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/janet-berg-maraldo-87194 Qualifications Profile

• Event Planning: Extremely organized with demonstrated success in planning and seamless execution of exceptional meetings and events. Expert in managing facilities, product knowledge, schedules, travel, and multifaceted accommodations. Successful track record of identifying venues and planning memorable agendas. Proven ability to balance priorities, meet tight deadlines, and produce superior quality.

• Project Management: Goal-oriented professional credited with meticulous attention to detail. Proven track record maintaining productive relationships with key industry players. Excellent level of client retention and loyalty. Diligently executive initiative to achieve both personal and corporate goals.

• Sales: Enthusiastic leader with genuine passion for growth-focused sales strategies. Built strategic relationships with former clients and satisfied customer base by providing superior service.

• Business Development: Results-oriented, with expertise identifying growth opportunities and initiating strong business alliances. Adept at developing partnerships to enhance build bottom-line profitability. Thrive in dynamic, ever-changing environments requiring focused decision making. Professional Experience

Independent Contractor – NY, NJ, CT

Hospitality Consultant (2000 to Present)

Talented hospitality event coordinator; highly-skilled in culinary, instructor, and counselor roles to propel client goals in food, wine, best products, and budget management initiatives. Manage operations to ensure high quality of service and profitability. Hire and supervise staff, order supplies, resolve customer complaints, price products and services, create budgets, maintain records, and advise senior leadership. Leverage marketing and sales experience to drive sales execution. Collaborate with key stakeholders including CEOs, directors, business leaders, and executive chefs. Key Achievements:

Spearheaded Colovita and Lidia Bastianich market presentations for the Fancy Food Show with more than 20K participants.

Delivered Bloomingdales book signing event for over 200 attendees, while managing three direct reports.

Served as key presenter and demonstrated all products at Dutchess County Fair to drive sales.

Collaborated with owner and sales staff in introducing proper procedures to use of sauces and olive oil.

Credited as exceptional collaborator; worked closely with staff to improve customer satisfaction.

Scheduled, trained, and managed inventory and cash control procedures with bartenders, order takers, and event staff.

Diligently served multiple clients simultaneously including Chocolate Weiss & Françoise Payard, NY Chocolate Show, Fancy Food Show, Colovita and Organic Universe, Roth Sisters Independent Sales & Marketing Co., Sandra Lee, Tucci, Rose Levy Beranbaum, The Pie and Pastry Bible, Stanhope Hotel, Dutchess County Fair, Hudson Valley Wine Show, Warren's Kitchen & Cutlery, and the Wigston's Farm.

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Tiffany & Co. – New York, NY

Sales/Account Manager (2006 to 2009)

Consistently earned recognition for achieving sales goals by leveraging comprehensive knowledge of all key Tiffany's products, coupled with excellent client relations. Established impressive record of achievement and advancement through series of winning decisions. Performed consultative selling and promoted culinary, crystals, silverware, bridal projects, and corporate gifts.

Key Achievements:

Managed corporate accounts up to $8K with wide array of Tiffany products.

Successfully achieved $60K quota through promotions and effective sales techniques.

Assisted clients with any and all questions and concerns; supplied clients with accurate information regarding all products.

Ambitiously closed sales and mentored colleagues improve performance through knowledge of all culinary, tabletop, dinnerware, glassware and flatware. Panera Bread – Middletown, NY

Assistant Manager (2005 to 2006)

Trained, supervised, and evaluated staff, helping business achieve strategic objectives. Key Achievements:

Built profits by controlling costs and managing facility requirements.

Oversaw and calculated inventory counts on monthly basis to ensure availability and minimize waste.

Euro Source Gourmet – Fairfield, NJ

Regional Account Manager/Sales Representative (2004 to 2005) Served wholesale and distribution company specializing in bakery, pastry, ice cream, sorbet, confectionary ingredients, and savory products spanning the tri-state area. Represented key products from Patis France, Dreidoppel, Chocolate Weiss, Products Marguerite, Wolfberger, OCG Couverture, Gourmet Royal, and other select vendors.

Key Achievements:

Expanded territory and increased sales by 25%.

Managed all aspects of 45 accounts and increased sales by $10K per month.

Represented company at New York Restaurant Show.

Analyzed sales reports to improve inventory management and accountability.

** Additional experience as Sales/Marketing Consultant and Demonstration Chef at Williams-Sonoma ** Educational & Credentials

Culinary Institute of America – Hyde Park, NY AOS, Baking and Pastry Arts/Culinary Arts Fashion Institute of Technology – New York, NY AAS, Textile Technology, Design, and Color Technologist

Language Proficiencies: Some Italian and Spanish

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