Sales Associate

MATTHEW BERENSTEIN

Phone: 916-***-**** | Email: *****************@*******.***

Address: **** ***** ****, ***********, ** 95667

Results-driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Purchasing & Sales Associate with over 26 years of

experience and success in the food service industry. Adept at educating clients on products, purchasing

inventory, achieving sales goals, and ultimately generating higher levels of revenue. Dedicated to maintaining

a reputation built on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics. Currently seeking a Sales/Purchasing

position which will effectively utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of expertise as follows:

Sales Techniques/Strategies Inventory Management Business/Revenue Growth

Client Relations/Retention Ordering/Purchasing Conflict/Issue Resolution

Product Knowledge Strategic Negotiation Food Service/Preparation

Relationship Building Cost/Expense Reduction Ethics & Integrity

CORE COMPETENCIES

Cultivating and nurturing relationships with customers to educate them on product specifications,

including features, advantages, and benefits.

Overseeing inventory levels, purchasing/replenishing inventory, implementing cost controls, projecting

future sales levels, and managing daily operations.

Staffing, scheduling, training, motivating, and supervising personnel to improve productivity.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

American Fish & Seafood Purchasing & Sales Associate 2005 - 2010, 2011 - 2012

Pacific Fresh Seafood Purchasing & Sales Associate 2010 - 2011

Blue Gecko Executive Chef 2004 - 2005

Wood Creek Golf Course Executive Chef 2003 - 2004

Self-Employed Executive Chef - Independent Catering 2002 - 2003

Sudwerk Brewery & Grill Executive Chef 1996 - 2002

Fish Emporium Executive Chef 1994 - 1996

La Bohem Sous Chef 1994

Sloccum House Lead Sauté Chef 1993 - 1994

California Fats Sous Chef 1992 - 1993

Black Angus Sous Chef 1990 - 1991

Sizzler Kitchen Manager 1986 - 1990

EDUCATION

California Culinary Academy A.O.S. in Culinary Arts 1992

Program focused on General Nutrition, Butchery & Meat Fabrication, International Cuisine,

Wine Education, Basic Business, Financial, and Operating Skills.

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