DON PETERSON
*** “F” Street
Salida, CO *****
Office: 719-***-****
Cell: 719-***-****
E-mail: *******@*******.***
OBJECT I V E
I am seeking a position that utilizes my 30+ years of customer service & sales skills.
E D UCAT IO N
1983– Graduate of Simla High School, Simla, CO C.G.P.A of 3.27
1988– Graduate of University of CO, CO Springs. B.S. in Business Mgmt. C.G.P.A. of 4.00
W ORK E XPER I E NCE
3/10- present Owner- Jewel of Shavano Foodservice,LLC - mobile concessions and
catering. Mostly working weekend events.
2/07-3/10 M arketing Associate– Sysco Foodservices of Denver
Duties include prospecting, maintaining and growing new and existing food service
accounts. I was also responsible for new product demonstrations, menu and cost
analysis, and business reviews with my customer base. Reason for Leaving: Opened
my own business Salary: commissioned, varied between 45-60K/yr.
8/99- 2/07 Territory Manager– Alliant / US Foodservice– Centennial, CO
Duties identical to those listed above. Reason for Leaving: Better opportunity with
Sysco
Salary: commissioned, varied between 40-60K/yr
1998-1999 D irect Sales Representative- Andrews Produce, Inc– Pueblo,CO
Duties same as listed above. Reason for Leaving: Better opportunity with Alliant
Salary: 31K/yr.
1995-1998 Executive Chef– Country Bounty Restaurant Salida, CO
I was responsible for complete day-to-day culinary operations of a high-volume
restaurant. These duties included ordering, inventory, employee management, cost
analysis & menu research and development. Reason for Leaving: I wanted to find a
position with better hours. Wage: $13.50/hr.
VOLU N T EER WORK
2001-2009- Salida Youth Soccer Association– P resident, Referee Admin
1997- present- Salida School District R-32 Vocational Advisory Board
R E FE RE NCES
Available upon In terview