SKILLS
My people skills and account skills are highly developed as a result of my past work responsibility, used to dealing with senior management to entry level associates.
EXPERIENCE
Grand Valley University, ANNIS Water Research Department – RVWG Jackson
Ottawa County Sheriffs Department, Marine Division
Retired US Coast Guard
Qualified Coxswain
Director Sales and Marketing Heeren Brothers Produce June 2010 to April 2016
Had responsibility for all sales and marketing activity which included 14 direct reports located inside and in the field
Developed national account business servicing DC’s within the state.
Opened new national account within Michigan (Fresh Thyme) Providing Locally Grown Produce.
Developed a locally grown program for a Chicago based retailer.
Locally Grown Account Manager L & M Companies March 2009 to June 2010
Managed the locally grown sourcing for the US to meet a National Retailers needs supplying all their distribution centers in the US.
Retailer ran program under L&M direction for one year then changed direction.
Managed the Walmart Melon business and Loblaw’s Specialty Melon program
Chiquita Fresh N.A. Regional Account Manager
February 2005 – March 2009
Managed the Meijer account with three ripening facilities within the Meijer D.C.’s. Obtain in excess of 100 loads of fruit a week, managing the ads for a business in excess of $1,000,000 a week.
Established Meijer as the largest pineapple customer in N.A.
EDUCATION
BS Business Mgt. 1979 Ferris State University
3.1 GPA with a focus on Business Management
Allan Girvin
311 N Division St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
OBJECTIVE
To associate with a progressive organization where my skill set is valued.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
Am currently the Treasurer for the Cast Guard CPOA Chapter in Grand Haven, MI
Advisory Board Member Kalamazoo College on Local Food and Food Hubs