Experience:
Epicurean Feast Cafes- Nov ****-September 2014
Regional Sales Manager-
. Obtained new business throughout east coast.
. Prepares accurate and timely sales reports
. Seeks out new opportunities and knows when accounts go to bid.
. Sold 2-4 accounts per year, between $900,000 to a 2 million a year
. 2012- Sold 2 accounts at 1. 7 million for the year
. 2013-Sold 2 accounts at 900,000 a year
. 2014-Sold 3 account at 1.2 million for the year
. Created and delivered sales presentations
. Developed positive relationships with customers/clients
. Spear headed expansion and development initiatives in the Tri-state
area.
. Maximized Revenues in several programs by implementing creative
sales training techniques.
. Pursued all websites inquires in specific territories to increase
potential customer base.
. Sales Management, Customer service, New Business Development,
Budgets, Marketing Strategy
. In addition to sales also held DM responsibilities for 10 accounts
- for 8.5 million in business
Treat America Food Services,
December 2007-September 2011
. East Regional Sales Manager
. Obtained new business throughout east coast
. Prepares accurate and timely sales reports
. Seeks out new opportunities and knows when accounts go to bid.
. Midwest company trying to move to the east coast
. 2007- Sold 1st account in December, which I started in November
650,000
. 2008- Sold a college account 900,000 a year
. 2009-Sold 3 accounts for a total of 1.5 million
. 2010-Sold 2 accounts 1.7 million
. 2011-Sold 1 small account 300,000
. Created and delivered sales presentations
. Developed positive relationships with customers/clients
. Spearheaded expansion and development initiatives in the east coast
from North to South
. Maximized Revenues in several programs by implementing creative
sales training techniques.
. Pursued all websites inquires in specific territories to increase
potential customer base.
. Sales Management, Customer service, New Business Development,
Budgets, Marketing Strategy
. In addition to sales also held DM responsibilities for 7 accounts
for 6 million in business
* Through my career I had dual roles as Regional Sales and District Manager
Aramark Business Dining, April 1999- December 2007
. Started as Food Service Director, Business and Industry then grew
the business and went on to be a Catering Director from on campus
and off Premise Catering, as business grew, I was promoted to
District Manager, and was promoted to work in sales and them
promoted to Regional Sales Manager.
High Food Services, April 1995- April 1999
. Started as Food Service Director/ Catering Director, Final role was
a Regional Sales Director (Business and Industry)
Sage Dining Services, May 1989-April 1995
. Started as Chef/Manager with progression into Food Service
Director, Catering Director (Private schools, Colleges, and
Universities)
Aramark Business Dining, January 1985-May 1989
. Food Service Director, Business and Industry
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Management: Supervise up to 40 employees insuring that quality, service,
cleanliness, and OSHA standards are maintained.
Menu Planning
Cafeteria service provided for up to 1800 customers.
Compilation of nutritional content data
Presentation of nutritional seminars to students throughout the school year
Organized large scale catering, special occasion, and catering menus.
Catering: Company picnics, weddings, fund raisers, and private parties.
Profit and Loss Statement
MOR Reports, controlled in order to maintain food cost.
Monthly statistical reports obtained and analyzed. Payroll, Contribution
Analysis,
Monthly and yearly budgets, accounts payable and receivable, requisition,
purchasing
Community Involvement: Active in planning and preparation of catered events
for township and school fund raisers
EDUCATION:
Sage Dinning Services, 1991-1993
Courses in: culinary training, budgeting, business management, marketing,
and merchandising courses.