BRAD M. CROW

419-***-****

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Sarasota FL 34231

ad08q3@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-crow-5740937/ SUMMARY:

Senior executive sales and operations professional with over 22 years of experience in the foodservice equipment industry. Expertise includes superior client service and issue resolution, drafting layout plans, construction management, daily business operations, budgeting, sales and marketing, and staff development. Key strengths include : Contract Negotiations P&L Management New Concept Builds Sales and Marketing Design & Execution Plan Review & Submittals Budgeting & Sales Goals New Business Development Sales Managing Purchase Negotiations Specification Writing E-Commerce AutoCAD SEO Words B2B Sales (25 Years)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

RESTAURANT CITY March 2022 – Present

Sarasota, FL

Sales Manager/General Manager

● Sales Manager/ GM responsible for all operations for a ground up 32,000 SF retail food service supply store. Found the real estate did the demographics coordinated all aspects for the opening. Largest restaurant supply store in FL. Hired and trained team members. Cash and carry operation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

GREAT LAKES HOTEL AND SUPPLY COMPANY Feb 2020 – June 2020 Southfield, MI

Account Executive

● Account sales and project management for million dollar projects. Reviewed and approved submittals prior to submission. Reviewed issues concerning bid documents. Coordinated with trades and subcontractors. (COVID Related Company Layoff)(Remote)

ALL THINGS RESTAURANT INC. 2007 –Feb 2020

Huron, OH

Founding Owner

● Oversee all aspects of the daily functions of the company, including conceptual design, project management, layout, construction, foodservice equipment sales, and budget development as well as the renovation of an 18,000 square foot facility for company use.

● Design, execute, and manage commercial foodservice builds for clients, utilizing new concepts and maximizing the use of space.

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● Work closely with a variety of key accounts in the restaurant chain, healthcare, educational, and hospitality industries, including HMS Host, Food Buy, Cat Cora Iron Chef, HBF Group, Mountaineer Casino and Resort, Barberton Middle School, Lake Hope Lodge, Hilton Garden Inn, and Duffy’s Bar and Grill, as well as school design and consulting clients.

● Solely responsible for the growth of the company from inception to annual sales of approximately $5 million.

● Received accolades and was published in Property Management Magazine for a completed design project at Gervasi Winery and Bistro.

● Hire, train, and manage employees, providing motivation and ongoing education regarding the mission and goals of the company.

● Created a custom “digital salesman” software program built into the company’s CRM, resulting in a more efficient workflow.

● Create and manage all aspects of P&L, budgeting, accounts receivable and payable, human resources, and sales and marketing.

● Designated the fastest growing company by percentage in 2017 by the PRIDE Buying Group.

● Created company e-commerce website utilizing SEO Words, Shopify, Amazon and other miscellaneous tools to facilitate traffic to the site and social media marketing. (Salary owned it depended 100k-500k) PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

Best Restaurant Equipment, Columbus, OH, Sales Engineer, 2003 – 2007 (Remote)AIA Bidding and private projects. Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment, Huron, OH, Sales, Project Management and AutoCAD Draftsman, 1998 – 2003 EDUCATION:

Terra State Community College, Fremont, OH - AS, Architectural Construction and Engineering KNOWLEDGE:

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Applications, AutoQuotes, AutoDesk BIM, Website Configuration & many other programs, Extremely the savvy, E-Commerce, Shopify, WIX, SEO, Amazon Seller Tools, Own & Operate a news paper circulation

(Once a Month), Adobe InDesign, Construction.

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Private Pilot – VFR Rated and Check Ride from IFR

2017 Pride Buying Group Dealer with most increased sales volume by percentage BEST Restaurant Equipment – Top AIA bid person. Increased AIA bid numbers by six times. Established AIA bid support department.

Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment – Top Volume Sales Person ran 10 to 12 jobs at a time Coach for 9 years girls softball. VP of girls softball board VP of HOA for 6 years of 50 house premier neighborhood (lots of bitching handled)

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