Edward J. Barrett
*** ****** ****, ****** ******, PA 18411
Buffalo Biodiesel. Buffalo, NY November 2023 – Present
Outside Sales Position– Securing an average of 30 contracts a month for collection and recycling of waste oil. While working remotely and independently, meeting or exceeding all company expectations covering a geography of approximately 100 mile radius from Wilkes Barre- Scranton, PA. Occasional assignments to assist with business expansion in Canada and Southeastern United States.
Northeast Commercial Sharpening. Clarks Summit, PA January 22 – November 2023
New customer Development, Route Manager. Regional provider of restaurant services including commercial knife services, cutting board sales and refinishing services. Responsibilities include route and customer analysis to maximize efficiency and profitability and account receivable management. Time is split between direct sales and route management. Within one year over 65 new customers and increased the profitability and volume of dozens more.
Grin & Barrett Property Maintenance LLC. Lewisburg, PA April 2016 – Current
Owner Operator of a small property maintenance company. Services include seasonal lawn service, landscape maintenance such as weed control edging, mulching, trimming, fall leaf service, snow removal and ice control as well as perform other property maintenance and improvement projects. Off season services range from painting, tile work, junk removal, building clean outs and more.
US Foods – Allentown, PA January 2012 – April 2016
Business Development Manager – Worked to increase sales through implementation of proprietary company value-added services, technology tools and consultation. Met with customers and implemented tools to maximize their profits, control inventory and product costs. Worked with customers to understand costing, developing menu prices and increase volume of most profitable items.
Pocono Produce Company Stroudsburg, PA May 2003 – January 2012
Held various sales management positions. District Sales Manager, responsible for hiring, training, developing and managing 11 new sales territories in central PA. Regional Sales Manager, responsible for managing two new districts after promoting two accomplished sales associates. National Account Manager. Managed large contract and multi-unit customers ranging from family restaurants, healthcare, government and military contracts.
Reinhart Food Service Sunbury, PA May 1996 – May 2003
Held various sales and sales management positions. Sales Representative, National Account Representative, Director of National Accounts and Director of Sales. Helped to develop and manage national account sales which grew from $80 Million to over $240 Million annually. As Director of Sales, managed a department of over 80 associates and a budget of close to $300 Million in Sales.
East Stroudsburg University – Stroudsburg, PA.
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.