Foodservice Sales

John J. MacArevey, MBA

**** *. ***** **. #**** • Katy, TX 77450 • 713-***-**** • *************@*******.***

Professional Profile

Highly motivated, driven and goal-oriented professional. Possess superior judgment and strong negotiation, presentation and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of people. Dependable with acknowledged reputation for integrity and versatility in adapting to new roles, tasks, applications and environments. Display a consistently positive, cooperative, courteous and professional attitude. Training and development professional with extensive experience in hotel/restaurant management and entrepreneurship. Impressive record of streamlining operations, developing and implementing organizational solutions and implementing strategic plans.

Core Competencies

Organizational leadership • Customer Service • Hospitality Management • Negotiation & Presentation Skills • Sales •Education Management •Teamwork • Learner-centered Methodologies • Time Management • Procurement

Career Skills And Highlights

Oversee home construction projects. This includes planning, coordinating and control through all stages of project.

Outside sales – New business development, account management and positive customer relationships.

Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations to prospects and existing customers.

Recruited, managed and mentored culinary faculty as Assistant Director of Culinary Arts.

Scheduled culinary courses and managed student learning outcomes.

Developed Baking and Pastry Associates degree for entire Ai system. This included syllabi, lesson plans, recipes, and course paths.

Developed Capstone business curriculum for The Art Institute of Houston.

Developed procurement policies and procedures that ensured minimal waste, increased productivity and reduced labor costs.

Designed a highly successful staff training program, menus, and recipes for local restaurant group.

Managed foodservice operations for multi-unit property servicing 3000 guests daily.

Accountable and detail oriented professional with the ability to be productive and focused in pressure filled situations.

Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Able to work independently.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Windows and Mac operating systems.

Professional Experience

McGuire Home builders, Houston, TX Construction Manager 9/2020-Present

Edward Don & Co, Houston, TX Sales Rep 7/2018 – 9/2020

Performance Foodservice, Houston, TX Area Manager 9/2017 – 5/2018

Ben E. Keith Food Distribution, Houston, TX District Sales Rep 9/2015 – 8/2017

The Art Institute of Houston-North, Houston, TX Assistant Director - Culinary 4/2014 - 4/2015

The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX Culinary Instructor 5/2004 - 3/2014

Cordua Restaurant Group, Houston, TX Corporate Chef 5/2002 - 3/2004

Four Seasons Hotel, Houston, TX Assistant Pastry chef 4/2001 4/2002

Breakers Resort Hotel, Palm Beach FL Assistant pastry chef 10/1999 - 4/2001

Education

Master’s in Business Administration, 2012

Argosy University

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, 2009

The Art Institute of Houston

Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry, 1995

The Culinary Institute of America

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