David E. Pierce

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Plymouth, MI 48170

734-***-****

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JOB OBJECTIVE

To pursue a career in food service management, sales, purchasing or preparation, utilizing skills developed from employment in all aspects of the food service industry.

PROFILE

Motivated, organized and personable business professional with 20 years of outside sales experience in the food service industry. Strong ability to develop and maintain commercial and independent accounts, honed over years of business within the Metro Detroit area. Over 29 years total in the food service sector, with significant experience in restaurant and hotel management. A self-starter who is customer-service driven and team-oriented, with the goal of providing products and services to the marketplace that translates to positive company sales and profits.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Extensive knowledge of the food service industry and restaurant management.

Excellent team building skills.

Developed and implemented strategic marketing and sales training programs.

Experienced mentor/trainer for new associates.

Developed client base through cold calling / referrals.

Adaptable to changing market conditions.

Skilled in accounts payable and collections.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Westborn Market, Plymouth, MI July 2016 to present

Chef. Instrumental in opening new location for Upscale Market and Bistro restaurant. Input into make up of daily menus, inventory and food costing. Directly dealing with the public, handling customer complaints and food preparation.

ABC Transportation, Livonia, MI November 2005 to present

Driver. Commercial transportation services for corporate travel connections to business meetings and airport flights.

Uptown Grill, Chelsea, MI April 2014 to July 2016

Front of House Manager. Shift operations, hiring, training and supply chain.

Van Eerden Foodservice Company, Grand Rapids, MI January 2012 to March 2014

Sales and Marketing associate. Performed client consulting on new products and restaurant efficiencies.

Caramagno Foods Company, Detroit, MI August 2007 to January 2012

Marketing Associate – new territory sales, cold calling; involved with equipment and food analysis and new client follow-up.

SYSCO Food Services, Detroit, MI July 1994 to August 2007

Sales. Successfully completed SYSCO’s Management Training Program. Maintained an extensive down-town Detroit sales route with weekly follow up; provided support to food brokers as needed; reached weekly and monthly financial accountabilities targets. Received President’s Club Service Award in 2002 and 2005.

Mayflower Hotel, Plymouth, MI May 1991 to July 1994

Director of Food and Beverage for three restaurants on site, responsibilities included purchasing, budget forecasting, catering sales, staff scheduling, training and development of managers and employees.

Ruby Tuesday Restaurants, Metro Detroit Area March 1988 to May 1991

Management Training Program, Restaurant Management

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Major: Business Administration

Manatee Community College n/k/a State College of Florida, Bradenton, Florida

Associate of Arts Degree: Hotels/Restaurant Management

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science Degree: Hospitality Management

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