JAMES M. CALLAHAN

** ****** ****

Long Valley, NJ 07853

Phone 908-***-****

Fax 908-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To take a leadership position in a company with a customer satisfaction focus. I want to bring my experience to build customer loyalty and find solutions to create a

positive environment for the client and the company.

I have worked for over 50 years in all aspects of

Foodservice operations from Hotels, Restaurants, Camps,

Corporate Dining and Catering Operations. My goal is to build a healthy client relationship built on trust

and support where we are working every day to exceed customer expectations. My Philosophy is simple, support those around you and positive results will follow. I believe we need to have the best day of our life every day!

EDUCATION: Fairleigh Dickinson University;

Rutherford, NJ

Bachelor of Science, 1978

Business Administration/Hotel/Restaurant Management

Nutley High School, Nutley, New Jersey; Graduated 1974

WORK EXPERIENCE:

FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSOCIATES

10 Main Street

Farmingdale, NJ 07727

REGIONAL MANAGER

March 2022-Present

Primary Client Liason for 9 Clients of 16 Unit Foodservice Dining Service Company

Responsibilities include management and support F&B Culinary Team of Chefs & kitchen employees. Responsible for managing 100+ employees. Tasked with finding well run camp & healthcare operations where we can have a profitable win-win relationship. Development and Training to work within HAACP & Food Safety standards. Coach to maximize employee performance. A happy employee means a

satisfied client. Customize and implement procedures to meet special dietary requests.

Work to create a happy & safe work environment for the clients & employees.

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE METRO NY

1 Ikea Drive

Elizabeth, NJ 07207

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/AREA MANAGER

March 2014-December 2021

Responsible for prospecting and developing new customers. In 3 years in this position

opened 175 new accounts with sales of $10 million+. Worked to support District Manager Teams and Area Managers. Established a significant impact on the companies Summer Camp Business. Helped to hire and add 22 new Area Managers for Sales. Worked with Sales Management Team to train and help new hires to develop profitable sales routes. Earned membership in Heavy Hitters Club & Circle of Excellence

DRISCOLL FOODS

174 Delawanna Avenue

Clifton, NJ 07014

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER to DISTRICT MANAGER to REGIONAL MANAGER

August 2007-March 2014

Hired with 2 other Sales Managers to grow & hire Sales Reps. We grew the Sales Team from 17 to 95 reps in 7 years. Sales in 7 years grew from 145 Million to 320 Million. Developed Western NJ, Jersey Shore, South Jersey/Philly Market in new

sales regions. Worked to support & Grow Camp Segment and developed a solid

working relationship with ACA as well as NJ Restaurant Association. Developed a

reputation for Driscoll Foods as a significant player in the NY/NJ Market. Created

a non corporate atmosphere based on out of the box thinking and developing of a

diverse customer base.

SYSCO Food Services of Metro NY

20 Theodore Conrad Drive

Jersey City, NJ 07207

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Sept 1980-August 2007

New York/ New Jersey regional Hotel/catering/restaurant sales for 27 years Consistently one of the top 10 performers in a 120 Sales Team

4-time Sysco Torchbearer. Member of Chairman’s and Presidents Club. Directly involved in Sales Training for Sales personnel. Self motivated, problem solver and able to work under Difficult and Competitive situations. Ability to build long term relationships with large accounts and gain customer loyalty/relationships. Made my reputation as being available 24/7, bringing my customers what they need, when they need it. I have developed a reputation as a point of contact who does not quit and is able handle difficult, large accounts

HYATT LONG BEACH

Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, California 90712

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

November 1978-July 1980

Responsible for purchasing all food and beverage related

Items for 175 room Hotel. Directed renovation of restaurant

as well as arranging for all items needed for Food and

Beverage Department and Rooms Division.

HYATT REGENCY LOS ANGELES:

711 Hope Street @ Broadway Plaza

Los Angeles, Calif 90015

MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM

July 1978-November 1978,

Full training program in all aspects of Hotel Operations

including Front Office Management, Reservations, Night

Audit, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Restaurant Manager, Stewarding, Purchasing, Executive Sous Chef,

Accounting, Sales and Marketing, Reservations

THE LANDMARK

Route 17

East Rutherford, NJ 07071

BANQUET WAITER

1976-1978

VICTORIA STATION

Hamburg Turnpike

Wayne, NJ. 07035

PREP COOK, SALAD BAR, RECEIVING

1976-1977

THE MANOR

Prospect Avenue

West Orange, NJ.07044

BANQUET WAITER, ALA CARTE WAITER, CAPTAIN

1974-1976

Fine Dining specializing in French & Russian Service. Worked @ Chaine Dinner,

learned all aspects of fine dining. Tableside service of caesar salad,

crepe suzette, chateaubriand, rack of lamb, Dover Sole, Tableside coffee drinks

and Gueridon Service. $15 Million/year Operation

INTERESTS:

Fishing, Cooking, Nutrition, Whitewater Rafting, Wine Enthusiast,

Fitness Enthusiast, Boy Scout’s of America (Eagle Scout Son).

Outdoor Activities, Hiking, Backpacking, Traveling, Yoga,

Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Meditation and Athletic Coaching, Gardening

Spiratuality Prayer

PERSONAL INFO

Wife, Jan, of 37 years; son, Dan (age 34), daughter Jackie (age 31),

2 dogs - Jackson and Gracie

REFERENCES Furnished on request

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