a sales opportunity that compliments the experience I have in foodservice sales. I have over 21 years of experience and expect to bring the skill sets that I have acquired to your company. I believe ground work gets the job done. Exposure of product, training and marketing are at the core of my sales philosophy. Intermountain Food Brokerage, Vice President Sales June 1995 - October 2014 Foodservice Brokerage Firm with annual gross sales of 5 million. * Managed all Sales and Marketing trainings, goals and relationships with each Manufacturer Representative. This starts at the beginning. Brokerage firms are hired by Manufacturers through an intensive interview. We were very successful in being hired by some of the top firms in the industry. * Management of Manufacturer marketing contracts with all Foodservice Distributors in Montana. Responsible for the negotiation of these contracts to best utilize the Manufacturer's marketing dollars and the Distributor's goals. * Established sales goals using the Manufacturer's objectives with my sales team and the sales forces within the Distribution network. In part, these were accomplished by the implementation and coordination of food shows, district meetings, and operator training classes, as well as one on one training sessions with the distributor sales force. * Maintaining Top to Top relationships with the owners, managers and directors of these segments: Restaurant, Healthcare, Beverage, Convenience Store, School System (K-12) and College and University . * Participated in dozens of Manufacturer meetings, with the opportunity to advance my sales knowledge through training provided by such companies as Campbell's, ConAgra, Hormel, Gold N Plump, just to name a few. These manufacturers took training seriously and provided a wealth of knowledge. Montana Food Service purchased Intermountain Food Brokerage in July 2014 Simply Wine, Sales, October 2014 - December 2015 * Team member working in the Retail Store, Wine Bar & Bistro and Casino.

Highlights:

• Marketing Management
• Foodservice
• Beverage
• Business Management
• Sales Management