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ALAN SPRITZ

ALAN SPRITZ

HOLLYWOOD,FL

Summary

Dedicated produce industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

VICE PRESIDENT FOODSERVICE

FREEDOM FRESH LLC
MEDLEY, FL
03.2008 - Current
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Maintain an active, hands on, management style developed over a 37 year career in the highly competitive produce industry.
  • Experienced in all aspects of perishables purchasing, logistics, warehousing and final mile distribution.
  • Comfortable making connections with new and prospective clients in the food services having worked directly with local and national restaurants owners, B&I kitchens, cruise lines and medical feeders.

President

CARNIVAL FRUIT COMPANY-FRESH POINT
Miami, FL
03.1985 - 09.2004
  • Successfully managed and grew a good family owned and operated perishables distribution business into a great distribution company employing over 200 people. Grew sales from $22 million to over $60 million with profits in line.
  • I involved myself in every aspect of the operation from sales and marketing to product merchandising, buying, receiving/handling and delivery. I wore many hats and enjoyed wearing them. We dug a bigger moat and enjoyed the attention.
  • I was one of several operators invited to participate in the move that created FreshPoint and that later sold to Sysco.

Education

Master of Arts - ECONOMICS/URBAN PLANNING

New York University
New York, NY
05.1973

Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.1971

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Customer Education
  • Profit Objectives
  • Executive Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Twice awarded SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
  • Fresh Point performance leadership award
  • Very early promoter of food safety practices in the industry and in my operation.

Timeline

VICE PRESIDENT FOODSERVICE

FREEDOM FRESH LLC
03.2008 - Current

President

CARNIVAL FRUIT COMPANY-FRESH POINT
03.1985 - 09.2004

Master of Arts - ECONOMICS/URBAN PLANNING

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE

Temple University

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