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Anthony Berin

Gahanna,OH

Summary

Results-driven business development leader with 19+ years of experience driving revenue growth, capturing new markets, and building sustainable client relationships. Proven record of sourcing and closing high-value accounts, delivering multimillion-dollar revenue increases, and transitioning accounts to long-term management teams. Adept at leveraging market intelligence, strategic planning, and consultative sales to penetrate competitive markets and exceed quotas.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal & Founder

Scioto Valley Partners
Columbus, OH
05.2025 - Current
  • Generate new business for small businesses and nonprofits across the Midwest, increasing client revenue by 30% through sales pipeline development and consultative growth strategies.
  • Designed and executed customized sales and operational plans that reduced client dependency on external funding while enhancing profitability.
  • Built long-term client relationships by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and transitioning accounts to sustained management.

Vice President, Strategic Programs

Economic & Community Development Institute
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Directed statewide market penetration efforts, developing and executing sales and growth strategies across multiple business units.
  • Secured new funding and accounts through grants, partnerships, and business development initiatives.
  • Built cross-functional teams to capture high-potential opportunities and improve statewide sales performance.

Senior Director, Incubation Services

Economic & Community Development Institute
Columbus, OH
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Expanded programming into new markets, driving a 40% increase in earned revenue over two years.
  • Acquired and onboarded dozens of entrepreneurs, guiding them from start-up to scale-up, including debt capital readiness.
  • Developed sales strategy frameworks that increased market share and strengthened customer retention.

National R&D Project Manager

Kroger
Cincinnati, OH
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Partnered with Kroger Culinary and Taylor Farms to commercialize 45 new products nationwide, creating new sales channels across 2,700+ stores.
  • Led cross-functional coordination of supplier onboarding, product setup, and sales rollout.
  • Conducted market trend analysis to identify customer needs and improve product adoption rates.

Director of Market Management

Corporation for Findlay Market
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - 11.2020
  • Captured new vendor accounts and increased earned revenue by 20% while managing a $2.6M budget.
  • Developed and executed a retail growth plan, expanding vendor partnerships and customer engagement.
  • Oversaw vendor acquisition, RFPs, leasing, and onboarding.

Director, Culinary Training Program

Corporation for Findlay Market
Cincinnati, OH
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Secured new funding streams and partnerships, growing a $1.2M culinary workforce development program.
  • Built relationships with employers and industry partners to expand placement opportunities.
  • Led account management and development strategy for program partners.

Incubator Manager, Findlay Kitchen

Corporation for Findlay Market
Cincinnati, OH
12.2015 - 03.2017
  • Opened and managed an 8,000 sq. ft. food business incubator, mentoring 65+ businesses from start-up through scale.
  • Recruited and onboarded new entrepreneurs, helping them capture market share and achieve profitability.
  • Designed client engagement systems and created repeatable processes for growth.

Education

B.A. - Political Science & Government

Miami University
Oxford, OH

A.A. - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • New Business Development
  • Account Acquisition
  • Sales Growth Strategy
  • Market Penetration
  • Revenue Generation
  • Profitability Management
  • Client Onboarding
  • Relationship Management
  • KPI-Driven Sales Execution
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Pipeline Development
  • CRM Utilization
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Timeline

Principal & Founder

Scioto Valley Partners
05.2025 - Current

Vice President, Strategic Programs

Economic & Community Development Institute
10.2023 - 06.2025

Senior Director, Incubation Services

Economic & Community Development Institute
11.2021 - 09.2023

National R&D Project Manager

Kroger
11.2020 - 11.2021

Director of Market Management

Corporation for Findlay Market
03.2019 - 11.2020

Director, Culinary Training Program

Corporation for Findlay Market
03.2017 - 03.2019

Incubator Manager, Findlay Kitchen

Corporation for Findlay Market
12.2015 - 03.2017

B.A. - Political Science & Government

Miami University

A.A. - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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