Brandon Potter
Pelham,AL
Summary
Seasoned Culinary Specialist with a proven track record of year-over-year growth at Gordon Food Service. Adept at strategic sales support, market trend analysis, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in culinary arts and customer service, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and analytical abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Gordon Food Service
Birmingham, AL
11.2017 - Current
- Divisional Support Person of the Year 2024
- Provided strategic sales support for 25 sales professionals in Alabama and East Tennessee in order to surpass sales goals in a growing market.
- Monitored customer preferences and market trends to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Develop and implement product training and demonstrations for sales team and customers.
- Work with customers on food cost analysis, market trends, menu development, efficiencies and overall operations strategies.
- Responsible for presentations at sales meetings and trade shows.
- Continuous learning through trips to manufacturers and farmers , as well as R&D.
Customer Development Specialist
Gordon Food Service
Knoxville, TN
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Achieved 12% year over year sales growth in West Knoxville.
- $3M in sales.
- Worked with customers to develop strategy and find solutions to their problems, while providing strong customer service.
- Promoted to Culinary Specialist.
District Sales Manager
Sysco Gulf Coast
Geneva, AL
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Assessed effectiveness of sales representatives and implemented courses of action to rectify weaknesses.
- Tracked and analyzed weekly sales reports, implemented corrective action plans and streamlined sales operations.
- Analyzed regional market trends to discover new opportunities for growth.
- Sales team of 11, with $26M in sales
Marketing Associate
Sysco Gulf Coast
Geneva, AL
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Managed sales revenue of $4M annually
- Grew sales by 10% in FY2014 by reducing lost sales, account penetration, and new account development.
- Helped train and development new sales team members.
Chef/Owner/Operator
Brandon's Casual Fine Dining
Daphne, AL
02.2004 - 05.2009
- Directed operations and served as chef for a 60-seat restaurant with $700K in annual sales.
- Hired and trained all staff members.
- Achieved year over year positive sales growth.
General Manager/Executive Chef
Fairhope Yacht Club
Fairhope, AL
05.2000 - 02.2004
- Managed 500 member private club.
- Successfully reduced costs, increased revenue, promoted club activities ensuring club member participation and satisfaction, and overall business financial health.
General Manager/Sous Chef
Cypress Bistro
Mandeville, AL
08.1998 - 04.2000
- Managed restaurant start up and operations with annual revenue of $1.5M and a team of 15.
Restaurant Chef
Port Orleans, Walt Disney World Co.
Lake Buena Vista, FL
06.1997 - 03.1998
- Oversaw the nightly production of dinner service in the food court and the 200 seat family style restaurant.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Disney Culinary Academy
Walt Disney World Co.6 1997
Some College (No Degree) -
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Well rounded culinarian that likes to be challenged
- Resolution and results-oriented
- Successful small business owner
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Exceptional multi-tasker
- Cross-functional team player and leader
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Gordon Food Service
11.2017 - Current
Customer Development Specialist
Gordon Food Service
04.2015 - 10.2017
District Sales Manager
Sysco Gulf Coast
07.2014 - 02.2015
Marketing Associate
Sysco Gulf Coast
06.2008 - 06.2014
Chef/Owner/Operator
Brandon's Casual Fine Dining
02.2004 - 05.2009
General Manager/Executive Chef
Fairhope Yacht Club
05.2000 - 02.2004
General Manager/Sous Chef
Cypress Bistro
08.1998 - 04.2000
Restaurant Chef
Port Orleans, Walt Disney World Co.
06.1997 - 03.1998
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Disney Culinary Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
Auburn University
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