Darren S. Poole
Edgewater,MD
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in foodservice industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Development
Encore Sausage Co.
Landover, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced company's market presence through targeted networking events and relationship building.
- Increased client base by developing and implementing effective business development strategies.
- Mentored team members to develop their skills, leading to increased productivity and successful promotions within the company.
- Optimized lead generation efforts by implementing CRM tools and refining prospecting techniques - resulting in double digit growth year over year
Project Manager
Ready to Sell Renovations
Edgewater
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Meet with clients and realtors on site to estimate construction jobs
- Oversee process from sale to completion
- Liaise, schedule, and manage other project managers as well as contractors for each specific jobsite
Loan Officer
First County Mortgage
Annapolis
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Solicit new business for purchase and refinance, communicate with realtors and clients and advise through the process of the mortgage
District Sales Manager
JJ McDonnell and Co.
Elkridge, MD
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed team members within an assigned territory with over $20 million/year in sales
- Improved team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
- Exceeded annual sales targets through strategic planning, territory optimization, and customer relationship building.
Multiple Roles – Territory Salesperson, Business Development Manager, and Sales Manager
Capital Meat Company (GFE Distribution)
Landover
01.2013 - 10.2019
- Managed multiple sales reps, implement new strategies to increase sales and volume, product demonstrations, work production/warehouse on weekends (required by all managers)
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups - managed my own book of business over $5 million/year
Executive Chef
Old South Country Club
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Lead all kitchen and catering activities, managing and forecasting budgets, menu development, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, training, and supervision of staff
Executive Chef + Sous Chef
Harry Browne’s
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Oversee all kitchen activities, purchasing, inventory, Daily specials, seasonal menu creation, scheduling, training, and supervision of staff
Sous Chef
O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Menu planning, management of food costs and inventory
Marketing Associate (Washington DC territory)
Sysco Foods of Baltimore
06.2007 - 07.2008
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science (Business Management)
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold01.2006
Associate of Science - Master Recording Program II
Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences
Tempe01.2005
Skills
- Sales training and leadership
- Business modeling
- Partnership development
- Sales presentations
- Business development and planning
- Customer relationship management
- Sales pipeline management
- Analytical problem solver
Certification
- Center of the Plate Specialist, North American Meat Association
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Encore Sausage Co.
08.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Ready to Sell Renovations
02.2022 - 07.2023
Loan Officer
First County Mortgage
09.2020 - 02.2022
District Sales Manager
JJ McDonnell and Co.
10.2019 - 09.2020
Multiple Roles – Territory Salesperson, Business Development Manager, and Sales Manager
Capital Meat Company (GFE Distribution)
01.2013 - 10.2019
Executive Chef
Old South Country Club
03.2012 - 01.2013
Executive Chef + Sous Chef
Harry Browne’s
09.2009 - 03.2012
Sous Chef
O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant
07.2008 - 07.2009
Marketing Associate (Washington DC territory)
Sysco Foods of Baltimore
06.2007 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Applied Science (Business Management)
Anne Arundel Community College
Associate of Science - Master Recording Program II
Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences