John Lengsfeld
Summary
Encouraging Seafood expert and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety and Compliance Manager
JJ Keller And Associates
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents by 50%.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
Senior Account Executive
Staples Corporate
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Employed proactive and collaborative approaches to strengthen relationships and manage customer needs.
- Established customer relationships, interfacing with representatives and collaborating to achieve mutually beneficial results.
- Brought in over $ 75,000 in revenue while managing multiple high-profile accounts.
- Met with new customers to share product and service information, listen to needs and learn about business operations.
- Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts, and solidified beneficial agreements.
- Sold new products and services and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential.
- Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts.
- Managed and mentored team of account executives.
- Set and monitored sales targets and identified potential customers.
- Networked at events and prospected for new customers with diverse strategies.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Analyzed data to discover trends, informing market strategies and objectives.
- Developed strategies using market research with support from cross-functional teams.
- Designed training program, increasing customer satisfaction and new account rates.
- Researched emerging industry trends, applications, and concepts to enhance products and services.
- Prepared client budgets by reviewing client billing and managing monthly invoices.
- Enhanced online presence to take advantage of dynamic conditions and unique platform opportunities.
- Prepared documentation, finalized sales and maintained records.
- Prepared documentation, finalized sales and maintained records
Corporate Perishables Merchandiser/10 Locations
Restaurant Depot
03.1998 - 05.2018
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
- Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins.
- Developed and deployed store-level product training materials to mentor staff on new products and sales techniques.
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.
- Computed material costs to align with operating budget, practicing economic measures.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintained Seafood and produce departments.
- Purchasing for Seafood Department
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 10 locations by following established planograms
Owner/Operator
Seafood By The Bay
01.1994 - 03.1998
- Managed day-to-day business operations for 2 fish markets
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Created in store seafood cooking classes
- Purchasing
- Vendor relations
- Expert Display configurations
Education
High School Diploma -
Kings Park High School
Kings Park, NYAssociate of Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
Authored and published 3 Seafood Cookbooks
- Purchasing Orders and Requisition
- Signage and Graphics
- Design Changes
- Professional Relationships
- Brand Presentation
- Stock Rotation
- Planogram Design
- Vendor Relations
- Product Signage and Labeling
- Pallet Jack Safety
- Supplier Audits
- In-Store Displays
- Pricing Controls
- Motivational Leadership
Certification
National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals
Timeline
Senior Safety and Compliance Manager
JJ Keller And Associates
04.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Account Executive
Staples Corporate
05.2018 - 04.2020
Corporate Perishables Merchandiser/10 Locations
Restaurant Depot
03.1998 - 05.2018
Owner/Operator
Seafood By The Bay
01.1994 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Kings Park High School
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals
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