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Joshua Berk

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

I am deeply committed to creating meaningful relationships and adding exceptional value in all my endeavors. My approach to professional and personal growth is relentless; I strive to improve not just myself, but also the environments and teams I am part of. Unlike many, my dedication to success and genuine care extends beyond convenience, operating on a daily basis. I am highly motivated by financial goals and believe in honest, transparent communication about my drive. My experiences, though challenging and often harsh, have shaped me into a resilient individual with invaluable insights that go beyond traditional academic training. These experiences have honed my ability to deliver exceptional results and overcome adversity. I am now seeking to align myself with a forward-thinking company where my skills, dedication, and network can contribute to mutual success and where my efforts are truly valued.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Of Business Development

Red White & Bloom / Platinum
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked with Director Of Confections at the corporate level to build out their new molds for their edible lines which included Michigan, California, Arizona, Missouri, Florida, Canada
  • Utilized past relationships to grow footprint throughout the entire State.

Chief Revenue Officer

Vector Molds, LLC.
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Vector Molds first client back in 2017 when the CEO built my first set of silicone molds out of his garage which lead to where the company is at today
  • Assisted in leading the company to its highest grossing year ever $3m which netted its largest profit in positive cash flow
  • Worked with some of the largest brands within the Industry MKX, Kushy Punch, TYSON, Stiiizy, Shryne, Ogeez, Pure Kana, Platinum, FNAF to name just a few.

Director Of Sales

Bodee Organics, LLC.
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Full Licensed CBD Manufacturing Kitchen & Co Packing Facility located within Phoenix Arizona
  • Oversaw all sales and lead generation into the company
  • Built SKU's for brands like Pure Kana, Premium Jane, Kenoi CBD.

Co-Founder & COO

Kushly, LLC
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assisted within the implementation of creating one of the top producing and fully infused gummy edible brands within the AZ Market
  • Won numerous awards within the community including getting into all Harvest stores ( pre the merger with Trulieve )
  • Worked with all the major license holders throughout the Country.

Server Management / Catering Management

Jungle Concepts, LLC
08.2010 - 09.2017
  • Highest Check Average Volume sales from 2010 - Present Day
  • Corporate Assistant along with assisting General Manager in day to day operations
  • Took over catering division for company in 2015 highest volume per month to month in company history
  • Incredible guest interaction with numerous personal positive feedbacks on YELP
  • Created and bottled the Red Sriracha, Green Sriracha & Ghost Pepper Sauce that still is sold in each location to this day.

President and Co-Founder

Parc Central Brands, LLC.
05.2010 - 04.2011
  • 7,100 Sq Ft
  • Focusing on Progressive American Cuisine, a subdivided space with 'Parc' the restaurant and 'Central' the bar located within the Scottsdale Quarter
  • Established the team in creating the entire brand from concept to completion in under 90 days
  • Oversaw the Interior Design, Uniform, Menu Development, Operating Budgets, Employee hiring, Development Of Brand Culture, Food Cost
  • Due to the recession and poor timing Parc Central is no longer operating.

Co-Founder & General Manager

Lush Burger, LLC.
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Assisted in creating from the ground up a 'posh' family burger joint serving only the cleanest beef, farm fresh from the grove salads and delicious shakes
  • Established the management team, hired employees, brand development, brand uniforms, running day to day operations
  • Sold shares back to original investor to pursue other interests.

Server Management

NoRTH Restaurant in Kierland Commons a FRC Brand
06.2002 - 01.2010
  • Learned to sell food and wine
  • Assisted in day to day guest interaction and maintained these regulars
  • Highest per table sales in company's existence still to this day
  • Opened other FRC concepts with management team that are still a part of Sam Fox's team to this day.

Account Executive - Sales

Food and Life Media, LLC
05.2004 - 06.2007
  • Sold Ad space for both Taste of Phoenix and Food & Life Magazine
  • Held the Highest Sales Record within the company history
  • Worked directly with the Publisher and Editor & Chief to develop a strong online presence which lead to numerous events
  • Grew the readership magazine into a television show called Food & Life TV.

Education

BS in Interior Design -

Northern Arizona University
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Desert Mountain High School
05.1998

Skills

  • Sales training and leadership
  • Key Account Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Pipeline Development
  • Networking
  • Customer Engagement
  • Industry Networking
  • Proposal Writing
  • Sales Coaching
  • Partnership Development
  • Lead Generation

Creative Experience

  • Agoge Life, 2021 - Current, http://www.agoge.com, Hemp Protein Isolate or HPI is an incredibly lean and highly nutritious, containing every single one of the body's essential amino acids. Richer in Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids than any other protein on the market. Two Part Project in developing 'Agoge' as an in house brand but also to use it as a raw 'active' ingredient into already established industries that are wanting to disrupt the food chain with being 'powered by or energized by Agoge'
  • Your Comic Box, 2016 - 2018, http://www.yourcomicbox.com/, Comic books and swag delivered to your doorstep. Pick (2) of your favorite characters and a random selection of those favorite comic characters will be combined and mailed
  • Foodie Rebel, 2015 - 2017, http://www.foodierebel.com/, Culinary spice kits ordered online and mailed to your doorstep, pre measured and pre weighed out spices that focuses on the 'center plate' and feeds families up to (4) for $10 plus the cost of groceries.
  • Berk Design Group, 2006 - 2009, http://www.berkdesigngroup.com/, Based on the principle that life can be elevated through design. Thus, 'Living Through Design' is the collaborative foundation we constantly refer back to when creating both commercial and residential spaces. Designed both Commercial and Residential Spaces in CA & AZ. Conceptualized designs and renderings for clients. Coordinated general contractors and time management of space with clients. Approved and stayed within client budgets of projects.

General Interests & Hobbies

  • PostModern Art
  • Flea Markets
  • Antiques
  • Cafe Racers
  • Porsches
  • Southern California
  • Snowboarding
  • Family
  • Watercoloring
  • Negotiating Cars for Friends & Family that don't feel comfortable doing so by themselves.
  • Assisting the Schottmuller Family with their son Jeffery and his Aspergers, a high functioning form of Autism.
  • Hanging out with my wife and kids

General Bio

Joshua Berk (44) is a motivated, self-driven individual who has consistently proven himself in many arenas, after years of working for the highly successful Fox Restaurant Concepts some that include ZinBurger, TRUE FOOD, Modern Steak, Sauce & NoRTH. It was here that Berk adopted and absorbed the overall vision of Sam Fox and partner/Executive Chef Christopher Christian’s successful design of restaurant concepts; food quality and the ability to 'feed the masses' by having restaurant regulars come in 5 out of 7 days instead of a once in every quarter dining experience. Berk has since become a protégé of owner Sam Fox. Berk’s affinity for the restaurant business is clearly seen in his desire to excel. Due to his focus on offering exemplary service to each and every customer he comes in contact with. Berk holds the record for highest per server sales over the company’s existence. A part of the original staff which opened NoRTH in Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons, Berk was offered a management position within his first year at NoRTH. Soon thereafter, Berk was offered the opportunity to open NoRTH in Tucson; Fox wisely chose to utilize his dynamic role-model leadership abilities and sales strategies. Going above and beyond the norm, Berk also held a position as Account Executive at Food & Life magazine for three years. Berk utilized this opportunity not only to expand his business contacts, but also to experience a wide array of restaurants, gathering invaluable information and develop a strong working relationship with Editor-in-Chief Candy Lesher, a James Beard Panelist, inductee to the Culinary Hall of Fame and host of Food & Life Television. Always striving to excel, Berk landed the highest recorded sale for the company (F&L), a record that has yet to be broken. A graduate of Northern Arizona University’s Interior Design school in 2004, Berk launched and is co-owner of Berk Design Group, LLC, in Scottsdale. Berk Design Group has established a strong foundation of clients throughout the Valley and Southern California with their 'living through design' approach to Modern/Contemporary design (http://berkdesigngroup.com/). In the Spring of 2010, Berk co-founded LUSH Burger (http://lushburgeraz.com/) in North Scottsdale. A fast-casual concept boasting a visually enticing modern atmosphere, the menu focused on high quality burgers created from single sourced, hormone free beef from Harris Ranch. The appealing menu was supported by exemplary service in a modern atmosphere. Following this venture, Berk partnered with Demetriades and co-founded Parc Central (http://parccentralrestaurants.com/) within the Scottsdale Quarter. Parc Central was a 7,100 sq. ft restaurant/lounge delivering 'Progressive American Cuisine' to the Arizona market. The menu was based around international dishes that were creatively prepared with a decidedly-American twist. Unfortunately, due to the recession and poor timing Parc Central served its last meal in June 2011. Never one to shy from a challenge Berk became a part of Pita Jungle Concepts,LLC an Arizona driven concept that has been around since 1994. It was here that he decided to take on more responsibilities in growing their catering division. Due to his ongoing relationships, he has cultivated throughout the years he was able to grow the Scottsdale division tremendously bringing an additional 20% to the bottom line while building a team underneath him replicating his business model within different company owned stores. Today, Berk is extremely active in the community whether it be mentoring his friend Jeff Schottmuller who deals with Aspergers a functioning form of Autism or tinkering with new online businesses he's created (http://www.agoge.com). He's always constantly moving at an extremely quick pace with the belief that it's never been about the grades you make, but the hands you shake.


 Bodee Organics BIO Director of Sales PR write up: As a self-described 'relationship broker,' Josh Berk is a natural fit for the Director of Sales role at Bōdee Organics. He establishes long-term manufacturing and retail partnerships to push the company – and the entire CBD industry – toward a safe and fruitful future for businesses and customers alike. With a diverse background and interests to match, two qualities have led Josh to his many entrepreneurial endeavors and collaborations: his ability to connect with others and a willingness to put those relationships first. Such relationships have helped him establish businesses and make a mark in the CBD industry. He’s drawn to sales for the excitement, the challenge and most of all, the process of earning and retaining trust. With experience both in the B2C and B2B spaces, Josh sees huge potential in the CBD industry to improve countless people’s lives. In an industry with questionable quality and rampant misinformation, Josh was attracted to Bōdee Organics for the company’s unwavering commitment to the purest, safest CBD products. He’s an invaluable educational resource when it comes to anything CBD related. In his position at Bōdee Organics, Josh is responsible for supporting the sales team, identifying and pursuing new industry partnerships and offering deep knowledge of CBD and its benefits. Prior to joining the Bōdee Organics team, Josh helped run a successful interior design firm and set up numerous restaurant concepts, establishing a reputation as a skilled and ambitious entrepreneur. Further, his foray into the CBD industry gives him the edge and insight needed to be successful in an increasingly crowded market. Josh received a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree, with a specialization in Interior Design, from Northern Arizona University.

Personal Information

Age: 44

References

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Timeline

Director Of Business Development

Red White & Bloom / Platinum
08.2023 - Current

Chief Revenue Officer

Vector Molds, LLC.
01.2022 - 05.2023

Director Of Sales

Bodee Organics, LLC.
04.2019 - 12.2022

Co-Founder & COO

Kushly, LLC
09.2017 - 01.2019

Server Management / Catering Management

Jungle Concepts, LLC
08.2010 - 09.2017

President and Co-Founder

Parc Central Brands, LLC.
05.2010 - 04.2011

Co-Founder & General Manager

Lush Burger, LLC.
01.2010 - 06.2010

Account Executive - Sales

Food and Life Media, LLC
05.2004 - 06.2007

Server Management

NoRTH Restaurant in Kierland Commons a FRC Brand
06.2002 - 01.2010

BS in Interior Design -

Northern Arizona University

High School Diploma -

Desert Mountain High School
Joshua Berk