Lesley A. Chisholm
Menomonee Falls,USA
Summary
Experienced account management professional with 20+ years of sales expertise in restaurant supply industry. Demonstrates a natural aptitude for professionalism and is recognized for quality and efficiency. An excellent communicator adept at juggling multiple project streams. Seeking a collaborative working environment with an innovative growth mindset.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakemark
Menomonee Falls, WI
- Partner with local bakeries to review business processes and aid in streamlining cost and techniques of production. Relationship building/Account management with 50+ customers in a constantly changing product management system. Create and balance business opportunities between longer selling cycles of corporations a versatile mix of small business needs.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Drive new business through multiple business channels
- Engage existing customers though new product sales
- Facilitate customer needs through, planning, testing, implementations of new product lines and ensure customer is informed on project status
- Coordinate and planning of customer training on new business practices and tradeshow events
- Responsible for overseeing marketing logistics, assets, messaging and communications between manufacturer transportation and customer deadlines
Acosta
Milwaukee, WI
- Partnered and created a voice for 40+ manufacturers. Rapport building and coordinating introduction of new business opportunities with direct contact of restaurants and through a sales force in the distribution chain.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Assist in implementing a repeatable and measurable educational program for a food distribution chain
- Collaborate with executive team to procure and implement new product lines
- Facilitate training events with respect to sales personnel with products and techniques they can take to the streets to increase business and profitability in a pandemic world
- Execute ad win food “cuttings” to engage chefs, operators and owners of restaurants to change their way of business
- Results in channel sales and revenue increases for said food distributors with managing 40+ different product and manufacturers lines
Outreach Director
Pro-Life Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI
09.2023 - Current
- Formulated and implemented outreach strategies to promote community participation in pro-life activities.
- Orchestrated social activities and black tie galas for over 700 attendees, ensuring seamless execution and high engagement.
- Fostered partnerships with churches and supporters, engaging a wide demographic of donors ranging from infants to individuals aged 100 years.
- Facilitated training sessions addressing sensitive issues, promoting empathy and building a network of lifelong supporters.
- Coordinated logistics, design elements, and implementation strategies for several concurrent events.
Education
Business Administration
Marymount University
Arlington, VA01-1992
Nutrition and Dietetics
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI01-2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Outlook, Gmail, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce, Hubspot, Teams
Certification
- Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Certificate – 1995
- ServSafe Certified – April 2020
Core Competencies
- Project Leader
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Meeting Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation Skills
- Customer Care
- Collaboration
- Reporting
Timeline
Outreach Director
Pro-Life Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
Bakemark
Acosta
Business Administration
Marymount University
Nutrition and Dietetics
Mount Mary University