Lynne Locantro

• Responsible for representing and selling for approximately 16 manufacturers to Louisiana's 64 school parishes, Archdiocese of NO, and several dioceses for Louisiana. Responsibilities include promoting and selling of commercial and processed commodities including chicken, beef, turkey, cheese and pork. Placing orders and tracking commodities orders. Meeting and working to establish relationships with Directors, Supervisors and buyers for all parishes, diocese and Archdiocese of NO. Working closes with manufacturer's Regional Sales Managers in promoting and selling manufacturer's products. Handling all aspect of Food shows, including registration, equipment & electrical order, ordering samples, and booth set up.

Responsible for coordinating purchasing and distribution relative to food items, supplies, materials, Large and Small equipment, and Commodities for 65 cooking schools, 20 satellite schools and central office of School Food & Nutrition Services of New Orleans. Responsible for bidding and negotiating purchases while adhering to Public Bid Law. Responsibilities include working with staff to establish specifications and standards and for ensuring that Procurement policies and procedures are followed. Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, brokers and service providers.