Russell J Barrios
Sales and Business Development
Houma,LA
Summary
Sales and business development professional with proven success in driving growth and building high-performance teams. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and forging key partnerships. Strong focus on collaboration to meet and exceed targets, adapting seamlessly to evolving business needs. Known for reliability and results-oriented approach. Highly adaptable to changing market conditions and skilled in relationship management and negotiation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
VP of Sales and Business Development
Integrity Food Solutions LLC
05.2012 - Current
- Manage Sales and Contract Life-Cycle Management.
- Manage the development and negotiations for national contracts.
- Increased revenue from 1.5 million 10.6 million.
- Developed and Implemented several Asian concepts to include sushi, boba tea and ramen noodles.
- Provided construction oversight for national brand projects on behalf of clients. These brands include Chick Fil A, Pizza Hut, Smoothie King and Starbucks.
- Provide talent acquisition services.
- Manufactures representative.
Resident District Manager
AVI Food Systems Inc.
07.2011 - Current
- Company Overview: Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Food & Beverages industry
- Role as the Resident District Manager for AVI Food Systems in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando Health System.
- Consisted of 8 hospitals and concessions for the National Training Center with a combined managed volume of $40 million dollars.
- Responsibilities included the management of a team of 7 Directors, 14 Managers, 8 Executive Chefs and over 500 hourly team members.
- Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Food & Beverages industry
District Manager
ARAMARK Education K-12
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Responsible for managing 41- K-12 schools in the New Orleans market in a Union environment.
- Direct reports are highly skilled professionals in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and Operations.
- Managed volume in excess of 10.5 million.
- Employee base of over 160 hourly team members in a Union environment.
- Served in excess of 1.1 million meals per year to over 14,000 students, teachers, and principles.
- Recruited by AVI Food Systems to manage an 8-hospital system in Orlando, Florida.
District Manager
ARAMARK Healthcare
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Successfully managed large volume accounts to include a $26 million-dollar start-up of a 7-hospital system in Louisville, KY.
- Start-up responsibilities included Food & Nutrition Services and Environmental Services across 7 campuses.
- Accounts included several venues to include convenient stores, snack vending and nationally branded retail concepts.
- Experienced company-wide layoffs in the Healthcare Segment.
- Transitioned to Aramark K-12 division.
Area General Manager
ARAMARK Healthcare
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for multi-campus Healthcare System in the New Orleans market.
- Departmental responsibilities included Food & Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Patient Transportation and Courier Services.
- Promoted to District Manager.
Executive Success Coach
Don Miller & Associates
11.2005 - 07.2007
- Consulted for clients interested in being the 'Best' in Healthcare Food Service.
- Services provided included Room Service, Cultural Transformation, and related CQI improvement programs.
- Recruited by Aramark Healthcare to manage the Tulane Hospital System.
Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Morrison Management Specialists
07.1999 - 10.2005
- Responsibilities included the managing of the Food & Nutrition Services Dept., snack vending operations, and a branded food court with 4 internal Morrison brands.
- Recruited by Don Miller and Associates after being their client for several years.
Education
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2009
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
Customer service
Goal setting and performance metrics
Operations improvements
Decision-making
Client relationship building
Multi-unit management
Customer relations
Strategic planning
Sales reporting
Sales forecasts
Contractor relationship management
Project planning
Sales management
Negotiation
Budget management
Budget preparation
Business development
Revenue generation
Consulting
Vendor management
Contract management
Human resource management
Proposal development
Contract administration
Positive attitude
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- OSHA General Industry 10 Hour, 2023-26-02
- ServSafe Certified, 2018-13-23
- Clients for Life Training, 2021-11-19
- Diversity & Inclusion Training, 2025-28-03
- EEOC/AA Training, 2025-26-05
- Shapiro Sales and Negotiation, 2019-11-11
Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
ServSafe Certification
Timeline
VP of Sales and Business Development
Integrity Food Solutions LLC
05.2012 - Current
Resident District Manager
AVI Food Systems Inc.
07.2011 - Current
District Manager
ARAMARK Education K-12
05.2010 - 07.2011
District Manager
ARAMARK Healthcare
06.2009 - 04.2010
Area General Manager
ARAMARK Healthcare
08.2007 - 07.2009
Executive Success Coach
Don Miller & Associates
11.2005 - 07.2007
Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Morrison Management Specialists
07.1999 - 10.2005
MBA -
University of Phoenix
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