Thomas J Fleming
Yakima,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Looking to team up with a progressive and innovated company that has a commitment to the future. Strong desire for increased responsibilities, and management opportunities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
CMI Orchards, LLC. CMI Orchards
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
Salesperson
Yakima Fresh LLC
04.2001 - 05.2020
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Developed and maintained some of the companies largest direct retail accounts.
Salesperson
Olympic Fruit Sales LLC / Sage Marketing LLC
05.1995 - 04.2001
- Helped in the development a new state of the art apple packing, shipping facility, and sales company know as Olympic Fruit.
- Focused on Domestic retail/wholesale markets, plus Canada, and Mexico.
- Played a key role in the creation of Sage Marketing, through the consolidation of Olympic Fruit, Valley Fruit and Columbia Reach Packing.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent eating experiences.
- Built customer loyalty and repeat business through outstanding communication.
Salesperson
Rainier Fruit
04.1989 - 05.1995
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Became one of the top producers while maintaining top tier FOB pricing.
- industry and company leader in development of the Mexico apple and pear markets.
- Responsible for developing Rainier's largest retail customer at the time.
- Improved customer service and telecommunication skills to build lasting relationships.
Sales Associate
Cal Fruit Eagle Produce / Cal Fruit Suma Int.
04.1988 - 04.1989
- Experienced life on one the largest whole sale open markets in the nation.
- Successfully sold domestic and imported fresh fruit to local retailers and Food Service customers
- Participated in market sales, inventory coordination, and transportation.
- Purchased over 100 loads or Washington apples and pears, loaded on to charter vessels and shipped to the Middle East on behalf of Cal Fruit suma, the Chilean partnership.
Project Buyer / Seasonal Buyer
Safeway Stores Inc.
03.1988 - 09.1988
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Responsible for spot field inspections
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Helped out in overall buying office operations.
Fruit Packing Plant Supervisor
Washington Fruit & Produce
01.1984 - 03.1988
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Established and maintained quality standards set by USDA and company.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Education
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Economics, Accounting, Pomology, Ag Chemicals, And Plant Propagation
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA05.1984
Business Administration
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05.1982
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Character
- Integrity
- Excellent communication skills
- Relationship Building
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Negotiation
Interests
All sports, particularly Golf, Snow Skiing, Motorcycling, and Fitness
Timeline
Salesperson
CMI Orchards, LLC. CMI Orchards
05.2020 - 10.2023
Salesperson
Yakima Fresh LLC
04.2001 - 05.2020
Salesperson
Olympic Fruit Sales LLC / Sage Marketing LLC
05.1995 - 04.2001
Salesperson
Rainier Fruit
04.1989 - 05.1995
Sales Associate
Cal Fruit Eagle Produce / Cal Fruit Suma Int.
04.1988 - 04.1989
Project Buyer / Seasonal Buyer
Safeway Stores Inc.
03.1988 - 09.1988
Fruit Packing Plant Supervisor
Washington Fruit & Produce
01.1984 - 03.1988
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Economics, Accounting, Pomology, Ag Chemicals, And Plant Propagation
Yakima Valley College
Business Administration
University of Puget Sound
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