Tina Collins

Work History

US Foods, Inc. – WNC Region- Upstate SC District

02.2021 - 02.2025

Responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies within established territory while building new partnerships to enhance sales/ revenue for company.
Daily, weekly, and monthly in-person sales calls to new and existing customers within established territory with sales exceeding $7m annually
New business support including menu and order guide development and maintenance
Responsible for cost-effective and consultative solutions for customers including general operation controls, inventory/ordering strategies, food cost education, menu design, labor management and other support functions
Responsible for achieving weekly/monthly financial goals as well as successful implementation of monthly/quarterly promotions and value-added products and services to customers including web design, POS solutions, social media and more
Development and presentation of quarterly business reviews to key customers to evaluate products, menu, pricing, and general customer satisfaction updates

Compass Group, USA – Charlotte, North Carolina and Upstate SC

08.2019 - 11.2020

Responsible for all areas of food & beverage department overseeing 15 hourly associates as well as salaried clinical and culinary managers
Daily, weekly and monthly safety and sanitation audits of the entire department
Management of all financial services including food, labor, fixed and other expenses
Hiring, training and development of all new hires including hourly and salary associates
Responsible for cost-effective menu development for café guests and patients
Direct client interaction including weekly and quarterly financial updates and reporting
Responsible for all internal marketing and promotional material for clients and guests
Maintained ZERO accidents in workplace and conducted safety/sanitation training for all associates on monthly and quarterly basis
Excellent safety/sanitation scores from state, federal and internal auditors

Compass Group, USA – Charlotte, North Carolina and

11.2016 - 11.2019

Responsible for P&L account generating approximately $1m annual revenue
Hiring, training and development of hourly associates and salary managers
Provided catering support to clients for all internal meetings and special events
Maintained optimal pricing/portion expectation to achieve margin guidelines
Responsible for ordering, inventory, data entry and overall food cost management
Excellent financial record retention and management for client and corporate reviews
Responsible for menu development, marketing/promotion and pricing guidelines

Compass Group, USA – Charlotte, North Carolina and

10.2015 - 10.2016

Regional Marketing Champion responsible for training and implementation for regional culinary programs for multiple accounts throughout southeast district
Direct interaction with the executive chef to ensure proper pricing, trends and retail items always met corporate and client expectations
Conducted daily and weekly safety/sanitation audits for inspection preparedness
Responsible for inventory and all financial reporting on a daily and weekly basis
Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and other communication from customers and vendors

Compass Group, USA – Charlotte, North Carolina and

08.2008 - 09.2015

Responsible for full-service multi-unit account exceeding $2m annual revenue
P&L management including food cost, labor and all expenses related to accounting
Managed high-volume internal catering operations exceeding $10k/week
Responsible for hiring, on boarding, training and development of all associates
Development and presentation of quarterly business review to senior BMW clients highlighting financial, marketing, innovation and culinary updates
Managed and fostered all aspects of client and vendor relations
Responsible for overseeing all safety/sanitation guidelines and expectations
Maintained ZERO workplace accident record during tenure

Sentry Hospitality, Inc., Marietta, Georgia

05.2000 - 06.2008

Corporate group sales manager for four-star, four-diamond golf resort located directly on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in central Alabama
Member of leadership team conducting pre-opening site tours to promote newest and only “stay and play” location in the state
First point of contact with marketing agencies to execute all aspects of internal and external marketing projects including print, digital and television promotions
Worked directly with private and corporate clients to plan and execute all catering and special events from 50-1000 guests. Key accounts included Coca-Cola, Hyundai, Alabaman Power and the United States Air Force
Planned and developed catering menus and marketing material with support from executive chef and general manager for all events throughout the property
Responsible for achieving and maintaining revenue goals, financial reports, billing and collections for all events
Direct public relations including site tours, speaking engagements and chamber events on a regular basis to promote resort and conference center
Worked directly with meeting and wedding planners to ensure seamless guest experience for all clients and guests