Tony Bonacki
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong background in client management and strategic goal achievement. Skilled in cultivating internal and external relationships, mentoring others, and driving success for top-notch organizations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Trimark USA
L.A., CA
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Manage a team of 9 outside sales representatives, distributing equipment and supplies for hospitality industry
- Responsible for regional sales growth, coordinating supply chain logistics and project managing large scale projects from start to finish
Regional Sales Manager
Black Sheep Foods
L.A., CA
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Implemented sales strategy for a startup, plant-based brand
- Established distributor infrastructure network, grew client base, and managed new accounts
District Sales Manager
Sysco
L.A., CA
06.2015 - 04.2023
- Managed a team of 9-10 outside sales representatives servicing new and existing clients, distributing a variety of food and food related products
- Territory of $48 million in sales/year
- Platinum club award winner, mentoring multiple team members to achieve executive club annually
Territory Manager
U.S. Foods
L.A., CA
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Outside sales position acquiring and servicing new accounts distributing a variety of food and food related products
- Performed in an exemplary manner winning multiple company awards annually
Event Chef
Bread & Butter Catering
L.A., CA
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Managed kitchen staff for setup and production for various styles of catered events from ten to one thousand guests
- Responsible for organization, quality, and presentation
Owner/Executive Chef
The Aussie Kitchen
L.A., CA
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Started an online food business, manufacturing Australian meat pies for wholesale and retail distribution
Director of Operations/Corporate Executive Chef
Luna Park/Ajack’s Restaurants
L.A., CA
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Organized all facets of running multiple high volume, fast paced kitchens including menu planning, training, maintaining excellent food quality, and successful monitoring of goals for all P&L categories
Personal Chef/Owner
Tchef & Associates
S.F./L.A., CA
01.2000 - 08.2003
- Started private catering and dinner club in various locales
- Coordinated spaces, staff, talent, menu, and all aspects of event planning production
Education
Associate Arts Degree -
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco01.1998
BS/BA - Business Management/Advertising
University of Florida
01.1996
Skills
- New Account Development
- Territory and account management
- Market and competitive analysis
- Business development and planning
- Forecasting and Reporting
- Annual forecasting
Attributes
- Self-motivated
- Very detailed oriented
- Hard worker who doesn’t stop until the job is done and done well
- Excellent communication skills
- Very knowledgeable with office suite & CRM tools
- Hablo espanol un puquito
- Ridiculous sense of humor
- All-around good guy
- Married
- Soccer & baseball coach
- Father of 2 little rascals
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Trimark USA
10.2023 - 10.2024
Regional Sales Manager
Black Sheep Foods
04.2023 - 09.2023
District Sales Manager
Sysco
06.2015 - 04.2023
Territory Manager
U.S. Foods
09.2008 - 06.2015
Event Chef
Bread & Butter Catering
01.2007 - 08.2008
Owner/Executive Chef
The Aussie Kitchen
01.2007 - 08.2008
Director of Operations/Corporate Executive Chef
Luna Park/Ajack’s Restaurants
08.2003 - 12.2006
Personal Chef/Owner
Tchef & Associates
01.2000 - 08.2003
Associate Arts Degree -
California Culinary Academy
BS/BA - Business Management/Advertising
University of Florida
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