Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Center Leader
Bimbo Bakeries
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
Operational Sales Leader
Bimbo Bakeries
Athens, OH
06.2018 - 07.2024
Monitored performance of sales team members against set targets, providing feedback as needed.
Developed strategies to increase sales volume and improve customer satisfaction levels.
Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop promotional materials that drove product interest among target audiences.
Regional Sales Manager
Bimbo Bakeries
Athens, OH
04.2014 - 05.2018
Implemented effective territory management techniques across the region.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to regional sales operations.
Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
Cultivated an environment that fostered teamwork among regional sales staff members.
Established relationships with key accounts in the region through personal visits and phone calls.
Generated reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly basis detailing regional sales metrics such as revenue goals achieved or missed targets.
Conducted regular market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
Supported, trained and motivated team of professionals to consistently meet annual goals for sales and production.
Sales Manager
Sara Lee Bakery Group
Athens And Gallipolis, OH
04.2000 - 03.2014
Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
Motor Vehicle Operator/ Operations Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
01.1992 - 01.1997
Operated motor vehicles to transport passengers, freight, and other materials in a safe and efficient manner.
Responded quickly and appropriately during emergency situations.
Operated all-wheel vehicles and equipment over variety of terrain and roadways for support of combat operations.
Stayed current on tactical planning and defensive strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier West
Charmco, WV
05-1992
Skills
Incidents management
Recruitment and hiring
Operations Management
Staff Management
Inventory Control
Continuous improvements
Expense Control
Staff Discipline
Employee Motivation
Waste Reduction
Goal-Oriented
Staff Development
Policy Enforcement
Accomplishments
Numerous Meritorious Mast awards for going above and beyond the call of duty
Navy Achieve Medal: Highly decorated award for Navy and Marine Corps service members
Sales Manager of the year 4 times
Numerous awards for performance in Sales , Waste Control and Safety Performance for the areas I have lead.