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Director of Sales and Operations

Astor Chocolate creates premium chocolate products from its manufacturing facility in Lakewood, N.J. The company specializes in providing options for hotel amenities, seasonal and occasional gifts, foodservice, corporate gift giving and private label manufacture. All Astor chocolates and truffles are made with Belgian chocolate. Gourmet retail products include Astor Stripes chocolate bars, Le Belge chocolates, fondue, dessert cups and shells, chess sets and caffettos. Astor Chocolate also offers chocolate thins, truffle assortments, specialty items, Kahlua Chocolates and baking ingredients.

As a skilled negotiator with an instinct for what sells, I am a sales management executive with a reputation for consistently surpassing sales quotas against very aggressive competition. I am known for creating and building strong client and vendor relationships. For companies including FIJI Water, Pepsi and Kraft Nabisco, my abilities include achieving year-over-year sales increases, training high performance sales teams, negotiating competitive contracts, developing new markets, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Over the years my positions have included Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager and Key Account Manager. However it is my ability to drive significant results that makes me a valued asset to any sales team. Articulate, upbeat, and solution-driven, I am a sharp negotiator who steps up to the plate and excels under pressure. I solve complex problems by offering simple, innovative solutions that work. My effective communication skills allow me to win cooperation at all levels and deliver significant results. My industry experience covers consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution and food and beverage manufacturing. With every opportunity, I have consistently pursued focused sales strategies to secure multi-million dollar contracts. Specialties: Expert in all Microsoft Office applications Served on the Board of Directors for Nevada Wilderness Project Jan 2003 - Dec 2008