Joseph J. Tolbert 

4596 Hoffman Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206

(917) 931-2781

VENDING SALES / FRANCHISE DEVELOPER

PROFILE OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

·       Strong experience in food industry encompassing regional sales of institutional foods.

·       Understanding of current food industry practices and research.

·       Expert knowledge of merchandising, marketing, public relations, account management and sales.

·       Able to provide innovative cost reductions and problem solving.

·       Proven ability to provide community leadership through volunteerism.

·       Able to increase productivity of team members.

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

MANCHESTER MERCHANDISING, Brooklyn, NY

2000 – Present

Institutional Food Representative

Perform marketing and merchandising for large and small accounts.

BEBE'S CATERING, Queens, NY

1996 – 2000

Food Service Worker

Led the food service preparation team for small and large catered events. Represented company at trade shows and professional seminars.  

EDUCATION & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Science in Foods & Nutrition, August 2004

Volunteer Work:

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OBTAINED THROUGH COURSEWORK – St. Ann's College

·       Presentation s in the Food Service Industry

·       Role of Creatine Supplementation for the Athlete

·       Project Work in Sales to Professional Sports Teams and Institutions