Dean T. Gardner

28 Stonehenge Court, Sewell, New Jersey 08080

H: (856) 227-4548 C: (856) 889-0272 Email: dgardner1948@msn.com

Sales/ Marketing

A dynamic, energetic Professional with over 15 years of experience in sales and business development positions who is seeking a challenging role within an organization that is committed to offering and developing the best products and services to their customer. Embraces change and thrives on challenges.

Artista Gourmet/Beverage Innovations,Inc., Dallas,TX ; Consultant 2005-Present

( Manufacturer of specialty beverage products; syrups ,sauces,smoothies,energy drinks)

Responsible for foodservice product development and brand strategy.

Qualifying and hiring of brokers,distributors and sales executives.

Implementation of sales and marketing programs for domestic and international partners.

Sales growth on target to reach goal of 20M for 2008.

DaVinci Gourmet Ltd.- Seattle , WA ; Division Sales Manager 2001-2005

(Manufacturer of DaVinci brand syrups,sauces, tea concentrates,smoothies)

Responsible for development of sales for eastern US and Canadian markets.

Assisted VP Sales with new product development for frozen beverage segment.

Assisted Marketing Director with implementation of internet sales and fulfillment.

Managed key chain accounts and private label business.

Increased division growth by 25% per year.

R.Torre and Company- Torani Italian Syrups, San Francisco,CA; 1992-2001

National Sales Manager-(1999-2001)

Responsible for developing national accounts in the specialty beverage channel.

Managed major account relationships and related marketing programs.

Developed relationships with industry strategic partners on a national scale.

Responsible for executing distribution programs for chain account support.

Provided sales growth to 15 Million in 2001.

Division Sales Manger- (1996-1999)

Responsible for all US and Canadian territory east of the Rockies.

Managed Three Regional Sales Managers

Developed growth in coffee,restaurant and institutional foodservice segments

Budget responsibility,established sales revenue and expense goals.

Provided sales growth to 10 Million in 1999.

Eastern Sales Manager-(1992-1996)

Responsible for all eastern states Maine to Florida plus eastern Canada provinces.

Developed foodservice distribution by adding over 60 new distributor partners.

Managed training seminars for new distributors and major accounts.

Provided sales growth to 5 Million in 1996.

Education

University of Toledo- Toledo, Ohio

Major: BA

Concentration: Business