Parker Weinthal: Director of Operations in Laguna Beach, CA

Launched and managed the brand A Couple Smart Cookies, grew revenue 12% a year. Directed sales team to ensure proper follow up with leads, oversaw distribution of media kits. Opened major accounts with Mother’s Market's, Akin's and Chamberlain's, TJ Maxx Home Goods and Whole Foods. Grew product visibility to over 200 stores. Responsible for developing relationships with store managers, bakery team leaders, and marketing coordinators to increase sales, market exposure, brand recognition and stream line logistics and operations. Participated with co-packer’s R&D team to further enhance product quality. Worked on site at co-packer’s bakery to ensure product quality and compliance with GF labeling.

Moishe house is an international nonprofit organization that provides local programming for young professionals in their 20's. As the on-site membership director my duties include: Managed monthly budget Organically increased membership via Facebook, Twitter and Community Website Activated current and new members via phone and email campaigns. Help organize 7-9 events a month in both our house and off-site.

Increased profits by $20,000 via merchandise sales, promotions, and sign-ups during economic downturn. Introduced better business and accounting practices; bringing in an accountant to move the studio's finances from paper ledger to quick books. Grew students by 25 percent through creative marketing, street level promotions, and working closely with local businesses to create paired marketing strategies. Managed three other junior instructors' salaries and payroll. Partnered with other local studios to increase brand exposure, and marketing budget.

Increased customer satisfaction score from 2.8 to 3.9 on average. Directed the implementation of $100,000+ sales deals to new accounts. Managed the intake of up to 1000 laptops a week for repairs from various national accounts. Opened a sales and repair account with UC Davis, and Vocera Communications. Worked closely with vendors and clients to provide logistical support for new laptop deployment e.g. imaging, registering units, end of life services. Brought the average repair time down from 14 days to no more than five business days - cleared a four month repair back-log. Oversaw the daily operations of the office and store, managed seven employees. Rebranded company image by aiding in launch that overhauled services offered and sales structure. Laura's Wholesome Junk Food July 2004- December 2007 Director of Product Development Created and launched two new cookie flavors for national distribution. Managed presence at trade shows and industry events (NASFT, Expo West, Food Technology Show). Responsible for market research to improve product sales. Designed companywide R&D protocols to train employees. Worked with COO to implement best practices for all bakery production runs. Managed operations when COO was unavailable, worked with co-packer's operations manager, R&D specialist and owner to ensure production met specifications. Ensured that logistics had the necessary lead time to guarantee timely national distribution Monitored blogs, websites, and other media for reviews of product.

Worked directly with the COO arranging, and overseeing all bakery production runs. Managed operations when COO was unavailable, working with co-packer's operations manager, R&D specialist and owner to ensure production of product to specification. Created and launched 2 new cookie flavors for national distributuion. Designed company wide R&D protocols to train other employees. Responsible for market research to improve product sales. Monitored blogs, websites, and other media for reviews of product. Ensured that logistics had the necessary lead time to guarantee timely national distribution Worked trade show and industry events (NASFT, Expo West, Food Technology Show). Regularly sold $1800 dollars of product during in store product demonstrations

Bi-annual work with CPU with regards to helping set up , maintain, and facilitate Web Casting for ASP, Boost Mobile, and other surfing events. I work closely with the IT/ AV department in ensuring smooth operation of all web related issues, as well as doing some PR with surfers and other exectutives.

Sales associate for insurance comapany. Specialized in latin market and bilingual direct sales.

Surf instructor for Peruvian nonprofit surf school. Duties included teaching surf lessons, tutoring the participating local children in English and other subjects, marketing school to tourists in the town, growing business within the community, and repair living quarters as well as surfboards.

Worked primarily as assistant to CEO and CFO doing general office work. I fiiled in as needed in Quality Control and Laptop Repair. Traveled to other locations and reporting back to CEO with details pertaining to thier level of customer service, and speed of machine repair.