Joe Agosta

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     15104 Porchester Drive * Noblesville, IN 46060 * (317) 569-0171 * jagosta@insightbb.com___  

 

Successful associate with over 10 years of expertise in Customer Service, Foodservice, Logistics, Distribution and Merchandising.

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ø        Demonstrated expertise during startup of Integrated Mixing Center for ConAgra Foods, (Fortune 100 Co.)

Ø        Diverse knowledge of the Foodservice Industry including providing premium Customer Service to Local, Regional and National Accounts, as well as knowledge of Distribution, Transportation and Pricing of Goods.

Ø        Proactive, hands-on style: extensive team leadership and personal development skills.

Ø        Adept in training and managing employees across numerous divisions in several key areas.

Ø        Superior communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

 

Customer Service/Foodservice

n        Provided high quality customer service to major national accounts to ensure their satisfaction by developing solid relationships

n        Handled both sales and customer support for orders, logistics, transportation, accounts payables/receivables, etc. 

n        Administered a collection of training and presentations classes to sales teams and customer service teams as well as presentations to the sales force.

n        Researched and resolved problems in a prompt, attentive manner

 

Logistics/Distribution

n        Oversee the daily operations of the Indianapolis IMC (Integrated Mixing Center).

n        Manage Key Performance Indicators, ConAgra Foods Support Staff, and the Third Party Logistic Staff supporting the operations

n        Act as a liaison between customer service, logistics and management.  i.e. working daily with transportation to expedite in/outbound loads, and oversee the dispatch of freight in/out of IMC through IMC coordinators

n        Create standardized operating procedures for Customer Service Group and Supply Chain Management.

n        Maintain communication with upper management, and operating companies by facilitating daily conference calls regarding operations, service, and logistics

n        Through thorough knowledge of logistics and supply chain initiatives, crisis management situations were handled by analyzing the situation and developing the best course of action

 

Merchandising

 

n        Service, distribute, and merchandise beverages.

n        Build sales displays in various Grocery Stores/Supermarkets.

n        Assist sales by providing accurate assessment of slow and fast moving products at each store.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

n        ConAgra Foods Co. 1998-Present

n        Jumbo Sports (Retail) 1997-1998

n        Burger King Corp. (Simmonds Restaurants) 1990-1995

n        Mid Continent Bottlers (7 Up, Dr. Pepper, A&W, Snapple) 1992-1994

n        Pepsi Co. 1991-1992

 

EDUCATION

n        Omaha Central High School * Graduated 1993 * GPA 3.0

n        University of Nebraska at Omaha * 1994-1996 * GPA 2.85

n        Ivy Tech State College * 2004 - Current * GPA 2.85

 

TRAINING, CERTIFICATION & COMPUTER SKILLS

v        Proficient in SAP R2, McHugh Warehouse Management System, Innatrack Order Management System, Crystal Reports, ALL Microsoft Office Programs