Laura-Ann Powekilloughla@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a management position that will allow me to utilize my CPG and Foodservice experience, industry knowledge, ability to build as well as maintaining relationships, and strategic planning

Michigan State University, The School of Hospitality Business East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality Business Graduation: May 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE:Sysco Corporation

Houston, TX March 2014-PresentCategory Product Manager-Beverages Develop strategic category management plans to grow both national brands and private brands

beverage business Leading negotiations of supplier programs and pricing to maximize case growth and GP, developing

sales and marketing training tools for field execution, performing lotting and assortment of SKU’s, reviewing packaging, and managing procurement

Using analytical tools to track, monitor, and grow business Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers both internal and external Working cross-functionally with teams including supply chain, quality assurance, procurement, and

finance Observing commodity and trends to increase product and category knowledge and seek out growth

opportunities Coca-Cola Refreshments

Houston, TX May 2013-March 2014Merchandiser Supervisor Built relationships with store management, department management, customer district and regional

managers to execute merchandising standards and opportunities Managed and supervised 20 direct reports on merchandising standards and best practices in 35 retail

grocery stores Worked cross functionally with sales teams and distribution teams to insure execution at store level,

secured incremental displays, and gain market share for assigned territory Managed budget, labor, forecasting and cost control for assigned territory

Pepsi Beverages CompanyDetroit, MI Oct 2010-May 2013Sr. Sales Associate (Energy and Protein Drink Category) Grew volume and distribution for energy and protein drink category, managed and serviced over 400

accounts within foodservice, convenience, and grocery channels Used analytical and trend data to direct and train all sales teams on energy and protein category targets

and market needs Obtained new business through cold-calling and building relationships Sold and created contracts, strategic promotional programs, scorecards/reports, and training tools to

increase market share Detroit, MI and Milan, MISales Representative May 2009-Oct 2010 Sold and executed contracts for over 150 accounts Grew volume, distribution, and met all sales goals for assigned territory

Volunteering Houston Food Bank Volunteer Culture and Inclusion Champion Leader Habitat for Humanity Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure