dean kettleson

* In 2006, developed and deployed a new line of cheesecakes to a new market segment generating $1.25 million in new business in the first 15 months, increasing sales 28% year over year. * To present a better image of our company to our customers, I oversaw the implementation of a 5S initiative and worked towards a lean manufacturing environment. * Designed and operated a sales booth at several national trade shows. * Recruited and managed brokers throughout the US. * In 2003, developed and deployed a new line of cheesecakes with first year sales of $750k, increasing overall sales by 40%. * Reduced ‘cost of goods sold’ by 12% with an improved sourcing process. * Researched and set up a new accounting program to bring it to an acceptable accounting standard. * Co-designed the company web site and internal databases. Specialties: Purchasing, analytical accounting, team building, lean manufacturing, market analysis, network administration, web site development