JACQUELINE PISSANOS

727-642-0837
Tampa Bay Area jp7c4996@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Successful leader with more than 15 years of Business Development experience wit
hin the Hospitality/Food industry and associated services. I am known for being
results oriented, having a practical approach to problem solving and successful
in developing and executing sales plans. Fueled by working in a high pressure e
nvironment as validated by a proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenu
e goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bank of America, Palm Harbor, FL June 2009-Present
Personal Banker
* Continuously achieving sales volume and financial objectives through time, cos
t, and scope to generate product growth, profit and loyalty of Brand.
* Partnering with internal Mortgage Loan Officers, Payroll Partner, and Merchant
Services to identify potential clients.
* Managing Marketing and Advertising Campaigns with internal resources.
* Marketing my name and long standing community relationships.
* Perform detailed analysis of financial information supporting best fit for cus
tomer. Continued to be abreast of legal guidelines, other written correspondence
associated with Federal Regulations and Court documentation. Keeping up to dat
e with regulations and guidelines.
Grecian Delight Foods, Elk Grove Village, IL Dec
2007- April 2009
Business Development Manager Southeast Region
* BDM focus on Key Account customer requirements, customer solutions, and custom
er delight.
* Teamwork with Food Brokers, Full Line Food Distributors, and Sales Personnel t
o help them understand the product and how to apply menu ideas alongside new con
cepts in a diverse marketplace.
* Manage and maintain a profit for Manufacturer, Broker, and Distributor by work
ing closely with the customer to ensure a successful menu application and profit
ability.
* Conducted weekly kick-off meetings in a different market unit each week to dri
ve communication with Full line Food Distributor and Broker to gain sales growth
.
* Managing Advertising Campaigns sustaining efficient and effective spending of
Trade promotional dollars.
* Channel Sales Manager for Sodexho and Aramark accounts developing Seasonal men
us by anticipating channel needs and developing responsive business strategies b
y taking a basic product and supporting regional customer anticipations.
* Built a Team of Marketing Associates, Food Brokers, and Full Line Distributors
by Educating team on current products, product application, coach each member o
n various skills targeting Process Improvement for customers on how the product
can specifically add to the bottom line.
FLORIDA RESTAURANT PURCHASING GROUP, Clearwater, FL Feb 2005- Dec
2007 Executive Administrative Director
* Reported directly to the CEO, as the lead person, in augmenting membership gro
wth to over 300 independent and small multi-unit restaurants.
* Acquired new restaurant membership through cold calling and lead generation.
* Worked directly with Manufacturers for Cross Collaboration and Trade dollars i
n National Food Manufacturers, Cold Drinks, Coffee & Tea, Paper/Chemical Manufac
turers, Merchant and Payroll Services, to provide unmatched quality of products
and services for Restaurateur profitable operations and development.
* Implemented corporate cold beverage program from competition to approved supp
lier covering 200 independent operators within corporate allotted time frame to
generate quarter revenue, giving a stronger bottom line to company and bonus to
shareholders.
Other Key Positions:
Owner/Operator, LaFourno Restaurant, PA - 8 yrs
Event Sales Coordinator, Halloran Equities, NY-NJ-PA - 7 yrs.
Paralegal- Pappas and Kantaras, FL - 2 yrs
EDUCATION
Villanova University - Villanova, PA
Master Certificate - Six Sigma
Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma
Project Management Capstone (3rd quarter, 2010)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (4th quarter, 2010)
* St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, FL
A.S. Paralegal Degree-FL Corporate -Civil Law Major
* Burlington College, Pemberton, NJ
A.A. Degree, Liberal Arts-Business Major
* Bachelor's Degree in progress
PERSONAL
2007-2010 Epiphany Committee, Tarpon Springs, FL
2009-2010 Volunteer Event Coordinator Veteran's Benefit supporting VA Community
2009-2010 Volunteer Susan Korman Benefit for Morton Plant Hospital
2005-current Involved in church committees and community initiatives