Taylor Schwartz

1727 Holcomb Lake Road Mobile: (770) 294-0698

Marietta, Georgia 30062 Home: (770) 509-1522
tsbdbc3c@westpost.net
QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Executive with a proven background in sales, operations, and managem
ent seeks opportunity to join an organization where I can utilize talents to inc
rease market share and accelerate sales growth. Dedicated professional with str
ong negotiation, decision making, organizational, communication, and problem sol
ving skills who is a self starter yet works well within a team environment. Acc
omplished in increasing sales and developing new business opportunities. Proven
background in employee development and instilling a sense of pride and autonomy
in co-workers.
* Founded and led company from start up to well respected North Georgia business
.
* Service portfolio includes 800 machines in 140 client locations.
* Annual sales now total over a million dollars.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Imperial Coffee and Food Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 1/1995-Present
Founding Partner and General Manager
Established multi-route food and beverage company to meet the various needs of c
orporate locations, warehouses, schools, and facilities throughout North Georgia
. Positioned company for long-term sustainable growth and profitability.
* Increased revenue over a five year period an average 33% per year.
* Managed the acquisition of a major competitor and successfully integrated the
customer base, while simultaneously reducing unit costs of the merged entities b
y 18% within two months.
* Decreased fuel costs 12% by consolidating geographic locations and obtaining n
ew sales in existing territories.
* Increased sales per employee by 15% over a two-year period.
* Consolidated vendor relationships allowing for a streamlined purchasing proces
s and reduced overhead.
* Leveraged industry experience to negotiate and obtain reduced overall costs on
inventory purchases in order to save and divert capital for business expansion.

Responsibilities include:
* Hiring, training, and managing employees.
* Purchasing products and supplies to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
* Implementing firm wide maintenance programs thereby insuring acceptable levels
of service.
* Initiating comprehensive business and marketing reviews in order to identify p
otential new business.
* Strengthening current customer relationships through on-site surveys.
* Designing strategic initiatives in order to gain market share with each client
location.
* Creating and updating compliance policies and procedures.
Special Assistant to Candidate for United States Senate, Chantilly, Virginia 7
/1994-11/1994
Responsible for helping candidate maintain his schedule and arrive at events on
time. Responsible for correspondence between candidate and major donors who hos
ted events for fund-raising; and gave special gifts and donations to the campaig
n efforts. Worked directly with candidate and voters at pre-arranged and sponta
neous events across Virginia. Implemented marketing programs to improve voter t
urnout.
Education Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration, June 1994
General Business Major
Member of varsity golf team (letterman)
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Current
Interests Upward Sports Program (Coach), Mt. Bethel Recreation (Coach
)