Brian Bernstein

Experience

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  Origins LLC

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2012

  Manager

  · Boosted non-drink purchases by 25%+ by designing a new menu layout and adding additional items.· Addressed local demand by developing a line of vegan baked goods.· Built rapport and positive relationships with local businesses.· Succeeded in reducing food waste by 35% while overseeing inventory management and ordering.· Enhanced customer satisfaction by training and mentoring staff members on procedures and products.

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  CanStrong Food Service LLC

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2013

  Head of Purchasing

  · Fostered and maintained positive relationships with customers; gained a deep understanding of needs in order to coordinate pipeline support from suppliers.· Interfaced with new and existing suppliers to negotiate pricing, payment terms, and incentives; reduced COGS by 5% by reviewing and selecting cost effective materials with vendors.· Handled all aspects of brand management, art development, and promotional material purchasing.· Promoted the development of a positive and knowledgeable work environment by orchestrating company-wide training and certification events including ServSafe, warehouse safety, and Excel skill course through SkillPath.· Optimized costs while minimizing waste by developing a recipe guidebook with the Head Chef to quantify recipe yield. Show less

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  ViSalus

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  Buyer

  · Provided dynamic leadership to cross-functional product development teams while serving as the Procurement Lead from conception to international distribution.· Established a metric-based evaluation system focused on selecting/re-awarding business to suppliers.· Eliminated $1.1M in waste by reviewing all outstanding POs for material suppliers & 3PMs.· Capitalized on key opportunities for raw material cost savings across established product lines through strategic collaboration and negotiation with suppliers.· Aligned objectives and bridged communications with potential & existing suppliers during tradeshows to review contracts and upcoming products; liaised with global suppliers to mitigate risks & drive success.· Developed and led a multidisciplinary team in creating a new forecasting model; succeeded in eliminating backorders while reducing obsolescence. Show less

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  Continental: Dining • Refreshment Services • Events

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2021

  Senior Buyer

  · Serve as the Department Chair for various corporate taskforces, such as Global Margin Maintenance, Product & Procurement, Place & Time (Logistics), Health & Safety, and Distribution Center Overhaul.· Spearhead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive systems; developed Min/Max equipment inventory system for RSG division and worked with IT to implement a Purchasing Helpdesk through the JIRA portal; sourced/implemented remote temperature monitoring and locking system for merchandisers at client locations; additionally, reserved cash flow during pandemic by securing financing contracts through outside lenders for large equipment purchases.· Leverage strong communication skills to negotiate and manage controls with GPO and major suppliers; maintain responsibility for sourcing potential suppliers and leading cross-functional implementation.· Streamlined operations by consolidating hundreds of manufacturer programs into a single document for rebate tracking programs; succeeded in establishing traceability for $11.4MM in annual bottom line profit.· Pioneered the programming and deployment of digital PO requisition software for highly non-standard business needs; utilize Paramount Workplace, Net@Work (service broker), AccPac, and Sage. Show less

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  Bernstein Consulting

  Nov 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  • Founded Node division from inception to deployment; creating blockchain based hosting and monthly passive income stream through decentralized GALA server licenses.• Applied deep industry knowledge to guide department chairs in capital management, legal, and accounting reconciliation for corporate level digital assets and blockchain reporting compliance.• Utilize insider knowledge of consumer demand to provide ideation direction for new concepts to creative and sales teams, fostering increased delivery speed of new digital assets and environments for clients with modular applications.• Develop SOPs for capital management systems, safety precautions, industry best practices, and digital/physical distribution methods in compliance with 3rd party audit team in preparation for company IPO.• Restored corporate control of all stolen physical and digital assets by providing legal knowledge and evidence, utilizing blockchain accounting and audit trails; resolving protracted dispute between executives regarding asset ownership. Show less