Mike H.

Experience

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  Edward Don & Company

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2002

  General Manager / IMCO

  • Responsible for P&L and overall division management.• Increased sales 46 % over the last two years.• Increased profit margin 8% over the last two years.• Increased operational efficiencies over 25% by converting from a Lantastic network based computer environment to an AS400 platform.• Created new brands resulting in 15 % incremental sales.• Developed an in house Q.A. program resulting in 25 % reduction in returns/claims.• Developed and Implemented programs to reduce inventory, increase inventory turns, increase service level, and reduce excess inventory.• Extensive overseas travel for vender negotiations and compliance.• Created international quality control standards, facility safety, and vendor technology improvements. • Implemented product line reviews measuring profitability and overall contribution to sales.• Developed and implemented our corporate management/employee relations campaign to improve communications through out the organization. Show less

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  Culinaire by Mikon International

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2015

  CEO/ Owner

  -Launched a privately held International Restaurant Supply Wholesaler in 2002. -Established the Corporate Vision for category expansion and product design.-Developed the Culinaire brand name in the Food Service Equipment Supply Industry that has now designed, imported and stocks over 400 line items.-Promoted a synergistic corporate climate that encourages personal and professional growth and development.-Wholesales to all major USA foodservice distributors. -Successfully established significant market share to facilitate a successful acquisition by G.E.T. Enterprises. Show less

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  G.E.T. Enterprises, LLC

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

  SVP of Supply & Development
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  Invitica LLC.

  Aug 2020 - now

  CEO/Founder