Kyle M. Pack

201 Gillespie Drive #17302

Franklin, TN 37067

Cell (615) 415-8808

Kpackphotos@comcast.net

Management Profile

Sales and management professional with a 12-year accomplished career track record in generating sales growth and profitability.  Exceptional communicator with strong rapport-building skills with both clients and prospects.  Offer outstanding team leadership, behavioral management, and conflict resolution skills.  Detail-oriented with the ability to lead others in a supportive, cooperative team environment. 

                                                      Core Competencies

-        P&L / Financial reporting                        -   Sales Team Training/ Supervision

-      Budget Management                              -   Policy and Procedure Administration

-      Strategic and Tactical Planning               -   Contract Negotiations

-      Vendor Relations and Negotiations          -   Marketing Planning and Execution

 
Professional Experience

Bistro To-Go, Spring Hill, TN                                                            7/07-Present
Owner and Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Developed business model based on specializing in corporate catering. Quadrupled sales in 8 months.  Responsible for managing all aspects of business.

K-Pack Photography, Inc., Franklin, TN                                            7/07-Present
Owner and President
Created a photography business that serves the Nashville area.  Specializes in portrait and event photography.

Ben E. Keith Foods, Arkansas Division, Little Rock, AR                       4/99 – 6/07
Promoted to Director of Sales for Non-Foods 11/04-6/07  
Responsibilities included purchasing, budgeting, managing inventory, negotiating marketing funds with vendors, and developing and overseeing sales promotions.  Achieved a sales growth of over 20% in the first year, and led the company in gross profit percentage.  Increased sales 25% the second year.  Served on the Ben E. Keith Company Centennial Committee.    

Promoted to Category Manager                                                          7/01- 11/04
Implemented new programs contributing to a 30% growth in sales for 3 consecutive fiscal years.  Dealt directly with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and management.

District Sales Representative                                                               4/99-7/01
Established strong rapport with clients.  Produced sales growth of over 50%.  Awarded DSR of the Month, Quota Buster, and Top Gun.  Achieved membership into the Ben E. Keith Inner Circle for sales exceeding 1.5 million dollars.

                                                      Education 

University of Arkansas                                                            7/92 – 7/94

University of Phoenix                                                                                  8/05 – 1/06

Professional Associations and Development

Brentwood/Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce:  Chaired the Entertainment Committee for 2008 Taste of Cool Springs.  Member of Young Professional Council.
Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce:  Served on Nominating Committee for the 2008-2010 Board of Directors.
Phi Delta Theta Vanderbilt Advisory Board:  Currently serving as recruitment advisor.
Holy Souls Catholic Church:  Served as a sponsor in Religious Education in 2005 and 2006.

*References available by request