Craig Welborn

About Craig Welborn

As the Special Projects Director, I navigate a diverse spectrum of pivotal initiatives, spanning corporate acquisitions, cultural integration, branch expansion, and essential domains such as data and inventory management. My strategic compass revolves around the synergy of products and services within our sales-centric organization, fortified by compelling visual marketing, optimized inventory orchestration, refined sales strategies, and robust bottom-line performance. These endeavors have been the bedrock of our ascent to a preeminent position in the wholesale foodservice distribution domain.My professional odyssey, enriched by multifaceted roles encompassing Commercial Kitchen Design, Project Management, Customer Service Leadership, Business Analysis, Marketing Direction, and B2B eCommerce Sales, has honed my aptitude for crafting tailored strategies that excel in the intricate landscape of wholesale distribution.With an unwavering ardor for expansion, my dedication is unwavering in augmenting our footprint within the foodservice wholesale distribution arena. Anchored in data analytics, my role as an Executive Leader at Bargreen Ellingson centers on championing superlative customer care and service for both our cherished customers and our devoted staff, differentiating us as a dynamic powerhouse in the industry.

Experience

1. Director of Special Projects

   Bargreen Ellingson

   Oct 2019 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

   With an extensive background in sales, marketing, customer service and operational support, I serve as a Special Projects Director for Bargreen Ellingson. I help create an environment that increases exposure for our customers and staff for the products and services we supply within our bricks and mortar establishments.Responsibilities Include- New Company Acquisitions- Cultural Development - Branch Design & Development- Analytics to optimize product offering- Strengthen Product Offerings - Pricing Management- and much more (Just Ask)

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Applied Science, CAD, Project Management

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Marketing Communications
• Inventory Management
• Hospitality
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Restaurant Management
• Retail
• Millwork
• Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers
• Interior Design
• P&L Management
• Digital Marketing
• Purchasing
• Web Marketing Strategy
• Catering
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales
• Account Management
• National Accounts
• Menu Development
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Metal Fabrication
• Trade Shows
• Budgeting
• Social Media Marketing
• Foodservice Distribution
• Design Development
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Design Research
• Forecasting
• Restaurants
• Cad
• Food & Beverage
• Sales Operations
• Food Service
• Product Marketing
• Event Planning
• Sales Presentations