PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of National Accounts 1994 -1995
Jana Brands, Inc., Natick, MA
Jana Brands, Inc., Natick, MA
Responsible for sales development for national chain restaurants and food manufacturing accounts.
Owner/President 1990 -1994
Source International Food Products, Inc.,
La Conner, WA
Source International Food Products, Inc.,
La Conner, WA
Facilitated custom processing of imported and domestic frozen seafood with an emphasis on value-added, portion controlled products. Provided research and development for value-added, salmon products, and custom blends of frozen seafood. Secured and serviced second largest chain restaurant account in the country.
West Coast Sales manager 1987 -1989
Jana Brands, Inc., Natick, MA
Jana Brands, Inc., Natick, MA
Marketing and sales of surimi seafood and other frozen seafood products to retail and food service accounts. Responsible for hiring and managing food broker network.
Account Representative 1985 -1987
Try Angle Food Brokers, Inc., Norwell, MA
Try Angle Food Brokers, Inc., Norwell, MA
Represented value-added meat, seafood, and deli products to retail and food service accounts. Initiated and established the first food service division for the company.
Food Service 1978-1985
Massachusetts/Washington State
Massachusetts/Washington State
Held various positions in the food service industry
including manager, chef, and buyer. Work history includes extensive Kosher experience.
including manager, chef, and buyer. Work history includes extensive Kosher experience.
Volunteer Activities
Medical Lab Technician, VISTA Volunteer 1977-1978
Whatcom Skagit Rural Opportunity Council
Mt. Vernon, WA
Mt. Vernon, WA
STEPHEN GARO AGHJAYAN
BORN 12-8-53 BOSTON. MA
BORN 12-8-53 BOSTON. MA
EDUCATION
Brussels American High School 1971
Northeastern University 1971-1972
Framingham State College B.S. Biology, Focus on Marine Biology 1973-1977
Northeastern University 1971-1972
Framingham State College B.S. Biology, Focus on Marine Biology 1973-1977
OTHER EDUCATION
U. of Bristol, England, (Principles of U.S./ EU Economic Cooperation)
U. of Maine, Maine Maritime Academy, (Applied Marine Science)
Skagit Valley College (Principles of Aquaculture)
U. of Maine, Maine Maritime Academy, (Applied Marine Science)
Skagit Valley College (Principles of Aquaculture)
TRAVEL
All 50 U.S. States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Luxemburg, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Great Britan, Austria, Switzerland, Mexico, Bimini, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Johns, Jamaica, Barbados, Bonaire, Belize