Arthur Culpepper

Background

About Arthur Culpepper

OBJECTIVE Former FDA Investigator and Agricultural Food Safety Specialist turned savvy Sales, Marketing, and Branding Professional with vast experience in Agricultural (CPG - food and beverages, fertilizers, pesticides), Chemicals (food safety cleaners, detergents, sanitizers, etc) and Pet Products (natural/holistic petfood, calming aides, flea/tick solutions) oversees a growing territory in the Southeast market. QUALIFICATIONS • Extensive experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Foods, Beverages, Foodservice, Pet Foods, Food Safety, Veterinary, and Pharmaceuticals as per tenures with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. • Expertise in the Development and Execution of Innovative, Non-Traditional Marketing Strategies for the CPG (food, beverage, and HBA), Pet Products, and Agricultural industry • Accustomed to a flexible work schedule (days, evenings, weekends) • Accustomed to overnight and daily travel by car and by plane KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES • Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Oral) • Exceptional in Demonstrative and Consultative Selling • Proficient in Networking and Relationship Building • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Trained and Certified in HACCP and the Principles of Food Safety/Sanitation • Skilled in Product Forecast Reporting, Brand Performance, and Consumer Sales Data Analysis • Extensive experience in the marketing and promotions of CPG - Organic and Plant-based foods) and Pet Foods (natural, holistic, organic, grain-free, dehydrated) Specialties: Customer Retention Management, Brand Development, Content Creation, Field Marketing and Merchandising, Advertising and Promotions, Corporate Branding and Identity, Field Investigations, Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Farming, Regulatory Compliance, and Sanitation / Food Safety.