Elizabeth Whaley
About Elizabeth Whaley
Elizabeth Whaley is an Account Executive at Shamrock Foods Company in Irvine, California, where she has worked since 2017. She holds an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor's degree in Business and Sustainability, and has experience in customer management and sustainability initiatives.
Work at Shamrock Foods
Elizabeth Whaley has been an Account Executive at Shamrock Foods Company since 2017. Based in Irvine, California, she has spent seven years in this role, where she manages and assists customer growth with new locations and concepts. Her responsibilities include regular communication with the customer base through phone and travel within her assigned territory. Elizabeth also educates customers on technology updates related to food costing, online ordering, operation management, and marketing tools.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Whaley studied at The Art Institutes, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from 2011 to 2013. She furthered her education at Arizona State University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Food Systems with a focus on Business and Sustainability from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing restaurant needs and sustainability practices within the food industry.
Background
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Whaley gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as an Environmental Services Intern at the City of Tempe from 2016 to 2017, and as a Sustainability Intern at Aramark from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Local Foods Program Intern at Local First Arizona in 2015. Her early career also includes hospitality experience at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess from 2011 to 2014.
Professional Responsibilities
In her role as an Account Executive, Elizabeth Whaley acts as a consultant to manage restaurant needs for her customers. She is responsible for contacting prospective customers to solicit orders and establish new relationships. Elizabeth compiles lists of prospective customers for sales leads and handles collections, order guide maintenance, and order entry for all assigned territory street accounts. She also displays or demonstrates products using samples or catalogs, emphasizing their features.