
Business Development
and Management
PROPOSAL
BRIAN MITCHELL
General Manager
Grace Foods UK Limited
Grace House, Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire AL7 1HW
Dear Mr Mitchell,
I am writing to express my interest for a position in the management and business development arm of Grace Foods UK Limited or the FunnyBones Food Service Division.
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It is my intension to do business in the United Kingdom in the near future and seeing my past affiliation working with the GraceKennedy Family, I decided to reach out to express my interest in working with the conglomerate once again.
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With over fifteen years of experience in agribusiness and international trade, I believe I have a lot of genius and innovation brining to the table that I know will benefit the business development and supply chain arm of the Group. I have spent the last seven years building sustainable business models in the prepared foods sector and would like the opportunity to share my knowledge.
Would love to have more discussion with you on what expertise I can bring to the team.
Best,
Craslyn Benjamin
Supply Chain Strategist |PQCI Certification| FSMA Certification
Serial Entrepreneur | Creative | Supply Chain Strategist Agribusiness Specialist | Business Development Strategist Branding Strategist
Craslyn Benjamin is a serial entrepreneur and creative who began small backyard farming with her grandfather Clarence Benjamin and is now farming and producing on a global production level. She seeks to model and invest in the development of the agribusinesses, agriculture and the health and beauty sector particularly through her company, Clarence Benjamin Group, owner of brands such as Benlar Foods, Benlar Desserts and Beje Lifestyle.
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Craslyn has garnered over ten years of experience in the shipping and allied industry and has over eleven years of experience in export marketing and international trade. Prior to working at Benlar Foods Limited, she worked at Grace Foods International as a supply Chain Strategist which involves distribution of products within central Caribbean, Europe, and the USA.
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Craslyn holds a Diploma in International Shipping and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the Caribbean Maritime University. She is an official Branson Centre Legacy Entrepreneur and President Barack Obama’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Alumni.


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Terminal Operations Systems (COSMOS, and IQ - Ship)
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Competent knowledge of other software (SAP and Windows OS)
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Strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite (word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Future Service International - Intrapreneurship Development (Intrapreneurship project on product and Service innovation)
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Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneur - Official Branson Centre Legacy Entrepreneur
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Roxana Consultants - Leadership Development Coaching
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Young Leader of America’s Initiative - (YLAI) Fellow 2016
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Experience Entrepreneur in Agribusiness, Agroprocessing and Food Manufacturing sector and developing community-based agribusinesses
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Strong expertise in business development and strategic planning
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Significant experience working in Central Caribbean, Europe and United States of America in the Agribusiness and Prepared Foods Sector
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Ability to work and travel Globally
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Ability to motivate, build high-functioning teams, and work well with others.
VISION
To build sustainable brands that align with our customers’ vision for growth.
MISSION
To develop strong brands and implement business strategies that translate into what our customers desire for success.

Let us meet to discuss these solutions in detail at your earliest convenience.