Vikki Pava - Alpert

Vikki Pava-Alpert has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several decades. Vikki started their career in 1985 as a Beverage Manager at S.E. Rykoff & Co. Vikki then worked as the Director of Distributor Sales at Autocrat Inc. (Dine-Mor) in 1990. From 1992 to 1995, they served as the Regional Distribution Sales Manager at Cafe Au Lait / Paradise Tropical Tea. After that, they joined Sysco Foodservice San Francisco as a Beverage Specialist from 1995 to 2000, and then moved to US Foodservice San Francisco (formerly Alliant Food Service) for the same position from 2000 to 2002.

In 2003, Vikki joined Hj Heinz - Menu Inspirations (Appetizers and Inc.) as an Area Manager, where they worked until 2009. Vikki then moved to Graceland Fruit, Inc. as the Regional Manager CA - Retail & Foodservice from 2009 to 2011. From 2011 to 2014, they worked as the Western Regional Sales Manager - Retail at Otsuka America Foods, Inc., where they developed and implemented strategic sales and marketing tactics within the Wild Veggie division.

In 2015, Vikki joined Spicely Organics, where they held various roles including Business Development Manager Tea & Chocolate, Regional Sales Manager - Retail, and National Sales Manager. Vikki was responsible for managing sales and marketing efforts for the company. Lastly, in 2017, they moved to Special Projects and is currently working there in a semi-retired position.

Vikki Pava - Alpert pursued their education at San Francisco State University. From 1969 to 1973, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and Speech. Following this, they completed a Secondary Teaching Credential in Education from San Francisco State University, from 1973 to 1974.