Ryan Gilmore
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Natasha Ballard
Ryan is a high energy, driven professional who leverages his ability to build relationships and create meaningful experiences to reach business goals. Through my time managing Ryan, he relaunched and managed TOMS internship program cutting cost and increasing intern experience ratings, developed a process that supported the employee experience in our retail stores, and managed both internal and vendor executed employee programs. Ryan is a joy to work with, collaborative, and always strives to grow and improve. A great leader and teammate. And added bonus - he makes a mean cocktail.
Natasha Ballard
Ryan is a high energy, driven professional who leverages his ability to build relationships and create meaningful experiences to reach business goals. Through my time managing Ryan, he relaunched and managed TOMS internship program cutting cost and increasing intern experience ratings, developed a process that supported the employee experience in our retail stores, and managed both internal and vendor executed employee programs. Ryan is a joy to work with, collaborative, and always strives to grow and improve. A great leader and teammate. And added bonus - he makes a mean cocktail.
Natasha Ballard
Ryan is a high energy, driven professional who leverages his ability to build relationships and create meaningful experiences to reach business goals. Through my time managing Ryan, he relaunched and managed TOMS internship program cutting cost and increasing intern experience ratings, developed a process that supported the employee experience in our retail stores, and managed both internal and vendor executed employee programs. Ryan is a joy to work with, collaborative, and always strives to grow and improve. A great leader and teammate. And added bonus - he makes a mean cocktail.
Natasha Ballard
Ryan is a high energy, driven professional who leverages his ability to build relationships and create meaningful experiences to reach business goals. Through my time managing Ryan, he relaunched and managed TOMS internship program cutting cost and increasing intern experience ratings, developed a process that supported the employee experience in our retail stores, and managed both internal and vendor executed employee programs. Ryan is a joy to work with, collaborative, and always strives to grow and improve. A great leader and teammate. And added bonus - he makes a mean cocktail.
Credentials
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TIPS Off Premise 3.0
TIPSApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
First Responder, CPR and AED
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Mixology Master Method
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Experience
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De Soi Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Apéritif
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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Mar 2022 - Present
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AMASS Brands Group
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Sales Director, Off-Premise Chains
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
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Golden State Distillery LLC
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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National Brand Ambassador
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May 2018 - Dec 2019
- Serve as a face of Gray Whale Gin, promoting our brand and developing key relationships in market with consumers, bartenders and managers - Drive sales on and off premise - opened over 100 doors in first 6-months - Manage distributor sales team. activation planning and work withs - Relationship creation and development with key industry professionals; distributor partners, buyers and social media influencers - Produce strategic events and social media content that drive consumer… Show more - Serve as a face of Gray Whale Gin, promoting our brand and developing key relationships in market with consumers, bartenders and managers - Drive sales on and off premise - opened over 100 doors in first 6-months - Manage distributor sales team. activation planning and work withs - Relationship creation and development with key industry professionals; distributor partners, buyers and social media influencers - Produce strategic events and social media content that drive consumer engagement and brand advocacy Show less - Serve as a face of Gray Whale Gin, promoting our brand and developing key relationships in market with consumers, bartenders and managers - Drive sales on and off premise - opened over 100 doors in first 6-months - Manage distributor sales team. activation planning and work withs - Relationship creation and development with key industry professionals; distributor partners, buyers and social media influencers - Produce strategic events and social media content that drive consumer… Show more - Serve as a face of Gray Whale Gin, promoting our brand and developing key relationships in market with consumers, bartenders and managers - Drive sales on and off premise - opened over 100 doors in first 6-months - Manage distributor sales team. activation planning and work withs - Relationship creation and development with key industry professionals; distributor partners, buyers and social media influencers - Produce strategic events and social media content that drive consumer engagement and brand advocacy Show less
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Self Employed
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Mixologist/Bartender
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2019
Certified Mixologist: Beverage Consultant and Trainer Spirit Tasting Host and Menu Creation Cocktail Class Trainer Cocktail Crafting at Private Events Event Bartending Certified Mixologist: Beverage Consultant and Trainer Spirit Tasting Host and Menu Creation Cocktail Class Trainer Cocktail Crafting at Private Events Event Bartending
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TOMS
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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300 - 400 Employee
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Talent Management Program Manager - Human Resources
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
Designed and managed 10-week summer internship program including providing cross-functional opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students, ensuring students are fully immersed and contributing to TOMS’ business priorities and culture. Managed full cycle recruitment, mentorship and career development. Planned, hosted and executed internal, company wide events including annual TOMS Thankful Day for 400 employees promoting peer, leader, and department recognition Facilitated new hire… Show more Designed and managed 10-week summer internship program including providing cross-functional opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students, ensuring students are fully immersed and contributing to TOMS’ business priorities and culture. Managed full cycle recruitment, mentorship and career development. Planned, hosted and executed internal, company wide events including annual TOMS Thankful Day for 400 employees promoting peer, leader, and department recognition Facilitated new hire on-boarding program, Kickstart. Since it’s establishment, led over 100 new hires through comprehensive and engaging programming focused on TOMS’ history, culture and organizational structure. Conducted market research and developed an implementation strategy for TOMS’ Diversity and Inclusion Program. Partnered with 100K Opportunities Initiative, a coalition aimed at hiring “opportunity youth”, to interview and hire underrepresented or at risk youth into TOMS owned and operated retail stores.
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Employee Experience Specialist - Human Resources
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2017
Developed multi-channel programming to support TOMS core values in office and owned retail such as: Wellness programming, Happy Helping Hours, Culture Captains, On-site car wash, Lunch Food Trucks. Master of Ceremonies for Camp TOMS, a company overnight, cross functional, team building trip for 300 attendees designed to nurture collaboration and communication; and global sales meeting event to foster relationships with reps and vendors. Developed employee immersion to on-board all new… Show more Developed multi-channel programming to support TOMS core values in office and owned retail such as: Wellness programming, Happy Helping Hours, Culture Captains, On-site car wash, Lunch Food Trucks. Master of Ceremonies for Camp TOMS, a company overnight, cross functional, team building trip for 300 attendees designed to nurture collaboration and communication; and global sales meeting event to foster relationships with reps and vendors. Developed employee immersion to on-board all new hires, instilling a holistic understanding of TOMS business. Managed early in career programming - summer internship program, new hire pipelining, and 100K Initiative. Played an integral role in creating a social work environment that encouraged collaboration and innovation, and was seen as a thought partner for program and event production.
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National Retail Event Coordinator - Marketing
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Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
Collaborated with retail marketing team to plan, execute and promote retail events. Coordinated vendors and negotiated contracts for retail events. Project managed network of artists around the nation for Style Your Sole events allowing consumers to represent their TOMS style through an artist’s lens. Oversaw and maintained retail event budget, calendar and execution of events with Independent Retailers. Created new branded event activations for Retail Marketing team.
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Retail Marketing Coordinator - Sales
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Executed account seminars for retail staff to become brand ambassadors about TOMS giving, product knowledge, merchandising, visuals, and selling techniques. Recorded and distributed feedback on our product and competitive brands to related departments to help secure and improve market share during high growth sales period. Planned and executed events to drive business with retailers such as Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus for the Southwest Region. Trained new TOMS employees from entry… Show more Executed account seminars for retail staff to become brand ambassadors about TOMS giving, product knowledge, merchandising, visuals, and selling techniques. Recorded and distributed feedback on our product and competitive brands to related departments to help secure and improve market share during high growth sales period. Planned and executed events to drive business with retailers such as Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus for the Southwest Region. Trained new TOMS employees from entry level to executives in retail marketing strategy.
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Nordstrom
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Dec 2009 - Feb 2011
Expert in the latest men's and women's fashion and clothing styles. Personal stylist. Achieved sales goals through suggestive selling and wardrobing. Expert in the latest men's and women's fashion and clothing styles. Personal stylist. Achieved sales goals through suggestive selling and wardrobing.
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Rosslyn Hotel
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Los Angeles, CA
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Leasing Manager
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
Developed and implemented advertising campaign and strategies targeting future tenants, which increased occupancy to 96-98% in a 264 unit building. Provided extensive tours to prospective tenants and film crews. Addressed the needs of current tenants and resolved complaints. Acted as liaison between tenants and management. Developed and implemented advertising campaign and strategies targeting future tenants, which increased occupancy to 96-98% in a 264 unit building. Provided extensive tours to prospective tenants and film crews. Addressed the needs of current tenants and resolved complaints. Acted as liaison between tenants and management.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Research Intern
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Feb 2007 - Feb 2008
Created comparative tracking reports for upcoming film releases. Completed special projects, such as verifying tracking numbers and proofreading reports. Assisted with research screenings and focus groups. Created comparative tracking reports for upcoming film releases. Completed special projects, such as verifying tracking numbers and proofreading reports. Assisted with research screenings and focus groups.
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Education
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Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management