Experience

Tahoe Spirits, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Market Development Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  • Brand management utilizing vast knowledge of the 3 tier distribution system• Create and implement sales initiatives, incentives as well as coaching distributor teams• Continually increasing sales year over year finishing 2022 up 20% in a challenging economic environment• Driving force in sales making Tahoe Blue Vodka the 3rd best selling vodka in the region, gaining notation as a hot prospect brand(only independent to win award)

• Territory Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  - Assisted with the launch of a new brand- Sold product independently for both on and off premise channels in the region- Monitored the market and competitive activity for programming- Successfully established key account relationships by incorporating consultative and fact-based selling techniques



Brown Forman (agency)

• Field Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

  -Agent for Brown-Forman Wine and Spirits MN-Manage on-premise budgets up to $200,000 for over 15 brands-Supervise team members-Build lasting relationships and secure distribution at key accounts-Coordinate promotional events and sponsorships

• On Premise Specialist

  • Jul 2008 - Oct 2012

  -Collaborated with multiple contacts including the distributor, sales reps, brand teams/managers,retailers, bar staff and promotion agencies-Used sales calls to gain brand presence at accounts with menu placements, signage, POS, etc. where fitting -Established positive customer rapport at all levels; presented brand information and trends-Assessed customer needs and built lasting trade relationships; delivered sales presentations-Managed execution of national programs through customer and distributor account teams-Planned and organized events and promotions -Utilized financial data to develop and monitor a budget within B-F guidelines Show less



CommonBond Communities

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Assistant

  • Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

  -General office duties; scheduling; process invoices; handle customer phone inquiries -Prepare training documents; manage training & evaluation database files; data entry -Create job postings and recruit employees -General office duties; scheduling; process invoices; handle customer phone inquiries -Prepare training documents; manage training & evaluation database files; data entry -Create job postings and recruit employees



Renaissance Exteriors

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Marketer

  • Oct 2007 - May 2008

  -Represent company at dozens of trade shows; create brand image -Consult with customers, assess needs and gather lead information -Represent company at dozens of trade shows; create brand image -Consult with customers, assess needs and gather lead information



Billy Presents

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Sole Proprietor

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  -Promote and organize events -Planned, marketed and coordinated a Back to School Festival including sponsor/vendor/talent procurement and contract development -Promote and organize events -Planned, marketed and coordinated a Back to School Festival including sponsor/vendor/talent procurement and contract development



Student City

• New Zealand
• Hospitality

• Campus Representative

  • Dec 2001 - Jun 2004

  -Achieved VIP status; met sales goals; sold vacation packages to domestic and international destinations -Achieved VIP status; met sales goals; sold vacation packages to domestic and international destinations