Experience

Koerner Distributor Inc.

• United States
• Wine & Spirits
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wine and Spirits Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Responsible for Wine and Spirits portfolio sales as well as full portfolio sales in on premise accounts. Consistently meets company and supplier goals and execution in market. Developing thorough relationships with each account to ensure quality service. Fully communicating account and logistic needs with all parties to ensure smooth delivery and transactional processes. Assisting in staff training, wine and cocktail lists and special events for on premise accounts. Regular servicing and after hour tasting events at off premise accounts. Show less

• Territory Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Responsible for total portfolio sales and account management within designated territory. Consistently met company and supplier goals and execution in market. Developed thorough relationships with each account to ensure quality service. Fully communicated account and logistic needs with all parties to ensure smooth delivery and transactional processes.



Rare Chop House

• Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States

• General Manager Operations

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2019

  Functioning as general manager, bar manager, and wine and spirits director. Responsibilities include: budget development, sales analysis and strategy, purchases, menu development, payroll, event planning, performance evaluations, quality control, licensing and compliance, award maintenance, and training. Functioning as general manager, bar manager, and wine and spirits director. Responsibilities include: budget development, sales analysis and strategy, purchases, menu development, payroll, event planning, performance evaluations, quality control, licensing and compliance, award maintenance, and training.



Schulte Industries Ltd.

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Upholsterer

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Worked on various projects as an upholsterer with the use of many specialized tools and an industrial sewing machine. Met expected quotas through planning and time management. Worked on various projects as an upholsterer with the use of many specialized tools and an industrial sewing machine. Met expected quotas through planning and time management.



9th St. Grill

• Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States

• Business Assistant

  • Sep 2005 - Jul 2014

  Completed various duties and projects for the owner/operator as personal assistant, as well as filling in various positions as needed including; server, trainer, dining room manager, prep cook, expo, and caterer. Advanced wine and spirits education under mentors Laura Thacker CSW, and Ted Fuehne CSW, CWE. Completed various duties and projects for the owner/operator as personal assistant, as well as filling in various positions as needed including; server, trainer, dining room manager, prep cook, expo, and caterer. Advanced wine and spirits education under mentors Laura Thacker CSW, and Ted Fuehne CSW, CWE.



Tom's Place

• Desoto IL

• Server

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Provided service in an upscale setting. Advanced culinary, and wine and spirits education under mentor Master Chef Lasse Sorensen. Provided service in an upscale setting. Advanced culinary, and wine and spirits education under mentor Master Chef Lasse Sorensen.