Regional Brand Representative, Southeast Florida | El Tequileño

• Apr 2022 - Present

On/Off-Premise Merchandiser, Wine & Spirits

• Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

• Completely overhauled the POS Inventory software. Performed a full inventory of the POS warehouse and successfully created a functional and effective system for sales reps and managers to access POS confidently• Increased overall confidence in the POS division as a direct result of helping to create better systems to streamline POS orders, sample pickups, and a variety of daily needs that arise• Creating solutions to on-going problems, such as weekly inventory reports sent to managers curated to their division or team, increasing the communication and overall knowledge of what POS is in stock• Responsible for the Brown-Forman Jack Daniels Titans Tailgate for the 2022 Season, including planning, inventory, execution, communication, and replenishment• Capitalizing on relationships with suppliers and accounts that were built previously, building them stronger• Supporting the POS team, being a flexible team member willing to jump in to help with the needs of any given day• Consistently exceeding POS display standards and maximizing product display placements resulting in public recognition from supplier such as Jack Daniels, Brown-Forman, Diageo, and Constellation Brands• Assisting with facilitating Wine & Spirits events while volunteering for various other industry events within the company including beer festivals, etc

Grocery Merchandiser, Beer & Non-Alc

• May 2021 - Jan 2022

• Called on key high-volume accounts throughout Downtown Nashville, Green Hills, Belle Meade, and Bellevue, TN• Built strong working relationships with accounts despite the uncertain conditions from pandemic strain and supply chain issues• Helped to identify and execute areas of opportunity in accounts, communicate potential activations, and then executed activations to support the salesman and the company overall• Operated independently within the territory, seeing that each account was serviced fully and regularly

Special Events Manager, Beer & Non-Alc

• Nov 2017 - Jun 2020

• Coordinated and assisted in all event planning and execution for the Beer Division's involvement with beer festivals, culinary events, music festivals, concerts, and sporting events both locally and throughout the Middle & East Tennessee markets.• Assisted in the planning, coordination, and execution of the biggest Nashville Oktoberfest in the history of the festival. Over 1,100 kegs ordered, serving more than 350,000 people over 3.5 days• Created new business by adding new events and festivals year over year, increasing brand reach through assisting with product selections, and building strong relationships with both supplier representatives and event partners• Successfully executed planning and logistics with events of various sizes and formats from small beer festivals or fundraisers such as East Nashville Beer Fest, large scale community and culinary festivals such as Nashville Oktoberfest, to full-scale music festivals including BONNAROO• Recognized and recruited to represent in house family brands (beer, wine, & spirits) under RS Lipman Co. at additional public events/festivals for my POS display and brand expertise• Received repeated vertical promotions to reflect increases in responsibilities and work volume over time• Influenced and drove arena beer sales by successfully managing keg inventory rotation and replenishment at Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium• Recruited, trained, and managed a small team of Draft Beer Techs to execute on-site event services for Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium events

Off-Premise Merchandiser, Wine & Spirits

• Dec 2015 - Nov 2017

• Consistently exceeded POS display standards, dominated incentive programs, and maximized product display placements resulting in public recognition and reward from international suppliers including Diageo and Constellation Brands• Built strong working relationships with accounts that provided a foundation to help grow their businesses while increasing the visibility and volume of our brands in their stores• Assisted with facilitating Wine & Spirits events while volunteering for various other industry events within the company including beer festivals, etc.

Premier Support Solutions Representative

• Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

- TOP TEN PERFORMER - NPS SCORES OVER 80% MONTH OVER MONTH. - Provided a premier customer service experience to every customer by building a relationship with them while resolving their concerns. - Consistently met and exceeded performance objectives. - TOP TEN PERFORMER - NPS SCORES OVER 80% MONTH OVER MONTH. - Provided a premier customer service experience to every customer by building a relationship with them while resolving their concerns. - Consistently met and exceeded performance objectives.

LeadershipXP Intern NextGen

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

"LeadershipXP (LXP) is a life-changing internship experience for young adults, inside an environment of dreaming, exploration, development, and application." R​esponsibilities: • Leading a Team of 30+ Volunteer Leaders • Recruiting, Training, Managing, and Building Leadership Teams • Maintaining Operational Excellence and Safety Policies & Procedures th​ th​ • Pastoring&Leading5​&6​gradestudentsweeklyonWeekends/Wednesdays • Provide Parents and Students an extraordinary customer service experience via written/oral/tech communication • Meeting Measurable goals and deadlines / Reporting & Evaluating Progress within a strong, highly evolved Feedback Culture

Artist Member - Guitar

• Sep 2011 - May 2013

R​esponsibilities: • Full­time touring/recording artist, The Nearly Deads (Standby Records) • Live Performance, Appearances, Interviews, etc. • Create & Manage artist website, social media, promotion, and web store • Establish Sponsorship/Endorsement relationships • Various Accolades include: Journeys catalog feature, AP Magazine, Substream Magazine feature, Converse BOTB winner, and Vans Warped Tour 2012. R​esponsibilities: • Full­time touring/recording artist, The Nearly Deads (Standby Records) • Live Performance, Appearances, Interviews, etc. • Create & Manage artist website, social media, promotion, and web store • Establish Sponsorship/Endorsement relationships • Various Accolades include: Journeys catalog feature, AP Magazine, Substream Magazine feature, Converse BOTB winner, and Vans Warped Tour 2012.

Accessory Manager

• Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

- Managed 20,000 sq. ft Accessory department. - Performed all visual merchandising according to corporate directive and guidelines. - Processed inventory, backstock, sell-through, and returns. - Supervised up to five sale floor associates. - Reported to Store Manager. - Contributed to the overall success of the team and store reaching daily, weekly, and monthly sales quotas - Managed 20,000 sq. ft Accessory department. - Performed all visual merchandising according to corporate directive and guidelines. - Processed inventory, backstock, sell-through, and returns. - Supervised up to five sale floor associates. - Reported to Store Manager. - Contributed to the overall success of the team and store reaching daily, weekly, and monthly sales quotas

Intern

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

R​esponsibilities: • Direct Artist Development/Fashion Styling/Marketing/Imaging • Assisting in day­to­day Admin/Logistical Activities • Engaging Clients/Hospitality/etc. • Organizing Events/Meetings/Arranging Production Needs R​esponsibilities: • Direct Artist Development/Fashion Styling/Marketing/Imaging • Assisting in day­to­day Admin/Logistical Activities • Engaging Clients/Hospitality/etc. • Organizing Events/Meetings/Arranging Production Needs

Production Runner

• 2011 - 2011

Responsibilities: • Runner/Assisting the PA/Tour Mgr/Promoter with On Call Needs • Providing any Assistance needed to the Facility Manager/Catering • Interacting with the Artist or Artists/Providing logistical assistance Responsibilities: • Runner/Assisting the PA/Tour Mgr/Promoter with On Call Needs • Providing any Assistance needed to the Facility Manager/Catering • Interacting with the Artist or Artists/Providing logistical assistance

Saturation Manager

• 2010 - 2010

Responsibilities: • P​romote the Lifebook Movement for PR purposes • F​und­raise for the company (Non­Profit) • C​reate/Contribute fundraising/marketing ideas and build structural plans thereof • M​icro­manage up to 50 youth pastors and their churches • B​uild and maintain relationships with pastors, families, and the youth involved • W​ork from home Responsibilities: • P​romote the Lifebook Movement for PR purposes • F​und­raise for the company (Non­Profit) • C​reate/Contribute fundraising/marketing ideas and build structural plans thereof • M​icro­manage up to 50 youth pastors and their churches • B​uild and maintain relationships with pastors, families, and the youth involved • W​ork from home