Brian Parker

Regional Sales Manager - West at Willamette Valley Vineyards
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • WSET II - Pass with Distinction
    Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Section4 Certified Brand Strategist
    Section4
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
    Society of Wine Educators
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Coaching
    USA Swimming
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Sales Manager - West
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Responsible for wholesale and distribution, chain business, and distributor relations for Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, California, and Washington.

    • Regional Brand Manager
      • May 2019 - Aug 2022

      As a Brand Manager, I oversee our national sales efforts and distribution for the states of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Alaska, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

    • Key Account Specialist
      • Aug 2018 - May 2019

      As a Key Account Specialist, I assist the Northwest Brand Manager with the sales and distribution support of our products across the Pacific Northwest, with a personal emphasis in the Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast, and Mt. Hood areas. I also serve as the National Brand Ambassador for the state of Colorado, coordinating our efforts there.

    • Sales Support Specialist
      • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

      As a Sales Support Specialist I support third party companies who carry our product, as well as our distributor, with the sales of our wine. This is achieved through providing marketing information and promotions, staff and server training, assisting with the creation of displays and stock management, and scheduling events and demonstrations.

    • Winery Ambassador
      • Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

      As a Winery Ambassador I specialize in direct to consumer sales, while also assisting with a multitude of departments including shareholder relations, hospitality, and marketing.

  • Tacoma Swim Club
    • Tacoma, Washington
    • Senior Age Group and Dryland & Conditioning Coach
      • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

      I served as an in water coach, specializing in the senior age group, encompassing athletes from the ages of 13 and older. As the dry land and strength training coach I created and oversaw programs designed to develop strength and conditioning for athletes of all age groups outside of the pool. I ensured the guidelines outlines by USA Swimming and the American Red Cross were fulfilled, emphasizing development, safety, and fun for all athletes. I served as an in water coach, specializing in the senior age group, encompassing athletes from the ages of 13 and older. As the dry land and strength training coach I created and oversaw programs designed to develop strength and conditioning for athletes of all age groups outside of the pool. I ensured the guidelines outlines by USA Swimming and the American Red Cross were fulfilled, emphasizing development, safety, and fun for all athletes.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lifeguard
      • Sep 2013 - May 2017

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Swim Coach
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern Brewer
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

      I worked as an intern under the supervision of an assistant brewer during the production and distribution processes. In the production process I assisted with preparing ingredients, as well as brewing, and monitoring the progress and quality of the product during fermentation. This included testing for specific gravity, color, and carbonation levels, as well as monitoring temperature and fermentation rates. In the distribution process I assisted in packaging and preparing finished products for transportation, as well as preparing kegs and bottles to be served in the brewery's tap room. I was also responsible for cleaning both the facility and equipment and for ensuring sanitary conditions. Show less

    • Assistant Head of Aquatics
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

      I spent my first year as an assistant coach for the summer swim team, as well as assisting with maintenance, and teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. The next year I began overseeing and coordinating maintenance duties for the pool area, continuing to coach, lifeguard and teach swim lessons. For my third year I served as the assistant to the head of the aquatics staff, and taking over responsibilities when she left. I served as a head coach of the swim team, appointing assistant coached, coordinating events for the club, auditing staff members, and managing maintenance. I organized parent volunteers, as well as working with third party organizations to benefit the club. Show less

    • Lifeguard
      • Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

      As a lifeguard my duties included interacting ensuring the safety of both patrons and staff, preparing the facility for opening and closing, cleaning the facility, and serving as a substitute swim lesson instructor when needed. As a lifeguard my duties included interacting ensuring the safety of both patrons and staff, preparing the facility for opening and closing, cleaning the facility, and serving as a substitute swim lesson instructor when needed.

Education

  • University of Puget Sound
    Bachelor of Science - Biology, minor in Business, Biology, General
    2013 - 2017
  • South Salem High School
    High School Diploma
    2009 - 2013

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