Experience

Canadian Canning Inc.

• Canada
• Packaging & Containers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Fast Track Packaging Inc.

• Canada
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fast Track Packaging

  • May 2020 - Jun 2022



Redline Brewhouse

• Sales Manager

  • Oct 2016 - 2020



The Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beer Disciple

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2016

  Hired as event and retail staff member before being progressively promoted to management positions within the popular craft brewery. ACCOUNT & CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER Managed the license agreements and maintained key relationships with over 500 restaurant accounts. Ensured accounts and Sales Representatives were properly stocked with inventory and brewery merchandise.Responded to account inquiries and resolved all issues in an accurate and timely manner.Facilitated brewery tours and provided product information and samples to tour guests. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Grew revenues year-over-year by building and nurturing strong relationships with accounts and retailers.Featured in LCBO’s in-store magazine story “The Art of Craft Beer” as the face of Flying Monkey Brewery.Initiated a fundraising partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Society in 2014 to raise money based off sales of the brewery’s seasonal Paranormal Pumpkin beer.Spearheaded a pub and restaurant tour of Ontario to clean beer lines and train staff members on tasting techniques.SPECIAL EVENTS & RETAIL STORE MANAGER Oversaw the day-to-day operations and inventory management of the Flying Monkey retail storeBooked and organized private events including coordinating up to 6 event staff, ordering beer and supplies, facilitating beer tastings and workshops, and ensuring all client requests were achieved Contacted retailers, recorded their inventory needs, and processed the orders in a timely fashion.KEY ACHIEVEMENT:Promoted to Account & Customer Service Manager to focus on client relations after the company expansion in 2009EVENT & RETAIL STAFF Served beer and drinks at various events, offered product information, and provided excellent customer service.Sold beer and merchandise, poured pints, and facilitated beer tastings at the brewery for customers and tour groups.Gained experience in the production area with kegging, bottling, and package making.