Wisconsin/Illinois Market Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Wisconsin Sales Manager

• Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

Craft Beer Specialist

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2020

• Deliver comprehensive internal education of basic beer knowledge, history, and production • Conceptualize craft brand strategy for new and priority brands • Facilitate supplier focused brand kickoffs and events in the market • Provide the “direct link” between craft suppliers and the sales team • Serve as an expert consultant and ambassador throughout the industry • Provide comprehensive staff training of our craft brands • Obtain and communicate updated market competitive information • Lead craft execution to new accounts • Serve as an expert consultant and ambassador throughout the industry and community while building key customer relationships

Craft Beer Specialist

• Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

Along with the WBI Craft Beer Team and sales force, I helped launch eight suppliers in just over a year, including Deschutes most successful new market launch. I provide comprehensive staff and customer training of WBI craft brands to include basic knowledge of history and production, as well as being a resource and asset to the sales force by working alongside them through work-withs and tastings. I facilitate supplier focused brand kickoffs and events in the market and serve as an expert consultant and Wirtz Ambassador throughout the industry and community.

Beer Director - Manager - Bartender

• Feb 2010 - Dec 2012

• Instrumental in the opening and branding of Chicago’s newest and leading craft beer bar • Designed the beer program of 200 bottles, 30 rotating drafts and 2 beer engines • Maintained inventory and drafts system • Planned and coordinated all events, beer dinners, pairings, releases, & brewery nights • Worked closely with our Chef on both weekly & special event pairings • Managed all social network; Facebook, Twitter, Beer Advocate, and Beermenus.com • Instrumental in the opening and branding of Chicago’s newest and leading craft beer bar • Designed the beer program of 200 bottles, 30 rotating drafts and 2 beer engines • Maintained inventory and drafts system • Planned and coordinated all events, beer dinners, pairings, releases, & brewery nights • Worked closely with our Chef on both weekly & special event pairings • Managed all social network; Facebook, Twitter, Beer Advocate, and Beermenus.com

Beer Director - Manager - Bartender

• 2007 - 2010

• Created and managed The Beer School Bar • Bartending and managing duties including customer relations, staff scheduling and training • Ran the beer program of over 200 bottles, 38 rotating drafts and 1 beer engine • Maintained inventory and draft system • Planned and executed a variety of beer events and dinners • Created and managed The Beer School Bar • Bartending and managing duties including customer relations, staff scheduling and training • Ran the beer program of over 200 bottles, 38 rotating drafts and 1 beer engine • Maintained inventory and draft system • Planned and executed a variety of beer events and dinners