Experience

BAJA BREWING COMPANY

• Mexico
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Accounts, Marketing, and Colorado Sales

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Develop strong working and lasting relationships with Distributors and Retail Accounts• Research and engage strategic Accounts by learning account specific business needs• Forecast growth to ensure appropriate inventories at Distributor houses• Coordinate Brewery orders by effectively communicating market needs with Distributors• Successfully implement promotions with large displays in target markets• Develop and execute marketing programs for nationwide implementation resulting in incremental volume• Coach Sales Team to successfully execute company promotions and programming• Lead Sales Team to effectively manage assigned territories• Utilize Microsoft Office, VIP, and CRM (Lilypad and Karma) to effectively manage business expectations• Effectively manage daily activities for ultimate goal of raising Brewery awareness• Create Marketing and Promotional POS by utilizing Adobe Creative Suite• Engage Sales Team by encouraging healthy competition within parameters of sales goals• Assist in ABP planning and follow through• Collaborate with and train new team members to achieve company goals



Two Roads Brewing Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Southern California Sales Manager

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022



Ninkasi Brewing

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Southern California Market Manager Ninkasi Brewing Company

  • May 2019 - Aug 2020



Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Orange County Sales Representative

  • Feb 2017 - May 2019

  • Develop strong working and lasting relationships with Distributor and Retail Accounts• Research and engage strategic Accounts by learning account specific business needs• Manage key Accounts and forecast growth• Effectively manage daily activities for ultimate goal of raising Brewery awareness• Perform product demonstrations in conjunction with sales presentations• Execute a variety of successful events throughout territory (Tap Takeovers, Pint Nights, Beer Dinners, Off-premise Samplings, Beer Fests, etc.) to raise awareness of brand • Utilize Microsoft Office, VIP, and Lilypad CRM to effectively manage business expectations• Contribute to Marketing and Promotion for Brewery by assisting others in creating posters and promotional flyers for Social Media by using Adobe Creative Suite• Collaborate with and train new team members to achieve company goals



Tout Rouge

• Belgium

• Founder/Owner

  • May 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Utilized skills of conceptual design, patternmaking, fabric sourcing, sample production, and product development to create original vision from concept to completion• Designed logo and e-commerce website while utilizing learned skills of the Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign programs• Consistently look for opportunities to gain new clients and elevate service levels• Prospect for qualified leads and create traffic through mailers, referrals and community outreach• Build a network of contacts through potential clients and referrals• Reached and surpassed monthly sales goals for 7 months running• Develop and maintain relationships with current clients on a name to name basis • Create and manage contact logs ensuring outstanding customer service, client retention and follow through• Engage in selling merchandise through personal, electronic and telephone communications• Utilize Microsoft Word, and Excel for inventory management, and record keeping



Brix Wine and Brews

• Manager/Bartender/Server

  • May 2010 - May 2016

  • Offer high level of customer service by demonstrating timely and organized service, getting to know guests on a personal level, and ensuring an overall great experience• Lead team members of up to 20 people at one time in a highly organized, structured, multi-task oriented environment• Collaborated with restaurant owners to implement promotions resulting in increased sales• Participated in kitchen training, product inventory, and financial bookkeeping• Presented and designed Power Point presentations for staff training



Long Beach Playhouse

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Costume Design Intern/Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Assisted Costume Designer in creating and organizing costume inventories necessary for theatrical productions • Utilize design skills to reflect the visions of the Director, while being period appropriate • Assisted Costume Designer in creating and organizing costume inventories necessary for theatrical productions • Utilize design skills to reflect the visions of the Director, while being period appropriate



Sway

• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Sales Associate Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Assisted guests in selecting retail purchases• Focus on customer service and product knowledge • Assisted guests in selecting retail purchases• Focus on customer service and product knowledge



Cafe Sevilla Inc

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bartender

  • Jan 2007 - May 2010

  Focus in bringing something unique and special to every guest. Customer Service, multitasking, promoting sales, teamwork, money management, restaurant management, inventory, kitchen training, and high volume bar/restaurant demands. Focus in bringing something unique and special to every guest. Customer Service, multitasking, promoting sales, teamwork, money management, restaurant management, inventory, kitchen training, and high volume bar/restaurant demands.



Blockbuster Video

• Store Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2002

  • Focus in superior Customer Service and teamwork• Supported team members by providing optimum resources for success • Managed time prioritization based on store goals• Organized and executed product inventory, distribution, merchandising, and marketing• Coached and delegated company tasks to increase productivity• Presented weekly sales goals and financial reports to District Leader • Focus in superior Customer Service and teamwork• Supported team members by providing optimum resources for success • Managed time prioritization based on store goals• Organized and executed product inventory, distribution, merchandising, and marketing• Coached and delegated company tasks to increase productivity• Presented weekly sales goals and financial reports to District Leader