William "Ashley" Burnette
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Erik Rundberg
I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for the last 12 years. He is a smart, strategic business proffesional who is results driven. He is organized and is able to get solutions quickly. He is very capable in his leadership skills, knowledge of trends and consumer insight. While working with Ashley over the years at Young’s Market Company, I witnessed him take on major projects seamlessly and lead his team with confidence.
Chris Hampson
I worked with Ashley for the last 15 years. He is a strong strategic thinker who is able to see ahead clearly and anticipate future trends. He has a high level of confidence and always makes certain his position is heard, even if it is an unpopular opinion. Finally, I have always found Ash to be very pragmatic which enables him to make effective, productive decisions.
Sean Roche
Ashley is a dynamic marketing professional who offers strategic and creative leadership in a variety of disciplines. While working with Ashley on a recent social media project, his insights and direction were instrumental in our efforts. Ashley understands how to navigate through the systems and politics of beverage marketing and would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Erik Rundberg
I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for the last 12 years. He is a smart, strategic business proffesional who is results driven. He is organized and is able to get solutions quickly. He is very capable in his leadership skills, knowledge of trends and consumer insight. While working with Ashley over the years at Young’s Market Company, I witnessed him take on major projects seamlessly and lead his team with confidence.
Chris Hampson
I worked with Ashley for the last 15 years. He is a strong strategic thinker who is able to see ahead clearly and anticipate future trends. He has a high level of confidence and always makes certain his position is heard, even if it is an unpopular opinion. Finally, I have always found Ash to be very pragmatic which enables him to make effective, productive decisions.
Sean Roche
Ashley is a dynamic marketing professional who offers strategic and creative leadership in a variety of disciplines. While working with Ashley on a recent social media project, his insights and direction were instrumental in our efforts. Ashley understands how to navigate through the systems and politics of beverage marketing and would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Erik Rundberg
I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for the last 12 years. He is a smart, strategic business proffesional who is results driven. He is organized and is able to get solutions quickly. He is very capable in his leadership skills, knowledge of trends and consumer insight. While working with Ashley over the years at Young’s Market Company, I witnessed him take on major projects seamlessly and lead his team with confidence.
Chris Hampson
I worked with Ashley for the last 15 years. He is a strong strategic thinker who is able to see ahead clearly and anticipate future trends. He has a high level of confidence and always makes certain his position is heard, even if it is an unpopular opinion. Finally, I have always found Ash to be very pragmatic which enables him to make effective, productive decisions.
Sean Roche
Ashley is a dynamic marketing professional who offers strategic and creative leadership in a variety of disciplines. While working with Ashley on a recent social media project, his insights and direction were instrumental in our efforts. Ashley understands how to navigate through the systems and politics of beverage marketing and would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Erik Rundberg
I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for the last 12 years. He is a smart, strategic business proffesional who is results driven. He is organized and is able to get solutions quickly. He is very capable in his leadership skills, knowledge of trends and consumer insight. While working with Ashley over the years at Young’s Market Company, I witnessed him take on major projects seamlessly and lead his team with confidence.
Chris Hampson
I worked with Ashley for the last 15 years. He is a strong strategic thinker who is able to see ahead clearly and anticipate future trends. He has a high level of confidence and always makes certain his position is heard, even if it is an unpopular opinion. Finally, I have always found Ash to be very pragmatic which enables him to make effective, productive decisions.
Sean Roche
Ashley is a dynamic marketing professional who offers strategic and creative leadership in a variety of disciplines. While working with Ashley on a recent social media project, his insights and direction were instrumental in our efforts. Ashley understands how to navigate through the systems and politics of beverage marketing and would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Experience
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Twenty20 Beverages
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Jan 2015 - Present
Twenty20 Beverages is a full-service sales, marketing and management company dedicated to the wine & spirits industry. We specialize in helping high growth potential wine and spirit brands, and the entrepreneurs who create them, navigate the complexity of the alcohol beverage Industry. Twenty20 Beverages is a full-service sales, marketing and management company dedicated to the wine & spirits industry. We specialize in helping high growth potential wine and spirit brands, and the entrepreneurs who create them, navigate the complexity of the alcohol beverage Industry.
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ABco Beverage Consulting
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California
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President
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2011 - Jan 2015
ABco Beverage Consulting is a Sales, Marketing and Management Consulting Company focused on the Beverage industry. Whether you are running a huge multi-national sprit or wine company, and have a pressing project that you need a real professional to manage, or just starting out and need an experienced industry leader to help develop a go-forward strategy, we can help! Specializing in.... - Business plan development - Translating vision into actionable executable strategies - Assessing performance and motivating staff - Strategic Planning - Product development and positioning - Project Management - Distributor and supply chain management - Pricing and programming strategy and management systems - Executive Presentation Development
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President and COO
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Dec 2011 - Jul 2012
Pura Vida is an early stage Tequila Company. Responsibility for National Sales and Marketing effort. Pura Vida is an early stage Tequila Company. Responsibility for National Sales and Marketing effort.
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StirMedia Group
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2010 - Feb 2012
StirMedia Group is a Social Media and Marketing Agency focused on the needs of the Adult Beverage Industry. StirMedia has developed a software product called Crowdstir™ that enables new and innovative interactive communication methods for the bar, restaurant and spirits industry. The Crowdstir solution provides a central repository for events, bar profiles and customer interaction data and a central, customizable reporting dashboard for viewing real-time analytics and marketing performance metrics. Automation is achieved through seamlessly integrates mobile, social, in-store and email marketing services. Keep your eye on crowdstir,com !
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Young's Market Company
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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EVP Marketing and Internal Operations
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Jun 1989 - Aug 2010
Youngs Market Company is the 5th largest wholesaler of Wine and Spirits in the United States, doing over 2 billion dollars annually. Diverse responsibilities including overseeing ten departments, direct management of four Senior Vice Presidents, two Vice Presidents and oversight of 200 employees. Responsible for developing company profitability, negotiating/setting pricing, managing inventory of over 190 million dollars, annual marketing budgets of over 20 million dollars, establishing policies and shaping company direction. Directly participated in new supplier acquisition and supported ownership in all corporate functions.
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