Managed new cocktail speakeasy concept with focus on craft and spirits menu.Approached by Playboy for a sustainability article.Asked to guest bartend for Beard Foundation Taste America Dinner.

· Develop and execute event activations with popular local accounts and charities· Operate within a well managed and timely reported field budget· Implement local program acivations to ecourage brand awareness and attract new customers· Communicate and network with local influencers to establish working relationships· Host educational seminars to build knowledge of brands and spirits· Encourage and assist local professionals in product development and proper usage· Maintain positive and influential social media presence through various channels· Work closely with distributors and sales associates to conceptualize marketing campaign strategies· Actively track consumer preferences, metrics, and media campaigns· Participate in training exercises and workshops with fellow industry professionals· Brainstorm new ideas and activities to keep an exciting edge on market activations· Travel to anywhere the brand needs my focus or to retain education and/or training

Carefully selected spirits, bitters, tinctures, shrubs, and syrups to create one of a kind cocktailsWorked closely with ownership to develop guidelines and standards to ensure optimal barpracticesOrchestrated events for local industry and brands to raise money for charity and plan theperfect event for every clientCoached and encouraged the team to learn about current cocktail trends and locate the freshestingredients to prepare the menu itemsEfficiently managed the costs of running a bar establishment, while building and maintainingrelationships with vendorsInterviewed and hired the most qualified staff and management applicants to build a successfuland dedicated teamResponsibly serve drinks in high-volume, fast-paced environmentsCarefully receive weekly inventory from distributors while keeping products organizedUnlock and open the establishment daily on time, and maintain cleanliness throughoutWork closely with management and ownership to fulfill any extra proprietary needs