Andrew Van Til Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Managed a portfolio of over 40 breweries and importers• Partnered with suppliers to develop strategies for marketing and budget expenditure• Created annual brand plans to drive sales including seasonal product focus, sales incentives and brand goals• Set product pricing, maintained profit margins and managed inventory

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Facilitated and hosted tasting events to increase market penetration• Created and executed custom beer education programs to train both internal staff and key customers in the market• Served as primary contact for major festivals in the Grand Rapids area

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Partnered with on and off premise clients to grow sales through the sourcing of a unique and profitable portfolio• Designed point-of-sale materials to advertise products to consumers• Assisted clients in planning and execution of consumer tasting events• Collaborated with clients to develop attractive beer and wine menus• Provided primary response for all draught problems or complaints for on premise customers in West Michigan

Holland, Michigan

• Supervised production of all in-house beer including recipe creation, materials sourcing, brewing, fermentation and finishing• Responsible for brew house maintenance and draught service• Trained staff and created beer menu• Acted as liaison to state and federal agencies, filing both excise taxes and brewer's reports of operation• Managed bar, served food, beer and wine, and mixed cocktails• Judged commercial beers in state competition

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Guided Customers in selection of specialty wines, beers and liquors• Wrote shelf talkers for all beers sold in the store• Managed and stocked beer inventory• Assisted in purchasing wine and beer

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

Master Cicerone®, Beer Knowledge And Tasting Ability

Coors Silver Workshop, Draught Design And Maintenance

Introductory Course, Wine Knowledge And Tasting Ability, Top Score In The Class On The Written Exam