Aaron Brown Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

● Led internal training on iDig/Karma reports and dashboard building for Central South On and Off Premise teams● Consistent resource for guidance to team mates in Austin, Dallas, Houston, And San Antonio● Worked with KAM to place 20 different brands at 22 EVO entertainment locations nationally. ● Top 3 in volume growth for total portfolio in Central Southwest.● Increased Fireball volume from -12% to +2% in my first 6 months.● Led distributor blitzes and launches for key brands and lto’s. ● Distributor resource for Capital Reyes Spirits Team Lead and Sales Reps● Led staff training for 3 accounts resulting in 12 new placements and 18% growth YoY.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Achieved Volume, PODs, and targeted brand PODs for Q1 100%, Q2 112%, Q3 100% of 2022• Responsible for selling in High End products & programs to the assigned retailer route.• Responsible for increasing distribution and volume across the key on and off-premise accounts.• Follows consistent store visit schedule and inputs into assigned system• Builds relationships with local wholesaler team: sales reps, merchandiser, team leads, sign-shop• Implements sales performance measures and targets using brand priorities with wholesalers• Makes daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, sales data tools, and changes in climate, competitive activity and special promotional activities.• Utilizes sales history, data tools, and competitive activity to manage territory and retailers.• Promotes and builds brand awareness of assigned portfolio• Executes events and promotional activities• Reviews target account analysis and reports to ensure highest brand performance

Austin, Texas, United States

• Establishes, develops and maintains current retail, food & beverage relationships with current accounts as well as collaborates with distributors and vendors on growing brand & business • Assesses client needs based on current objectives, supply and demand, and seasonable variables• Manages book of business by identifying leads, managing prospects and acquiring new business• Stays up to date on product market data and generates sales analysis & reports to leadership • Designs & executes creative marketing and activation events to generate consumer engagement and promote brand• Identifies opportunities in the market and executes against them• Consistently meets sales, promotions, and data quotas with an average of 90% KPI attainment.• Identifies areas of improvement, such as designing merch, updating sell sheets, and training

1800 W Fulton

• Actively asset-manages and holds responsibility for Chicagoland Goose Island pubs and event facilities, including Fulton Street Taproom, Goose Clybourn, and the Barrel Warehouse Event Center• Drives improving operations to maximize asset performance, identify areas of opportunity and to maximize the value and investment return of each Goose Island property• Effectively interacts with marketing, sales and education executive teams during monthly meetings to review operating performance• Develops and expands Goose Island partnerships and vendors to create new consumer experiences that accelerate brand and business growth opportunities• Maintain current knowledge of beer trends, sales, indicators, supply and demand dynamics and related topics through various industry standard tools• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in an honest and ethical manner and in compliance with all laws, regulations, and Company policies.• Serves at the direction of the Director of Hospitality, responsibilities in addition to Taproom Manager duties

Greater Chicago Area

• Drives conception, design and execution for all marketing events through taproom, including 312 Day, Black Friday, beer releases and seasonal events• Oversees the hiring, training and development of Chicago pub staff to ensure maximum revenue for executive management• Orders and maintains inventory for successful taproom daily operation• Maintains hours of operation and staff schedule for Fulton Street taproom• Develops and oversees employee training standards and performance reviews • Manages up to 20 direct reports, including Brand Ambassadors at Fulton Street taproom and Event Coordinator for the Goose Island Event Space• Establishes communication channels to provide consumer insights and assist with the resolution of problems

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed team of 5-6 as Bar Lead during peak operations, handling closing financials and all customers issues, and executing special events for such companies as Nike, United Airlines and Anheuser-Busch InBev• Conducted tours of Fulton Street Brewery for general public and corporate groups, which included an education on the brewing process and a history of the Goose Island brand• Served on Migration Week to set up events, giving presentations, and creating and developing relationships with business owners, wholesalers, and the general public

Greater Chicago Area

• Led a team of 5-15 people for buffet, concession and/or plated style service• Assisted in design, setup/break-down and execution for large events including The Chicago Triathalon, Chase Corporate Challenge and several Half Marathons

Chicago, Illinois, United States

•Managed the client relationship from lead to lease•Spoke with clients via text, phone, and email•Put together a hyper-personalized list of available apartment units•Worked directly with property partners, schedule and attend tours

Chicago Merchandise Mart

• Assessed nature of product or service issues and resolved basic technical or sophisticated support problems• Maintained log of product issues and conveyed customer feedback to product development staff

Greater Chicago Area

• Collaborated with 10 concierges to design floor plans/seating arrangements for large events in main dining room • Served high-end clients by making guest experience outstanding to efficiently ensure client satisfaction

Greater Chicago Area

Video - LCD, LED, projectors, screens, monitors, etc.• Audio - Microphones, Speakers, Sound Systems, Channel Mixers etc.• Lighting – Uplighting, GOBO, GELS, Basic Lighting Kits etc.• Computers – Advances proficiency in Microsoft office and Outlook

Greater Chicago Area

Greet all guests Impress guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly mannerSet up, prepare and serve Food and Beverage according to order and brand standardsComplete side work in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulationsCollect payments such as cash, credit or processing room charges in compliance with our accounting policies, standards, and procedures Be “In the Know” of hotel services, in-house events, local offerings such as fun things to do in the areaComply with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greetingEnsure all communication containing Company, hotel, or brand is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulationsPractice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency proceduresPerform special projects and other responsibilities as assignedAny other duties / tasks as requested by management

Leaded a team of 15 during peak operationEnsured a quality product is made by each employeePromoted from associate to shift leadEntrusted to open and close the store

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Technical Management In Sales And Marketing

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success Deans ListTechnical Management and Marketing

Associates, General Studies