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Colchester, Vt, Us

Colchester, Vt, Us

Winooski, Vermont

In this executive role, I've led the overall strategic direction and operations of the brewing company, overseeing production, distribution, supply chain management, and financial performance.Key Achievements:• Drove 200% increase in brewing capacity through strategic facility expansion and system optimization, resulting in significant revenue growth.• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, reducing operational downtime by 15% and decreasing production costs by… Show more In this executive role, I've led the overall strategic direction and operations of the brewing company, overseeing production, distribution, supply chain management, and financial performance.Key Achievements:• Drove 200% increase in brewing capacity through strategic facility expansion and system optimization, resulting in significant revenue growth.• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, reducing operational downtime by 15% and decreasing production costs by 35%, saving $750K annually.• Spearheaded a comprehensive digital transformation initiative, enhancing operational efficiency and market competitiveness.• Developed and executed a strategic business plan that resulted in year-over-year revenue growth of 25% for seven consecutive years.• Led successful brand building activities, expanding the company's market presence and product portfolio.• Implemented robust financial management and performance metric systems, improving profitability and reduced annual labor expenses and COGs.• Ensured regulatory compliance and risk management across all operations, maintaining the company's stellar reputation in the industry. Show less

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

I developed and executed comprehensive digital strategies to drive brand growth and market penetration across various platforms.Key Achievements:• Enhanced brand presence on digital platforms through original photography and videography, capturing the essence of the brand's message.• Launched Ben & Jerry's Facebook page, driving substantial early engagement and establishing a strong social media foundation.• Played a key role in the initial surge of Ben & Jerry's… Show more I developed and executed comprehensive digital strategies to drive brand growth and market penetration across various platforms.Key Achievements:• Enhanced brand presence on digital platforms through original photography and videography, capturing the essence of the brand's message.• Launched Ben & Jerry's Facebook page, driving substantial early engagement and establishing a strong social media foundation.• Played a key role in the initial surge of Ben & Jerry's Instagram account, strategically increasing brand reach and consumer interaction.• Participated in the execution of two major website redesigns, collaborating with New York City-based agencies to modernize the brand's digital face.• Designed and managed a consistent email newsletter schedule, maintaining active and effective communication with the brand's audience. Show less

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Assistant coach to the South Burlington High School Track & Field team, specializing in sprints, jumps, and relays. March - June 2009 and 2010.* Help kids foster a love and appreciation for the sport of track & field.* Construct training programs that balance budding athletes exploring that sport, with seasoned vets and their seasonal goals.* Instill the benefits of hard work ethics into these young student-athletes by way of setting and achieving personal goals while competing in a… Show more Assistant coach to the South Burlington High School Track & Field team, specializing in sprints, jumps, and relays. March - June 2009 and 2010.* Help kids foster a love and appreciation for the sport of track & field.* Construct training programs that balance budding athletes exploring that sport, with seasoned vets and their seasonal goals.* Instill the benefits of hard work ethics into these young student-athletes by way of setting and achieving personal goals while competing in a team sport. Show less

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Created and operated sole proprietorship that provided website design, video production, and audio engineering.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Provided bridge between design and function in our team of three people, specializing in front end graphic design, flash design, and cold fusion, as part of our online presence and catalog.

I oversaw all operational aspects of the snowsports school, focusing on strategic growth, team development, and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:• Implemented improved customer service techniques, resulting in a 30% increase in student enrollment over two seasons.• Developed and executed a comprehensive risk management training plan, reducing incidents by 25% and lowering insurance premiums.• Led market analysis initiatives to identify new area of public interest,… Show more I oversaw all operational aspects of the snowsports school, focusing on strategic growth, team development, and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:• Implemented improved customer service techniques, resulting in a 30% increase in student enrollment over two seasons.• Developed and executed a comprehensive risk management training plan, reducing incidents by 25% and lowering insurance premiums.• Led market analysis initiatives to identify new area of public interest, resulting in the successful launch of two new program offerings. Show less

University Park, Pa

Created and maintained assets and content on the department's website.

Elected Executive Vice President by a group of 58 chapter presidents to lead committee chairs and 80+ committee members in six areas: Community Affairs, Philanthropic Affairs, Public Relations, University Relations, Chapter Programming, and Academic Affairs.