Chris Mcdonald Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

At Rank One Computing (ROC) I oversee office administration. I also work across departments, assisting in accounting, human resources, and scheduling, and complete a variety of other tasks as needed. I help ROC employees be more efficient and productive. I also help create a welcoming work environment, and do all I can to make ROC a fun, rewarding, and amazing place to work

At Wildcrest Specialty Brands I successfully represent Erdinger Weissbräu (Erding, Germany.) My responsibilities include working across all means of distribution, and successfully introducing the brand to accounts and consumers. With Erdinger, I work with managers and salespeople at Republic National Distributing Company to increase sales and brand availability at accounts throughout Colorado. I also worked with account directly, and participated in promotional activities to support the… Show more At Wildcrest Specialty Brands I successfully represent Erdinger Weissbräu (Erding, Germany.) My responsibilities include working across all means of distribution, and successfully introducing the brand to accounts and consumers. With Erdinger, I work with managers and salespeople at Republic National Distributing Company to increase sales and brand availability at accounts throughout Colorado. I also worked with account directly, and participated in promotional activities to support the brands. This included hand sales, tastings, and employee training and samplings. Recently, I have taken a greater role in developing the Southern California market (Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice, etc.) for Erdinger Weissbräu. This role includes visiting established on and off premise accounts to maintain strong relationships, visiting and introducing the product to new accounts, and working with St. Killian Importing market managers to schedule training sessions and sampling events as well as developing the region as a whole. Show less

With No Limit Brand and Import Services, I introduced and help sell the Great Western Beer brand in Colorado. This involved working with on and off-premise accounts, developing strong relationships with account managers and department buyers, and working with salespeople and managers from the Republic National Distribution Company to increase brand awareness and stand out in a crowded marketplace. I also worked with organizations including The Canada-Colorado Association and The Consulate… Show more With No Limit Brand and Import Services, I introduced and help sell the Great Western Beer brand in Colorado. This involved working with on and off-premise accounts, developing strong relationships with account managers and department buyers, and working with salespeople and managers from the Republic National Distribution Company to increase brand awareness and stand out in a crowded marketplace. I also worked with organizations including The Canada-Colorado Association and The Consulate General of Canada, and participated at special events, including the Canada-Colorado association's annual charity golf tournament, the Grand Valley Beer Festival in Grand Junction (where my efforts helped Great Western win 2 medals and finish in the top 5 of the People's Choice Award), and the Pinehurst Country Club's membership event, among others. With No Limit I helped Great Western Brewing become available at over 70 unique accounts in Boulder county, Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. I also assisted these accounts in selling Great Western Beer to consumers through promotional activities, tastings, and hand sales. Show less

Boulder, Colorado

At Hazel’s Beverage World, I use in depth knowledge to successfully market and display a wide variety of Import, Craft, and Domestic products. I also build relationships with Brewery Representatives and Distributor Salespeople to better market their brand and increase store allocations. As an expert in my field, I often speak with potential buyers. I am an excellent communicator, and enjoy speaking with consumers to help make educated decision. This is something I enjoy doing, and… Show more At Hazel’s Beverage World, I use in depth knowledge to successfully market and display a wide variety of Import, Craft, and Domestic products. I also build relationships with Brewery Representatives and Distributor Salespeople to better market their brand and increase store allocations. As an expert in my field, I often speak with potential buyers. I am an excellent communicator, and enjoy speaking with consumers to help make educated decision. This is something I enjoy doing, and leads to increases customer satisfaction and repeat business.One of my proudest achievements in the last year was representing Hazel’s at the Consulate General of Canada for the Canadian Brewers’ visit. As an industry representative, I spoke with and educated Canadian companies looking to enter the US market. Building relationships with international companies was very rewarding, and a few month later Hazel’s carried some of their products.Due to my excellent communications skills and in depth knowledge, Brewery Representatives and Distributor Salespeople look to me for insights into consumer trends. I am often asked how products are performing, and what steps need be taken to increase success. I am also approached by consumers looking to voice their concern. As an excellent listener, I am well equipped to hear customer feedback and pass on information between relative parties. This makes me a valuable asset, and allows me to improve relations between consumers, distributors, and suppliers. Show less

Boulder, Colorado

Founded in 1979, The Boulder Beer Company is Colorado's oldest craft brewery. As a Brewery Representative from 2014 to 2016, I was proud to represent Boulder Beer and continue it's 35 years of excellence. At Boulder Beer, I increased brand awareness by leading educational tasting programs and by representing the brewery at special events throughout Colorado. These events included giving brewery tours, working at the Great American Beer Festival, and supporting Boulder Beer at and away… Show more Founded in 1979, The Boulder Beer Company is Colorado's oldest craft brewery. As a Brewery Representative from 2014 to 2016, I was proud to represent Boulder Beer and continue it's 35 years of excellence. At Boulder Beer, I increased brand awareness by leading educational tasting programs and by representing the brewery at special events throughout Colorado. These events included giving brewery tours, working at the Great American Beer Festival, and supporting Boulder Beer at and away from company headquarters. As a Brand Representative, I was the first to meet new customers and introduce them to Boulder Beer products. As such, it was my responsibility to uphold company values, and provide an enjoyable experience that improved brand loyalty.Other responsibilities at Boulder Beer included training new employees, working with the Marketing Department, and consistently educating myself on new products and developments. Show less

Portland, Maine Area

Shipyard Brewing Company is a top-30 brewery located in the heart of Portland, Maine. Family owned since 1994, Shipyard produces many thought after products including Export Ale and Pumpkinhead. At Shipyard Brewing, I was the first to introduce hundreds of customers a day to Shipyard products. I did this through an interactive sampling of traditional and non-traditional styles, and by leading discussions on company history and direction. This created an enjoyable experience that led to… Show more Shipyard Brewing Company is a top-30 brewery located in the heart of Portland, Maine. Family owned since 1994, Shipyard produces many thought after products including Export Ale and Pumpkinhead. At Shipyard Brewing, I was the first to introduce hundreds of customers a day to Shipyard products. I did this through an interactive sampling of traditional and non-traditional styles, and by leading discussions on company history and direction. This created an enjoyable experience that led to excellent word of mouth and repeat business. Show less

Qinhuangdao, China

Located East of Beijing, Qinhunagdao, China is home to nearly 3 million people. As an English Language teacher at the Qinhuangdao Shiyan High School, it was my responsibility to teach English language skills to over 1,000 high school students. I did this by creating unique lesson plans that were both fun and educational. These lesson plans included playing games, discussing Chinese and American life, and working together on school projects.I also encouraged conversation outside of… Show more Located East of Beijing, Qinhunagdao, China is home to nearly 3 million people. As an English Language teacher at the Qinhuangdao Shiyan High School, it was my responsibility to teach English language skills to over 1,000 high school students. I did this by creating unique lesson plans that were both fun and educational. These lesson plans included playing games, discussing Chinese and American life, and working together on school projects.I also encouraged conversation outside of class, and often spoke with students on campus and in town. Doing this allowed students to learn English in a natural environment without the need of a traditional classroom setting. It also gave me the opportunity to learn from my students and fully immerse myself in Chinese culture. Show less

Developed online training material, and taught individual and group lessons on computer software. Also worked to increase awareness of the Educational Technology department.

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology, Film Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Government Senator - Educational Technology Intern - Club Soccer - Club Hockey

High School Diploma