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Pacific Division

Strategic lead for Kroger Banners in Pacific Division - Ralphs, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, QFC and Fry's.Directly calling on Ralphs, Food4Less and QFC RCM's. Strategic and support function for local Boston Beer NAM's calling on Fred Meyer, QFC and Fry's with Kroger RCM's as well as data analysis and presentation. Vertical alignment with local Merchandising.

So Cal

#1 Large Format NAM in volume with 1.5MM ce's and incremental cases +730.5k ce's in 2020Rookie of the Year Off Premise 2019Grow dollar and case sales within assigned account call points. Increase ad support and monthly features for assigned accounts: Ralph's, Stater Bros, Food4Less, Rite-Aid West and Costco San Diego. Covered Trader Joes for 2 years.Work.

Southwest

NAM of the month in July 2018; Only Western Division NAM on plan in 2018 with down brands; Awarded "Keep The Platform Humming" for most new POD in the country +7% for 2017. Highest volume growth on West Regional team in 2016 +6.5%. Grew dollar and case sales within 15 assigned account call points for Southwest Regional Accounts in CA, AZ, OR, WA, HI and.

National And West

• Managed Circle K nationally for Mark Anthony Brands by calling on eight business units and indirectly managing partner KAM’s. Developed up to four direct reports.
• Grew double digits on annual basis (11%-22%), establishing company as fastest growing high-end beer brand family according to IRI/Nielsen convenience syndicated data.
• Helped develop Mike’s into number-one FMB for convenience (IRI) in share for west region and number one channel for first time in company's history.
• Handled three budgets for optimal growth.

Southwest

Managed small format channel for west--#1 channel in West for Mark Anthony Brands. Oversaw key account units of 7-Eleven, Circle K, AMPM and QuikTrip AZ, and others. Oversight on So Cal Hispanic Chains.

Southern CA

• Grew portfolio visibility and depletions by 186% in chains by working with Golden State Division. Oversaw broad market, chain, and national accounts business in Southern California by managing Southern Wine and.
• Provided direct management of key account manager for LA/OC.
• Launched new brands, including Cupcake Wines. Grew Cupcake by 185%.
• Called on regional headquarters of Albertson's, Henry’s, Bristol Farms, HOWS, Keil’s, Baron’s Markets, and Gelson’s. Reported depletion, inventory, sales, and POS activity. Managed two budgets for optimal growth.

Southern California, Arizona, Nevada

• Implemented several key initiatives in Southern California, which grew sales 296% and distribution +90%. Developed marketing strategy for assigned territory. Oversaw development of pricing structures and development.
• Implemented sales incentives, pricing, and programming with distributors. Monitored depot inventory levels and placed orders for delivery from Singapore. Managed three budgets for optimal growth.

Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas

Presented chain store presentations and secured new item authorizations in Stater Bros., Albertsons, and Fry’s for startup rum company. Achieved 79% growth (IRI) of Redrum within Southwest territory. Directed Southern Wine and Spirits within Southwest. Oversaw execution of marketing strategy with on-premise events and trade shows. Reported depletion.

California

Key Account Manager, 2002-2003. Regional Area Manager, 2002. District Manager, San Diego, California, 2001-2002. District Manager, Arizona, 2000-2001. Secured new item distribution and managed 118% increase in Vons. Number one growth in West with 182% overall depletions and shipment. Executed marketing strategy in on-premise accounts and trade shows by.

AZ

Salesperson of the month nomination February 2000, October 1999, and April 1999Growth of territory by 87%