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New Orleans, La, Us

New Orleans, La, Us

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Leadership role at the company’s flagship store, which consistently achieved the highest operating margins of all 210 stores nationally. ● Led the sales and customer service teams of the McLean, VA branch ● Managed the “front end” of the store, including customer service desk and all cashiers● Supported the digital customer service team with order fulfillment ● Facilitated high end wine sales and strategized large order deliveries● Spearheaded the launch of new systems and policies, including a new point-of-sale system● Trained and mentored new regional managers and sales employees

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

PVA sells and distributes to more than 7,600 retailers in 26 VA counties as a subsidiary of Reyes, the largest distributor of import, domestic and craft beer in the United States.● Built effective relationships with clients to ensure superior customer satisfaction● Partnered with sales representatives/managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule● Merchandised store shelving, coolers and displays by assessing optimum placement of PVA brands

● Served in a challenging and rewarding role caring for both my newborn child and a young daughter ● After selling my store and moving from NC to VA, this was the best decision for my family which brought about great personal growth

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Hops and Vines was cherished by locals as a boutique store with carefully curated craft beer, wines, and home-brew supplies. It was voted Best Homebrew Supply in Asheville’s Mountain Xpress.● Managed 5 full-time employees and all business operations, such as executing company financial goals, preparing vendor contracts, strategizing inventory, and overseeing customer service● Established brand recognition through marketing and advertising campaigns● Taught classes to the community on winemaking and beer brewing techniques

Provided consulting services to many clients in several industries across the United States. ● Established company and product branding such as logos, graphics, product labels, and packaging ● Designed bespoke websites that included e-store systems, office automations, CRM integration, and booking management software ● Prepared a Creative Brief for clients addressing project overview, deliverables needed, company background, target audience, desired messaging and tone, budget, and completion timeline

Art Direction, Advertising

Bachelor'S Degree, Business

Deploma, All Things Under The Sun