ClearSource is a pioneering supplier of high-purity alcohol products, renowned for its industrial and beverage-grade grain neutral spirits crafted through a natural fermentation process. With a commitment to excellence ingrained in its ethos, ClearSource stands out for its integrity towards customers, employees, and the environment.Located in Western New York, ClearSource combines innovation and sustainability to set new industry benchmarks. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company exceeds standards while minimizing environmental impact. Its customer-centric approach ensures responsive service and top-notch products, fostering long-term relationships and trust.As the Director of Sales at ClearSource, I lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-purity alcohol products while championing sustainability and environmental stewardship.With a proven track record of success in sales leadership roles, I thrive on developing and executing strategic sales plans to expand market share and achieve business objectives. Collaborating closely with senior management, I align sales initiatives with overall company goals, driving revenue growth and maximizing profitability.Customer relationship management is at the heart of what I do. Cultivating strong partnerships and nurturing leads, I ensure that ClearSource maintains its reputation for exceptional customer service and product quality. By staying ahead of industry trends and market developments, I leverage insights to inform sales strategies and drive competitive advantage.At ClearSource, we're not just selling products; we're making a difference. I'm proud to lead a team that shares our commitment to excellence, integrity, and sustainability.

As a highly motivated and experienced professional in CPG retail sales, I was dedicated to driving positive sales results for Saputo and Kroger through fact-based selling and category advisement. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, I excelled in developing and executing Kroger-specific growth strategies, leveraging my skills in utilizing shopper and market data to serve as a category thought leader. My tenure was marked by a proven track record of success in managing and developing business growth, sales, and margin plans.• Managed and developed the growing Kroger business by jointly developing annual business growth, sales, and margin plans in alignment with company and category objectives. • Owned and delivered on accurate and timely forecasts for volume, trade spend, and profitability.• Acted as a category thought leader to Kroger, utilizing shopper data tools like 84.51, Stratum, OnDemand, and Market6, along with IRI market data in collaboration with Saputo’s insights, marketing (Kroger Precision Marketing), and category management teams.• Built strategic relationships that included joint business planning, top-to-top interactions, and overall visibility to key Kroger partners.• Fostered cross-functional connectivity between Saputo and Kroger, significantly improving and optimizing overall supply chain and operations.

In this role, I was responsible for selling and executing Red Bull strategy and initiatives with Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid. The focuses included: owning regional key account volume quotas, spending budgets and results (Distribution, Price, Promotion, and Quality Points of Distribution (QPOD) within the drug channel); developing productive business relationships with accounts in the drug channel; developing solutions that resonate with customer needs while achieving Red Bull goals; and helping drive best practices by producing excellent results and creating innovative solutions.

Driving the on premise & foodservice sales, distribution, and marketing in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Currently I am responsible for over 7,000 accounts, 300,000 cases, and a team of eight direct reports (Musketeers & Non-Commercial Account Managers). This role allows me to train high performers, coach sales reps, develop the next future leaders; ultimately growing year over year key performance indicators. In this position, my team is responsible for developing the brand image in the on premise & foodservice, securing excellent/efficient area coverage by the Musketeers, continuously improve the return on investment, uplevelimg account execution, and over delivering business plan goals.

- Developed profitable relationships and strategies with key partners in the On Premise industries of Kentucky, Southern Ohio, and Chicago Metro. These relationships helped drive vertical volume growth month over month..- Managed the agreements for local and regional accounts. Maintained an “Always ask for more” during negotiation times while improving the $/case return on investment.- Event activation during local big moments, including Lollapalooza, Kentucky Derby, Red’s Opening day, and other Red Bull Branded events. Designated ‘Team On Premise Lead’ for Flying Bach, Lollapalooza, and other big moments.- Effective team leadership with local teams, as well as distribution partners - this carried over into effective training for local sales representatives, industry staff, and other key partners.- Orchestrated key trainings to new team members, industry, and distributor partners.

Digital media expert, content creator, social engager, and entrepreneur consulter.-Deployed marketing and sales initiatives on the local & national level to boost brand awareness to record levels, driving sales of high-end audio components.- Coached salespeople to consistently meet and exceed their sales goals by successfully tailoring national marketing themes to local settings.- Partnered with opinion leaders such as NFL athletes, MMA fighters, & the welterweight world boxing champion to increase brand awareness.- Deployed creative local campaigns to overtake regional market share.- Cultivated national campaigns to drive sales, Jake’s Gizmodo campaign generates 2.6 Million potential costumers annually.

Entrepreneur, social media expert, producer, and party rocker. Successful marketing, brand development, and professionalism led tour stops throughout the US and Mexico with cities including Las Vegas, Cancun, Charleston, Reno, and many smaller stops in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.- Event promotion, crowd involvement, and personability attracted such corporate customers such as P&G, Macy’s, NKU, and the City of Cincinnati.- Amassed in excess of 2,500 Twitter followers who crave the latest event information.- Mainstay of headlining events, as well as Red Bull events and activations

Consistent top salesman, provided customer based solutions in a technologically marketplace. Strong customer focus in which each sale fit their desire or need