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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Managed provincial sales team for portfolio of global spirit brands including Bacardi Rum, Grey Goose Vodka, Patron Tequila, Tito’s Vodka, Angel’s Envy Bourbon and more- Managed team of 7 territory managers and 2 merchandizers calling on 600 liquor stores across British Columbia- Awarded SGWS National ‘Best of the Best’ Award for H1 2023- Developed sales strategy in conjunction with suppliers to best achieve their financial plan- Led internal ‘monthly business review’ for president, vice president of sales and divisional director- Oversaw day to day team operations including hiring, training, setting sales objectives and weekly one with one meetings- Prepared market tours for supplier executives at top performing accounts- Completed a wide range of administrative tasks including expense reviews on SAP Concur, PTO approval and employee corrective actions- Tracked hourly employee’s time sheets using NetSuite- Trained all new hires on the SGU Sales Process

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

-Sold products to accounts in both on premise and retail channels-Developed extensive network of relationships with liquor store managers, chain buyers, bar leaders and restaurant managers -Activated monthly tastings in both BC Liquor Stores and private liquor stores-Tracked sales and listings using EZ Focus sales software-Planned and executed sales trips across the province of British Columbia each spring and fall to gain new listings outside of the lower mainland-Utilized tools such as Mailchimp to send monthly LTO emails and maintain connections to accounts across the province -Played integral role in retail sales success with brands including Pop Shoppe Hard Soda, Warsteiner Beer, Heaven’s Door Whiskey -Acted as order desk for two local breweries; assisted with deliveries to ensure liquor stores and restaurants received product on time-Toured suppliers to key accounts during their visits to the market; ensured their products were well displayed upon arrival-Poured products and educated consumers at large annual events including Vancouver International Wine Festival, Hopscotch and Vancouver Craft Beer Week-Maintained detailed records of all account visits to support future business development-Managed Stile’s social media profiles; doubled Instagram following in 1 year-Promoted Stile products in traditional media including features on TSN1040’s Halford and Brough Morning Show

Vancouver, Canada Area

I have always had a passion for working in the events industry. Over the last five years I've gained extensive experience working on a variety of events across Canada. I've produced, built and managed operations for concerts, galas, festivals and variety of parties. While studying at Queen's University I held two weekly residencies, managed a student ticket sales team and hosted a weekly radio show. Currently, my music is available on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Shazam, Tidal and more.After completing my degree and moving home to Vancouver, I have taken on the challenge of building my brand in this city. To date I have amassed over 2000+ followers and 150,000+ plays on the popular music streaming site Soundcloud. In the fall of 2016 I played my biggest show to date, headlining for over 1500 at UBC's biggest Halloween party. I've had the opportunity to work with some of this city's most talented event producers including Wet Ape Productions, TheCalender.ca, Live Nation Canada, Twisted Entertainment and The Hub Group (Kingston, On).You can hear more at: https://soundcloud.com/jamesyounglive

Vancouver, Canada Area

Events & Marketing Coordinator & Assistant Manager is wide ranging role. I continue to be involved in almost every element of the business including day to day food & beverage operations, event sales, social media and marketing.This includes:- Developing, planning and managing all public events and private buyouts- Building quotes and invoices for all private events while attracting additional sales (since January 2018)- Oversight of the daily operations of each venue’s websites and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Google- Creating all content for Instagram & Facebook- Managing the floor 3 days a week including one closing shift- Managing all guest list requests and table reservation bookings- Collaborations with various planners and promoters to ensure their events met the needs of the venue and were setup to succeed- Developing contests to increase social media traffic and drive sales of sponsored products- Working with the company’s graphic designer to create posters for events, updated menus and other marketing materials- Applying for specialty licenses from the BC Government for gaming events

Vancouver, Bc

Contracted for Enchant Christmas Maze 2016- Managed and maintained the onsite wifi network and fleet of iPads running Square POS- Issued all accreditation for event staff, suppliers and vendors- Tracked all bar sales through the Square Dashboard creating weekly sales reports for investors- Placed all liquor orders for event based on weekly usage- Completed daily inventory of all spirits, beer and wine to ensure sales accuracy- Liaised directly with the Granville Entertainment Group to ensure that Enchant’s point of salesystem was used correctly and that our inventory was tracked accurately

North Vancouver, Bc

Contract Position- Assisted in planning events for all incoming international students at Capilano University- Implemented the 2016-17 Peer Mentorship Program for the Centre for International Experience- Provided support and advice for students planning their own events on and off campus- Ran bi-weekly campus tours for prospective students

Burnaby, British Columbia

As Event Consultant & Social Media Coordinator I handle a variety of client orders ranging from dish, table & chair supply, to stages, tents, flooring and heating. I also handle all the social media for the company including profiles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Salmon's Rentals & Apex Tents have one of the largest event inventories in Vancouver. It is my responsibility to know and understand the capabilities of all our products to ensure we find the right fit for our clients. The position has required me to learn how many of the different elements of today's event world work. We supply caterers, restaurants and casinos, work alongside young wedding planners in creating outdoor reception venues and build tents for cultural celebrations and music festivals. Over the past year I have worked with Vancouver Craft Beer Week, SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services, Modern Mint Events and McLaren Automotive.

Bachelor'S Degree (B.A. Hons.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: During my time at Queen's I was heavily involved in the student community. I worked as a DJ on and off campus.

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