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New England

New England

• Sales & Distribution Management of VC & Runa with multiple Distributors in MA, NH & VT• Selling, growing and maintaining relationships with retailers, restaurants and corporate cafes• Placement of racks, cold equipment and display build outs to increase sales & brand visibility• Cultivate strong relationships within distributors to increase both brand awareness and sales

Greater Boston Area

• Create multi-platform marketing campaigns utilizing Entercom assets: including audio, sports marketing, digital, text/mobile, and experiential• Developing and maintaining solid relationships with business owners and key decision makers to ensure success and repeat business• Managing and executing the client campaign as agreed upon• Achieve weekly, monthly and annual sales objectives including sales revenue goals

New England

• Managed all Marketing for the New England region• Worked closely with Divisional Sales Manager to create Retail Programs• Measured and tracked accountability; including budget, product and assets inventory• Ran sampling program in New England from hiring & training Lifestyle Samplers to scheduling in-store demos and vetting out events• Deep understanding of the dynamics of Boston market, I provided insight and direction to develop marketing solutions that facilitated building the BNRG brand with a strong focus on ROI

• Responsible for unpacking, organizing and displaying store merchandise. • Serving customers in a professional, courteous, and timely manner while developing & maintaining positive relationships.• Process returns, process special orders and ensure that all related documentation is accurate and complete. • Assist with promotional presentations and sales programs as assigned.• Attend meetings as required. Assume additional responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. Ensure that management is well informed of area activities and events.• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.

Greater Boston Area

• Sales of beverage & snack portfolio (Including: Vita Coco, Body Armour, Runa, Aqua Hydrate, Deep River, Nesquik, Hint, Purity Organics,..• Responsible for growing/maintaining 300+ accounts in Greater Boston area including convenience stores, gyms, private businesses, corporate cafes and chain accounts• Interacting with suppliers, buyers, account owners, managers, receivers & store personnel • Merchandising, point-of-sale, placing additional SKU’s within existing accounts • Maintaining up to date A/R, collecting & depositing funds in a timely manner• Riding with supplier reps (frequently!) Building relationships.

• Responsible for researching, booking and attending events• Building positive relationships with race/event directors and non-profits• Educating consumers and selling line of b positive apparel• Updating website and social media w/ upcoming events, daily blogs & videos

• Responsible for teaching English and literature to a diverse population• Classes taught include: ESL, English Composition, British Lit, Mystery & Horror and MCAS Prep.• Creation of lesson plans appropriate for each student’s ability level• Assistant JV softball coach, Assistant theater/musical director

Greater Boston Area

* Managed Account base of 40+ OFF PREMISE establishments in Cambridge/Boston* Increased regional sales through brand recognition, promotions and guerrilla style marketing* Received highest level performance bonus 11 consecutive months

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy And English

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