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Halton Hills, On, Ca

Toronto Pearson Airport

* Responsiblefor the efficient and effective management of day-to-day screening checkpoint operations* Manage unionized Screening Officers and providing direction, leadership, coaching and correction* Managed the performance of the screening services to ensure they are consistently performing to the highest standards* Maximize the productivity of the Screening Officers to meet operational requirements * Foster teamwork with screening personnel and key stakeholders

Toronto, Ontario

* Provided support and guidance to the Ontario business, reporting to the president* Liaised with territory managers, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and 3rd party agents in managing budgets and forecasts while ensuring proper execution of programming and sales* Utilized my knowledge and negotiation skills to define and implement the company's strategic plan and objectives* Account planning and accurate Quarterly Revenue Forecasting* Motivated and mentored the sales team to create positive team environment* Developed relations and sales with key chain accounts which resulted in a 20% increase in sales

E&J Gallo Winery, Canada Ltd.

* Managed a sales team and led key strategic decision making on our premium wine and spirits. Also responsible for leading the development and implementation of all strategic premium sales activities and implementing creative marketing programs. * Excelled as a leader by recruiting, coaching, motivating and empowering a driven and results proven sales team.* Made commercial and brand building decisions.* Created a new brand building strategy focusing on the Consignment distribution channel at the LCBO by driving distribution and sales within On-Premise.* Resulted in four new listing in LCBO wines and and delivering over 3 million dollars of revenue per year.* Managed national P&L budget for premium wines.* Monitored business performance, trends and course correct to ensure our goals were met. * Forecasted business results and planned strategies to maximize future product sales.* Data driven with strong analytical skills using forecasts and reports to analyze different metrics.* Established objectives and priorities, ensuring they support the organization's business plans..* Facilitated high level relationships with Liquor Board personnel, agency partners and key on- premise and retail customers across the Canadian markets which contributed to increased market share. * Key contact for premium wines with our operational departments at corporate office in California. * Worked with cross functional teams (sales, marketing, finance, logistics and operations). * Promoted positive working relationships across the organization and sales network. * Hired, trained and managed a marketing team of five Fine Wine Ambassadors to implement and execute premium wine events for premium and luxury brands. * Developed and implemented a national wine training program for all sales and marketing personnel.

Eastern Region

* Managed and mentored the on premise team with goals to drive sales and distribution in the top high volume and prestigious accounts in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantics. Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer service by doubling distribution and * volume with new customers in the Eastern Region.

Toronto

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Bachelor'S Degree, Ba. Minor, Economics, 3.62 Gpa

Excell 2016

Marketing Management Course

Certified Specialist Of Spirits, Spirits

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Education record

Fine Wine Training

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Diploma Of Wine, Wine And Spirits