Kyle Mchugh Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Beer - Wine - Spirits - Bartending"your guide to everything deliciously boozy"Bringing high quality beer, wine, spirits, and bartending knowledge to drink lovers and professionals alike in an unpretentious, fun atmosphere; current client companies include CVH Spirits (Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory, & Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whiskies), the Edinburgh Whisky Academy, AB InBev (Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Corona, & Stella Artois), Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, & more. Past clients include: Heaven Hill, Samson & Surrey (Bluecoat Gin, Brenne Single Malt, FEW Spirits, Mezcal Vago, Tequila Ocho, Widow Jane Whiskey), Moet Hennessy, Leblon, Diageo, Future Brands, Altamar Brands, Carlsberg Breweries, etc. in capacities like strategic leadership; global advocacy; event planning/production, sales support, and brand representation; consulting with on cocktail recipe creation, mixology training, wine/beer list creation, etc.; producing web-based multimedia content & live events covering all aspects of the beverage industry

East Kilbride, Gb

Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory, & Ledaig Single Malt Scotch WhiskiesCommercial Stakeholder Engagement - Host, or co-host in-market teams (importers/distributors) for portfolio education sessions, LTO launches, tasting events, spending time in field to train local teams and encouraging brand advocacy for the CVH portfolio. On Trade - Support in-market teams to drive our on-trade business to build brand reputation and adoption by engaging bartenders and mixologist with brand stories and promoting product history, distilling processes, and servings.Off Trade - Contribute to bespoke and ad hoc activity with key specialist off trade accounts, working directly with specific stakeholders, e.g. W&S buyers, and / or participating in events for customer’s shoppers.Industry Events / Tradeshows - Participate in consumer and trade events (i.e.: Whiskeyfests) building advocacy for the CVH portfolio.Media - Be the "face of the brand" for trade and consumer journalists and other opinion formers at events, tastings, and interviews. Social Media account management, capture content in real time and post activities when appropriate.Bloggers and on-line influencers - Build rapport with specific on-line communities through regular digital updates and topical contributions.Brand Homes - Host and accompany customers and influencers on visits to our Brand Homes to ensure the visit is enriched by the passion and expertise of the role holder.New Market launches - Act as the Brand Advocate for new market launches to ensure brands have the best chance of success.

Bridge Of Allan, Scotland, Gb

Overseeing business development, brand ambassador, and whisky educator work for the promotion and sales of the EWA and the Academy’s range of education courses to the spirits and hospitality trade in North, Central, & South America. Specifically, the courses:- Diploma in Single Malt Whisky- Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey- Certificate in Scotch Whisky- Certificate in Irish Whiskey- Certificate in Sensory Appreciation

Henderson, Nv, Us

Henderson, Nv, Us

Miami , Fl, Us

Overseeing all educational and ambassadorial efforts for FEW Spirits, Bluecoat Gin (Philadelphia Distilling), Brenne French Single Malt Whisky, Widow Jane Bourbon & Rye, Mezcal Vago, and Tequila Ocho. Project team on brand/product innovation strategy, internal and external educational development, external trade & consumer advocacy, brand management, trade show & event production, operational strategic planning. Managing a team of seven ambassadors / commercial team in the US, with global A&P budget oversight for six craft spirits brand across four spirits categories.

Henderson, Nevada, Us

Specific duties include:Maintain positive relations with Guild Presidents and the chapter councils around the Country. The President, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors, shall have general supervision of the business and affairs of the Corporation. (By-Laws Section 5.7) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and the National Council of Chapters. (By-Laws Section 5.7) Keeps meetings on task, avoid overly lengthy meetings. Assist board in the proper selection and appointment of committees, committee chairs and other positions. Serve as ex officio member of all committees. Call special meeting if necessary. Call for regular reports, either oral or written, from all officers and committee chairs. Initiate new procedures and projects if warranted. Responsible for ensuring that National information is distributed to local chapters Represent the USBG during National and World events throughout the year. Select one person from the Board of Directors to attend the World Cocktail Competition as a delegate.Work in partnership with Executive Director to make certain that planning and work on all Guild activities are initiated far enough in advance to ensure completion and success. Work with the Staff and Board of Directors to solve and resolve any challenges to the USBG in a positive and professional manner.Assist the Executive Director in preparing the agenda for board meetingsWork with the nominating committee to recruit new board membersCoordinate periodic board assessment with the Executive DirectorPeriodically consult with board members on their roles to assist them and assess their performance.Assist the Executive Director in conducting new board member orientation.Coordinate the Executive Directors annual performance evaluation.Oversee searches for a new Executive DirectorIn the absence of the Executive Director, the President shall sign the checks

London, Gb

Representing Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, the Classic Malts Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Crown Royal Canadian Whisky, Bulleit Bourbon & Rye, George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Buchanan's Scotch Whisky, I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and the Orphan Barrel Distilling Co.

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Wine & Beverage Instructor

Chicago, Il, Us

Drinks Over Dearborn is a specialty beer, wine, & spirits boutique located in the heart of Chicago's dynamic River North neighborhood. Specializing in the unique, the artisnal, and the craft beverage world, we offer web-based shopping, special orders, and shipping to 30 states around the U.S.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

Conducting national account beverage pricing, promotions, and purchasing for all company restaurants; designing new 10 hour company-wide wine training program; creating educational seminars on spirits, beer, wine, alcohol awareness and sensory evaluation; designing company wine list, spirits list, beer list, and specialty cocktails; authoring company bartender training manual and program, beverage training program, and wine training manual; opening team for three locations; representing company at Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Chicago WhiskeyFest, National Restaurant Association trade show, and other industry events; 2004 Employee of the Year; Employee of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2004

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Trainer of the Year, Chicago Downtown – 2005; Teacher of the Year, Chicago Downtown – 2004; assisting in hiring, training, development, and review of new teachers for all subject areas; teaching SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, and GMAT classes of 6-20+ students; developing first Head Tutor position for tutoring division serving all Chicago and suburban students; private tutoring SAT, ACT, SAT II writing and math, EXPLORE, ISEE, HSPT and SSAT high school entrance, LSAT, and GMAT both in clients’ homes and in-center; chosen to pilot new experimental MCAT training program for staff of 18

Los Angeles, Us

Increasing department profitability in every month, some categories 10+%; promoting through four stores, including a cross-region move from Los Angeles to Chicago; management team increasing Chicago’s total controllable profitability by 8% in three months; supervising crew of approximately 90 per store, both kitchen and service staff; conducting all purchasing and inventory for three company bars averaging $1.5 million gross sales per year; hiring/training/developing all service and bar staff; attending management seminars in Napa Valley, CA, including study at Culinary Institute of America

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Worked all front-of-the-house positions within company. Trained all FOH employees hired after me. Filled in as manager on several occassions, conducting interviews and running daily operations.

Bsba, International Business; Government

Bsba, International Business; Government

International Business, Sociology, Psychology