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Aurora, Ohio

Itasca, Illinois

Purchased beer, cider and flavored malt beverages for a distributor with 6 million cases sold per year. Produced forecasts based on statistical trends in conjunction with input from brand managers for over 20 suppliers. Developed company-wide safety programs, as well as executed new safety initiatives as a member of the safety committee in the position of co-chair.• Drove the effort to reduce out of stocks. In 2016, the out of stock rate dropped from 2.77% to 1.60%, resulting in an increase of 68,227 cases sold. In 2017, the rate decreased to 0.98%, leading to an additional 37,926 cases.• Cultivated positive relationships with supplier representatives to ensure all order requests were completed prior to ship date. • Followed inventory guidelines in terms of money invested in product and spatial constraints.• Used sales and inventory software to track the daily flow of product in and out of the warehouse.• Worked with warehouse team to ensure product was fresh and properly rotated.• Transferred product with local wholesalers to fill inventory gaps, limiting out of stocks.• Maintained code date documentation used to track the product expiration information for all suppliers.• Acted as the main point of contact for all workers’ compensation cases for the insurance company.

Itasca, Illinois

• Ran a weekly sales route calling on chain and independent accounts across on and off premise channels.• Became the preferred vendor through consistency, customer service and product knowledge. • Met with customers to discuss pricing, promotional programs and expanding presence in accounts.• Constantly maintained and exceeded sales goals by gaining placements and incremental distribution.• Managed an extensive portfolio of craft, domestic, import, cider and malt beverages.• Merchandised accounts with current point of sale in order to increase brand visibility.• Secured display space to support featured items and sampling events.• Stayed informed on trends, brands and pricing across the industry.• Performed routine draft system maintenance.

Itasca, Illinois

• Supported sales by merchandising accounts with point of sale material, building displays and filling coolers.• Reset coolers and warm shelves at chain and independent accounts according to the plan-o-gram.• Created signs and graphic art for Account Managers to feature events and product pricing.• Conducted samplings at retail and poured at beer festivals.

Glenview, Illinois

• Managed the front office for all three shifts of an extended-stay property with over 120 suites.• Provided excellent customer service to all guests and solved issues in a timely manner.• Coordinated with the appropriate department and team members to fulfill customer requests.• Executed corporate account billing, plus processed credit, debit and cash transactions daily.• Submitted daily revenue, room and forecasting reports to management during the overnight audit.• Booked reservations and blocked rooms in the Opera property management system.

Chicago, Illinois

• Audited the internal client database for redundancies and incorrect information.• Worked on special projects with Project Managers in the IT department.• Scanned documents and constructed an internal organization system for the accounting department.

Whistler, British Columbia

• Handled arrivals and departures for a 200-plus unit property management company. • Delivered high level service to all patrons and assisted them with any request made during their stay.• Prepared check-in packets and processed payments prior to guest arrival. • Earned commission selling rooms to walk-in guests.• Referred visitors to local restaurants and recommended attractions around the resort.