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Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

• Lead a department of 20, including 2 managers, driving business development and fostering a high-performance culture.• Oversee both the Nordic market and growth across Europe, ensuring strategic market penetration.• Directly lead the Enterprise team, securing high-value clients and long-term partnerships.• Shape the department’s strategic direction and structure, aligning with company goals and future growth.

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

•Lead and cultivate a team of 12 Business Development Representatives, fostering professional growth and success.•Manage and coordinate business development efforts across multiple European territories including Sweden, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.•Spearhead strategic development initiatives in new markets, driving expansion and enhancing profitability.•Implement and leverage HubSpot CRM to effectively track analytics and optimize processes, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making.

Los Angeles, California, United States

•Spearheaded strategic initiatives aimed at growing profitability, achieving $10 million in net profit•Oversaw innovation pipeline utilizing consumer insights and sales expertise to build out 3-year plan•Senior leadership member, working cross-functionally with marketing, supply, and sales to drive business development, project management and performance/budgeting across entire company•Successfully championed workplace betterment via company-wide committee establishment

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Oversaw entire Golden Road Brewing portfolio, an estimated 260,000 barrels in annual sales nationally bringing in nearly $60 million in net revenue • Led, inspired, and developed department of 45 team members • Senior Leadership member, responsible for all sales including national accounts and wholesaler network • Streamlined structures, optimized processes, and enhanced financial practices for improved operational efficiency and revenue growth• Volume growth +6% in 2020 despite 40% of business closures due to Covid 19-Pandemic

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Led team of 9 employees including managers and field sales reps for Golden Road Brewing• Oversaw an estimated 63,000 BBLs in annual sales covering all segments (27% of total company) • Territory volume +83%, distribution +90%• Led network of 8 home market wholesalers in greater Los Angeles and Hawaii

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led network of 14 wholesalers and all key accounts in Northern California for Golden Road Brewing• Led a team of 4 field sales reps • Doubled total annual volume in Northern California in 2 years • Managed companywide CRM tool implementing tracking, incentives and PFP for the sales team.

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Led network of 3 wholesalers and key accounts in Central California for Golden Road Brewing• Achieved 41% sales growth over 15 months in territory• Increased distribution by 30% in 2015• Grew brand awareness through education and promotions driving increased sales in market

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Facilitated communication and collaboration with Golden Road Brewing and Heal the Bay, led the successful rerelease of Heal the Bay IPA• Set up displays and tastings driving brand marketing and sales

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Managed team of 10-12 activity leaders• Planned events, ran city tours, and assisted students daily

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Researched sustainability strategies of businesses/industries• Researched and compiled data investigating clean energy investments of firms in developing countries

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Environmental education for elementary school students• Managed a team of five instructors, coordinated with local teachers, and led classroom instruction weekly

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Primary liaison between international students and host families• Organized and managed community outreach efforts such as informational booths to recruit host families

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Held weekly office hours in the UCSB Education Abroad office to assist students, answer questions, and perform various office tasks • Recruited, interviewed, and assisted prospective study abroad students

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Developed cancer outreach website and designed flyers for a variety of charitable events• Logged invoices, managed finances, and sent donation thank-you letters • Assisted in the development of a non-profit fashion line with proceeds for cancer awareness

Master'S Degree (Msc), Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Co-Founded MountainOats: • A high-protein outdoor snack made from 80% upcycled ingredients • Partnered with The Green Dairy AB to secure.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: College of Letters and Science Honors Program Minors: Global Peace and Security, Art History

Education record

UCEAP Study Abroad Program