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Charlotte, Nc, Us

United States

Woodstock, Georgia, United States

Provided the ability to take everything I’ve learned in breweries and retail stores and combine that into one area. - Appointed to oversee scheduling, ordering, training, inventory, hiring, and on-boarding- Sales leader on the floor. Coaches staff on upsell techniques- Create SOPs to be distributed to upcoming stores

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

This position has allowed me to take the theories I’ve learned in my Cicerone studies and apply them practically, better preparing me to sit for the Advanced certification through Cicerone.- Responsible for brewing, cellaring, cleaning, kegging, and recipe creation- Created GABF and Bubbles & Brew brewing schedule with Head Brewer- Designed program to train staff on what craft beer is and how to talk about and sell it

Roswell, Georgia

Train new staff on beers and tasting notes. Provide continuing education for Variant and account bartenders. Work event booths and tap takeovers, as well as bartend- Train staff on sales techniques focusing on responsibly upselling - Designed beer classes for staff and accounts, tailoring each class for the specific need - Clean beer lines bi-weekly and quarterly as per industry standards using a circulating pump - Worked off-premise events such as Harvest on the Hooch and tap takeovers

Atlanta, Georgia

Jack-of-all-trades at a start-up brewery. Helping in production and events, with my main focus being the bar. Introducing the community to our brand: the beer and the story - Created Beer Book for bar staff - A book with all past and present beers including a hop and malt index, and BJCP/BA guidelines for the styles we're brewing - Demonstrate best practice sales techniques (i.e.: the importance of half pours, mentioning to-go options for customer's favorite beer) - Assist sales team at tap takeovers and accounts visiting the taproom - Clean beer lines bi-weekly and quarterly as per industry standards using a 4-head keg - Work with Taproom Manager on presentations to ownership and head brewer asking for specific styles based on market trends and holes in the current tap list

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Assist taproom manager with beer releases and execution of events. Work with the production team to package the best quality beer- Maintain relationships with beer buyers in the local community - community outreach- Work with sales & marketing to understand and relay the beer's story- Train staff on sales techniques and beer education- Coordinate with Taproom Manager on beer releases- Work with production to ensure beer is to spec before kegging- Maintain CIP and carbonation standards in cellar

North Charleston, South Carolina

Train staff on pouring techniques and beer knowledge. Responsible for training shift managers on administrative work- Develop relationships to foster return customers for new brewery- Execute tap takeovers when called upon to entertain the masses and introduce them to Rusty Bull, the story, and the beer- Redesigned flow of bar to make it more efficient for bartenders

Rapidly promoted from sales associate to assistant manager, and became Captain’s first manager. Opened and promoted second location. Trained associates on relationship building and customer education techniques. Designed and updated weekly email campaign. - Purchaser and store manager- Drive sales and membership, surpassing FCBD goal by 176%- Analyzed data from numerous sources to identify market changes and pricing- Developed budget goals and benchmarks for new store- Configured book pitches to meet customer needs- Evaluated risks and opportunities on special projects- Coordinated all departments of event volunteer staff at convention- Instrumental in bringing Captain's Comics Expo from a one day show, to a two day event

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies, 3.549

I received my Bachelor's from Grand Canyon University in Communications. While there I focused on social media and public relations.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

While at Valencia I took courses in teaching, criminal justice, and found a passion in creative writing.