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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Stepped into a role and made changes to processes to realize revenue and improve cash flow. Analyze various sales activities related to performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide analysis of pricing and promotional activities to drive use of promotional spend.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Oversaw product sales, budgeting, forecasting, marketing and brand development for Pernod Ricard, Remy Cointreau, Edrington and Martell Cognac brands. Managed 4 direct reports.► Cleared out post-pandemic, Pernod Ricard’s Champagne 365+ inventory, $MM value, with aggressive discounting promotions while grew GP% for 2021 by 1.8 pts and revamped inventory on less profitable items.► Achieved Jameson whiskey case sales goal in FY 2021. Received trip to Dublin Ireland. ► Reduced the “over 60-day outstanding invoices” to less than 1%, previously averaged over 18.6%. ► Developed promotion to boost sales of small-size Martell Cognac; based on consumer research, pa► Managed both Remy Cointreau & Edrington brands in FY 2020, achieving annual goals for both brands.► Increased overall Cognac revenue base by 34% with strong promotional activities through 2018.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Actively led Brand & Incentives, pricing, and new product launches for Diageo and Moet Hennessy suppliers in Nevada markets.► Received “National Diageo Golden Bar Award” for innovation in 2018, first time for Nevada team in 6 years. ► Grew Whiskey category market share by 14% through strategic pricing and targeted promotional activity.► Designed with supplier of Moet Hennessy an “all portfolio” incentive program to reach volume goals for 65 out of 67 Brands for first half of year, leading to a much more manageable second half than in past years.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hired, trained, developed, and managed 4 junior analysts. Prepared monthly ad hoc reports on volume and revenue for Spirits, Wine, and Beer divisions. Formulated revenue projection reports for upper management review. Worked directly with supplier partners on incentive programs providing periodic updates and monthly recaps. ► Served on companywide team that led the successful transition of new pricing and warehouse operating system.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Promoted to Senior Analyst demonstrating leadership and drive. Collaborated across Marketing, Sales and Finance departments to provide senior management with accurate data and consistent reporting. Supervised 4 analysts. ► Improved the sales incentive program process, reducing steps for payment to Sales team, without impairing the integrity of the program, resulting in increasing the Sales department morale and production.► Developed and summarized internal surveys focused on improving Sales team effectiveness. ► Conducted initial competitive research revealing market share gaps at LV Strip casinos, leading to a report and ongoing analysis that notably boosted market share.► Redesigned existing reports to eliminate surplus reports as well as added further enhancements to reports, e.g., streamlined monthly closing process enabling Operations to report in less time.

Riverside, Missouri, United States

Executed the database marketing campaigns as well as special projects. ► Created KPI measures for Database Marketing reporting, improving results; introduced pro forma P&L analysis preceding any promotional or event development to review process.► Acknowledged by company in employee service recognition program for teamwork and customer service.

Retained by a boutique marketing consulting company specializing in consulting with casino industry. Participated in projects involving business analytics, loyalty program strategies, Market Research and marketing business proposals. SELECT CLIENTS: Boyd Gaming, Penn National, Isle of Capri and companies outside of gaming. ► Conducted market research for a national casino on a proposed loyalty program.► Completed labor optimization study for Native American casino operation.► Developed revenue projection model for Southwest Native American casino.► Prepared a number of presentations for potential new clients, some of which led to contracts.► Participated in development of strategic marketing analysis for a national casino company.

Hired as an Intern through UNLV program in Slot Operations department on the casino floor. Dealt with slot equipment and guest service challenges. Promoted to Shift Supervisor overseeing the entire slot operations during shift.► Formally recognized for excellent customer service while working on the casino floor by managers/directors.► Recommended to management an improved work scheduling process for slot operation personnel.

Secured a rare internship opportunity at Caesars, typically reserved for Hotel Management students, by showcasing understanding of the casino industry gained through PT work with Bay Group and its clients; strong performance led to a second internship offer from Caesars.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association, Finance Club