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Dual channel sales of a fabulous portfolio of award winning brands including William Grant & Sons, Jagermeister, Gibson's Finest Ryes, Hendrick's Gins, Tullamore Dew, and Two Oceans wines

Sales of such fine wines as Zenato, Botter Oggi, G.H. Martel, Caparzo, Ricasoli, Angove Organic, Castello di Neive Barbaresco, Muga, E. Guigal, La Chablisienne, Maison Sichel

Beverage alcohol sales in the Retail Channel (LCBO, TBS, Grocery) promoting several imported beers (Rodenbach, La Trappe), ciders (Forbidden), VQA wines (Featherstone, Creekside), imported wines (Julia Florista, Vidal) and spirits (Wolfhead, Spirit of York, Zirkova)

Dual Channel sales in the Niagara Region, Restaurant sales beyond to Oakville of the complete Flat Rock Cellars portfolio including Twisted (#1 selling VQA white in LCBO Vintages), Rusty Shed Chardonnay (Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards), Riddled (Platinum - Decanter World Wine Awards) and Gravity Pinot Noir (Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards)

Sales and promotion of craft beer* Dual channel sales in the Niagara Region* Casual/upscale dining outside of Niagara Region (not including GTA)

** 2016 results - top performer retail volume growth (+6.4%), #2 performer on trade volume growth (+14%)Dual channel sales (2008 - 2011, GTA West; 2011 - 2018, Oakville/Burlington/Niagara Region)representing wines and spirits including MASI, Banfi, Citra, Cono Sur, Sobieski vodka, Piat D'Or, Whyte & MacKay Scotch Whisky, BenRiach, Louis Roederer Champagne (Cristal)Retail responsibilities include distribution expansion, inventory management, visibility, trainingOn trade… Show more ** 2016 results - top performer retail volume growth (+6.4%), #2 performer on trade volume growth (+14%)Dual channel sales (2008 - 2011, GTA West; 2011 - 2018, Oakville/Burlington/Niagara Region)representing wines and spirits including MASI, Banfi, Citra, Cono Sur, Sobieski vodka, Piat D'Or, Whyte & MacKay Scotch Whisky, BenRiach, Louis Roederer Champagne (Cristal)Retail responsibilities include distribution expansion, inventory management, visibility, trainingOn trade responsibilities include development of volume and awareness by securing monthly features, wine list additions and house wine/back bar development (GL, Vintages and consignment) Show less

*Doubled company sales in first six months by developing Key Accounts, i.e. Air Canada Centre (The Platinum Club), The Fairmont Royal York (banquets dept) *Tripled retail distribution in first six monthsSales of artisan cheese to key accounts in Toronto (white table cloth restaurants, hotels, private golf courses/clubs and gourmet food retailers)Promoted products by attending public tasting events, i.e. Hostex Show

Contract leading up to maternity leaveDual channel sales, portfolio included Sassacia, Taylor Port and Iceberg Vodka

* 2003 - #1 in territory growth, #2 in retail distribution (Toronto East)* 2005 - #1 in retail distribution growth (Toronto West)Key account sales including major hotels, private golf courses/clubs, high profile independent accounts and the LCBODual channel development wines and spirits including Kressmann, Rothschild, Chapoutier, George Duboeuf, Errazuriz, Beringer, Laurent Perrier Champagne and Grand McNish scotch (GL, Vintages and consignment)Participation in various wine… Show more * 2003 - #1 in territory growth, #2 in retail distribution (Toronto East)* 2005 - #1 in retail distribution growth (Toronto West)Key account sales including major hotels, private golf courses/clubs, high profile independent accounts and the LCBODual channel development wines and spirits including Kressmann, Rothschild, Chapoutier, George Duboeuf, Errazuriz, Beringer, Laurent Perrier Champagne and Grand McNish scotch (GL, Vintages and consignment)Participation in various wine tasting events, i.e. Sante, Gourmet Food and Wine Show Show less

Ontario represented 40% of PR Canada's annual revenue* Ontario achieved the best sales results nationally in both 1999 & 2000* 1999 results +12% growth (base 400,000 9L cases) achieving forecast* 2000 results + 7% growth (base 375,000 9L cases) achieving forecastComplete provincial sales responsibility overseeing 7 Territory Sales Managers, 2 Administrative Personnel and 4 Contract MerchandisersActive in developing provincial marketing strategy Quarterly… Show more Ontario represented 40% of PR Canada's annual revenue* Ontario achieved the best sales results nationally in both 1999 & 2000* 1999 results +12% growth (base 400,000 9L cases) achieving forecast* 2000 results + 7% growth (base 375,000 9L cases) achieving forecastComplete provincial sales responsibility overseeing 7 Territory Sales Managers, 2 Administrative Personnel and 4 Contract MerchandisersActive in developing provincial marketing strategy Quarterly presentations to national marketing department and Sr. management of provincial progressSales training and motivationSetting/Evaluating individual sales objectives/performanceLiaison with the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) re: Wines, Spirits, Vintages, ConsignmentSuccessfully managed Operational/Promotional BudgetsImplementation of Commercial Strategy Show less

Brands: Finlandia Vodka, Grand Marnier, Ramazzotti Sambuca, Irish Distillers (Jameson/Bushmills), Havana Club Rum, Vina San Pedro, Fortant de France, Jacobs Creek, Wyndham Estates, Lanson Champagne, and DubonnetResponsibility: Dual channel

Sales Representative (1994-1997)- Entry level sales position, on premise sales, B and C volume accountsCustomer Service Representative (1991-1994)- national call centre, in coming calls, complaints and product inquiries