Build brands by utilizing consumer and category trends to educate customers, solve problems, and maximize sales. Lead in-store selling, merchandising, marketing, and execution for off and on premise key accounts.

-Worked closely with distributor brand managers to implement general state meetings, incentive programs, depletions, monthly goals, and work withs.-Represented Broken Shed Vodka at large public and trade shows.-Managed the Distributor team in Kentucky to increase sales, points of distribution, and brand awareness in on and off premise and chain accounts.

-Worked closely with our distributor brand managers to implement general state meetings, incentive programs, depletions, monthly goals, and work withs.-Represented Willamette Valley Vineyards at large public and trade shows, including the Seattle Wine and Food Experience.-Managed the Ambassador team in my territory to increase sales, points of distribution, and brand awareness in on and off premise and chain accounts.

Make regular sales calls to on and off premise accounts to cultivate customer relations and satisfaction with service provided. Demonstrate consultative sales abilities through successful presentations of product, the promotion of new and existing portfolio items, and the expansion of business.Exhibit discipline and resourcefulness to meet/exceed assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives.Participate in sales meetings, on-site training, and winery/distiller tours to remain educated in company policy and industry trends/developments.Merchandise accounts, reset shelf space, obtain cold box placement, and build displays to correspond with supplier promotions and incentive programs.Conduct wait staff training seminars, execute 'bar night' promotions, and install point of sale pieces on tables and bars.Recommend/create wine lists and wine by the glass programs utilizing full knowledge of SWS portfolios. Adaptable and able to assist a variety of customer groups and varying personality types.Create and sell innovative ideas and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit. Strong negotiation skills.

Responsible for distribution, dollar volume, and promotions of rental vehicles.Sold to major car dealerships/body shops, major insurance companies, local businesses, and retail customers.Persuasive, friendly, and enthusiastic in sales situation; successful in promoting items with highest profit potential.Recognized for dependability and finishing tasks successfully through a strong work ethic and persistence.Improved branch customer service scores; handle customer complaints with professionalism and a positive attitude in fast paced, stressful situations.Consistently exceed sales quota; earned Elite 8 membership within first three months.

Developed and applied curricula, lesson plans, and special projects in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Economics, Social Studies, Spelling, Spanish, and Social Development. Assisted in setting up the new science curriculum.Aided in the selection of mathematical textbooks and learning aids.Worked with a team of teachers to build a sense of community for our students.Worked with school administration and went to various workshops to stay on top of the latest teaching techniques.Kept excellent communication with parents through conferences, Emails, phone contact, and a classroom web-page.