Adam LaCagnina
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Collaborative Key Account Manager with demonstrated success in relationship building, negotiating and developing new business within targeted and assigned accounts. Strong analytic, quantitative and technical aptitude with great attention to detail. Self-motivated, driven and adaptable with proven track record of exceeding goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
Southern Glazier's Wine And Spirits
03.2014 - Current
- Managed brands and created beverage programs for the top hotels and restaurants on Oahu and Kauai.
- Salesman of the year 2016 & 2018
- Taught over 100 wine education seminars to Hawaii restaurant workers.
Founding Partner/Beverage Director
French Blue
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Opened brand new seven-day-a-week, three-meal period restaurant in St. Helena, California
- Developed wine, cocktail, tea, and coffee programs with a local sustainable focus
- Honorable mention the best new wine list in the San Francisco Chronicle
Beverage Director
Teatro ZinZanni
08.2002 - 12.2011
- Managed wine and cocktail programs for an 8 million dollar restaurant
- Increased sales and profit margins on beverage menus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1995
Skills
- Court of Master Sommeliers - Level 2 Sommelier
- Wine and Spirits Educational Trust - Certified Specialist of Spirits
- Competitive Bartender - Second place: Most Imaginative Bartender, 2008, Third place: Need for Speed, 2099
Military Service - US Army - 1989-1992
- Fire Team Leader in Operation Desert Storm
- Awarded Army Commendation Medal
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Southern Glazier's Wine And Spirits
03.2014 - Current
Founding Partner/Beverage Director
French Blue
01.2012 - 01.2014
Beverage Director
Teatro ZinZanni
08.2002 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Florida
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