Andrew Dempsey
Sparks,NV
Summary
27 years of experience in and around the craft beer industry. I am a leader by example and dedicated worker. Effective communicator that is strong at executing programming and objectives. I am familiar with VIP and KARMA, along with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. I have strong relationships with distributor partners and retailers in both Northern and Sourhern Nevada markets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Beer, Wine, and Spirits Specialist
Raley’s
Reno, Nevada
06.2023 - Current
Ordering and managing inventory while working closely with distributor partners.
Executing planners and display activities as well as strategic planning for upcoming events and holidays.
Territory Sales Manager
Deschutes Brewery
Bend, Oregon
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Build and execute sales and programming for Deschutes brewery for state of Nevada. Manage inventory and distributor execution of programming. Customer service and event planning.
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Reno, Nevada
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Serviced and managed major liquor accounts. Customer service. Event planning and execution.
Sales Manager
Crown Beverages
Sparks, Nevada
06.2008 - 06.2016
- Lee team of sales reps
- Managed major beer brands for programming and execution.
- Customer service.
Head Clerk
Raley’s
Reno, Nevada
05.1998 - 06.2008
- Customer Seevice
- Build dusplays and executed programming.
- Relayed and executed company communications to team
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert McQueen High School
Reno, Nevada06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - History
University of Nevada - Reno
Reynard, NVSkills
- Customer service
- Strong communication
- Team building
- Programming Execution and Creativity
- Draft troubleshooting
- Strong retailer relationships
- Special event coordination
- Inventory management
- Retail management
- Route sales
- Strategic planning
- Certified Beer Server
Timeline
Beer, Wine, and Spirits Specialist
Raley’s
06.2023 - Current
Territory Sales Manager
Deschutes Brewery
01.2018 - 05.2023
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
07.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Manager
Crown Beverages
06.2008 - 06.2016
Head Clerk
Raley’s
05.1998 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Robert McQueen High School
Some College (No Degree) - History
University of Nevada - Reno