Eric P. Williams
Milford,DE
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in program administration. Brings a fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success, offering a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking, and a passion to utilize past experience to further environmental protection. Developed expertise in process improvement and stakeholder communication, ensuring seamless operations and goal achievement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability. Aiming to leverage these transferable skills to contribute effectively in different professional capacity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cofounder, President and Managing Partner
Mispillion River Brewing
05.2013 - Current
- Founder and President of Mispillion River Brewing
- Planned, coordinated, designed and built MRB through collaboration of volunteers and employees
- Designed and wrote business plans that were presented to banks and investors to obtain funding
- Strategic planning for investment development
- Performed quarterly and annual Partner/Investor meetings
- Proficiency with Financial documents
- Worked with SBA
- Developed sales programs for distribution and in house sales
- Scheduled production, deliveries and special events
- Performed accounting using QuickBooks
- Customer development through outside events, personal one on one account visits, collaborations with neighboring breweries
- Managed/Lead staff in all departments, performed training, performance evaluations, and hiring of new staff members
- Planned and conducted weekly, monthly and annual meetings with staff for training, weekly sales, efficiency of current programs and development of new programs
- Managed marketing initiatives through collaboration with the Marketing Director and staff
- Utilized marketing programs such as advertising, social media and events to promote the brand
Managing Partner
Brick Works Brewing & Eats
05.2015 - 01.2024
- Cofounder of Brick Works Brewing and Eats
- Designed and wrote business plans that were presented to banks and investors to obtain funding
- Strategic planning for investment development
- Proficiency with Financial documents
- Worked with SBA
- Developed sales programs for distribution and in house sales
- Scheduled production, deliveries and special events
- Performed accounting using QuickBooks
- Customer development through outside events, personal one-on-one account visits, collaborations with neighboring breweries
Legislative Chair
Delaware Brewer's Guild
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Development of bills through collaboration with Legislatures, lobbying staff, the Director of the Brewer's guild, guild members, and opposing agencies and public
- Recommended and drafted laws, bills, rules and regulations to benefit breweries and the public
- Fostered relationships with Delaware Restaurant Association, Guild members to promote collaboration and partnership opportunities
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents
- Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success
- Streamlined decision-making processes for increased efficiency and productivity within the organization
- Boosted fundraising efforts by implementing innovative online and off-site campaigns
Market Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
08.2007 - 03.2013
- Managed staff up to8 employees
- Grew sales from $1,100,000 to $2,000,000
- Excelled in high level of customer service
- Remodeled store front and warehouse
- Merged smaller store into current location and retained99% of business
- Managed inventory
- Managed Accounts Receivables
- Worked with large accounts such as Dover Air Force Base and State of Delaware
Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
12.2005 - 08.2007
- New store in Knightdale, NC
- Designed and built store front and warehouse
- Produced a profit in14 months
- $1,000,000 in sales by year two
- Designed and wrote annual Business Plans, worked within budgets and led the financial success of store
- Worked with large and small accounts throughout the Raleigh, NC area
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
Store Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
05.2003 - 12.2005
- Managed retail zone of a large volume store
- Grew retail sales from $100,000 to $400,000
Research and Laboratory Technician
North Carolina State University
01.2002 - 05.2002
- Research Project: ASSESSING NUTRIENT RESERVES AND LOCAL POPULATION DYNAMICS OF WINTERING LESSER SCAUP IN EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA (Garth Herring2003)
- Recorded measurements of culmen length, head, rectrix, tarsus, total length, wing cord
- Prepared samples of Lesser Scaup for measurements of Corrected Total Body Weight
- Carcasses were plucked, their esophageal, proventricular, gizzard, and gastrointestinal tract contents removed and reweighed (±1 g) to estimate corrected body weight (CBM)
Fisheries Field Technician
United States Forest Service
08.2001 - 10.2001
- This was a multifaceted program utilizing numerous methods of data collection
- Electroshock recovery of fish
- Identification of species (all species collected were identified on site), measuring of fish using length and weight, DNA sampling (Fin clippings), measuring river shoreline degradation due to bovine use of United State Forest Service and BLM land
- Collaborated with multi-State and Federal agencies on numerous projects
- Worked with a team of Field Technicians in the field
Field Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2001 - 08.2001
- This was a multifaceted program utilizing numerous methods of data collection, analysis of data and collaboration across numerous state and federal agencies
- Electroshock recovery of fish, identification of species (all species collected were identified on site), measuring fish using length and weight, DNA sampling (Fin clippings), measuring river shoreline degradation due to bovine use of United State Forest Service and BLM land
- Worked with a team of Field Technicians in the field
- Provided technical direction of collection procedures with cohorts and subordinates
Education
Student Exchange Program - Fisheries Biology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2003
BSN - Wildlife Biology-Fisheries
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana05.2002
Skills
- Resource coordination
- Logistics oversight
- Budget administration
- Legislative Liaison
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Operations management, meeting facilitation
- Strategic visioning/planning, partnership cultivation, vendor engagement
- Growth of business through acquiring new investors, banking relations
- Cross-functional coordination and training of staff, sales representatives, accounting, front of house staff
- Creating systems to increase efficiency and performance of multiple organizations
- Ensuring organization fulfillment of OSHA and Federal Safety Guidelines
Affiliations
- Member - University of Montana Wildlife Society
- Member - Ducks Unlimited, 2001 to Present
- Legislative Chair - Brewer's Guild of DE
Awards
World Beer Cup Silver Medal, Beach Bum Joe Belgian Pale, Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medal, Wonka Bar Chocolate Stout, 1st Place, Citra IPA – Delmarva United Homebrewers, Award winning beer, Dry Irish Stout
Hobbies and Interests
I thrive in the natural world through hunting, fishing, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors. These pursuits have instilled in me a deep appreciation for wildlife and conservation, and a passion to ensure protection of our natural resources for future generations.
Timeline
Legislative Chair
Delaware Brewer's Guild
01.2019 - 12.2023
Managing Partner
Brick Works Brewing & Eats
05.2015 - 01.2024
Cofounder, President and Managing Partner
Mispillion River Brewing
05.2013 - Current
Market Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
08.2007 - 03.2013
Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
12.2005 - 08.2007
Store Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
05.2003 - 12.2005
Research and Laboratory Technician
North Carolina State University
01.2002 - 05.2002
Fisheries Field Technician
United States Forest Service
08.2001 - 10.2001
Field Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2001 - 08.2001
BSN - Wildlife Biology-Fisheries
University of Montana
Student Exchange Program - Fisheries Biology
North Carolina State University
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