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Mali Evilla
Kansas City,MO
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Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry. Skilled in developing strategic sales initiatives and executing customer engagement strategies. Committed to driving market penetration and increasing revenue through effective team collaboration and organizational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
Blue Star Tequila
Central United States
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed strategic sales initiatives to drive regional growth and market penetration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance brand visibility and product distribution.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and increased revenue.
- Executed customer engagement strategies to strengthen client relationships and loyalty.
- Managed regional budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and resource allocation.
- Oversaw training programs for distribution sales staff, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Managed four states with distribution sales teams of 20-75 each.
Wine and Spirits Supplier Consultant
Self-employed
Missouri/Kansas
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Analyzed client needs to develop tailored solutions.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with clients to identify operational inefficiencies and propose improvements.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals to drive new and existing business.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms and conditions.
- Directed market entry strategies for clients looking to expand into new territories, ensuring compliance and cultural alignment.
Human Resources Manager
Total Wine & More
Overland Park, KS
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented HR policies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Managed recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with company culture and values.
- Conducted training sessions to improve staff performance and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees, promoting a positive workplace environment.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Devised hiring and training policies for 50-65 employee company.
Wine and Spirits Manager
Hy-Vee
Kansas City, MO
03.2015 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Developed training programs, enhancing staff skills and improving overall service quality.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for product placement.
- Developed and managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Managed teams of 15-20 employees.
Education
Data Analysis
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NESkills
- Staff leadership
- Strategic Decision-making
- Operational planning
- Operations management
- Profit and loss management
- Innovation and creativity
- Sales management
- Business forecasting
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Regional Vice President
Blue Star Tequila
04.2025 - 02.2026
Wine and Spirits Supplier Consultant
Self-employed
08.2024 - 04.2025
Human Resources Manager
Total Wine & More
04.2023 - 08.2024
Wine and Spirits Manager
Hy-Vee
03.2015 - 04.2023
Data Analysis
Bellevue University