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Mike Whipple

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Neta Spirits
03.2012 - Current

2 people created/Sell/pour NETA Mezcal from scratch with the duel goal of being Conduits with a Very small community in Oaxaca (110 ppl, currently…) in order for them to get a leg up, legitimize their craft and to get it to the world.

Sales & Distribution Manager

Canyon Club Brewery
11.2019 - 05.2024

Working at an up and coming craft brewery I loved being a part of how to build it outside of its 4 walls. Sales and distribution became my go to. People have always been my passion and it’s served me and hopefully, many in that path well.

Bell Captain

Kimpton Group Hotels
San Francisco, CA
02.1989 - 03.2015
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Skills

Understanding what’s Real in peoples development, harnessing that for the best of them, and then the buisiness in the long term

Timeline

Sales & Distribution Manager

Canyon Club Brewery
11.2019 - 05.2024

Co-Founder

Neta Spirits
03.2012 - Current

Bell Captain

Kimpton Group Hotels
02.1989 - 03.2015
Mike Whipple