Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
Awards
Affiliations
Outdoor Enthusiast
Timeline
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P. Eric Williams

Milford,DE

Summary

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Cofounder, President and Managing Partner

Mispillion River Brewing
05.2013 - Current

Founder and President of Mispillion River Brewing.

  • Designed and wrote business plans that were presented to banks and investors to obtain funding
  • Strategic planning for investment development
  • Proficient 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

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
  • Proficient 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

Market Manager

Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
08.2007 - 03.2013
  • Managed staff up to 8 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 retained 99% 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 in 14 months
  • $1,000,000 in sales by year two
  • 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

Field Technician

United States Forest Service
05.2001 - 10.2001

Westslope Cutthroat Trout Research

  • This was a multifaceted program that utilized electroshock recovery of fish
  • Measuring of fish
  • DNA sampling (Fin clippings)
  • Measuring river shoreline degradation due to bovine use of United State Forest Service and BLM land.

Owner and Operator

Williams Painting
06.1991 - 08.1999

Education

BSN - Wildlife Biology-Fisheries

University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
05.2002

Student Exchange Program - Fisheries Biology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2003

Skills

  • Supervision and training of staff, sales representatives, accounting, front of house staff
  • Growth of business through acquiring new investors, banking relations
  • Creating systems to increase efficiency and performance of multiple organizations
  • Ensuring organization fulfillment of OSHA and Federal Safety Guidelines
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic visioning
  • Partnership cultivation
  • Decision-making
  • Clear communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial administration - Proficient in Accounting software such as Quickbooks

References

References furnished upon request

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

Affiliations

  • Legislative Chair - Brewer's Guild

Outdoor Enthusiast

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, as well as navigation, patience and adaptability.

Timeline

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

Field Technician

United States Forest Service
05.2001 - 10.2001

Owner and Operator

Williams Painting
06.1991 - 08.1999

Student Exchange Program - Fisheries Biology

North Carolina State University

BSN - Wildlife Biology-Fisheries

University of Montana
P. Eric Williams