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Richard Schrader

Muncy,PA

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record of scaling Rusty Rail Brewing Company to $7M in annual revenue. Expert in financial forecasting and adept at fostering relationships across all levels, including local government. Demonstrates exceptional project management and staff development skills, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving business growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Founder

Rusty Rail Brewing Company
05.2012 - 08.2024
  • Started company from Concept and Business Plan to Construction and Opening. Managing a 9 million dollar budget over a 2 year period.
  • Grew company from 0 to 7 Million in annual revenue a year over 12 years.
  • Hired and trained multiple levels of Management growing staff from 5 employees to 123 employees.
  • Managed and oversaw all Construction, Permitting, Licensing and Legal requirements for new business development.
  • Developed 4 divisions of company including Brewing and Beverage Distribution, Hospitality and Event Management, Lodging and Food Service.
  • Responsible for Leading, Planning, Organizing and Controlling all aspects of company. Reporting to Ownership and Board of Directors.

Regional Sales Manager

Ritz-Craft Corporation
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.

Sales Representative

Ritz-Craft Corporation
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.

Cash Management Specialist

First National Bank Of Pennsylvania
06.2004 - 08.2006
  • Worked with borrowing clients to procure updated financial information on ongoing basis.
  • Met with existing clients and prospects through personal calling efforts and other contacts to discuss business needs.
  • Assisted in planning portfolio growth through development of business plans in alignment with departmental budget and consistent with overall objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Proven Leadership Skills in a Diverse Work Environment
  • Successful History of Business Development
  • Relationship development with both internal and external customers including local government
  • Sales and Marketing Strategies
  • Project Management and Development
  • Financial Forecasting Quarterly and Annually
  • Financial Analysis including P&L, Balance Sheet and Quarterly and Annual Forecasts
  • Staff Management and development
  • Contract Management
  • Media Relations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Human Resource Management

Timeline

President/Founder

Rusty Rail Brewing Company
05.2012 - 08.2024

Regional Sales Manager

Ritz-Craft Corporation
08.2008 - 05.2012

Sales Representative

Ritz-Craft Corporation
08.2006 - 08.2008

Cash Management Specialist

First National Bank Of Pennsylvania
06.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Pennsylvania College of Technology

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