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RYAN MCDERMOTT
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RYAN MCDERMOTT

Field Agent
Cartersville,Georgia

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Field AgentSales ConsultantSales Center AssistantBrewer & CellarmanPackaging

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Cartersville, Georgia, USAtlanta, GA
Open to relocation: No

Minimum Desired Compensation

60000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Sales & Customer Service Professional with 12+ years of field and route experience driving territory growth and retention. Grew a $1M account base with a 24% sales increase, converted dormant accounts, and wrote 28 insurance policies while maintaining regulatory compliance. Seeks to apply territory management and consultative selling to expand client relationships and revenue.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Agent

The Assurance Group
Cartersville, GA
09.2025 - Current
  • Obtained Georgia Accident, Sickness & Life license to sell final expense, Medicare, and annuity products.
  • Completed Medicare and annuity certifications to advise clients on Medicare Advantage, supplements, and annuity options.
  • Wrote 28 policies as of 2026, resulting in $25,000 in annualized premium.
  • Maintained compliance with Georgia Department of Insurance record keeping and licensing renewal requirements.
  • Reviewed beneficiaries and existing coverage to recommend adjustments that reduced client coverage gaps to better support customer and drive value.
  • Followed up post-sale to confirm policy delivery, answered beneficiary questions, and resolved application inconsistencies.

Sales Consultant

United Distributors
Smyrna, GA
11.2022 - 02.2026
  • Managed $1,000,000 territory of 425+ accounts, driving a 24% sales increase over prior rep.
  • Generated POS to retain accounts and secure recurring rebuys across restaurants, bars, and stores.
  • Coordinated cross-department deliveries and resolved customer issues to maintain timely service.
  • Promoted to Sales Consultant after one year; expanded territory to Smyrna, Albany, Savannah, Augusta.
  • Expanded route to include off-premise convenience stores and won Top Performer awards with $10,000 2023 bonus.
  • Designed a territory visit schedule that maximized account coverage and increased face-to-face meetings to better support customers.
  • Converted dormant accounts into active buyers through targeted product demos and price promotions.

Sales Center Assistant

United Distributors
Smyrna, GA
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Supported eight Sales Consultants by coordinating promotional deliveries and scheduling tasting events across assigned territories.
  • Performed quality audits and uploaded draft/promotional proof via iSellbeer and Encompass apps.
  • Managed weekly menu surveys for over 2,000 accounts, maintaining accurate promotional records.
  • Organized territories and created delivery routes to improve logistical coverage.
  • Completed Wine 101, Spirits 101, and Beer Server certifications which resulted in a raise after six months.
  • Prepared PowerPoint training modules and presented product knowledge sessions for new sales hires.
  • Compiled and maintained county assignments, contact lists, and sell sheets using Google Docs and Excel.
  • Built standardized product fact sheets and distributed digital copies to field staff for consistent messaging.

Brewer & Cellarman

Sweetwater Brewing Company
Atlanta, GA
04.2016 - 03.2020
  • Promoted to Brewer in 2016; won Best New Brewer award, recognized for brewing excellence.
  • Drafted SOPs for brewing and cellar work that were adopted company-wide, improving consistency.
  • Brewed a record 8,057 barrels in one week in 2019, setting a new production high.
  • Reorganized cooler layout to improve raw-goods flow, producing a measurable efficiency gain.
  • Trained 15 cellarmen over four years, raising team competency and operational reliability.
  • Selected by Brewmaster to represent the company at the 2019 Craft Brewers Conference.
  • Presented at a local 'Meet the Brewer' event to engage community and promote brand.
  • Featured as 'Employee of the Month' in company newsletter for outstanding contributions.
  • Monitored fermentation profiles using gravity readings and adjusted schedules to meet packaging deadlines.
  • Managed keg line changeovers and cleaned filling heads to cut contamination incidents.

Packaging

Sweetwater Brewing Company
Atlanta, GA
09.2014 - 04.2016
  • Packaged and prepared product for shipment on tight schedules, reducing packaging delays and waste.
  • Operated forklift after certification to move inventory and supported an 8-person team repackaging variety packs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication & Audio Engineering

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2013

Skills

  • Sales Forecasting, Territory Management, Compliance Assessment, Relationship Building, Data Analytics, Team Collaboration, Leadership, MS Excel, MS Word, Sales Strategy, Customer Retention, Negotiation Techniques, Lead Generation, Communication

Websites

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Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Field Agent

The Assurance Group
09.2025 - Current

Sales Consultant

United Distributors
11.2022 - 02.2026

Sales Center Assistant

United Distributors
08.2021 - 11.2022

Brewer & Cellarman

Sweetwater Brewing Company
04.2016 - 03.2020

Packaging

Sweetwater Brewing Company
09.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication & Audio Engineering

Middle Tennessee State University

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