Confident and results driven professional looking to advance career that offers many years of experience in multiple fast paced, diverse environment roles. Constantly seeking new avenues to engage consumers, inspire others and galvanize image around strategy and vision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Mastronardi Produce Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Managed and developed 60+ employees in one of the largest distribution greenhouses in North America.
Evaluated daily harvesting conditions and employee strengths/ weaknesses while monitoring production tasks to insure performance meets quality standards.
Utilized standard operating procedures to maximize productivity and raised performance levels by keeping daily detailed records of employee progress to help identify and rectify areas for improvement.
Adjusted job assignments based on employee performance to keep pace with dynamic business needs.
Directed daily group meetings with staff to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of vegetable and fruit plants.
Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
Sales Manager/ Brewers Assistant/ Delivery Driver
Talking Cursive Brewing Company
07.2020 - 10.2021
Managed sales to over 150+ accounts across New York State. (Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Watertown & in between)
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust business strategies and achieve sales goals.
Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with new business owners and directors as part of a territory development and brand recognition plan while maintaining existing accounts across the state.
Coordinated safe effective delivery routes/ procedures and delivered products to accounts after sale in a timely manner.
Worked closely with lead brewer and assisted with packaging, labeling, mashing, boiling, transferring & cooling.
Participated in product tasting and sensory training to monitor quality and consistency
Inventoried warehouse/ cooler stock on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Shift Supervisor
Baggs Square Brewing Co.
02.2020 - 07.2020
Oversaw day to day activities of employees in brewpub establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
Determined operational weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve better employee production concerns and facilitate greater business.
Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
Sales Representative
Tri Valley Beverage (Sheehan Family Company)
06.2017 - 02.2020
Managed over 100 accounts in Utica, NY and surrounding areas
Responsible for selling craft beer and non alcoholics of 50+ supplier craft brands
Preformed full sales cycle duties. Including emphasizing new and already existing product to customers based on analysis of needs and opportunity
Created strategies to develop/ expand existing and new customer sales
Collaborated with colleagues on selling strategies and marketing opportunities
Coordinated events with suppliers/ breweries and accounts such as Beer dinners, Tastings etc
Commercial Truck Driver/ Warehouse Worker
W.B. Mason
01.2017 - 05.2017
Operated Commercial Class B trucks across northern New York and Pennsylvania to transport Office furniture and office supplies
Uncrated, assembled, installed and repaired furniture and office equipment in customers' homes and offices
Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies to move furniture and equipment to different areas and rearrange within warehouse
Disassembled broken and defective furniture and equipment to facilitate repair
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills
Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports
Shift Supervisor/Bar Manager/ Bartender
RECOVERY SPORTS BAR & GRILL
01.2013 - 01.2017
Daily Sales of all Alcoholic Beverages in High Volume Sports Themed Restaurant with a concentration on Craft Beer and Cocktails
Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events
Maintained proper stocking levels through consistent Inventory and Ordering Models
Trained Service and Bar Staff in Regards to New Alcoholic Beverage Products and Special Events involving New Products
Provided input to General Manager and Assistant Managers in regards to New Products that can provide Highest Possible Profit Margin while still Catering to current Customer Base
Opening and Closing Responsibilities in regards to managing Daily Sales Reports/ P&L
Bartender
Whitewater Tavern
01.2012 - 12.2016
Provided service to clientele with a Large Focus on Craft Beer.
Sales of Craft Beer to customer base through Product Knowledge and Sales Ability of Craft Brew Products.
Knowledge of Craft Brew Products involving Main Ingredients as well as Flavor Profiles.
Ability to Pair Food and Beer in Pub Atmosphere
Bartender
Turning Stone Resort Casino
01.2008 - 01.2013
Beverage Sales in various Casino Bars located within Turning Stone Casino.
Diverse working atmospheres allowed me to cater to different types of Customer Bases.
Top Beverage Sales Performer for 2011-2013 in Turning Stone Casino.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
National Tractor Trailer School Inc. (2016)
Computer Programming
Madison-Oneida BOCES (2007)
Oneida High School (2007)
Skills
Strategic planner
Organized
Detail- Oriented
Self- sufficient
Dependable
Fast learner
Certification
Certified Cicerone Beer Server
T.I.P.S. Certified
C.A.R.E. Certified (American Hotel & Lodging Association)