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Trevor Alberts

Chicago,Il

Summary

Advocacy and Hospitality professional with over 13 years in the field bringing unique insight in on-premise relations, uplifting events for both trade and consumer, and a vast knowledge of the beverage and bar industry at large.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Chicago, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Greenhouse Agency
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Ambassador to Central Region (IL, WI, MN)
  • Formed strong bonds with distributor partners (Breakthru Beverage) to drive commercial success, cocktail placements and staff trainings
  • Built strong bonds with key accounts and decision makers throughout the Chicago Market
  • Helped execute national and local events such as “A Journey Through Sound” at Tales of the Cocktail ‘23 and On-Premise programming for Lollapalooza

Bartender

Cherry Circle Room
03.2022 - 06.2022

• Day to Day bartending and food service in high volume restaurant focusing on detailed fine dining

Bartender

The Victor Bar and Love Street
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Day to day bartending and operations for 2 cocktails centered venues

Bartender

Cole’s French Dip
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Day to day bartending and operations for cocktail centered venue

Ambassador

Grey Goose Vodka, TEAM Enterprises
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Served as Ambassador to set account list designated by TEAM
  • Worked in tandem with distributor partners to increase on-premise sales through trade advocacy
  • Lead brand education in coordination with activation managers to strengthen brand awareness
  • Personally executed and achieved yearly KPI goals set by TEAM including 90 vodka category trainings, hosting 30 branded trade dinners, and other programmed trade activities sanctioned by the brand team

Bar Manager

Rudolph’s Bar, The Freehand Los Angeles
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Hired as opening manager for a new concept for the hotel brand
  • Created entire cocktail menu of 20 drinks, keeping in mind brand partnerships
  • Selected unique serving vessels and stylized garnishes for individual and group cocktails served at venue
  • Managed a team of bartenders and support/prep staff

Asst. Bar Manager

Shaker at the Freehand Chicago
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Hired as part of opening bar team
  • Co-designed 6 menu cycles of 20 drinks for 6 menu cycles
  • Assisted in event programming with hotel including special cocktail menus for events and DJing events if necessary

Bartender

The Miami Beach Edition
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Day to Day bartending and food service in high volume restaurant focusing on detailed fine dining

Head Bartender

The Raleigh Hotel Miami Beach
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Led cocktail development for the hotel’s 2 beverage outlets in coordination with the hotel’s brand partnerships and beverage directors from food and beverage partners
  • Managed a staff of bartenders and support staff
  • Managed hotel’s liquor inventory

Bartender

Gramps
11.2011 - 02.2012
  • Hired for opening team for cocktail focused music venue with capacity of 300 people

Floor Server

The NoMad NYC
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Assisted in floor operations for a restaurant of 175 seats and full-service bar and lounge
  • Assisted in the service coordination of private events

Bartender

Huckleberry Bar
06.2010 - 04.2011
  • Bartended as led day to day operations for bar with capacity of 120
  • Assisted in the curation of new cocktails for menu cycles
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Education

Fashion/Music Production

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Certified Specialist of Spirits

Society of Wine Educators

Skills

  • Brand Development
  • Key Account Partnerships
  • Public Speaking and Media Engagement
  • Distributor Alignment

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Chicago, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Greenhouse Agency
06.2022 - 09.2022

Bartender

Cherry Circle Room
03.2022 - 06.2022

Bartender

The Victor Bar and Love Street
08.2021 - 03.2022

Bartender

Cole’s French Dip
05.2019 - 03.2020

Ambassador

Grey Goose Vodka, TEAM Enterprises
02.2018 - 04.2019

Bar Manager

Rudolph’s Bar, The Freehand Los Angeles
11.2016 - 02.2018

Asst. Bar Manager

Shaker at the Freehand Chicago
05.2015 - 01.2017

Bartender

The Miami Beach Edition
11.2014 - 04.2015

Head Bartender

The Raleigh Hotel Miami Beach
02.2012 - 09.2014

Bartender

Gramps
11.2011 - 02.2012

Floor Server

The NoMad NYC
03.2011 - 11.2011

Bartender

Huckleberry Bar
06.2010 - 04.2011

Fashion/Music Production

Columbia College Chicago

Certified Specialist of Spirits

Society of Wine Educators
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