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Xavier Smith

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Motivated team member with a foundational year of experience in the alcohol sales industry, focused on relationship building and execution. Excelling at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

CDP Cohort Associate

Suntory Global Spirits
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
  • Gained valuable experience in two sides of the alcohol sales industry: off-premise and on-premise.
  • Collaborated with distributor partners and retail accounts to support sales objectives and promotional programs.
  • Analyzed depletion data and market trends to optimize shelf presence.
  • Built relationships with buyers, bar managers, and distributor reps.
  • Gained insight into trade dynamics, including KPIs, menu placements, and ROI on activations.

Social Committee Chair

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY, Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Member of the sigma chi fraternity
  • Social Chair for the fraternity, I spearheaded and managed a diverse range of social events
  • Participated in several volunteer hours
  • Through effective communication and negotiation skills, I successfully established partnerships with vendors and other local businesses for our sponsored events

Student

Marquette University| BUAD 2100
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Gained a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applied them to analyze financial transactions and records
  • Developed proficiency in financial statement analysis, allowing for accurate evaluation of a company's financial health and performance
  • Successfully applied accounting concepts to real-world business cases, effectively analyzing financial data to propose strategic financial decisions
  • Gained the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

Technical Assistance Specialist Intern

The Business Council, Inc
Milwaukee, WI
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Gathered, organized and validated or entered data to support administrative services.
  • Trained to use the salesforce CRM platform and continued on to teach other business's faculty how to use the platform as well
  • Conducted presentations to different business executives to showcase new platform technology
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.

Student

Study Abroad Program
Belgium, Europe
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Program included in-depth study of Belgian businesses and the European Union; developed intercultural skills and cultural awareness; and analyzed cultural differences.
  • Worked as team member on complex academic projects.
  • Visited countries like Italy, Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Economics

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024

Skills

Skills

  • Presentation and Communication skills
  • Trade Marketing strategy
  • Sales Reporting & Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Customer Engagement
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Data interpretation
  • CRM management

Timeline

CDP Cohort Associate

Suntory Global Spirits
07.2024 - Current

Student

Marquette University| BUAD 2100
08.2023 - 12.2023

Technical Assistance Specialist Intern

The Business Council, Inc
06.2023 - 08.2023

Student

Study Abroad Program
05.2023 - 06.2023

Social Committee Chair

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY, Marquette University
04.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Economics

Marquette University