Summary of Qualifications * Experienced. More than 18 years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in Chain and Category Management for a Florida beer wholesaler. * Market-connected. Track record of success with large scale Category Management projects leading to profitable solutions for retail partners. * Market-driven. Experienced at calling on high-profile chain headquarters, trouble shooting field opportunities and building solid relationships across a three tier system. * Team-oriented. A team leader in Category Management skilled at developing creative solutions that produce client satisfaction as it relates to company success. * Hardworking and dedicated. Strong work ethic with a solid sense of organization, detail and what it takes to build sales in a super-competitive industry. * Flexible. Adept at managing change in a rapidly evolving industry with intense competition, multiple supplier expectations and challenging local market dynamics. Knowledge Base * Space Planning Expert * Price Strategy * Brand Launches * Merchandising * Chain Sales * Distribution * Brand Development * Spectra Analysis * Market Analysis * A.C. Nielsen Analysis * Financial Mgt. * Microsoft Office