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Empire Distributors, Inc. Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Dan Rea Dan Rea Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Dan Rea's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2005 - October 2013
Job Sales Rep. at Mutual Distributing Company
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Mutual Distributing Company  October 2013 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2005 - October 2013
Johnson Brothers Liquor Co.  October 1986 - November 2004

Skills
Wine, Beer, Wine Tasting, Restaurants, Sales, Sales Management, Retail, Marketing, Event Management, Key Account Development, Customer Service, Social Media, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Account Management, Key Account Management

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications

Amanda Heiman Amanda Heiman Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Amanda Heiman's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2013 - Present
Job On Premise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2013 - Present
Brixx   August 2006 - Present
Stroker, Jones & Associates   November 2012 - October 2013
Applebees International  August 2003 - August 2006
Birkenstock  August 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Communications

Blue Ridge Community College   2002 — 2004
Business

Christen Rochlin Christen Rochlin Roswell, Georgia Details
Christen Rochlin's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Onpremise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Roux on Canton Street   March 2012 - March 2013
Locos Grill and Pub  August 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Customer Service, Bartending, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Food Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Time Management, Fine Dining, Event Planning, Catering, Teamwork, Event Management, Social Media

Education
The University of Georgia
B.S.A., Agricultural Communication

Julie Forsyth Julie Forsyth Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Julie Forsyth's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Red Bull State Manager at Empire Distributors
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals  September 2012 - January 2013
Red Bull North America  March 2011 - September 2012
Wisdom Beverage  July 2009 - March 2011
Bar Management Group  March 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Social Media, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Event Management, Event Planning, CRM, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Sales, Microsoft Office, Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Account Management, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Time Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Team Building, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Customer Retention, Public Relations, Selling, Retail, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Beverage Industry, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Budgets, Training, Business Development, Trade Shows, Recruiting, Pricing, Online Marketing

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2002 — 2006
B.S, Business Administration; Marketing

Christi Dukes Christi Dukes Richmond, Virginia Area Details
Christi Dukes's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 1996 - October 1999
Job Gilead Sciences, Therapeutic Specialist, HIV Division
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Gilead Sciences  May 2012 - Present
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc  November 2010 - May 2012
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc  November 2004 - July 2010
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc  October 2001 - November 2004
Johnson & Johnson  October 1999 - October 2001
Empire Distributors, Inc  February 1996 - October 1999
Design Traditions  1993 - 1996

Skills
Volunteer Leadership, Fundraising, Patient Advocacy, Urology, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare, Volunteering, Pharmaceutical Sales, Clinical Research, OB/GYN, Dermatology, Neurology, Oncology

Education
Georgia State University
B.S., Psychology / Education

Jeff Hines, C.S.W Jeff Hines, C.S.W Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jeff Hines, C.S.W's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2000 - January 2005
Job Key Account Fine Wine & Spirit Sales at Georgia Crown Distributing Co.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Georgia Crown Distributing Co.  July 2014 - Present
Atlanta Beverage Company  March 2012 - June 2014
Quality Wine & Spirits Inc.   January 2005 - March 2012
Empire Distributors Inc.  June 2000 - January 2005
La Grotta Ristorante   January 1994 - June 2000

Skills
Certified Specialist of..., Wine, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Account Management, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Wine Tasting, Fine Dining, Sales Operations, Team Building, Restaurants, Budgets, Management, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Retail, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Training, Leadership, Beverage Industry, Pricing, Sales Management, Brand Management, Key Account Development, Event Planning, Selling

Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business   1992 — 1996
BBA, Business Management

Anna Coan Anna Coan Greater Atlanta Area Details
Anna Coan's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 1999 - August 2002
Job Volunteer Coordinator at Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Partnership Against Domestic Violence  December 2012 - April 2014
Partnership Against Domestic Violence  March 2012 - November 2012
March of Dimes  2007 - 2008
American Heart Association  August 2002 - September 2004
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 1999 - August 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Program Development, Grants, Event Management, Program Management, Management, Leadership, Training, Recruiting, Customer Service, Policy, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking

Education
Georgia State University
B.S., International Economics

Jason Olney Jason Olney Atlanta, Georgia Details
Jason Olney's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Retail Wine Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2014 - Present
Broyhill Furniture  May 2012 - December 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC  May 2011 - August 2011
Reynolds Plantation  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Sales, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Teamwork, Social Networking, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Account Management

Education
High Point University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Jennifer Greenlee Jennifer Greenlee Westborough, Massachusetts Details
Jennifer Greenlee's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Digital Media Senior Sales Representative at Cars.com
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cars.com  September 2014 - Present
Emery Family Farm   2010 - September 2014
Prime Wine and Spirits   2009 - 2010
Empire Distributors, Inc.   2006 - 2008

Skills
Marketing, Sales Operations, Sales, Customer Service, B2B, Sales Management, Advertising, Cold Calling, Public Relations, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Online Marketing, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Online Advertising, Management, Facebook, Social Networking, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, CRM, Brand Management, Coaching, Leadership, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Wine Tasting, Event Planning, New Business Development, Small Business, Account Management, Time Management, Team Building, Budgets, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Sales Process, Brand Development, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Outlook, Email Marketing, Inventory Management

Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell   2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing - Spanish Minor, Cum Laude

Sherri Meyer Sherri Meyer Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Sherri Meyer's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience December 1984 - March 1989
Job Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator at Masonic Center Downtown
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Masonic Center - Downtown   October 2008 - Present
X-Rite Incorporated  1993 - 2008
Karona, Incorporated   March 1989 - March 1993
Empire Distributors, Inc.   December 1984 - March 1989

Skills
Digital Imaging, Digital Printing, Strategic Planning, Color Management, Adobe Acrobat, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Management, International Sales

Education
Grand Rapids Community College   1985 — 1988
Associate's Degree, Associate Degree - Executive Secretary

Carrie Rosen Carrie Rosen Asheville, North Carolina Details
Carrie Rosen's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Sales Representative at Empire Distributors
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   September 2013 - Present
Empire Distributors of NC   May 2012 - August 2013
Earth Fare - the healthy supermarket  August 2007 - March 2012
Dad's Garage Theatre  June 2002 - May 2007

Skills
Wine, Beverage Industry, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Wineries, Key Account Development, Winemaking, Food Pairing, Wine & Spirits Industry, IRI, Distributors, Pricing, Merchandising, Sales, Grocery, National Accounts, Food, Food Service, Wholesale, Retail, Champagne, Inventory Management, Sales Presentations, Craft Beer, Culinary Skills, Gourmet, Wine Lists, Cheese, Food & Beverage

Education
LaGrange College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

North Atlanta High School   1994 — 1998

Aldin Jackson Aldin Jackson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Aldin Jackson's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job Cultural Insights and Brand Strategist at Agency A3
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Agency A3   June 2015 - Present
Think It's A Game Records   April 2015 - June 2015
10 Squared   December 2014 - June 2015
Dean Brand Marketing, LLC.   December 2009 - December 2014
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2013 - March 2013
The Coca-Cola Company/Market Vision   June 2009 - September 2009
Disturbing Tha Peace Records  October 2005 - January 2008
Def Jam South   October 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Sponsorship, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Relationship Marketing, Event Planning, Media Planning, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Mobile Marketing, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Promotions, Creative Development, Trade Marketing, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Marketing, Facebook

Education
Herzing University-Atlanta   2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management: Entrepreneurial Studies

Atlanta Technical College   2001 — 2002
Marketing

Paul Van Beneden Paul Van Beneden Greater Atlanta Area Details
Paul Van Beneden's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2001 - December 2005
Job Regional Sales Manager at AirWatch by VMware
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
AirWatch by VMware  July 2015 - Present
AirWatch by VMware  July 2014 - June 2015
AirWatch  September 2012 - June 2014
IBM  February 2011 - September 2012
Alltek Virtual   October 2010 - February 2011
Insphere Insurance Solutions  December 2005 - June 2010
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2001 - December 2005

Skills
CRM, Cloud Computing, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Strategy, B2B, Management, Account Management, Enterprise Software, Strategic Planning, Training, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Solution Selling, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Device Management, Mobile Security, Enterprise Mobility, Mobile Content..., Mobile Application..., Sales Operations, Marketing, Recruiting, Business Planning, Direct Sales

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Francois Hugon CFBE Francois Hugon CFBE Indianapolis, Indiana Details
Francois Hugon CFBE's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2003 - August 2014
Job .
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Carroll Wine & Spirits   September 2014 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2003 - August 2014

Skills
Account Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Wine, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Food, Key Account Management, Pricing, Wine Tasting

Education
Georgia State University   2000 — 2003
Certified French English translator, French English translation

École Hôtelière de Nice   1976 — 1978

Jarron Harkness Jarron Harkness Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Jarron Harkness's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience 2004 - 2007
Job Director Customer Development Atlantic Division at E&J Gallo Winery
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
E. & J. Gallo Winery   2010 - Present
E. & J. Gallo Winery   2007 - 2010
Empire Distributors, Inc.   2004 - 2007
E. & J. Gallo Winery   2002 - 2004
Empire Distributors, Inc.   2001 - 2002
Empire Distributors, Inc.   2000 - 2001

Skills
Sales, Wine, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Brand Management, FMCG, Retail, Sales Management, Pricing, Key Account Management, Trade Marketing, Food, Wine Tasting

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1996 — 1999
BSBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Frank Doherty Frank Doherty Melbourne, Florida Area Details
Frank Doherty's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience August 1994 - December 2007
Job Wine & Spirits Education and Consultation
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Food Manager Testing LLC   2011 - Present
Wine Knowledge LLC   December 2007 - Present
Empire Distributors Inc  August 1994 - December 2007
Atlanta Wholesale Wine  September 1991 - August 1994
Mc Kesson Wine and Spirits   April 1987 - September 1991
Price Wise Liquor Marts - FL   August 1980 - April 1987

Skills
Selling Skills, Business Services, Wine, Wine Tasting, Food, Restaurants, Retail, Sales, Wholesale, Marketing, Sales Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Event Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Brand Development, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Alcoholic Beverages, Management, Beer, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wineries, Winemaking, Pricing, Beverage Industry, Distributors, Brand Management, Food Pairing, Champagne, Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, Food Service

Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)   1965 — 1970
Marketing

Charles Higman Charles Higman Dallas, Georgia Details
Charles Higman's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2013 - Present
Job at
Industry Retail
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2013 - Present
Publix Super Markets  April 1998 - January 2013
United States Marine Corps  May 1999 - May 2005

Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Management, Program Management, Retail, Sales, Store Management, Team Building, Leadership, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Team Leadership, Merchandising, Grocery, Account Management, Social Media

Education
Southern Polytechnic State University   2000 — 2002

Cal McKnight Cal McKnight Athens, Georgia Details
Cal McKnight's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 2015 - Present
Job On Premise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Clevest Solutions Inc  September 2014 - February 2015
Partner Software Inc.  March 2013 - September 2014
Center Stage Catering  2011 - 2013
Cutters Pub   2006 - 2010

Skills
Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Trade Show Exhibitor, International Sales, Domestic Sales, Hospitality Management

Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Consumer Economics

Brian Conway Brian Conway Alpharetta, Georgia Details
Brian Conway's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Retail Sales Representative at Empire Distributors
Industry Market Research
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
University of Alabama Sales Program  May 2014 - May 2015
University of Alabama Sales Program  August 2013 - May 2015
Olympia Media Group  March 2013 - January 2014

Skills
Sales, Social Media, Marketing, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, B2B, Social Networking

Education
University of Alabama   2014 — 2015
Masters of Marketing Sciences, Marketing Analytics, 4.0

University of Alabama   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Shelton State Community College   2012 — 2012

Brooke Raleigh Brooke Raleigh Atlanta, Georgia Details
Brooke Raleigh's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2002 - February 2008
Job Executive Director of National Accounts at FIJI Water/JUSTIN Wines/Landmark Wines
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Fiji Water/JUSTIN Wines/Landmark Wines   May 2011 - Present
FIJI Water  December 2008 - May 2011
FIJI Water  February 2008 - December 2008
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2002 - February 2008

Skills
Beverage Industry, Key Account Development, Account Management, Grocery, Sales Management, IRI, Food & Beverage, Wine, National Accounts

Education
Kennesaw State University   2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Auburn University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Jeff Hurme Jeff Hurme Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jeff Hurme's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2006 - September 2007
Job Sales Consultant at American Express
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Priority Payment Systems (American Express Contractor)   September 2013 - Present
Amerisave Mortgage Corporation  May 2012 - August 2013
North Fulton Community Charities  November 2010 - April 2012
C.E.C./Le Cordon Bleu- Atlanta   August 2008 - October 2010
Pinnacle Medsource  October 2007 - August 2008
Empire Distributors, Inc  March 2006 - September 2007
General Wholesale Company  August 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Retention, Account Management, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Social Media, Product Development, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Inside Sales, Sales Process, Sales Management, Budgets, Time Management, Sales Operations

Education
Johnson and Wales University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor Of Science, Hospitality Sales & Meeting Management

Johnson and Wales University   1997 — 2001
Associate of Science, Restaurant/Institutional Management

Alice Garmon Woods Alice Garmon Woods Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Alice Garmon Woods's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience August 2005 - August 2008
Job Director of Strategic Partnerships
Industry Sports
Experience
Charlotte Checkers  May 2008 - Present
Charlotte Checkers  May 2008 - May 2011
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2005 - August 2008
bebe  April 2002 - January 2005
Law Offices of Bush and Powers   2002 - 2005

Skills
Wine Tasting, Sales, Wine, Beer, Restaurants, Marketing, Retail, Management, Sales Management, Sports Marketing, Account Management, Event Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Customer Service, Ticket Sales, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships

Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro   1993 — 1998
BFA, Design, minors in Art History and Biology

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor's degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Richard Padgett Richard Padgett Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Richard Padgett's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
PCSI Powder Coating Services, Inc.   November 2013 - April 2015
Carolina Premium Beverage  July 2009 - October 2013
IH Caffey   October 2008 - July 2009
Delhaize Group  October 2007 - October 2008
Delhaize Group  September 2004 - October 2007

Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Account Management, Customer Service, Wholesale, Inventory Management, Retail, Merchandising, Negotiation, Purchasing, Direct Sales, Budget, P&L Analysis, Long-term Customer..., Planograms, Store Management, Management, Hiring, Pricing, Business Development

Education
Gaston College   2007 — 2008

Ashbrook High School   2000 — 2003
High School Diploma

Sean Meyers Sean Meyers Wilmington, North Carolina Area Details
Sean Meyers's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2015 - Present
Job On Premise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
EREV Boards   February 2011 - 2015
Ruth's Chris Steak House  June 2007 - November 2014

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, New Business Development, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, WordPress, Google Adwords, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Development, Product Marketing, Premiere, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Networking

Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts, History

AJ West AJ West Greater Atlanta Area Details
AJ West's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Senior Distribution Manager
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
CareerBuilder.com  June 2013 - June 2014
Tech Data  January 2013 - May 2013
Tech Data  August 2011 - January 2013
AmeriGas Propane  July 2009 - August 2011
AmeriGas Propane  December 2008 - July 2009
US Army  August 2007 - November 2008
U.S. Army   November 2006 - August 2007
United States Army  February 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Logistics, Team Building, Project Planning, Budgets, Project Management, Personnel Management, Public Speaking, Time Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Inventory Management, Military, Management, Leadership, Process Improvement

Education
Limestone College   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Limestone College   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Lindenwood University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice

Craig Schwarzkopf Craig Schwarzkopf Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Craig Schwarzkopf's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 1990 - August 1994
Job VP Customer Contact Analytics at Wells Fargo
Industry Banking
Experience
Wells Fargo  July 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo  March 2012 - July 2014
Wells Fargo  June 2006 - March 2012
Wells Fargo  November 2000 - June 2006
Wells Fargo  November 1998 - November 2000
Farner-Bocken Company   October 1995 - November 1998
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 1990 - August 1994
Ben Franklin / Schwarzkopf Varieties   January 1982 - January 1990

Skills
Banking, Risk Management, Leadership, Business Analysis, Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Business Process..., SDLC, Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management

Education
Creighton University   1985 — 1989
BSBA

Bob Surrency Bob Surrency Orlando, Florida Area Details
Bob Surrency's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience 1995 - 2003
Job Senior Director of Global Accounts Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates  2012 - Present
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates  2008 - 2012
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates  2003 - 2008
Empire Distributors, Inc.   1995 - 2003

Skills
Wine, Fine Dining, Food, Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Beer, Wineries, Winemaking, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage, Beverage Industry, Event Planning, Hospitality, Key Account Development, Food Pairing, P&L, Management, Sales, Wine & Spirits Industry

Education
The University of Georgia   1984 — 1989
BA, Political Science

William Beverly William Beverly Asheville, North Carolina Details
William Beverly's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Professional Drummer/Audio Engineer
Industry Music
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
Jody Medford   January 2015 - Present
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated  January 2014 - Present
Joe Lasher Jr.   June 2013 - October 2014
American Federation of Musicians Local 342   September 2013 - September 2014
Wild Wing Cafe  July 2013 - September 2014
The Home Depot  November 2011 - May 2014
CrossRidge   February 2013 - July 2013
CrossRidge   June 2012 - October 2012
Spencer Gifts  November 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Drums, Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Sound, Music, Music Production, Studio Recording, Audio Editing, Audio Post Production, Band, Pro Tools, Sound Editing, Sound Design, Music Industry, Recording, Musicians, Rock, Logic Pro, Digital Recording, DJ, Adobe Audition, Audio Processing, Professional Audio, Digital Audio, Live Recording, Drum Set, Reason, Surround Sound, Composition, Guitar, Guitarist, Theatre, Forklift Operator, Voice Over, Video Editing, Entertainment, Songwriting, Piano, Music Education, Ableton Live, Acting, Mac, Music Theory, Radio, Mastering, Sound Reinforcement, Bass Guitar, MIDI, Sound Mixing, Critical Thinking

Education
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences   2010 — 2012
Audio Engineering Certification, Audio Engineering

North Judson-San Pierre High School   2005 — 2010
Core 40 High School Diploma, General Studies

Laura Engle Laura Engle Greater Atlanta Area Details
Laura Engle's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Consultant at Empire Distributing
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Boisset Collection   October 2013 - August 2015
Bishop Hospitality Group   September 2013 - October 2013
Good Essen   May 2012 - July 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   October 2009 - May 2012
SideForward   June 2009 - October 2009
Pepper Lounge   2007 - 2009
Washington University  January 2007 - May 2008
Washington University  June 2007 - August 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  January 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Research, Mandarin, French, Chinese, Facebook, Sommelier, Wine Tasting, Hospitality, Editing, Social Media, Wine, Leadership, Restaurants, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Sales, Bartending, Event Planning, Cooking, Billiards, Management, Integrated Marketing, Food, Social Networking, Start-ups, Event Management, Fine Dining, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Menu Development, Public Relations, Purchasing, Restaurant Management, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Alcoholic Beverages, Micros, Pre-opening, Beer, Sales Management

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2006 — 2008
MA, East Asian Studies-Chinese

Capital Normal University   2008 — 2008
Duke Study in China, Mandarin Chinese

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2006
MS, Journalism

Peking University   2004 — 2004
Freeman Grant Recipient, Chinese Culture

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science, French

Schaumburg High School   1997 — 2000
High School Diploma, General Studies

Timothy Servold Timothy Servold Greater Atlanta Area Details
Timothy Servold's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Wine Sales and Distribution at Hemispheres Global Wines
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Hemispheres Global Wines  May 2014 - June 2015
Southern Wine & Spirits  September 2012 - May 2014
United States Marine Corps  February 2009 - September 2012

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, Social Media Marketing, Research, Event Planning, Sales, Account Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta

Chris Suchala Chris Suchala Cincinnati Area Details
Chris Suchala's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2002 - January 2011
Job Gas Turbine Performance Engineer/Fluid & Thermal Systems Assistant Program Manager
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
Belcan Engineering  October 2013 - Present
Blythe Development Company   June 2013 - October 2013
Merchandising Concepts Inc.   November 2012 - June 2013
Empire Distributors Inc  January 2002 - January 2011

Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Management, Budgets, PowerPoint, Sales, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Marketing, Sales Management, Purchasing, Process Scheduler, Operations Management, •Experience in..., Leadership, Training, Matlab, SolidWorks, Pricing, Microsoft Office

Education
North Carolina State University   2011 — 2013
Bachelors in Science, Aerospace Engineering, Alumni

University of North Carolina at Asheville   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering, GPA of 3.13

Michael Whetsell Michael Whetsell Asheville, North Carolina Details
Michael Whetsell's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Employment Specialist at Meridan Behavioral Health Services
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Meridan Behavioral Health Services   October 2014 - February 2015
The Market Place  July 2014 - February 2015
The Blackbird   May 2012 - May 2014
The Grand Bohemian Hotel   September 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Microsoft Word, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Food, Sales, Wine Tasting, Catering, Wine, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Management

Education
University of Pittsburgh   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 3.41 GPA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1991 — 1994

Brett Wright Brett Wright Wilmington, North Carolina Details
Brett Wright's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2012 - August 2013
Job Medical Device Sales Ortho Pain
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Medical Modalities  January 2015 - Present
Boat Juice Marine Services   June 2014 - Present
ACI Insurance Services   August 2013 - June 2014
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2012 - August 2013
T-Mobile  2004 - 2011
Stevens Towing Company   2003 - 2005
Sysco  2001 - 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Retail, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Direct Marketing, Management, Training, Business Planning, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction

Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

Cape Fear Community College   1994 — 1997
Associate's Degree, Marine Technology / Biology

Michelle Schmitt Michelle Schmitt Greater Atlanta Area Details
Michelle Schmitt's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2010 - January 2014
Job Fine Wine Sales at Hemispheres Global Wines
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Hemispheres Global Wines  May 2014 - Present
Club Tapiz/ Fincas Patagonicas   February 2014 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2010 - January 2014
Total Wine & More  October 2008 - October 2010
Atlantic Wine & Spirits   September 2007 - September 2008
The Grape  July 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Conversational Spanish, Wine Tasting, Wineries, Wine, Sales, Event Management, Wine, Menu Development, Restaurants, Hotels, Advertising, Customer Service, Tourism, Purchasing, P, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Food Pairing, Champagne, English, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Distributors, Wine Lists, Hospitality, POS, Retail, Merchandising, Pricing, Catering, Food Service, Inventory Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Wine & Spirits Industry

Education
Court of Master Sommeliers   2007 — 2007
Level One Sommelier, Begginer Sommelier Certification

Society of Wine Educators   2007 — 2007
Certified Specialist of WIne, CSW

Wine & Spirits Education Trust   2006 — 2006
WSET Level 3 Certification, WSET III

Auburn University   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General, 3.98 GPA

Laura Turner Laura Turner Greater Atlanta Area Details
Laura Turner's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 1998 - October 2006
Job Community Outreach Liaison at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta  February 2012 - Present
Eleste Marketing, Inc.   October 2006 - March 2012
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 1998 - October 2006
Damons International  September 1996 - May 1998

Skills
Account Management, Community Outreach, Copywriting, Customer Service, Event Management, Coaching, Event Planning, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, New Business Development, Nonprofits, Project Management, Project Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Sales, Sales Management, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Web Design

Education
Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration   1993 — 1996

Clayton State University

Statesboro High School

Dena Ziglar Dena Ziglar Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Dena Ziglar's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 2006 - Present
Job On Premise District Manager
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Rodney Strong Vineyards  May 2015 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 2006 - Present
Empire Distributors  May 2006 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   December 2013 - May 2015
Sullivans Steakhouse  May 2001 - May 2006
Sullivan's Steakhouse  May 2001 - May 2006
Sullivan's Steakhouse  May 2001 - May 2006
Greater Charlotte Biz   March 2001 - May 2001
Greater Charlotte Biz   March 2001 - May 2001
Osprey  January 2000 - November 2000

Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Wine, Menu Development, Event Management, Event Planning, Retail, Direct Marketing, Distributors, Beer, Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Tasting, Wineries, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Cold Calling, Key Account Development, New Business Development

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1994 — 1999
BA, Biology

University of North Carolina
B.A, Biology; Microbiology

University of North Carolina
B.A, Biology; Microbiology

Scott Reeves Scott Reeves Greater Atlanta Area Details
Scott Reeves's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Sales specialist at empire distributors
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2013 - May 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2010 - August 2013
Grapefields Fine Wine Distributors   January 2010 - October 2010
Bone's Restaurant  October 2006 - December 2009
Morgans Hotel Group  1997 - 2006

Skills
Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Beverage Industry, Food, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Sales, Sales Management

Education
Yale School of Drama   1994 — 1997
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

The University of Kansas   1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater

Marie Addison Marie Addison Greater Atlanta Area Details
Marie Addison's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Purchasing Agent at Empire Dist.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Reinhart Foodservice  June 2003 - August 2015

Skills
Pricing, Forecasting, Procurement, Food, Warehousing, Purchasing, Purchase Orders, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Quality Control, Customer Satisfaction

Education
University of Phoenix   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

University of Phoenix   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Pharmacy

Kristin Cox Kristin Cox Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Kristin Cox's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Wine Sales Representative at Empire Distributors
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2012 - Present
Angus Barn LTD   September 2004 - June 2012
Personal Home  February 2009 - October 2011
Realty World Carolina Properties  February 2007 - February 2009
Kirchhoff-Consigli Construction Management  December 1999 - September 2002
Vassar College  April 2000 - May 2002
Walt Disney World  February 1998 - October 1999

Skills
First Level Sommelier, Photographer, Real Estate, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, First Time Home Buyers, Process Scheduler, Event Management, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Event Planning, Mac, Project Management, Graphic Design, Social Media, Residential Homes, Outlook, Purchasing, Research, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Marketing, Retail, Sales, Restaurants, Hospitality, Food, Wine, Inventory Management

Education
Central Connecticut State University   1996 — 1998
BA, Communications, Maketing

Michael Gunnells Michael Gunnells Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Michael Gunnells's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2000 - March 2002
Job Vice President Sales Wine
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Mims Distributing Company, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
mutual distributing  2002 - October 2014
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2000 - March 2002

Skills
Beer, Wine Tasting, Restaurants, Beverage Industry, Wine, Champagne, Key Account Development, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage, National Accounts, Food, Distributors, Food Pairing

Education
Furman University   1988 — 1991
BA, History

Eric Mehok Eric Mehok Greater Atlanta Area Details
Eric Mehok's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience August 2007 - October 2013
Job Warehouse/Operations Manager. National Sales Rep for Material Handling Specialists
Industry Warehousing
Experience
Material Handling Specialists   March 2014 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2007 - October 2013
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 1999 - July 2007
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 1998 - January 1999
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 1996 - January 1999
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 1995 - May 1996

Skills
Microsoft Word, Teaching, Customer Service, Outlook, Budgets, English, Microsoft Office, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Negotiation, Research, Strategic Planning, C, Editing, Teamwork, Access, Java, DOT regulations, OSHA, Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Inventory Analysis, Physical Inventory, Operations Management, Transportation, DOT Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Warehouse Management, Purchasing

Education
University of Phoenix-Atlanta Campus   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Businness Management, 3.7

Marcus Wheeler Marcus Wheeler Atlanta, Georgia Details
Marcus Wheeler's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2014 - March 2015
Job Regional Sales Representative at Cyber Liquids
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Cyber Liquids   December 2013 - Present
AirWatch by VMware  March 2015 - June 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2014 - March 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2014 - October 2014
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2013 - February 2014
Best Buy  June 2012 - February 2013
United States Army  August 2009 - June 2012
Best Buy  April 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Sales, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Solution Selling, Motivation, Sales Process, Problem Solving, Internet, Computers, Determination, Integrity, Testing, Mobile Devices, Mobile Device Management, Mobile Applications, Enterprise Mobility, Mobile Content..., Email Management, Application Management..., Small Business, Small Business IT..., IT Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Marketing

Education
Georgia State University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Managerial Science - Business Analysis

Cochise College   2010 — 2012
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Loudoun County High School   2004 — 2008

Samantha Heidt Samantha Heidt Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Samantha Heidt's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2015 - Present
Job On Premise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
Neuro Brands LLC. (Drink Neuro)   May 2013 - October 2014
Bolt Public Relations  January 2013 - May 2013
TEAM Enterprises  February 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Research, Nonprofits, Time Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Sales, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Microsoft Office

Education
North Carolina State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Ashley Iszkula Ashley Iszkula Pooler, Georgia Details
Ashley Iszkula's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience July 2013 - September 2015
Job Account Manager at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   July 2013 - September 2015
University of South Carolina Beaufort  February 2012 - January 2013
Colonial Properties Trust  February 2010 - August 2011
Bahama Bob's   August 2008 - February 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  July 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, Customer Retention, Sales, Customer Oriented, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Long-term Customer..., Sales Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Analytical Chemistry, Spectrophotometry, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Solvent Extraction, Research, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy

Education
Georgia Southern University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Martha T. Teshome Martha T. Teshome Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Martha T. Teshome's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2007 - June 2007
Job Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
Academy of Management  September 2007 - June 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc  February 2007 - June 2007

Skills
QuickBooks, Bookkeeping, Time Management, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statements, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit Cards, Bank Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Expense Reports, Budgets, Accounting, General Ledger, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Word

Education
Long Island University
MBA

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor's degree

Carrie Rosen Carrie Rosen Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Carrie Rosen's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2012 - Present
Earth Fare  August 2007 - March 2012
Dad's Garage Theatre Company  June 2002 - June 2007
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts  October 2005 - November 2006
The Angel Pub   December 2003 - September 2005
Pier 1 Imports  June 2000 - September 2003

Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Account Management, Inventory Management, Event Management, Pricing, Event Planning, Merchandising, Wine, Marketing, Food, Sales Presentations

Education
LaGrange College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater

Marco Cella Marco Cella Wilmington, North Carolina Details
Marco Cella's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience
Job On Premise District Manager at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.  

Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, Sales

Education
Cégep Garneau
Diplôme d'Etude Collégial DEC, Physical Sciences

Rachel Howard ☁ Rachel Howard ☁ Atlanta, Georgia Details
Rachel Howard ☁'s Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience August 2013 - May 2015
Job Sales Development
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Salesforce  June 2015 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   August 2013 - May 2015
THINK Interactive, Inc  March 2013 - July 2013
Tapjoy  July 2012 - February 2013
Gundlach Bundschu Winery  May 2011 - August 2011
BLVD Magazine  January 2010 - April 2010
CAB Inc.   April 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Proficient in InDesign, Team Leadership, News Writing, Event Planning, New Media, Digital Media, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Marketing

Education
The University of Georgia   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences

The University of Georgia   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science; Consumer Journalism, Telecommunication and New Media

Kirk Hunter II Kirk Hunter II Greater Atlanta Area Details
Kirk Hunter II's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 2013 - July 2014
Job eCommerce Consultant at EYStudios
Industry Education Management
Experience
EYStudios  January 2015 - Present
Edison Media Research  August 2005 - Present
Allen Lund Company  July 2014 - January 2015
Operation HOPE  2008 - 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 2013 - July 2014
Premier Transportation  November 2012 - June 2013
Capital Transportation Solutions  March 2012 - November 2012
DB Schenker  March 2009 - July 2011
Regions Bank  November 2008 - October 2009
Radio One  May 2003 - February 2007

Skills
Transportation, Shipping, Logistics, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Forecasting, Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Pricing, Management

Education
University of Miami   1999 — 2003
B.A, Political Science and Broadcasting

Freeport High School   1996 — 1999

Collin Beck Collin Beck Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Collin Beck's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience 2011 - August 2015
Job Area Sales Manager NC at Phusion Projects
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Phusion Projects  September 2015 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   2011 - August 2015
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company  2009 - 2011
ACL Development   2008 - 2009
Labor Finders of North Carolina   2004 - 2008
ADT  March 2004 - November 2004
Lifetouch  July 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Brand Management, Retail, Sales Management, Pricing, Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Beverage Industry, Beer, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Distributors, Business Planning, Operations Management, Sales Presentations, Grocery, Team Management, Social Media Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Training, Direct Sales, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Convenience, Food, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, FMCG, IRI, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Key Account Management, Cold Calling, Account Management, Retail Sales, Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Budgets, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Negotiation

Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington   1999 — 2003
BA, Communication Studies

Eugene James Casey Eugene James Casey Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Eugene James Casey's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience June 1993 - June 2008
Job CSW Fine wine sales consultant
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Mutual Distributing Company  June 2008 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   June 1993 - June 2008
Centennial Beverage Group  February 1986 - October 1992
McKesson Wine and Spirits   September 1978 - January 1986

Skills
Sales & Marketing, Retail Marketing, Wine Education, Wine Tasting, Wine, Retail, Winemaking, Wineries, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Restaurants, Beverage Industry

Education
Northern Illinois University   1970 — 1974
Sociology

Notre Dame College Prepatory   1966 — 1970

Cayla Carlotta Cayla Carlotta Greater Atlanta Area Details
Cayla Carlotta's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant Training & Development at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2012 - Present
Starbucks  January 2008 - October 2012
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Inventory Management, Event Planning, Sales, Microsoft Office, Retail, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Hospitality, HootSuite, Social Media Marketing

Education
Georgia Gwinnett College   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Cum Laude

Chauncey Rogers Chauncey Rogers Greater Atlanta Area Details
Chauncey Rogers's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2012 - July 2012
Job Staff Performance Manager
Industry Warehousing
Experience
ProLogistix  January 2015 - Present
OTS Holdings   September 2014 - February 2015
KIK Custom Products  November 2012 - April 2014
Empire Distributors Inc  February 2012 - July 2012
PetSmart  March 2010 - February 2012
Staffing By The Hour   March 2009 - March 2010
PetSmart  March 2009 - March 2010
Saia Motor Freight  May 2006 - October 2008
BJ’s Distribution   May 2005 - May 2006
BJ's Distribition   May 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Warehousing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Microsoft Word, Warehouse Management, Shipping, Forklift Operator, Operations Management, Distribution Center..., Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Logistics Management, Analysis, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Data Entry, Management, Change Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Training, Outlook, Process Scheduler, Merchandising, Project Planning, Retail, Process Improvement, Procurement, Freight, Account Management, Troubleshooting, 3PL, SAP, Leadership, Sales, Pallet Jack, Negotiation, Time Management, Transportation..., Customer Satisfaction

Education
Kaplan University   2012 — 2014
Associate of applied Science (A.S.), business administration

Denbigh High School

Norfolk State University

Stephen Ellington Stephen Ellington Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Stephen Ellington's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience September 2003 - February 2007
Job Regional Account Director at Adecco Group North America
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Adecco Group North America  May 2015 - Present
Greene Resources  November 2012 - May 2015
Hire Alternatives  September 2008 - October 2012
ProLogistix (Employbridge Holding Company)   February 2007 - September 2008
Empire Distributors, Inc.   September 2003 - February 2007

Skills
Recruiting, Leadership, Sales, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Staffing Services, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, Technical Recruiting, Business Development, Account Management, Cold Calling, Management, Candidate Generation, Internet Recruiting, Onboarding, Customer Service, Human Resources, New Business Development, Salesforce.com

Education
East Carolina University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies

Needham Broughton High School   1993 — 1997
Raleigh, NC

Brian Lanham Brian Lanham Cedartown, Georgia Details
Brian Lanham's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Sales Representative Retail Wine Division
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2014 - Present
Yancey Bros. Co.   March 2012 - January 2014
Yancey Bros. Company   October 2007 - April 2009

Skills
Management, Sales, CRM, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Power Generation, Power Systems, Service Management, Sales Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Event Planning, Construction, Time Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Outlook, Operations Management, Heavy Equipment, Contract Negotiation, Generators, Purchasing, Team Building, Negotiation, Account Management, Pricing, Sales Process

Education
Kennesaw State University   1996 — 2002

2004-2005 American Intercontinental University
Bachelors Degree

Floyd College (Georgia

Hank Weldon Hank Weldon Birmingham, Alabama Area Details
Hank Weldon's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2010 - April 2011
Job Manager, College, High School, Youth at B.A.S.S., LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
B.A.S.S., LLC   May 2011 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2010 - April 2011
CSE  May 2008 - April 2010
ESPN  February 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Event Planning, Event Management, Sales Presentations, Project Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, New Business Development, Business Development, Management, Social Media, Sponsorship

Education
University of Alabama   2003 — 2008
Bachelors of Science in Commerce & Business Administration, Marketing, Business Management

Randall Roberts Randall Roberts Atlanta, Georgia Details
Randall Roberts's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 1999 - February 2006
Job Wine and spirits broker, food and beverage consultant
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Real Brands Inc.   February 2009 - Present
The Art Institute of Atlanta  April 2010 - March 2011
RSI Wine Mavens   February 2006 - October 2008
Empire Distributor's Inc  February 1999 - February 2006

Skills
Wine & spirits brand..., Brand development with..., Beverage education, Wine, Wine Education, Wine Sales, Food, Culinary, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Wine Knowledge, Wine Tasting, Wine Marketing, Menu Development, Cooking, Culinary Skills, Brand Development, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Sales, Winemaking, Restaurants, Retail, Beverage Industry, Brand Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Wineries, Marketing, Beer, Food Service, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Training, Catering

Education
University of West Florida - College of Business   1989 — 1993
BSBA, Management

Society of Wine Educators   2002 — 2009
C.S.W., Wine

Pensacola Junior College   1980 — 1984
Hospitality, Business of Hospitality

Justin Gupton Justin Gupton Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Justin Gupton's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Sales Rep
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
GolfTEC  November 2011 - September 2014
Professional Golfer  March 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Sports, Sports Marketing, Tournaments, Sports Management, Golf Instruction, Golf Courses, Golf, Player Development, Sports Psychology, Club, Golf Course Management, Golf Management, Athletics, Sales

Education
Lander University   2005 — 2006

Kelsey Sherrill Kelsey Sherrill Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Kelsey Sherrill's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2014 - Present
Job OnPremise Sales Rep at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Research
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2014 - Present
Central Providence Veterinary Hospital   March 2013 - August 2013
North Carolina State University  September 2012 - November 2012
North Carolina State University  April 2012 - June 2012
TEAM Enterprises  2011 - 2012
North Carolina State University  August 2011 - December 2011
North Carolina State University  May 2011 - July 2011
North Carolina State University  August 2007 - May 2011
North Carolina State University  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Time Management, Public Speaking, Analysis, Veterinary, Microsoft Word, Sales & Marketing..., Research, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Leadership, Sales&Marketing, ELISA, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Teamwork

Education
North Carolina State University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences, Magna Cum Laude

Providence Senior High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, Honors Graduate

Sarah Haskell Hojnacki Sarah Haskell Hojnacki Greater Atlanta Area Details
Sarah Haskell Hojnacki's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2006 - April 2011
Job Florida, Georgia and Tennessee Market Manager at Purity Vodka
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Purity Vodka AB  August 2011 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2006 - April 2011
Marketing ETC   May 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, Cold Calling, Account Management, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Restaurants, Brand Management, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Food & Beverage, Salesforce.com, Market Planning

Education
Elon University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Leisure Sports Management

Lynnfield High School   1997 — 2000

Sabrina Navarre Leftwich Sabrina Navarre Leftwich Greater Atlanta Area Details
Sabrina Navarre Leftwich's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 1998 - May 2002
Job Independent Hospitality Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Life Care Centers of America  January 2015 - Present
Home  September 2005 - Present
Buford Highway Transmissions   June 2002 - September 2006
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 1998 - May 2002
Houston's, Inc.   January 1996 - April 1998
LaCazuela Mexican Restaurants   January 1995 - January 1996
Westin Hotels & Resorts Atlanta   March 1990 - January 1995

Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Beer, Beverage Industry, Restaurants, Hospitality, Cold Calling, Sales, Food, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, POS, Customer Service, Event Management, Building Relationships, Direct Sales, Merchandising, Account Management, Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Team Building, Food Pairing, Hotels, Management, Budgets, Food & Beverage

Education
Georgia State University   1989 — 1997
BS, Hospitality Administration

American College of Arts   1987 — 1989
Two years of Commercial Art/ Photography., Commercial Art and Photography

W. J. Woodham High School   1982 — 1983
Began High School here but graduated in New Orleans, La., Music Performance, General

O. Perry Walker H.S., New Orleans, La.
High School Graduate, Latin, Music and Photojournalism

Lee Anne Robinson Lee Anne Robinson Dallas, North Carolina Details
Lee Anne Robinson's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 1991 - July 1998
Job Controller at Webb Metals Recycling, LLC
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Webb Metals Recycling, LLC   January 2015 - Present
ColorScapes   May 2004 - Present
The Morgan Landscape Group   February 2014 - October 2014
Teupen USA, Inc   February 2011 - February 2014
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 1991 - July 1998

Skills
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Multi-State Sales Tax, Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Collaborative Problem..., Corporate Collections, Credit Card Transaction..., Management, Administrative..., Office Management, Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Training, Customer Support, Sales, Job Scheduling, Leadership, Customer Relations, Research, Sage 50 / Peachtree, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Money, PowerPoint, Outlook, ADP Payroll, Dunn & Bradstreet

Education
Central Piedmont Community College
Accounting

Dunn & Bradstreet Collections Certificate

Robert Powers Microsoft Office Certificate

York Technical College
Microsoft Office Certificate

Brad Krewson Brad Krewson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Brad Krewson's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience Assistant to the Dean of Academic AffairsThe Art Institute of Atlanta2000 - 2006
Job Marketing Specialist at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   Assistant to the Dean of Academic AffairsThe Art Institute of Atlanta2000 - 2006

Education
The Art Institute of Atlanta   2001 — 2006

Pat Stephenson Pat Stephenson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Pat Stephenson's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Retail Division Sales Manager
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2009 - Present
CJIS GROUP, Inc.   January 2001 - January 2009
E&J Gallo Winery  June 1991 - January 2001

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   1986 — 1991
BS, Marketing

Scott McFee Scott McFee Atlanta, Georgia Details
Scott McFee's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Director of Operations
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
Southern Wine & Spirits  November 2004 - July 2014
CP Ships  April 2001 - November 2004
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc   1991 - 2001
Sea-Land Service, Inc.   1985 - 1991

Skills
Inventory Management, Training, Forecasting, Pricing, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain, Budgets, Logistics, Warehousing, Management, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Purchasing, Alcoholic Beverages, P&L Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Business Development, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Strategy, Human Resources, Transportation..., Logistics Management, Process Improvement

Education
Florida Atlantic University
BS, Education / Science

SUNY Cobleskill
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), SLT - Biology

Coby Jones Coby Jones Lubbock, Texas Area Details
Coby Jones's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2003 - February 2006
Job Franchise Owner at Firehouse Subs
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Firehouse Subs  August 2011 - Present
Fosters Wine Estates  February 2006 - July 2011
Empire Distributors Inc  March 2003 - February 2006
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group  1999 - 2000

Skills
Wine, Alcoholic Beverages, Restaurants, Sales, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Income Statement, Food Service, Profit, P&L, Franchising, Retail, P&L Management, Food, Inventory Management

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing & MIS

Dyrc McLeod Dyrc McLeod Atlanta, Georgia Details
Dyrc McLeod's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience July 2002 - September 2013
Job CFO at Shiplify
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Shiplify   April 2015 - Present
Textile Group Inc.   March 2014 - November 2014
Empire Distributors, Inc.   July 2002 - September 2013
SunTrust Bank  July 1995 - July 2002

Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Account Management, Management, Logistics, Leadership, Negotiation, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Strategy, Budgets

Education
University of Alabama   1989 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General

Carrie Buchanan Carrie Buchanan Greater Atlanta Area Details
Carrie Buchanan's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2005 - February 2013
Job Southeastern Regional Manager
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Tricana Imports   August 2013 - Present
Aquaclean Systems of Atlanta, Inc.   February 2013 - July 2013
Empire Distributors, Inc  March 2005 - February 2013
E & J Gallo Winery  March 2002 - February 2005
Interland, Inc  January 2000 - March 2002

Skills
Sales, Leadership, Wine, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, Training, Management, Restaurants, Program Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Start-ups, Beer, Food Pairing, Beverage Industry, Event Management, Wineries, Sales Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Marketing

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1994 — 1998
BA Public Relations, Journalism & Mass Communications

Rasmus Nagel Rasmus Nagel Greater Atlanta Area Details
Rasmus Nagel's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Retail Wine Sales Representative
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
American Sommelier Association   August 2013 - June 2014
Flight 151   February 2009 - November 2011
Wall Street Services  July 2007 - March 2008
Josie Woods   June 2003 - September 2006
AT2U.S. Navy   December 1998 - December 2002

Skills
Management, Human Resources, Research, Training, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Manuscript Development, Line Editing, Blogging, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Sales, Wine

Education
City University of New York City College   2004 — 2007
BA, Psychology

Northeastern University   1997 — 1998

The Fieldston School   1984 — 1997
High School Diploma

SAP: Vivek Kushwaha SAP: Vivek Kushwaha Greater Atlanta Area Details
SAP: Vivek Kushwaha's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2013 - July 2014
Job SAP FINANCE LEAD at Americold Logistics, LLC.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Americold Logistics, LLC.   July 2014 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2013 - July 2014
Siemens  November 2010 - March 2013
Pegasystems  November 2009 - October 2010
Dr Pepper Snapple Group  November 2008 - July 2009
Yash Technologies  May 2007 - October 2008
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.,   2004 - 2007
Satyam  2004 - 2006

Education
University of Pune   1995 — 1997
MBA, Finance

Delhi University

Rodd Thrasher Rodd Thrasher Greater Atlanta Area Details
Rodd Thrasher's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2007 - December 2014
Job Entrepreneur
Industry Sports
Experience
Insperity  January 2015 - September 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2007 - December 2014
Iron Mountain  2003 - 2006

Skills
Account Management, Sales, Salesforce.com, Management, Sales Process, Customer Service, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Team Building, Direct Sales, Process Improvement, Cold Calling, CRM, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, B2B, Solution Selling, Business Development, Operations Management

Education
Georgia State University   1992 — 1994
Business Administration and Management, General

Redan High School   1989 — 1992

Michael O'Connor, CWE Michael O'Connor, CWE Greater Atlanta Area Details
Michael O'Connor, CWE's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience February 2004 - June 2013
Job Director of Business Development at Quality Wine & Spirits
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Quality Wine & Spirits  July 2013 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc  February 2004 - June 2013
Star Provisions  2000 - 2004

Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Restaurants, Distributors, Key Account Development, Food, Food & Beverage, Pricing, Sales, Brand Management, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Marketing, Retail, Menu Development, Market Planning, Sales Management, Food Pairing, Beverage Industry, Wineries, Champagne, Wine & Spirits Industry, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Wine Lists, Brand Development

Education
Culinary Institute of America   1989 — 1990
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The University of Georgia   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

Jake Hopkins Jake Hopkins Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jake Hopkins's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2005 - Present
Job OnPremise Sales Rep at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2005 - Present

Skills
Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Restaurant Management, Key Account Development, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wineries, Beer, Distributors, Winemaking, Beverage Industry, National Accounts, IRI, Food & Beverage

Education
Kennesaw State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Clarence Boone Clarence Boone Greater Atlanta Area Details
Clarence Boone's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 1995 - September 2011
Job ClarenceB@dcvb.org, Sales Manager Corporate, Government and Association Markets DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau  January 2012 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 1995 - September 2011
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 1992 - April 1995

Skills
Project Management, Fundraising, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Networking, Operations Management, Delegation, Meeting objectives, Sales Management, Team Building, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Operating Budgets, Coaching, Training, Nonprofits, Marketing, Retail, Brand Development, Event Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Trade Shows, Direct Sales, Public Relations, CRM, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Cold Calling, Pricing, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Sales Presentations, Social Networking, Business Development, B2B, Merchandising, Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Key Account Development, Selling, Sales

Education
Georgia State University
BBA, Business Management

Dennis Walker Dennis Walker Greater Atlanta Area Details
Dennis Walker's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2001 - October 2012
Job Agency Owner at Farmers Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Farmers Insurance  November 2012 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2001 - October 2012

Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Wine Tasting, Wine, Customer Service, Account Management, Negotiation, Food, Cold Calling, Leadership Development, Operations Management, Budgets, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Insurance, Marketing, Pricing

Education
South Carolina State University   1981 — 1985
B.S., Criminal Justice

Andrew Root Andrew Root Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Andrew Root's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience November 1995 - November 2006
Job District Manager at Empire Distributors of NC Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors of NC Inc.   November 2006 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   November 1995 - November 2006

Skills
Sales Management, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales, Merchandising

Education
North Carolina State University   1990 — 1994
BA

Gulfport HS   1988 — 1990

Brandywine High School   1987 — 1988

Megan (Meno) Jepsen Megan (Meno) Jepsen Eden Prairie, Minnesota Details
Megan (Meno) Jepsen's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 2010 - February 2011
Job RN
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne  August 2013 - July 2014
Pier 1 Imports  May 2011 - July 2012
Magical Fires of Polynesia   January 2000 - August 2011
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 2010 - February 2011
Johnson Brothers Liquor Co.  January 2009 - May 2010
National American Miss Pageants   May 2005 - December 2008
Follett Higher Education Group  December 2007 - May 2008
GRIP Promotions, Inc.   August 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Spanish, Leadership, Nutrition, Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Customer Service, Retail, Event Planning, Sales, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing, Time Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Management, Inventory Management, Marketing Communications, Healthcare, Blogging, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Editing, Account Management, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Market Research, Creative Writing, Teaching, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Nonprofits, WordPress, Administrative..., Higher Education, Email Marketing

Education
Keiser University-Tampa   2011 — 2013
Associates in Nursing

The University of Georgia   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (Spanish), Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (Telecommunication Arts)

Thad Walker Thad Walker Greater Atlanta Area Details
Thad Walker's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience December 2014 - Present
Job SAP ABAP Consultant at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
L-3 Communications  September 2013 - December 2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  June 2013 - September 2013
Lodestone Management Consultants  December 2012 - May 2013
L-3 Communications  September 2012 - December 2012
UCB Pharma  January 2011 - April 2012
Centers for Disease Control - Atlanta, GA   June 2010 - December 2010
Lockheed Martin  August 2006 - June 2010
Pirelli Tyres  August 2005 - August 2006
Defense Logistics Agency  2005 - 2005

Skills
SAP BW, SAP R/3, Data Migration, SAP, ABAP, SD, Business Objects, Business Intelligence, ERP, SAP BI, Testing, Materials Management, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, SAP Implementation, SAP ERP

Education
Georgia College and State University   1991 — 1992
MBA

Auburn University   1983 — 1988
BSBA, Management

Henry Drakeford Henry Drakeford Greater Atlanta Area Details
Henry Drakeford's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience 1986 - 1987
Job Pharmaceuticals Professional
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   2003 - 2008
Integrity Pharmaceutical, Inc.   2000 - 2003
Schering Oncology/Biotech   1999 - 2000
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc  1990 - 1999
Clairol, Inc  1987 - 1990
Empire Distributors, Inc.   1986 - 1987

Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1983 — 1986
B.S., Business Admn., Marketing (concentration)

Florida State University   1980 — 1982
AA, General Studies

Natalie Bravo Natalie Bravo Greater Chicago Area Details
Natalie Bravo's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience December 2005 - October 2007
Job QA Mobile Tester
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Solstice Mobile  October 2012 - Present
Hei Tech Services, INC   September 2009 - September 2010
Royal Trading INC   January 2008 - September 2009
Empire Distributors, INC  December 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, Microsoft Office, SQL, Defect Tracking, Quality Assurance, Non-functional Testing, Testing, Exploratory Testing, Defect Logging, Smoke Testing, Test Execution, User Acceptance Testing, Defect Management, Troubleshooting, Mobile Testing, System Integration..., Defect Life Cycle, Agile Testing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Lease Negotiations, Test Planning, Integration

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design and Photo/Film/Video and Electronic Media

Jacquelyn (Jacquelyn Leigh Thompson) Jensen Jacquelyn (Jacquelyn Leigh Thompson) Jensen Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Jacquelyn (Jacquelyn Leigh Thompson) Jensen's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Chain Account Manager at Empire Distributing
Industry Retail
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2014 - Present
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company  June 2011 - February 2014
Creative Management Group (CMG)   January 2009 - May 2011
Hawaiian Tropic, Tanning Research Laboratories LLC   January 2008 - September 2010

Skills
Sales, Promotions, Event Management, Marketing, Retail, Time Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Brand Management, Account Management, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Key Account Development, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Pricing, Inventory Management, B2B, Key Account Management, Brand Awareness, Sales Management, Market Research, Teamwork

Education
Catawba College   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies

East Carolina University   2004 — 2008
Theatre Arts, Design, Sports Broadcasting Studies

Conrad Hunter Conrad Hunter Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Conrad Hunter's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 1999 - December 1999
Job owner at Foxcroft Wine Co.
Industry Retail
Experience
Foxcroft Wine Co.   September 2004 - Present
Sante Wine Distributors   January 2000 - August 2004
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 1999 - December 1999

Skills
Small Business, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Music Industry, Music Production, Food & Beverage, Specialty Retail, Musicians, Wine, Brand Development, Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Networking, Retail, Customer Service

Education
East Carolina University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Berklee College of Music   1978 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Music Theory and Composition

Davis Hyde Davis Hyde Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Davis Hyde's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2005 - March 2006
Job NC, SC, GA Regional Manager at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines   June 2013 - Present
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines   March 2006 - May 2013
Empire Distributors Inc  March 2005 - March 2006
Empire Distributors Inc  January 2003 - March 2005
Various Restaurants  1993 - 2003

Skills
Wine, Beer, Wine Tasting, Food & Beverage, Food, Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Sales, Food Pairing, Wineries, Pricing, Hospitality, Restaurants, Key Account Development, Inventory Management

Education
Appalachian State University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Michael Salzer Michael Salzer Orlando, Florida Area Details
Michael Salzer's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 2007 - May 2008
Job Senior Distributor Manager at Banfi Vitners
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Banfi Vintners  January 2014 - Present
Banfi Vintners  October 2011 - January 2014
Premier Beverage Company  January 2011 - September 2011
Premier Beverage  September 2009 - January 2011
Premier Beverage Company  May 2008 - September 2009
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Wine Tasting, Beer, Wineries, Wine & Spirits Industry, IRI, Key Account Development, Food Pairing, Distributors, Pricing, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Distributed Team..., Sales Management, Nielsen, Territory Management, Customer Insight, Sales Process

Education
Georgia State University
B.A, Business Administration; Marketing

Georgia State University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Adam Hyde Adam Hyde Greater Atlanta Area Details
Adam Hyde's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Retail Spirits Sales Representative for Empire Distributors
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
Cambridge Management Inc., Pinewood Apartments   September 2014 - April 2015
Ross Financial Services, Pinewood Apartments   July 2012 - August 2014
Pinewood Apartments   October 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, Account Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sales Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Property Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Budgets, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Real Estate, Selling, Management, Leadership

Education
The University of Georgia   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Housing with Emphasis in Residential Property Management

The University of Georgia   2000 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Consumer Economics

Donna Hinckley Donna Hinckley Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Donna Hinckley's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience May 2004 - August 2009
Job Senior Accountant at Emergent BioSolutions
Industry Accounting
Experience
Emergent BioSolutions  September 2013 - Present
PricewaterhouseCoopers  August 2009 - September 2013
Empire Distributors, Inc.   May 2004 - August 2009

Skills
US GAAP, Auditing, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Internal Controls, Accounting, SEC filings, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Assurance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Financial Audits, Sarbanes-Oxley, External Audit, Fixed Assets, Financial Modeling, Customer Service, Tax

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   2006 — 2008
MBA

North Carolina State University - College of Management   2008 — 2009
MA, Accounting

North Carolina State University   1997 — 2001
BA, Communication

BJ McClain BJ McClain Greater Atlanta Area Details
BJ McClain's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Retail Wine Sales Representative for Empire Distributors Inc.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Infor  August 2012 - March 2013
Infor  December 2010 - August 2012
Infor  June 2010 - December 2010
Chick-fil-A  December 2005 - January 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Account Management, Integration Software, Technology Software, Sales, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Marketing, Customer-facing, Verbal & Written..., Photographers, Inventory Management, Leadership, Solution Selling, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Business Process, Time Management, Project Management, Business Development, Sales Management, ERP

Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Georgia Perimeter College   2006 — 2008
Associate's degree

Cassie Sellers Cassie Sellers Greater Atlanta Area Details
Cassie Sellers's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience March 2006 - October 2009
Job Food & Beverages Professional
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
NONE  October 2010 - October 2010
Empire Distributors, Inc.   March 2006 - October 2009

Education
San Antonio College
N/A, Computer Programmer

Christin Carroll Christin Carroll Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Christin Carroll's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2014 - August 2014
Job Client Care Specialist I
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership  August 2015 - Present
Big C Wines   January 2015 - July 2015
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2014 - August 2014
10 Park Lanes   February 2012 - January 2014
BlackFinn American Saloon  August 2011 - March 2012
Dantes Pizza and Subs   August 2006 - May 2011
Furniture Accents   April 2009 - September 2009
Hickory Orthopaedic Center   January 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Teamwork, English, Data Entry, Photoshop, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Sales, Event Management, Hospitality, Facebook, Time Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Advertising, Account Management

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Social Problems & Policy Concentration; Public Health Minor

Lenoir-Rhyne University   2007 — 2008
College Credits, Advanced Math Courses

Hickory High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Michael Kotsopoulos Michael Kotsopoulos Wilmington, North Carolina Details
Michael Kotsopoulos's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2014 - Present
Job On Premise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Luigi's Italian Restaurant and Bar   October 2013 - October 2014

Education
Society of Wine Educators
Certified Wine Specialist

University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Michael Bazan Michael Bazan Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Michael Bazan's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 1988 - January 1996
Job Owner at Westwood Ranch, LLC
Industry Warehousing
Experience
VKV Inc, Tolmans Wholesale   February 2014 - Present
Westwood Ranch, LLC   January 2012 - Present
Jim White Millwork   March 1996 - June 2010
Jim White Millwork   March 1996 - June 2010
Jim White Millwork   March 1996 - June 2010
Jim White Millwork   March 1996 - June 2010
WHITE MILLWORK, LLC   January 1996 - June 2010
EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS, INC  January 1988 - January 1996

Skills
Logistics, Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Shipping, Forecasting, Analysis

Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts

Jarieka Potts Jarieka Potts Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Jarieka Potts's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2014 - September 2014
Job Lead at Madrona Specialty Food
Industry Food Production
Experience
Madrona Specialty Foods  October 2014 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2014 - September 2014
Tizzerts Inc   April 2013 - April 2014
Convergence Marketing  March 2013 - October 2013
Madrona Specialty Food   November 2011 - May 2013
Sonic Drive-In  April 2007 - December 2007
Levy Restaurants  September 2005 - March 2007
Burger King Corporation  March 2005 - September 2005
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.   January 2004 - March 2005
McDonald's Corporation  June 2003 - January 2004

Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Retail, Social Networking, Sales, Promoting solutions, Janitorial, ServSafe Alcohol..., ServSafe, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cooking, Entrepreneurship, Mechandiser, Business Networking, Public Speaking, Volunteering, Music Education, Barbering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Money Management, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Time & Attendance, Time Matters, Foreclosures, Trend Forecasting, Nonprofits, Networking, Positive Behavior..., Positive Work..., Positive Employee..., Strategic Brand..., Positive Youth..., Positive Discipline, Leading Positive Change, Positive Coaching, Positive Pay, Spreadsheets, CEO Succession, Warehousing

Education
New Life Theological Seminary

Bradley Brosiah Hatcher Bradley Brosiah Hatcher Wilmington, North Carolina Details
Bradley Brosiah Hatcher's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience October 2012 - May 2014
Job Client Sales Representative at Supreme Management Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Supreme Management Group   May 2014 - Present
Empire Distributors, Inc.   October 2012 - May 2014
Forbes Cabinet Company   February 2012 - October 2012
Schwan's Food Service  June 2011 - February 2012
Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc.   January 2007 - June 2011
Johnston Ambulance Service (JAS)   February 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Heavy Lifting, Truck Driving, Sandblasting, Protective Coatings, Mechanical Inspection, Ambulatory Care, Pipeline Construction, Construction Safety

Education
Coastal Carolina Community College   2006 — 2006
EMT-Basic, Emergency Medicine

James Sprunt Community College   2005 — 2005
General Education

East Duplin High School   2001 — 2005
High School

Jasmine Leary Jasmine Leary Eugene, Oregon Details
Jasmine Leary's Empire Distributors, Inc. Experience January 2000 - September 2007
Job Pricing Specialist at GloryBee
Industry Food Production
Experience
GloryBee  March 2012 - Present
Columbia Distributing  September 2007 - October 2008
Empire Distributors, Inc.   January 2000 - September 2007

Education
Santa Rosa Junior College