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Sam's Wines & Spirits Employees
Jack's Wines & Spirits July 2015 - Present
Jack Ishkanian Holdings Inc. 2011 - 2014
Jack Ishkanian Holdings Inc. 2011 - 2014
Jack Ishkanian Holdings Inc. 2011 - 2014
Sam's Wines & Spirits January 1995 - October 2010
The Big Nasty November 1992 - June 1999
Education
North Eastern University Chicago Illinois 1989 — 1991
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 1985 — 1987
Associate's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Tallgrass Brewing Company March 2015 - Present
Tallgrass Brewing Company July 2014 - Present
Total Wine & More 2011 - 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits February 2003 - October 2009
Skills
Strategic Planning, Facilities Operations, Project Management, Multi-Site Operations, Multi-site Team..., Market Penetration, Innovation, Sales Management, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Sourcing, Business Process Design, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Wine & Spirits Industry, Craft Beer, Spirits, Growth Strategies, Sales Growth, New Business Development, Beer, Management, Wine, Merchandising, Sales
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
DSGN SOLN September 2013 - Present
Druva October 2012 - August 2013
Owzom June 2011 - August 2012
Extole January 2010 - April 2011
Syndero May 2008 - March 2010
Firstlook April 2007 - May 2008
Connexus Corp. (formerly VendareNetblue) May 2004 - April 2007
Frankel / Arc Worldwide January 2000 - November 2003
Sam's Wines & Spirits May 1995 - January 2000
Skills
Creative Direction, Multimedia, Customer Acquisition, Project Management, Product Management, User Interface, Illustration, Direct Response, User Experience Design, Management, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Sourcing, User Experience, User Interface Design, Marketing, Photoshop, CSS, Flash, Web Design, Mobile Devices, Email Marketing, Analytics, WordPress, SASS, E-commerce, Web Analytics, New Media, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Online Marketing, Illustrator, Web Development, Digital Strategy, SEO, Advertising, Strategy, Digital Marketing, InDesign, SEM, Product Development, Interaction Design, Search Advertising, Art Direction, Integrated Marketing, Google Analytics, Mobile Applications, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Graphics
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1995
Graphic Design, Sculpture
Bailiwick June 2013 - Present
Gaslamp Speakeasy November 2011 - Present
Hennessey's Tavern gaslamp November 2011 - April 2013
Bencotto August 2011 - September 2012
Hotel Occidental November 2009 - April 2011
Stephen Reese Catering January 2010 - February 2011
The Globe Pub January 2007 - June 2009
Sam's Wines & Spirits November 2006 - January 2008
Education
Illinois State University 1998 — 2002
Biological Sciences, Biology/Secondary Education, 3.2
Big City Burrito January 2013 - Present
Bed Bath & Beyond October 2009 - June 2012
Sam's Wines & Spirits November 2007 - September 2009
Whole Foods Market May 1996 - October 2007
Foodlife January 1993 - April 1996
Skills
Retail Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Store Management
Education
Kendall College 1989 — 1992
Associate Degree in Applied Science in the Culinary Arts., Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Pass
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1986 — 1989
Non-degree Program, Holography
Stoller Wholesale Wine & Spirits July 2012 - October 2014
Pernod Ricard September 2009 - April 2012
Pernod Ricard September 2006 - August 2009
Southern Wine & Spirits March 2003 - August 2006
Hamburg Distributing Co., Division of NWS, INC. August 2001 - February 2003
Sam's Wines & Spirits October 1994 - July 2001
Skills
Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Risk, Key Performance..., Key Account Management, Music, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Price, Sales, Targets, Pricing, Essbase, Income Statement, Alcoholic Beverages, Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Forecasting, Management, Wine Tasting, Beverage Industry, Wine, P
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Communications
De Maison Selections December 2010 - Present
Spiaggia Restaurant, Cafe Spiaggia, Spiaggia Private Dining January 2007 - December 2010
Cook's Venture 2003 - December 2010
Selected Brands Wine Distributor 2006 - 2007
Sam's Wines & Spirits June 2004 - January 2006
Moto Restaurant July 2004 - March 2005
Bacaro Restaurant August 2001 - July 2004
Corkscrew Wine Emporium 2001 - 2003
Skills
Wine, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Food, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Negotiation, Team Building, Sales Management, Wine Tasting, Retail, Public Speaking, Marketing, New Business Development, Restaurants, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Italian, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Hospitality, Account Management, Public Relations
Education
Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier
University of California, San Diego
Environmental Studies
Wine and Spirits Education Trust
Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits
Goose Island Clybourn January 2012 - June 2014
Acre Restaurant August 2011 - January 2012
Goose Island Beer Company April 2009 - August 2011
Sam's Wines & Spirits November 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Craft Beer, Music, Radio, Songwriting, History of Political..., Menu Development, Wine Tasting
Education
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Theatre / Political Science / Music
Revolution Brewing February 2014 - Present
Louis Glunz Beer Inc. March 2010 - February 2014
Binny's Beverage Depot July 2007 - March 2010
Sam's Wines & Spirits August 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Beer, Brewing, Wine, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Tasting, Procurement, Inventory Management, Beverage Industry, Software, Event Planning, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Wholesale, Product Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Data Entry, Report Writing, Writing, Multitasking Skills, Price Setting, Forecasting, Logistics, Supply Chain, VIP Software, Food
Education
Purdue University 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)
Saury USA March 2013 - Present
Backcountry Wines 2011 - Present
The Wine Club November 2010 - February 2013
Knox Industries July 2008 - June 2010
Vine Street Imports/Sauvage Selections October 2004 - July 2008
Sam's Wines & Spirits September 2003 - October 2004
Villa Maria Estate March 2004 - April 2004
Forrest Estate March 2003 - April 2003
Apartments.com/Classified Ventures 2000 - 2003
Skills
Email Marketing, Wine, Wine Tasting, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Wineries, New Business Development, Beer, Food, Social Media, Winemaking, Alcoholic Beverages, Sales Management, Online Advertising, Blogging, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Marketing Communications
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1990 — 1994
BA Psychology
YouCopia August 2011 - Present
Vin Divino September 2005 - April 2010
Sam's Wines & Spirits September 2003 - September 2005
Lab One May 2000 - September 2003
Foto 1 Imaging April 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Beer, Operations Management, Customer Service, Food, Wine, Wine Tasting, Distributors, Inventory Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage
Education
Northwestern University 2003 — 2006
BS, Psychology
University of Michigan 1991 — 1993
Illinois Institute of Art
Certificate, Baking & Pastry
The Countertop Factory Midwest (TCF) 2012 - Present
Euro Marble & Granite LLC March 2012 - August 2012
Heartland Granite, Chicago Marble Co July 2007 - November 2011
Sam's Wines & Spirits August 2004 - July 2007
Marshall Associates, Inc. February 2000 - February 2002
Marshall Associates, Inc. January 1998 - February 2002
Skills
Sales Management, Construction Management, Strategic Communications, Merchandising Strategies, Account Management, CAD/CAM, Wine Knowledge, Horticulture, Digital Design, Custom Fabrication, Project Coordination, Marketing Strategy, Metal Fabrication, Integrated Circuit..., New Business Development, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Customer Service
Education
San Jose State University
Gate N Catering August 2012 - Present
QB Bar and Grill June 2014 - January 2015
Compass Group North America June 2013 - September 2013
Thomas Cuisine Management July 2012 - November 2012
Bull Ridge Brewpub July 2011 - July 2012
Bistro One West November 2010 - July 2011
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge May 2010 - September 2010
Tilted Kilt February 2009 - July 2009
Parkers Ocean Grill February 2007 - December 2008
Sam's Wines & Spirits November 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Cheese, Food, Purchasing, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Sanitation, Cuisine, Gourmet, Hospitality, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Food Safety, Sales, Inventory Management, Pastry, Hospitality Management, ServSafe, Wine, Restaurants, Process Scheduler, Hospitality Industry, Food Pairing, Catering, Menu Costing, Ingredients, Beer, Event Management, Chef, Budgets
Education
Elgin Community College 2004 — 2007
AAS in Culinary Management with High Honors, Culinary
Eastern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Soma Arts July 2008 - Present
Galter Life Center February 2006 - 2012
Sam's Wines & Spirits January 1998 - May 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Sales, Nonprofits, Event Management, Meditation, Nutrition, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Yoga, Fundraising, Relaxation, Energy Healing, Wellbeing, Wellness, Stress, Teaching, Fitness, Wellness Coaching, Personal Training
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2006
Masters, Applied Exercise Physiology
Spirit Rising Yoga
Teachers Training
SC Trading Partners, LLC January 2010 - Present
Pocket's Wine Co. June 2007 - Present
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2003 - 2006
Skills
Wine Sales, Wine Tasting, Sales Management, Wine, Food Pairing, Wine Knowledge, Winemaking, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Key Account Development, Champagne, Marketing, Beer, Food, Beverage Industry, Event Management
Education
University of Oklahoma 1992 — 1996
BA, Economics, English
Sprint July 2013 - Present
Sprint March 2005 - Present
Sprint June 2005 - March 2008
Sam's Wines & Spirits May 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Courtroom Presentations, Telecommunications, Wireless, Customer Experience, Call Centers
Education
Baker University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2001 — 2003
Associate’s Degree, Culinary Science/Culinology
Missouri State University 1997 — 2001
Marketing
Classical Wines From Spain March 2015 - Present
Classical Wines From Spain March 2015 - Present
PDX Wine February 2014 - January 2015
LS Media January 2007 - January 2015
Mitchell Wine Group August 2013 - February 2014
Cogito Wines April 2012 - September 2012
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces July 2011 - January 2012
Chelsea Wine Vault August 2009 - January 2011
Morrell Wine & Spirits July 2005 - November 2006
Sam's Wines & Spirits April 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Wine, Brand Management, Sales, Marketing, Management, Hospitality, Retail, Italian, Resorts, Wine Tasting, Food & Beverage, Food, Training, Alcoholic Beverages, Purchasing, Winemaking, Restaurants, Wineries, Event Planning, Beverage Industry, Event Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, E-commerce, Sales Management, Beer, Food Pairing, Public Relations, Market Planning, Champagne, Fine Dining, Pricing, Brand Development, Craft Beer, Income Statement, Wine & Spirits Industry, Sommelier, Banquets, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Hotels, Wine Tours, Restaurant Management, Key Account Development, Dinners, Gourmet, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Wine Lists
Education
Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Guild Member
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Bachelor of Arts
UCL London, UK
JPMorgan Chase October 2012 - Present
Whole Foods Market April 2014 - March 2015
Uncle Julio's Corporation February 2008 - October 2012
Sam's Wines & Spirits August 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Organization, Job Scheduling, Time Management, Event Management
Education
Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2001 — 2002
Associates Degree, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DePaul University
Tonic Vision Design, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Kellogg Company 2010 - Present
Maxx Marketing, Inc. 2007 - 2011
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2005 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Word, Brand Management, Brand Development, Microsoft Excel, Consumer Products, Microsoft Office, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Catalogs, Art Direction
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Printmaking, 3.8 GPA
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Printmaking
Girl Scouts of the USA March 2014 - Present
Freelance October 2013 - Present
Heartbeat West March 2012 - October 2013
Digitas Health March 2010 - March 2012
DIGITAS 2005 - 2008
Parsons School of Design 2005 - 2007
Freelance art director 2002 - 2005
Modem Media 1999 - 2002
Sam's Wines & Spirits 1995 - 1998
Skills
Art Direction, Information Design, Creative Development, Information Architecture, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Advertising, Art, User Interface Design, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Corporate Identity, User Experience, Strategy, Branding & Identity, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile Design, Illustration, Creative Strategy
Education
Parsons School of Design 2003 — 2005
MFA, design and technology
University of Michigan 1988 — 1992
BA, Psychology
Marymount School 1978 — 1980
School of Visual
School of Visual Arts
School of Visual Arts
Schneider Electric June 2013 - May 2015
Schneider Electric S.A. June 2005 - June 2013
Columbia College Chicago August 2004 - September 2007
CDW March 2003 - June 2005
Metavante 2001 - 2003
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2001 - 2002
Comdiso 1999 - 2001
Independent wine consultant September 1999 - 2000
J & L Catering January 1998 - July 1998
The Rose Institute of State and Local Government April 1989 - June 1990
Skills
Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, Segmentation, Competitive Intelligence, Product Development, Qualitative Research, Social Media, Analytics, Focus Groups, Wine, French, wine education, Consumer Insights, University Teaching, Technology Product..., Marketing Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine & Food Pairing, Training, Food & Beverage, Retail
Education
Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux et L'Ecole du vin de Bordeaux 2010 — 2010
International Bordeaux Wine Educator
Burke Institute 2009 — 2009
RIVA Moderator Training 2007 — 2007
Skills acceleration
RIVA Moderator Training 2005 — 2005
Qualitative Toolbox Course
1996 — 1998
MBA Finance
University of Chicago 1994 — 1998
Non Credit
College d'Europe 1990 — 1991
Masters
1988 — 1990
MA
1983 — 1987
BA
Columbia College Chicago
Freelance Ecommerce / Marketing Consultant 2007 - Present
The Tie Bar July 2013 - March 2014
Chicago Music Exchange November 2011 - June 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits July 2008 - October 2009
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. August 1997 - May 2008
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, Web Analytics, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Web Strategy, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, User Experience, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, SEM, SEO, PPC
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors
Eaux Courant September 2012 - Present
Crispin Cider Company November 2011 - September 2012
Beverage Testing Institute April 2007 - August 2011
Kensington's Wine, Inc January 2006 - April 2007
Wine-O-Rama 2005 - 2006
PRP Wines International October 2000 - July 2005
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2005 - 2005
Adams Business Media January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Wine, Social Media, Management, Sales Management, Sales, Start-ups, B2B, Advertising, Business Strategy, Beer, Retail, Market Planning, Press Releases
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1993 — 1998
BA, Recreation
Wine Creek LLC (Quivira Vineyards - La Follette Wines - Torbreck Vintners) May 2012 - Present
Jarvis Estate December 2011 - April 2012
Alexander Valley Vineyards February 2007 - January 2012
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2002 - 2006
Chicago Tribune 1999 - 2002
Skills
Wine Tasting, Marketing Strategy
Education
Northwestern University
BSJ, MSJ
Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago 1999 — 2001
Culinary Arts
Sam's Wines & Spirits October 2008 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1985 — 1987
Binny's Beverage Depot August 2011 - Present
WineBid.com 1998 - 2001
Sam's Wines & Spirits 1986 - 1996
Skills
Wine, Beer, Wine Tasting, Hospitality Industry, Food Pairing, Distribution Center..., Cashiering, Spectra, Store Management, Wine & Spirits Industry
Education
Oakton Community College 1974 — 1975
Evanston Township High School 1971 — 1974
Tonic Vision Design, Inc. February 2011 - Present
Kellogg Company 2011 - Present
Maxx Marketing July 2007 - February 2011
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2005 - 2007
Shoplocal.com 2004 - 2005
Good Times News & Entertainment Weekly 2002 - 2004
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Graphics, Sketching, Rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Concept Development, Photoshop, Brand Development, Design Strategy, Art Direction, Advertising, Product Design, Typography, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Microsoft Office, Direct Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Packaging, Copywriting, Corporate Branding, 3D rendering
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
BFA, Printmaking
The Popcorn Factory, a 1800Flowers.com Brand January 2015 - Present
The Popcorn Factory, a 1800Flowers.com Brand February 2014 - December 2014
Lifes2good October 2012 - January 2013
Self-Employed 2010 - 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits June 2009 - October 2009
Mark Shale August 1999 - January 2009
J C Whitney & Company August 1997 - April 1999
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers June 1995 - July 1997
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers May 1994 - May 1995
The Reliable Corporation May 1991 - April 1994
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Database Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Email Marketing, Creative Strategy, Retail, Social Media, Creative Direction, Budgets, Marketing, Direct Mail, CRM, Public Relations, Digital Media, Market Planning, Brand Management, Project Management, Catalog Marketing, Catalog Production, Segmentation, Contact Strategy, Budgeting, Analysis, Call Centers, Customer Service, Loyalty Marketing, Circulation Planning, Event Planning, Staff Management, Brand Communication, Online Branding, Cross-functional..., Merchandise Planning, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, Sales, Strategy
Education
Northwestern University
Master of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Advertising
Dionco Inc. January 2002 - Present
Sam's Wines & Spirits January 2003 - December 2007
Bata International January 1995 - December 2001
Bata April 1989 - December 1994
Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Footwear, Fashion, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Luxury Goods, Marketing Strategy, Apparel, Marketing, Negotiation, Store Management, Management, POS, Retail Sales, Brand Management, Retail Buying, E-commerce, Profit, P&L Management, Sales, Pricing, Brand Development, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Trend, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Product Development, Income Statement, Retail Marketing, New Store Openings, Store Operations, Shoes, Business Operations, Sales Analysis, New Store Development, Retail Category..., Multi-channel Retail, Sporting Goods, Customer Experience, Sportswear, Inventory Control, Global Sourcing, Brand Loyalty, Demand Planning
Education
Università degli Studi di Padova 1984 — 1989
Honors Degree, Foreign Languages & Literature
College of American Pathologists (CAP) September 2009 - Present
Touch and Go Records March 2004 - January 2009
Sam's Wines & Spirits September 2003 - February 2004
Scooterworks November 2002 - March 2003
Freelancetcetera 2003 - 2003
Crosstalk May 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, FileMaker, Microsoft Excel, Mac OS X, InDesign, Project Management, New Media
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2001 — 2004
BA, Music Business
The Bachelor Farmer 2011 - 2014
International Sommelier Guild 2008 - 2014
A 2008 - 2013
Webster's Wine Bar/Bluebird (beer bar) 2005 - 2011
Chicago Wine Source 2006 - 2007
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2003 - 2006
Target Corporation 2001 - 2003
Skills
Wine, Beer, Education, Customer Service, Sales, Travel Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Art, Music, Enjoyment of LIFE!, Hospitality
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Spanish and Iberian Studies
Fitness Factory Outlet June 2011 - Present
P2 Training Systems October 2007 - Present
Sam's Wines & Spirits October 1996 - October 2006
1000 Liquors 1996 - 2006
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1977 — 1982
Bachelor Of Science, Physical Education
Proviso East High School 1974 — 1977
Kappy's Importing & Distributing Co/Everett Management Corp. October 2014 - Present
Binny's Beverage Depot October 2009 - Present
Sam's Wines & Spirits July 2008 - October 2009
Sam's Wines & Spirits July 2007 - August 2008
The Olive Group 1995 - 2005
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Public Relations, Sales, Customer Service, Wine, Wine Tasting, Databases, Sales Management, Market Planning, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Inventory Management, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Project Management, Public Speaking, Marketing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Craft Beer, Employee Training, Operations Management, Business Development, New Business Development
Education
University of Connecticut 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Communications
Sacred Thirst Selections January 2013 - Present
Blue Danube Wine March 2013 - Present
Vintage 59 Imports August 2011 - January 2013
Wine Cru Chicago October 2009 - August 2011
A Taste of Vino April 2008 - October 2009
Sam's Wine and Spirits March 2004 - April 2008
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2006 - 2008
PRP Wine International 1999 - 2004
Skills
Wine Tasting, Beer, Food Pairing, Wine, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Food & Beverage, Winemaking, Beverage Industry, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Champagne, Wine, Wholesale, Wine Lists, Gourmet, Purchasing, Wine Cellars, Key Account Development, Wine & Spirits Industry, Distributors, Fine Dining, Trade Marketing, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, IRI, Craft Beer
Education
University of Jamestown 1990 — 1995
B. A., Education, History
The Open-Source Game Development Pipeline April 2014 - Present
Ingenious Med January 2015 - September 2015
The Weather Channel April 2014 - December 2014
Smashing Boxes April 2013 - April 2014
DejaMi October 2012 - January 2013
Princeton Information June 2012 - September 2012
Web2Mobile Design October 2011 - November 2011
EZLoanLookUp February 2011 - April 2011
Campus Colors Online August 2010 - September 2010
Sam's Wines & Spirits May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Objective-C, iOS, Ruby, REST, Mobile Devices, Databases, Xcode, HTML, Photoshop, Web Development, GNU/Linux, Open Source, Open Source Software, Free Software, C++
Education
Lake Forest College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Communications
University of Southern California 2006 — 2006
3D Animation, Visual Effects
Louis Glunz Beer Inc. January 2007 - Present
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2005 - 2007
Goose Island Beer Company August 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Beer, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Tasting, Wine, Food, Sales Management, Beer education, sensory evaluation, beer & food pairings, Sensory Evaluation, Pricing, Sales, Retail, Craft Beer, Public Relations, Time Management, Food & Beverage, Beverage Industry
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Media Arts and Animation
SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits December 2013 - Present
The Cellar Door June 2013 - December 2013
Liquor Barn March 2013 - June 2013
Eno A Mano November 2009 - February 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits January 2000 - October 2009
Whole Foods Market 1994 - 2000
Skills
Wine Knowledge, Wine Sales, Wine, Wine Tasting, Beer, Food & Beverage, Wine Education, Food, Customer Service, Food Pairing, Inventory Management, Social Media, Purchasing, Retail, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Product Development, Staff Training, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Writing, Wine Pairing, Wine Marketing, Sales Management, Excel, Alcoholic Beverages, Champagne, Key Account Development, Wineries
Education
Dominican University 1986 — 1988
Zenith Interiors Pty Ltd December 2014 - Present
Evolution Wines & Spirits June 2012 - August 2014
Binny's Beverage Depot October 2008 - May 2012
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2003 - 2008
Skills
Wine Tasting, Beer, Wine, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Customer Service, Retail, Food & Beverage
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Business Management
Cerberus European Investments, LLC 2014 - Present
iGPS 2011 - 2013
Arbor Investments October 2009 - September 2011
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2008 - 2009
Augusta Holdings LLC 2004 - 2008
USF Corporation 2003 - 2004
Martin-Brower, LLC 1999 - 2003
Maurice Sporting Goods 1991 - 1999
GRI Corporation 1986 - 1991
John O. Butler Co. 1978 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Team Building, Forecasting, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Budgets, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Logistics, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain Management, Distribution Center...
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Eataly June 2014 - Present
Self Employed writer/artist May 2008 - Present
Eataly November 2013 - June 2014
ZoopTEK August 2013 - October 2013
Joe's Wine Cellar July 2012 - May 2013
The Spice House June 2010 - April 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits November 2007 - September 2009
Museum of Contemporary Art September 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Public Speaking, Wine, Sales, Event Planning, Food, Social Media, Packaging, Event Management, Social Networking, Brand Development, Web Design, Game Design, Writing, Performing Arts, Customer Service, Management, Humour, Research, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Teaching, Team Building, Visual Arts, Visual Communication, Digital Photography, Painting, Product Display, Creativity, Visual Design, Project Planning, Customer Retention, Photography, Public Relations, Copywriting
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2002 — 2007
BFA, Performance, Art History and Visual Critical Studies
InfoSec Institute October 2010 - Present
Sam's Wines & Spirits January 2002 - January 2010
Visibility Systems, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Aluminum Coil Anodizing Corp. 1992 - 1998
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
BS, Mechanical Engineering
UnitedHealth Group January 2014 - Present
Catamaran March 2013 - January 2014
Public Storage March 2010 - March 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits August 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Sales, Training, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Medicare Part D, Payroll, Loss Prevention, Escalation Resolution, Escalation Process, Collections, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Corrective Actions, Insurance, Merchandising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2001 — 2003
Transferred, Political Science and Government
Vintage a Winebow Company February 2015 - Present
Cream Wine July 2012 - January 2015
Cream Wine Company November 2007 - June 2012
Union Beverage July 2007 - November 2007
Sam's Wines & Spirits August 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Wine Tasting, Sales Management, Sales, Wine, Restaurants, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Food, Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Management, Beverage Industry, Retail, New Business Development, Event Planning, Event Management, Food Pairing, Pricing, Key Account Development, Account Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Economics
College of DuPage 2000 — 2001
Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
World's Finest® Chocolate August 2008 - Present
Kitches.com May 2004 - August 2008
GME Consultants Of Illinois September 2001 - May 2004
Sam's Wines & Spirits October 1997 - March 2001
Pacific Wine & Beverage 1996 - 1997
Skills
SAP, Food Industry, HACCP, Process Improvement, GMP, Food, Food Safety, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, E-commerce SEO, Website Development, Mail Server, Email Hosting, Email Clients, Administrative..., Setting Appointments, Brand Management, Web Sales, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Broker-Dealer, Order Processing, Quality Assurance, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Taylor and Snediker Yacht Restoration June 2012 - Present
IYRS September 2010 - October 2012
Sam's Wines & Spirits 2007 - 2010
Skills
Sailing, Boat Building, Woodworking, Maritime, Boating, Boat, Yachting
Education
IYRS School of Technology & Trades 2010 — 2012
eSutras Organics April 2013 - Present
Metrix Physical Therapy & Fitness December 2009 - February 2013
Metrix Physical Therapy & Fitness 2009 - February 2013
Sam's Wines & Spirits August 2006 - November 2009
Port Clinton Square June 2003 - June 2006
Lifetime Fitness 2002 - 2003
Skills
Food, Nutrition, Organic Warehouse, Organic Food Products, Botanicals, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Project Management
Education
Oakton Community College
Stevenson high school
The University of Kansas
AAS, Liberal Arts; Physical Therapist Assistant