Sales Manager
Resume:
WILLIAM J. DEVINNEY
Tampa, FL 33615
813-***-**** (Cell)
E-Mail: abnuu3@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PARADISE HOLDINGS, LLC/PARADISE BEER COMPANY 2006-PRESENT
PRESIDENT/BRAND DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
SALES & DISTRIBUTION SOUTHEAST/CARIBBEAN
Business Development of Beer and Spice Brands.
Accountability for sales, distributors and wholesalers.
Provide forecasting, budgeting, and account management in assigned region.
Sauce and Spice sales development in the Southeast, US and British Virgin Islands.
Custom blend and proprietary branding.
Management of broker and operator relationships.
Area Marketing and POP responsibility.
Founder of Coconut Bay Bar & Grill.
Developed Paradise Spice Company with sales in the US & Caribbean.
Co-Founder of Cruzan Island Trading Company.
Co-Founder/Co-Owner of Fricken Beer a start-up beer company in Florida.
PUSSER’S RESTAURANTS – MD, FL, OH, BVI, AND USVI 2002-2006
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF
Operational control of 9 restaurants, 13 retail shops and 3 hotels in the Continental US, US
and British Virgin Islands with revenues exceeding $40 million annually.
Developed franchising model for US and Caribbean expansion.
Designed and implemented a complete HR Department including training manuals,
recruitment, International, US & local labor laws, and continued employee development.
HOULIHAN’S RESTAURANT GROUP – KANSAS CITY, MO 2000-2002
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Directed operations and reporting functions for 10 units including locations in KS, MO,
CO, CA & AZ with combined revenues in excess of $25 million.
Responsibilities include corporate store operations, franchisee training service and support.
CELTIC CONCEPTS, INC. – NASHVILLE, TN 1996-2000
Chief Executive Officer 1997 - 2000
Director of Operations/1996 – 1997
Managing Partner 1996
Co-Founder/Co-Owner of International restaurant/retail concept development organization.
Franchise development of restaurants domestically and internationally.
Red Bull Energy Drink business development for Tennessee.
Responsible for all Product Purchasing & International Contract Negotiations.
Build business from $4 million to over $30+ million in gross annual revenues over 5-year
period and over 25 units.
Developed Franchise Agreements (UFOC), Future Business Plans, Sight Selection,
Concept Engineering, and Evolution.
Developed and monitored the company’s International operations in the U.S., Hong Kong,
Spain, Australia and Ireland as well as franchise operations.
Developed The Manhattan Hot Dog Company and Nashville Catering Company.
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BOULDER CREEK STEAKS & SALOON – LONG ISLAND, NY 1995-1996
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/CO-FOUNDER
Served in a leadership role developing the operations of 5 casual theme steakhouses
including initial site selection and construction management, menu development/design,
sales, and personnel management for over 500 employees.
THE ITALIAN OVEN RESTAURANTS – LOUISVILLE, KY 1989-1995
Director of Operations 1993 -1995
Area Director 1992 – 1993
General Manager 1989 – 1992
Directed operations for 7 Italian Oven restaurants with average sales of $15 million
annually.
RUBY TUESDAY, INC. – 1986-1989
General Manager
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH, MN
Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine & Physical Education
SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY – LOUISVILLE, KY
Certified Chef de Cuisine
NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE – BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS CULINARY SCHOOL
Certified Executive Chef
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