Beverage Director Property Manager
Resume:
RODNEY SMITH
PROFILE
I pride myself in getting to know what I call a client’s "everything." Not only is this resourceful, but it allows me to better understand various accounts &markets on a personal level.
EDUCATION
Indiana University
South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Mass Communications—Public Relations w/a minor in Sociology—May 2012. Established and created internship opportunities for students through Ugly Dog Media.
CONTACT
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Volunteer
Suwannee Hulaween/SCI Fidelity Records
Live Oak, FL
Street Team and Promotions
EXPERIENCE
WXYZ Bar @ Aloft Hotels
August 2019-Present
Mixologist Trainer
Create weekly drink features
Open & close a cash drawer
Guide & inform traveling guests
Calendar Girl Castings & Promotions
April 2018-Present
Live Marketing Specialist
Promote spirits brands via giveaways & samples
Educate consumers via presentations & tastings
Acquire & train talent
The Garage Arcade + Bar
June 2019-November 2019
Bar/Kitchen Lead & Consultant
Consult, train, and initiate Grand Opening
Create & maintain cocktail/beer menu
Manage money & employees
Maintain & elevate kitchen
Hunter’s Hospitality Group
August 2018-May 2019
Beverage Director & FOH Manager
Develop & maintain beverage programming for 2 separate entities
Train staff
Increased beverage sales by 15%
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
September 2016-August 2018
Server & Beer Festival Assistant
TG Frost
April 2018-May 2018
Beverage Director (Consulting)
Develop & maintain menu programming for 4 separate entities
Coordinate build-outs, remotely, from across the country
Main St. Grille
November 2011-May 2018
Lead Server/Bartender
Present fine dining cuisine & serve beer, wine, & spirits to an upperclass clientele
Create & consult with management for cocktails & beer
Inspira Marketing
August 2015-May 2016
Diageo Brand Specialist
Build & grow Diageo brands in 35+ accounts via menu features & placements, staff & brand trainings, consumer samplings, & maintaining social media profiles
Initiate & maintain communication with accounts & SGWS sales consultants
Personal/Professional References:
My LinkedIn Profile
Meghan Kirwan
Account Executive
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1200
Indianapolis, IN 46617
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Teagan Lawson
Property Manager
Kite Reality Group
South Bend, IN 46617
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Shawn Neumann
Key Account Manager
Republic National Distributing Company
1800 N. Kenmore St.
South Bend, IN 46628
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Erin Trippel
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1200
Indianapolis, IN 46617
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Benjamin Volen
On Premise Sales Director
Savannah Distributing Co. Inc.
2425 W. Gwinnett St.
Savannah, GA 31401
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