Marketing, Sales, Operations, Logistics, Management, People person

COREY FLEGEL

I have always been passionate about where I am and making sure I have a positive impact around me. In all my experiences thus far, I have used my natural communication skills and people skills to connect the dots – whether that be person to person or products to storefronts. In any future endeavors, I know I will be successful at continuing to collaborate and connect with people, communities, and purpose.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pretoria Fields Brewing

CEO Jul 2021 – Sep 2024

Oversaw all aspects of production, canning, distribution and sales in Georgia

Lead brand expansion and distribution into Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and South Carolina

Cultivated and maintained relationships with hundreds of accounts across multiple states

These relationships resulted in the growth into over 200 Publix stores (GA), 70 Kroger, 30 Ingles, 38 Winn Dixie, 20 Piggly Wiggly, and all of the Whole Foods & Fresh Markets in Georgia and Alabama

Managed donation requests for local business and community events

Directed all aspects of brewery and taproom operations and 30+ employees

Community awards: 2022 Albany Chamber of Commerce “Rock Star Business” award winner, 2023 Albany Chamber “Uniquely Albany” Business of the Year award winner, Albany Herald 2024 “Boss of the Year” finalist

Regional Sales Rep Mar 2019 – Jul 2021

Acted as Brand Ambassador & Sales Coordinator in Southwest region (Columbus to Newnan to Dublin and all points south to Florida border)

Organized involvement in local beer festivals and community events

Established relationships with accounts and their beer buyers at every level: chain and independent grocery, package and c-stores, restaurants/bars

Center Stage Market

Marketing Manager and Spirits Coordinator Jan 2018 – Mar 2019

Created and executed marketing plans and promotions for an independent grocery/specialty store

Developed brand identity and create “story brands” for the store’s marketing approach

Coordinated with distributors and brewers to ensure stock of craft beer and wine selection

Special event planning and execution - First Fridays, monthly wine and beer tastings

This Is American Music

Founder/Co-CEO Mar 2010 – Mar 2018

Handled day-to-day operations for independent record label through 60 releases, from production to sales & distribution and including written promotions for both online and print materials

Curated and managed brand

Managed 12 Facebook pages for the label and various bands, scheduling and promoting posts, analyzing data, and overseeing campaigns

Coordinated bookings of bands and media requests as needed

Ironwood Golf Club

Director of Golf/General Manager Mar 2006 – May 2010

Managed operations for 18-hole golf course, including staff, membership and maintenance

Organized tournaments and special events on location

Attended PR events and functions within community as representative of the golf course

EDUCATION

Georgia Southwestern University graduated 2002, Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Auburn University attended; Sports Marketing major 1996-2001 while working in the Sports/events world

Gadsden State University attended 1994-1996 on full tennis scholarship

VOLUNTEERING

Pasaquan Board Member [2018 – present]

Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival Committee Brewery Partners Logistics [2015 – present]

Americus Downtown First Friday Marketing committee lead (2016-2019)

REFERENCES

Henry Jackson, Program Director Flint Riverkeeper 706-***-****

Tripp Pomeroy, CEO Café Campesino Coffee Roasters 229-***-****

Lee Kinnamon, City of Americus Mayor 229-***-****

Stanley Franklin, Owner Cornerstone Coffee 912-***-****

Albert Etheridge, Co-founder Pretoria Fields Collective 229-***-****

Americus, GA 229-***-**** ********@*****.***

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