J E F F R E Y B A R W I G
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Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714 970-***-****
Education
The University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Lincoln, Nebraska 68901
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Minor in Philosophy G.P.A. 3.63
August 1996 – Graduated May 2000
●Beta Theta Pi Fraternity – Launched Men of Principle Initiative
●The University of Nebraska Union Board – executive committee 1996 – 1999
●Nebraska Human Resource Institute - committee co chairman 1996 – 2000
●Golden Key National Honors Society
●The National Order of Omega
The Guild of Master Sommeliers
●Introductory Sommelier Level 1 - May 2008
●Certified Sommelier Level 2 - July 2008
Professional Experience
Bar Cleeta
110 NW 2nd Street #110, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
www.barcleeta.com
Server
November 2023 - Present
●Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Best American Restaurants of 2023
●Private Events and Elevated Dining Experience and Service
●Performing daily duties directly with Restaurant’s Owners / Operators
Wally’s Santa Monica
214 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90401
www.wallywine.com
Server
July 2019 - September 2023
●#1 Retailer of the Year Award 2018 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
●Providing the highest level of service to Elite/Celebrity Clientele
●Private Event Service for small and large groups
●Lead Server duties and Training Duties for new staff
●Executing High level of sales Daily
●Handling of Large Sum Closeouts and Large Cash deposits
●Evolving daily service practice in ordinance to CDC and LA Covid Guidelines.
Estate Restaurant & Bar
1519 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90403
www.estate1519.com
Bartender / Server
November 2018 – June 2019
●Creating and Pouring classic and craft cocktails in a high paced environment
●Assisting recommendations with the wine/bar program
●Display extensive and detailed product knowledge
●Providing high level service in a fast paced environment
Solaris Bowling and Restaurant - Deca & Bol
141 Meadow Drive #113, Vail, CO 81657
www.bolvail.com
Manager
March 2018 – November 2018
●Management of 3 outlets with Staff of 35+ in 14,000 square foot venue
●Ensure proper training of all staff
●Ensure guest experience and satisfaction
●Responsible for staff Scheduling, payroll submission, and administrative needs.
●Responsible for all Nightly Deposits including large cash sums
Empire Distributors formerly Volio Vino – Fine Wine Distributors
5050 Osage Street Denver, Colorado 80221
www.empiredist.com & www.voliovino.com
Central Rockies Region Representative – Summit, Eagle and Routt Counties
November 2012 – March 2018
●Territory Growth and Development from 35 active accounts to 100+
●Expanding Revenue and Regional pipeline
●Sales growth at 28% Year over Year from June2013- June 2014
●Sales growth at 34.3% Year over Year from June 2014 – July 2015
●Sales growth at 16% Year over Year from November 2016- 2017
●Rep of the Quarter Q1 2017
●Application of corporate standards and protocol with Vail Resorts
●Direct relationship with Suppliers and Brand Application in the market
●Specific Luxury/Boutique brand representation in High End Market
●Corporate B to B relations and sales
●Event Planning/Development and Execution
Baroness Wines
235 West 2nd Avenue Denver, Colorado 80223
www.baronesswines.com
Eagle County Sales Representative, The Greater Vail Valley, CO
April 2008 – July 2012
●Management of over 120 active accounts (both on and off-premise accounts)
●Representation of over 1000 active items from international and domestic suppliers
●Working directly under owner / President of Sales
●Working directly with High Profile Suppliers in the market
●Production and Execution of Annual Trade Shows
●Priority Brands Portfolio Sales Current to Date up 98% Y.O.Y
●Highest Company Sales Q4 / December Sales; 2010, 2009, 2008
●Met / Exceeded Revenue Goals 20 out of 25 quarters
●Brand Placements Goals Met / Exceeded 18 out of 25 quarters
●Grew territory 23% in Gross Revenue in initial year
Boulder Country Key Accounts Representative, Boulder, Colorado
September 2007 - April 2008
●Account Representative for American Top 10 Retailer
●Grew Territory Sales by over 20% Y.O.Y. in my first active quarter
●Worked with every Regional Manager within the company
●Positioned on BLC Q2, 2008 - Company Advisory Board
Bergstrom Family Vineyards - October 2011
Newberg, Oregon 97132
www.bergstromwines.com
Intern
●Worked directly with Josh Bergstrom - owner and winemaker
●Educated in theory and application of Bio-Dynamic practices
●Performed sorting, punch-downs, pump overs, PH testing and inoculations.
Ride Snowboards - Rocky Mountain Region
Denver, Colorado 80223
www.ridesnowboards.com
Sales / Demo Team
August 2006 - September 2011
●Assisted Principle Sales Representative in 2nd Largest Territory in the U.S.
●Provided Product Support in Local Accounts
●Assisted Sales in Large Scale Trade Shows
●Provided Technical expertise/assistance at large scale customer sales/demo events