Andrew Hibbert
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-***-**** - Residence 949-***-**** - Mobile
PROFILE Versatile professional in project management. Efficient team player with strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong commitment in obtaining positive results. Able to respond to short fused and emergent situations.
EXPERIENCE
2001 – Present BEVERAGE VENTURES, INC., Orange, CA
Vice President of Sales and Marketing 2001 – Present
Manage all operations throughout Mexico. Coordinate and oversee all manufacturing including the inputs, materials, and worldwide exportation of final products. Work with the CEO to set the worldwide brand vision/positioning and lead the execution of that vision. Perform a wide variety of complex management duties and special projects as assigned. Responsible for A/P, A/R, budgeting, inventory and reporting. Oversee vendor performance and contract negotiations. Manage all aspects of client and investor relationships; accountable for two direct reports. Facilitate the planning, organization, and execution relating to the launch of Liquor products in the U.S. and international markets.
• Successfully negotiate contracts with vendors and manufacturers which have resulted in over $150,000 cost savings
• Supervise execution of large scale projects across the country, including securing product for all consumer sampling, promotions, and expansion into new markets. Responsible for all levels of project administration, including project conceptualization to implementation and follow-up, budget management, vendor negotiations, training and logistics
• Manage logistics of highly confidential nature between executives, attorneys, investors, and distribution companies, including contracts and banking
1995 – 2000 INTERSPHERE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD., - Newport Beach, CA
Principal – Internet Consulting Services 1995 - 2000
Provided a full range of consulting and production services including web site design, graphic design, video editing, IT infrastructure, Database creation and management, Multimedia projects, E-commerce, email and web marketing.
SKILLS Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes, QuickBooks, Bilingual,
EDUCATION Associate of Arts in Business Economics, Major in Management
University of California at Santa Barbara