Mike Dirksen

Experience

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  3 Ball Entertainment

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2005

  Shadow, Directing Department: Biggest Loser Season 1-3

  • Assisted 2nd AD with production schedule and Call Sheets• Wrangled all cast, including celebrity hosts• Worked directly with 1st A.D. to support all production and cast needs

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  Boneyard Bistro

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2012

  Front of House Manager

  • Managed scheduling /payroll for staff of 20+• Handled hiring and training of all FoH staff• Supervised daily inventory and reordering of all products related to FoH• Created agenda for and led monthly staff meetings • Consulted on product decisions, such as wine, beer, and liquor purchases

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  Widow Jane Distillery

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Generated sales totaling over $2 Million • Increase sales in New York City 300% over first three months• Expanded company presence from one city(NYC) to 20% of country • Established and fostered long term relationships with national and international distribution companies • Liaise and develop connections with on and off premise accounts • Coordinate daily and weekly events including Whiskey Live, Whiskeyfest, Bourbon Classic and countless smaller events in and around NYC • Primary contact for all press inquiries and interviews • Train and oversee local sales reps in spreading brand awareness and selling of the product• Handle monthly price posting and brand label registration thru TTB and NYSLA • Prepare Spreadsheets, Power Point Presentations, Bookings Forecasts, FOBs, and Shipping Speculations for CEO and investors regarding brand growth Show less

  • Sales Director

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Assistant Distiller/Bottling Line Manager

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2013
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  LAMILL COFFEE INC

  Oct 2015 - now

  Senior Wholesale Account Executive