Kirk Williams

Experience

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  Williams & Company

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Assistant to Realtor
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  Target

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2013

  Guest Service

  -Provided Checkout Service; handled cash and credit cards-Resolved guest concerns in a positive, helpful, and timely manner

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  Cam's Lobby Shop

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Cashier

  -Provided checkout service to customers-Merchandised and stocked inventory-Reconciled Cash from drawers and deposit into safe deposit box

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  Beverage Business Institute

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Student Coordinator of the Take Care. Drink Responsibly Program

  -Reintroduced the program to the Colorado State community through the strategic plan-Produced a Drink Responsibly campaign including social media implementations and videos-Collaborated with the Department of Athletics student representative to develop and implement ways to create a campus wide-effort to drink responsibly.-Produced an anticipated budget for implementation of a drink responsibly campaign for the Colorado State Community

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  High Country Beverage

  Jul 2015 - May 2017

  - Responsible for the brand and quality management for both on and off premise accounts within sales territory- Drive sales volume while meeting distribution goals from all the brands that High Country Beverage offers- Calls to accounts on a weekly basis in order to achieve sales goals and objectives. Goals include full-line selling, dominant display execution, current POS merchandising and securing price and ad feature activities. -Maintain required call frequency in assigned pre-sales accounts in order to achieve sales goals and objectives. Goals include full-line selling, dominant display execution, current POS merchandising and securing price and ad feature activities.-Manage retail inventories to minimize out of stocks, insure product freshness and adequate product available for displays.- Communicates special delivery instructions to delivery personnel on a daily basis.

  • On and Off Premise Sales Representative

    Jul 2016 - May 2017

  • Chain Sales Representative

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
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  Wonderland Brewing Company

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  - Responsible for prospecting new accounts along with growing over 50 existing account relationships.- Boosted brand visibility in bars and restaurants through strategic planning on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis- Responsible for beer quality and freshness including draft maintenance, rotation of product on shelves, and proper storage.-Represented Wonderland at festivals and events in a professional manner -Provided assistance to the Taproom Manager with day-to-day operations, such as employee oversight and beer service-Trained new employees in order to provide the highest level of service and customer satisfaction

  • On/Off Premise Sales Representative

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Beertender/ Assistant Taproom Manager

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Little Machine Beer

  Aug 2018 - now

  -Innovates and crafts visually striking beer menu boards on a weekly basis using various artistic mediums, ensuring alignment with the brand’s distinct style.-Developed a new logo that resonates with the brand identity, strategically using it on high-impact platforms such as glassware, stickers, and social media posts to maximize visibility and brand recognition.-Generates captivating graphics for diverse promotional assets, including taproom events, billboards and merch, which effectively communicates key messages and enhances brand presence.-Collaborates with creative management to formulate and discuss creative strategies.-Develops and implements monthly event posters to showcase upcoming events within the taproom. Show less -Assumes managerial responsibilities as the on-duty lead, managing customer relations, fostering the taproom atmosphere, and handling financial transactions in the absence of the taproom manager.-Collaborates in monthly meetings with ownership and management; contributing to insights to enhance taproom performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure sustained success.-Oversees other bartenders to ensure the highest quality job performance including product quality and presentation, taproom environmental conditions, and customer relationships.-Expertly advises on the array of beers on tap, discerning and delivering the perfect selection tailored to each guest’s preferences.-Elevates taproom experience to world-class standards, fostering guest appreciation, satisfaction and ensuring repeat service.-Executes swift multitasking proficiency, adeptly navigating diverse situations and interacting seamlessly with various individuals. Show less

  • Graphic Specialist

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Lead Bartender

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Beertender

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2022