Darryl M Bethea

Experience

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  Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

  Sept 2005 - May 2010

  Marketing Manager

  Managing marketing booths in major resort locations and hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. Supervised 70 representatives, who gave incentives for tourist and locals to consider ownership opportunities with Marriott network of properties.

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  Wyndham Worldwide

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2010

  In House Marketing Manager

  Supervising a team of sales / marketing representatives offering upgrades to increase ownership opportunities within vacation timeshare / fractional sales.

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  Tan Bach Duong Company

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2016

  General Manager - Interim CEO

  From January 2011- June 2015 I possessed the position of Sales Director of Tan Bach Duong wine division - Magnum Wine Cellars. Specialising in Sales and marketing of wine from Italy, Champagne Region of France, Germany, Spain, USA Napa Valley, USA Washington State, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. Headquartered in HCMC South Region, with branch offices in Hanoi North Region, Danang Central Region. Distribution in Cambodia, developing Laos.After a brief hiatus, I returned back to Vietnam as Sales Director of Wine in November 2015. Upon the death of company founder, Michael R. Doyle, I was appointed as General Manager and CEO of the company unanimously by the board of directors and shareholders effective January 2016. Directing the company and it's branch offices to profitability and cash flow, to expand sales of the other products; Lavazza Italian Coffee, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream, and Ronnefeldt Tea. Reinforced ties with business partners locally and internationally, and establish plans for growth during the next 5 years. Show less

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  Wine Embassy

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Sales Manager HORECA

  Leading a team of Sales Executives providing wines to Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes in Vietnam.Hosting wine events as a Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers.

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  Self-employed

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Creator/Host

  Host of fun, educational, wine tasting events and trainings. Utilizing Facebook posts, YouTube videos, social media to promote events highlighting restaurants, hotels, and cafes doing informal wine tasting and education to the public in Vietnam.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2020 - now

  Wine Ambassador & Educator

  Self directed promotion of wines, wine retailers, and events in Vietnam. Distribution Management of Brands.Educating the trade industry and consumers about wine experiences in personal, social, and business environments.

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  ABLA MEDIA GROUP LLC

  Aug 2020 - now

  Director

  Providing Marketing Solutions for professionals in the following niches: Digital Creators on Social Media, Health/Beauty Wellness Providers (cosmetic dentistry, skincare, health lifestyles). Free Initial Consultations; if we can’t solve your problem, you never pay.

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  House of California Wines

  Jun 2023 - now

  Director of Marketing And Business Development

  Identifies and develops new business opportunities. Builds relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors. Focused on providing high value partnerships to increase sales volume, and customer satisfaction.