Ryan Bluhm

Experience

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  Arizona Diamondbacks

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Marketing Assistant

  • Assisted the Marketing Director for spring training operations• Facilitated ad sales for the game program and stadium banners• Scheduled and coordinated National anthem singers, first pitch, and community outreach events• Guided a team of 3 college interns to run in-game promotions

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  The Shanty

  Jul 2007 - May 2011

  Lead Bartender

  • Managed nightly operations of the beer specialty bar• Assisted with interviewing, hiring, and ordering products• Oversaw training and performance of employees

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  The Highliner

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

  General Manager

  • Reopened and reestablished reputation of long-time Seattle bar in historic Fishermen’s Terminal. Delivered revenues of $400k+ in first year.

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  The Sixgill

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Owner/Operator

  • Delivered gastro-pub from concept to viable business.o Co-founded 64-seat restaurant, named in Draft Magazine’s “Top 100 Beer Bars of 2014.”o Assisted with interviewing, hiring, and management of up to 20 employees.o Purchased all alcohol, establishing relationships with supplier and distributor representatives.o Coordinated large-scale events focused on regional craft breweries.

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  Craft Brew Alliance

  Jun 2014 - May 2019

  • Drove distribution and velocity in region for portfolio of brands by establishing and growing relationships with high-profile local and national accounts.• Grew convenience store sales volume 25% by identifying underdeveloped channel and focusing programming, promotional activity, and incentives around regional chains.• Executed annual business plan goals, KPIs, and retail programming by developing comprehensive territory plan and working with wholesaler management and sales teams.• Effectively managed annual allocated budget for sponsorships and market spend by maintaining timely and accurate records.• Successfully launched Appalachian Mountain Brewery in to Tennessee, hitting 90 day distribution targets in key markets. Show less

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Jul 2017 - May 2019

  • Division Sales Manager

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  • On Premise Sales Manager

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Treasury Wine Estates

  May 2019 - May 2020

  District Manager

  • Delivered annual sales and distribution goals for portfolio of wine brands orchestrating trade channel strategies. o Performed quarterly business reviews with key wholesaler personnel and general sales meetings with sales teams presenting incentives, priorities, and brand education.o Utilized syndicated data to create market specific selling tools and presentations.o Collaborated with departments to implement pricing strategy, manage wholesaler inventory and forecasting, and create custom retailer programming and Point of Sale (POS) materials. o Managed travel and state promotional budgets of $350K+. • Grew chain retail depletions 5% year-over-year by providing effective communication and tracking program and distribution initiatives.• Increased profitability by analyzing pricing and deal level mix, ensuring promotional items maintained sustainable gross margin. Show less

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  D.G.Yuengling & Son, Inc.

  Jul 2020 - now

  • Chain Account Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • District Sales Manager

    Jul 2020 - Nov 2022