Michael J. Ring

Michael J. Ring

Liquor Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ilegal Mezcal Market Manager Georgia

  • Education

    • El Centro Community College

      1997 - 2000
      AAS Culinary & Hospitality Management

      Activities and Societies: Student Director, Texas Chef Association 2 Gold Medals, American Culinary Federation, Food Competition Certified Executive Sous Chef, American Culinary Association

    • Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business

      2001 - 2004
  • Experience

    • Pearson's Wine and Spirits of Atlanta

      Sept 2001 - Dec 2003
      Liquor Manager

      Retail Management Employee ManagementProcurement of Specialty liquorsInventory and Stock management

    • Empire Distributors

      Mar 2004 - Mar 2006
      Key Account Spirits Consultant

      Spirit consultation with Hotels and RestaurantsKey Account Management / SalesStaff Education on Key benefits of Brands Menu Building

    • U.S. Concepts / Diageo

      Mar 2006 - Aug 2008
      Master of Whisky

      Portfolio Manager Southeastern U.S.Consumer and Trade Education Brand Building / Marketing StrategyKey Account Management and SalesEvent Coordination Large and Small ScaleDistributor Managment

    • Harmoni Market

      Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
      Beverage Director

      We are a great Restaurant/gourmet and wine shop here in the central florida area. We specialize in Fine Wine, Spirits, Healthy delicious food. We use as much Local ingredients as possible. We even have a local diary that makes the best raw milk cheese. Full service restaurant and Wine bar. Come see us!!2305 Edgewater Dr. Orlando, Fl 32804407-206-0033

    • Sushi Pop

      Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
      General Manager

      I built all front of house operations from the ground up. Responsible for overall profitability, beverage program, server training and front of house management,

    • Barnies CoffeeKitchen

      Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
      Operations Manager
    • Greenhouse Agency, Inc

      Nov 2012 - Feb 2018
      Whisky Brand Champion
    • Treaty Oak Distilling

      Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
      National Brand Director

      Glad to be helping these awesome brands find their legs and start to run!!!

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2023
      Spirits & Provisions
    • Ilegal Mezcal

      Mar 2023 - Mar 2024
      Market Manager Georgia
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Spirit Specialist

      Society of Wine Educators
      Mar 2016
    • Targeted Selection: Interviewer

      DDI | Development Dimensions International
      Jun 2017