Natalie Mauser-Carter, CSS, WSET III

Experience

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  The Ohio State University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Athletics Tutor - Student Athletic Support Services Office (SASSO)

  - Taught Latin, English, Russian, classics, and linguistics to student athletes - Edited and proofread writing and other assignments for clarity

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  Builders for Peace

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  ESL Teacher and Archive Assistant

  - Developed curriculum for and taught advanced ESL classes to high school students in Fojnica, Bosnia. - Catalogued monastic manuscripts and archives for The Fojnica Library Project, a project to restore the library post civil war.

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  City Fresh

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Distribution and Stop Operations Assistant

  Coordinated a team of 5-15 volunteers Oversaw distribution workflowsManaged logistics of weekly CSA distribution stops Optimized workflow efficiency by developing new distribution processRecruited, trained, and coordinated volunteers

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  The University of Kansas

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Slavic and Eurasian Studies Acquisitions Assistant

  Answered general enquiries about the collections, research, and department servicesAssisted with exhibit curation and event coordinationEntered data into Voyager databaseMonitored the libraries' collections and MARC bibliographic recordsProcessed work order requests, budget invoices, purchase orders, and institutional giftsProvided administrative support to the Slavic and Eurasian Studies DepartmentSearch WorldCat database for matching recordsServed as receptionist for the International Studies DepartmentTranscribed and translated bibliographic records from Belarusian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and some African languages into English Show less

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  Heartland Alliance

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Adult Education Teacher

  • Overdelivered successful student engagement and progress outcomes as defined by the state of Illinois and reported on the metrics of attendance, testing, and quarterly assessments.• Designed curriculum and led 1:1 and group instruction in the areas of: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Adult Secondary Education.• Trained and coordinated volunteers and substitute teachers.• Acted as a program liaison and referred clients to appropriate partner services and resources.• Created Slavic language program materials and copyedited advertisements. Show less

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  Backbeat

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  Assistant General Manager

  Managed day to day operations. Wearer of all hats. Event planning and management. Team leadership. Resourceful problem solver.

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  TEAM Enterprises

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2020

  Leblon Specialist

  • Achieved 200% on-premise sales growth over the first year of the Leblon Specialist program.• Delivered impactful brand and category trainings to key stakeholders, consumers, and distributor partners.• Developed programs and special events to drive brand recognition and category momentum.• Provided key account support to 50+ target accounts.

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  Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Drove brand velocity through targeted, cross-functional activities including menu placements and experiential trade events in support of spirits marketing and regional sales in the Central Business Unit (BU).• Contributed to +21.1% growth in 2021 solidifying Texas as the 2nd largest Redemption growth market in the U.S.• Coached DMs in my market and the SA team on spirits, the craft cocktail bar buyer perspective, brand positioning, and cocktail creation.• Conducted staff trainings to enhance brand awareness, increase category knowledge, and build brand affinity.• Created content and cocktail recipes for virtual trainings, USBG meetings, social media, and sales pitch decks (see below).• Fostered growth of relationships with key influencers. Show less

  • DM Training Manager - Wine & Spirits (West, Central, Midwest)

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Regional Portfolio Ambassador - Central

    Apr 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Brand Ambassador, Whiskey!

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2020