Drew Brightbill

Experience

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  Allen Theatre & MJ's Coffeehouse

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Barista
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  B-side Music

  May 2000 - Nov 2001

  Sales Associate

  Managed compact disc focused retail music store increasing sales of music and merchandise, ordering product, and stocking inventory.

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  Daily Camera

  Jul 2002 - Feb 2013

  Advertising Sales Consultant

  I wore many hats throughout my tenure. I worked for years primarily over the phone bringing in new business making advertising campaign recommendations. I also acquired new business by category and for specific products and special sections.

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  Six88 Solutions

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Sales

  I was responsible for inviting leads to online webinars, and managing attendance, during which companies would learn about our products. I was also responsible for educating prospects on specifics about the products and eventually closing sales. I also occasionally worked trade shows.

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  Words In Flight/ freelance

  May 2010 - Mar 2020

  Musician/ Songwriter

  Songwriter for the band Words In Flight from April 2010 to present. Additionally, acquiring sync licensing song placements for film and TV with large catalog of original songs.www.wordsinflightband.com

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  Digital First Media

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Multi-media Sales Consultant

  Tasked with acquiring new business for marketing needs, and assigned to a geographic territory where I handled a base of assigned accounts. Duties included cold calling, new business acquisition, and account management of existing customers.

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  Crossings Vineyards

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Sales Representative/ Wine Presenter/ Teacher

  Responsibilities include pouring, presenting, and selling Crossing Vineyards wine to local restaurants as well as delivery of wine upon ordering.Winery duties include conducting wine tastings for guests, influencing purchases of wine/club memberships, and presenting wine pairings with cheese and desserts.Additional roles include teaching several specialty wine classes, as well as conducting tours of the property and explaining production.

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  Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

  May 2015 - Mar 2021

  Off Premise Sales Consultant

  Primary responsibilities include assisting with organization and store placement of merchandising and marketing materials.

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  City Winery

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Tasting Room Manager/ Sommelier/ Wine Club Liaison

  In charge of increasing sales of retail wines produced by City Winery New York through bottle sales in winery tasting room as well as through retail channels. Managed inventory and ordering of City Winery retail wines. Additionally responsible for member outreach for the City Winery wine club and increasing memberships. Working dinner service to consult, serve, and sell to guests as a beverage captain and sommelier for wine list of over 1,000 wines.

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  Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd.

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2024

  Special Project Sales Manager

  Responsible for increasing sales for special project By The Pallet initiative for New York City (5 boroughs) and Connecticut.

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  Goldschmidt Vineyards

  Sept 2024 - now

  East Coast Brand Manager