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Tashia Lutz

Chicago

Summary

Experienced restaurant professional with expertise in managing high-end beverage programs. Skilled in curating menus that align with current beverage trends. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative drink offerings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Spirits and Beer Purchaser and Bartender

The Purple Pig
Chicago
02.2020 - Current
  • As a purchaser, it is expected to have a finger on the pulse of all alcohol trends to ensure that the program thrives on par with the market's current developments, while organizing inventory and moving excess product appropriately.
  • The cocktail list was seasonally reformed by introducing innovative concepts.
  • Spearheaded educational programs and taught staff on cocktail creation methods, as well as the new spirits introduced to the program, to promote team growth and front-of-house menu proficiency.
  • A Magnificent Mile staple, The Pig is a beacon for tourists and locals alike to flock to for Mediterranean food sourced from the chef's family recipes. The bar program proudly displays a modern cocktail program and a wine list of over 600 bottles.

Market Manager

Firestone Walker Brewery
Las Vegas
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Primary employee tasked with planning all campaigns to improve the visibility of the company product while overseeing all on-premise sales in the Southern Nevada territory.
  • Exceptionally proficient at executing events such as happy hours and tap takeovers to ensure product visibility and guarantee account satisfaction, leading to revenue increases and added accounts.
  • Through consistency and cooperation with clients, yearly sales were maintained at 30% over the expected yield.

Territory Manager

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Las Vegas
04.2014 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for selling products in a territory encompassing over 60 accounts, while maintaining relationships to further the distribution of products, resulting in exceptional sales.
  • Organized, managed, and detailed event-based promotions between vendors and accounts to increase product visibility and execute high profitability for accounts.
  • Sales records that were consistently 20% over yearly goals.

Skills

  • Servsafe Food Handler
  • BASSET
  • BarSmarts
  • IL Food Manager Certified
  • WSET Level 2 Spirits
  • WSET Level 2 Wine
  • Cicerone Certified Beer Server

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Spirits and Beer Purchaser and Bartender

The Purple Pig
02.2020 - Current

Market Manager

Firestone Walker Brewery
10.2018 - 01.2020

Territory Manager

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
04.2014 - 10.2018

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