1. TIMOTHY A. EVANS
1201 Sheridan Court, Fort Wayne, IN 46807 (260) 456-1347
CAREER PROFILE:
Top-performing, self-confident sales professional with a special talent for closing. 18 years of sales
experience. Exceptional success penetrating new markets and establishing genuine rapport with buyers.
Ability to work independently, as a leader, or as a team member to accomplish goals. Committed to
professional development including attending training seminars and staying abreast with current industry
literature and trends. Able to manage and prioritize demanding and diverse work load. Excellent public
speaking, public relations, written and verbal skills. Keenly attuned to identifying needs, creating
concepts and developing actions to meet those needs. Highly ethical and professional.
EDUCATION:
Purdue University, Ft. Wayne, IN
B.A. Degree in Communications, May 1997. Concentration in broadcasting; Minor in Organizational
Leadership and Supervision, December 1993. Concentration in Management and Public Relations.
EXPERIENCE:
Vino Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN
Account Executive, March 2015-Present
 Manage and execute all aspects of wine distribution and maintenance for 70 on and off
premise accounts.
 Conduct extensive training and education of existing customer base to ensure profitability.
 Actively research and solicit 30-40 new prospective accounts per week.
Southern Wine and Spirits of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Estate Wine Manager, October 2013- November 2014
 Ensure compliance with all supplier goals and distribution metrics.
 Directly responsible for all aspects of fine wine and spirits distribution for over 50 restaurant
and retail accounts.
 Manage top 10% of Southern Wine and Spirits, Fine Wine and Spirits portfolio to ensure
maximum exposure and results.
 Napa Valley Vintners Association certified.
 Conduct comprehensive and all inclusive staff training for on and off premise accounts.
Area Manager; Prestige Division, December 2010 – October 2013
 Manage team of four Sales consultants, in Northeast Indiana.
 Responsible for Pernod Ricard Spirts and Wine, Campari America Spirits, Promixo
Spirits, and various other suppliers’ sales goals and distribution of key initiatives and
products.
 Ensure compliance with all goals and programs to deliver maximum results:
including distribution, innovation items, wine placements, and overall service to
customers.
 Recognized for overall achievement of goals and initiatives.
Republic National Distributing Company, Indianapolis, IN
Fine Wine Specialist/Sales Account Manager, June,2002 – December 2010
 Directly responsible for all aspects of fine wine distribution for over 35 restaurant and retail
accounts.
 Recognition for outstanding sales numbers, consistently meeting and exceeding sales oriented
goals.
 Deliver effective sales presentations to existing and prospective buyers.
 Consistently increase brand presence within existing accounts each quarter.
 Visit existing accounts, reaffirming business relationships and assuring continued sales.

2. North American Van Lines, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, March 1999 – June 2002
Agency Relations Manager
 Responsible for resolving a variety issues for the Top 25 revenue-producing agents.
 Enhance the profitability of our agent family through continued follow up to ensure problem
resolution.
Telecommunications Sales
 Develop transportation solutions for a variety of telecommunications customers.
 Interface with all departments to ensure prompt and accurate problem resolution.
 Seek new client opportunities within the telecommunications industry.
Fleet Operations Planner/Dispatch
 Liaison between customer,dispatch, and driver, requiring customer contact,consultation and
conflict resolution skills.
 Provide after hours support for the entire international logistics fleet, including dispatch,
planning, customer service, drivers, and customers.
 Manage daily volume of network freight.
Olinger Distributing Co., Indianapolis, IN
Fine Wine Specialist/Account Representative,June 1998 – March 1999
 Totally autonomous.
 Sole support regarding wine related issues for Northeast Indiana.
 Directly responsible for all aspects of wine and spirit distribution for over thirty accounts in
Northeast Indiana.
References available upon request