The candidate is seeking a new position in the beverage industry and has over 20 years of experience in marketing, sales, and operations in the hospitality sector. They currently work as a Marketing and Brand Manager at Inspired Beverage Inc. and Division Director at Third Wave Brands, where they are responsible for brand development, sales, and growing business on the East Coast. Previously they held several roles with increasing responsibility at Young's Market Company, including as a Division Wine Manager, VP Division Sales Manager, and Key Account Specialist.

1. I am a career beverage and hospitality advocate, experienced in several fields related to the business
and have always been active in the industry. I love promoting the success of others and developing
brands. I am seeking a position to further my career in the beverage industry.
Work Experience
Marketing and Brand Manager
Inspired Beverage Inc.
Saugerties, NY (07/2014-present)
Inspired Beverage is a unique broker with a craft spirit and wine portfolio. I am responsible for the East
Coast development of their portfolio, distributor partnerships, On/Off premise account sales, brand set up,
programming, pricing and product demos. I currently work in the Upstate NY, Western MA, and CT
markets. I work alongside several distributors in each state and have achieved consistent growth with our
brands. Through our partnership and marketing strategy we grew several brands and hit all our goals for
2015, most notably Tanteo Tequilas +73% and Rhum Clement +97%. www.InspiredBev.com
Division Director, East Coast
Third Wave Brands, LLC Saugerties, NY (01/2012-present)
TWB is a National Supplier with a craft spirit and wine portfolio. I am responsible for the East Coast
development of their portfolio, distributor partnerships, On/Off premise account sales, brand set up,
programming, pricing and product demos. I currently work in the NY, RI, MA, NH, VT, and ME markets
with 5 distributors on the Atlantic seaboard. Brands are growing month to month, cases and accounts. We
grew our account base 20+% with consistent reorders. www.thirdwavebrands.com
Division Wine Manager
Young’s Market Company LLC
Los Angeles, CA (05/2010-09/2011)
As a DWM, I was responsible for all retail wine sales for the Central Coast and San Fernando Valley. The
territory included over 700 accounts and I worked with 15 SR’s. Within these accounts I coordinated
several charity events, wine tastings, winemaker dinners, and expos. We successfully grew our business
$750,000 YTD and was on target to finish year +16% over last.
VP Division Sales Manager
Young’s Market Company LLC
Los Angeles, CA (09/2004-05/2010)
As a DM, I was responsible for 350 On-Sale accounts in the very high profile Hollywood/Beverly Hills
area. I managed a team of 10 SR’s a Brand Development Specialist, Night Club Specialist and Wine
Specialist. Together we grew our business nearly 7 million, and continued to finish every year 6-9% over
previous years. I created several community interactive events, spirit tastings, wine seminars, and
festivals to add revenue.
Key Account Specialist
Young’s Market Company LLC
Los Angeles, CA (04/2004-09/2004)
As a KAS, I worked exclusively with hotels from Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West to
Malibu. I created several long term partnerships between these accts, Young’s Market and our suppliers. I
was voted “Specialist of the Month” all 6 months in this position.
Sales Representative
Los Angeles, CA (01/2003-04/2004)

2. Young’s Market Company LLC
As a SR, I was responsible for the restaurants, bars and hotels in Beverly Hills. I grew my business over 1
million dollars the first year and continued to show growth until promoted. I hosted and organized several
wine tastings, charity events, spirit seminars and festivals in this area to promote business
Director of Operations
The Conga Room Night Club & La Boca Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA (07/1999-01/2003)
In this role, I was responsible for all day to day operations. I organized several events throughout the
years here to include a Salsa Dance Contest, The Concern Foundation Cancer Charity, and hosted a
dinner for Presidential Candidate Al Gore. I was able to maintain a 14% PC and 23% food cost. I booked
several musical acts of local artists and foreign talent.
Education
Business Studies
Northeastern University
Boston, MA (1987-1989)
Field(s) of Study:
Accounting, Business Management, Sociology, Advanced Calculus, and Literature
High School
Boston College High School
Boston, MA (1983-1987)
Field of study:
College Prep Courses
Additional Skills
Adaptive computer skills, Excel, Word, PPT, Bartending, Wine classes, Absinthe and Craft
Spirits Demos, Cooking, Brewing, Sales and Depletions
References
Martha Frankel – Owner Fabulous Furniture - 845-853-6175
Brian Fernald – Owner Butterfly Absinthe - 617-922-7774
Michael Tipton – Branch Manager Young’s Market Los Angeles - 213-612-1282
Karen Hoskins – President Montanya Rums - 970-401-5101
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/pub/brendan-edwards/2/49a/307/