Billy Montague
Franklin
Summary
Over the past seven years, I have covered the entirety of the Western Kentucky Territory for River City Distributing and then Keg 1 River City. Over that time, I have gained a wealth of experience with off-premise, on-premise, and chain accounts. I have successfully sold all types of alcoholic products and adjacent items.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine and Spirits Representative
River City Distributing Co/Keg 1 River City
02.2018 - Current
- Substantially grew customer base in Western Kentucky and increased distribution.
- Handled all manner of accounts: on-premise, off-premise and chains.
- Successfully managed an eclectic and complex portfolio with a wide variety of product categories, and an equally dynamic customer base.
- Cultivated long lasting and fruitful business relationships across Western Kentucky.
- Consistently met and exceeded manager goals and expectations.
Distiller and Bartender
Dueling Grounds Distillery
01.2015 - 02.2018
- This was a second job I held concurrently with my time at the Brickyard Café.
- Hands on experience with the distilling process.
- Developed a bar and introduced a craft cocktail program.
- Organized weekly events.
Bar Manager and Head Bartender
Brickyard Cafe
01.2008 - 02.2018
- Introduced craft cocktail program.
- Grew alcohol revenue.
- Managed inventory and ordering of all bar related items.
- Headed up customer relations.
Sales Consultant
LTD, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Sales consulting for a commercial roofing manufacturer.
- Trained and assisted contractors.
- Contributed to sales negotiations.
- Travelled to different territories.
Education
Completed 1 Year. - Undeclared
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Proactive
- Fast learner
- Proficient with requisite computer demands
- Self-sufficient
CUST
- Contributor to “Tales of The Cocktail” as a Tales Attaché
- Bartenders were chosen from around the globe as contributors, to represent their specific market and its cocktail culture. Having big city standards despite being located in a small town is my niche.
Awards
Winner of the “Bartales” Bartending competition, Won a cocktail industry competition that sent me to NYC with a video called “My Small Market Allies”. Bartenders were challenged to make a video expressing their biggest inspiration in the craft cocktail movement. My focus was that small markets were the front lines of the craft spirit/cocktail movement
Timeline
Wine and Spirits Representative
River City Distributing Co/Keg 1 River City
02.2018 - Current
Distiller and Bartender
Dueling Grounds Distillery
01.2015 - 02.2018
Sales Consultant
LTD, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bar Manager and Head Bartender
Brickyard Cafe
01.2008 - 02.2018
Completed 1 Year. - Undeclared
Western Kentucky University
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