Kevin J. Collins

FCSU Credentials

Lifelong Member,
Branch 112

National Board Member (2019-Present)

  • National Board Member: 2019 – Present

  • Current Vice President

  • Elected by Board 9/21

  • Attend all Board meetings - Attend all Executive Committee meetings

  • Travel to all member meetings/events possible throughout the Society

  • Serve on 2022 Convention Committee, introducing new venue/ideas

Fraternal Activities Director

  • Elected by 2018 Convention - Tripled # of contests/events

  • Continue to perform fraternal activity duties under office of National VP

Education

 

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Management, 1985

Certifications and Training

  • Nationwide Instructor - Mountain Challenge Team Building Program

  • Total Quality Management Training

  • NCAA College Football Official

  • Certified Bourbon Steward

Work Experience

30+ years successful work history in the wine, food, & beverage industries. My strong track record of success in personnel and operations management as well as sales and customer service are extremely applicable to the position of Executive Secretary, First Catholic Slovak Union.

 

National Sales Director for Start Up Distilleries (2015-2022)

  • Opened new distribution network throughout the country

  • Consistently increased sales to record levels

  • Launched successful product and incentive programs

  • Created presence in major chains like Publix, Total Wine & ABC

Sales Manager / Account Executive for Local Wineries (1997-2014)

  • Consistently increased sales territories

  • Consistently increased sales

  • Serviced major accounts like Walmart, Outback, and cruise lines

  • Developed private labeling for national accounts

Operations & Staff Management for leading Food & Beverage Enterprises (1986-1996)

  • Served as on-premises staff and sales manager for Lipman Brothers, Nashville, TN

  • Managed college dining facilities for Marriott Management Services

Additional Community Involvement/ Leadership

  • Co-Chairperson, School-to-Work Program (1991-1995)

  • Board of Directors, Blount County Vocational (1993)

  • Coach, Special Olympics (1989-1990)

Skills Profile

 

  • Experienced in all aspects of personnel management: recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, and team building

  • Business Plan & Mission Statement development

  • Managing sales accounts on local, regional, and national levels

  • Developing and hosting strategic sales meetings

  • Budgeting, forecasting, pricing, programming

  • Creating and managing incentive programs

  • Launching new product campaigns

  • Negotiating large distributor networks

  • Negotiating and managing vendor relationships

  • Handling customer service for large and local accounts

Contact

 

Phone:
813-493-1515

Email:
kevinfcsu@outlook.com