Ben Zane

Sales and Operations Intern @Fifth State Distillery

Bridgeport, CT, US

Represented the company at farmer’s markets with up to 2+ hours of travel to make personal connections at professional tasting stations strengthening the brand’s presence in a growing craft spirits market Leveraged in-depth knowledge of all 24 liquor products to guide tailored tasting experiences, navigating dietary restrictions and flavor profiles to build trust and drive consistent revenue of per market Adapted to flexible hours in a fast-paced production environment to support distillation, bottling, and packaging operations providing actionable feedback on new product lines to enhance market readiness