Bill Bleistine

About Bill Bleistine

I believe the best business partnerships are developed through authentic and honest relationships. I am an experienced customer relations, communications and business development professional open to working in opportunities that are either fresh and new, or have a sustaining impact through long term brand awareness. Most recently I had the privilege of working for an innovative start-up in the beverage industry, and was able to get product placement in colleges, office break rooms and with significant sports franchises. In my early career I worked in the Insurance Industry primarily in Claims Investigation, Management and Negotiation. With a passion for Music/Entertainment I later moved on to the Entertainment Industry where I acquired skills in PR, Promotions and Partnerships that ultimately led to the formation of my own company and entrepreneurial venture. Specialties Included: Branding, Identity Awareness, Social Media, Print Marketing, Partnership Coordination, Client Management, Ministry Coordinator, Artist Booking, Event Planning, Tour/Logistics Coordinator, Product Development, Radio Placement and more. Also have experience as a Touring and Studio Drummer for Hire.Do we have something in common? Am I a fit for your company? Let\'s start a conversation.

Experience

1. Vice President Strategic Accounts

   Bruetta

   Apr 2018 — Present

   Specialize in national and local business development and strategic client partnerships for innovative beverage company with focus on loose leaf tea. I am fortunate to be a key player in the Bruetta product line development, branding /labeling, purchasing/sourcing, supply chain management, proof of concept, go to market strategy, online and print marketing, direct in person sales strategy, logistics, sustainability innovations and all business development implementations. Proven success with product placement in office break rooms nationally, colleges/university cafes and cafeterias, retail, consumer sales, music/arts venues and significant sports franchises. Trained sales reps for our Major National Office Coffee Service Partners on how to demo and sell Bruetta into the marketplace. Continue developing and nurturing these partnerships with constant support, communication and encouragement. Constantly reevaluate and implement Bruetta\'s marketing strategies, brand awareness, customer relations, product presentations, product rollouts, and product samplings. Coordinated and executed all aspects of major trade shows. Developed Brand Ambassador Team and Training Program. Handle shipping/fulfillment of orders, and sales tacking/invoicing via Quickbooks when needed.

Education

• Alvernia University

  B.A.

• Lebanon Catholic High School

  High School Diploma

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Organization Skills
• Claims Management
• Claims Investigations
• Partnerships
• Social Media
• Concert Production
• Customer Engagement
• Website Development
• Life Coaching
• Entertainment
• Litigation Management
• Events Coordination
• Creative Merchandising
• Logistics Management
• Faith-Based
• Marketing
• Customer Relations
• Product Development
• Radio Promotions
• New Business Development
• Music Ministry
• Client Relations
• Music
• Marketing Communications
• Contract Negotiation
• Music Production
• Creative Direction
• Music Videos
• Networking
• Idea Incubation
• Studio Recording
• Event Planning
• Identity Management
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Event Management
• Music Licensing
• Public Speaking
• Music Festivals