Kimberly Vanheusden
Gallo - Director Change Enablement, Heart Held Apothecary - Owner
- Role
- Director Change Enablement at GALLO
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kimberly Vanheusden
Accomplished executive with 20+ years leading strategic sales and change initiatives across nationally recognized beverage corporations and entrepreneurial ventures. Skilled in diagnosing operational challenges, designing roadmap strategies, and leading transformations across national organizations. Proven track record of accelerating revenue growth, expanding portfolios, and elevating team performance. Known for aligning cross-functional teams, distributor networks, and executive sponsors to deliver results with precision and authenticity. Dual-certified in Change Management and Wellness Coaching- combining analytical discipline with adaptive leadership to inspire resilience, ownership, and lasting impact.
Experience
Director Change Enablement
Nov 2024 — Present · US
Support US Sales organization in implementing new processes and optimizing organizational efficiencies. Sales Route to Market change management, overseeing effort and adherence to project plans, timelines, and provisions. Lead the design and implementation of new processes, develop comprehensive change management plans, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders. Collaborate and support the sales training team; focused against organizational development.
Education
WSET
Advanced Certification - passed with distinction, Wine & Spirits
2013 — 2013
Court of Master Sommeliers
Level 1 Sommelier, Wine, Spirits, Beer
2010 — 2010
Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier, Wine Steward/Sommelier
2014 — 2014
Cornell University
Women in Leadership Certificate, Women's Studies
2017 — 2018
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
1995 — 2000
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Health and Wellness, General
2015 — 2015
International Sommelier Guild
Wine Fundamentals I & II, Wine
2009 — 2010
Society of Wine Educators
CSW, Wine
2010 — 2010
Skills
- Wine Education
- Sales
- Sales Operations
- Retail
- Wine Sales
- Trade Marketing
- Beer
- Distributors
- Sales Management
- Wine Knowledge
- National Accounts
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Restaurants
- Account Management
- Wine Tasting
- Management
- Beverage Industry
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Direct Sales
- Key Account Development
- Pricing
- Market Planning
- Wine
- Event Management
- Wine Pairing
- Key Account Management
- Alcoholic Beverages
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