Tara Dobucki

About Tara Dobucki

With nearly 20 years of experience in the adult beverage industry, I\'ve worked in various roles, from bartender to distributor to supplier, and eventually owning a successful craft beer bar. I am deeply passionate about this industry and am excited to pursue my next dream role.During my time at Mezcal Amarás, our team built a strong presence in the Western United States through strategic leadership and meticulous inventory control. We formed solid partnerships with distributors and effectively managed a significant product volume, expanding the brand\'s reach and solidifying its position in a competitive landscape. With my expertise in the hospitality industry, I have focused on mentoring market managers and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders.Previously, as Southern California Sales Manager for Just Enough Wines, I achieved a remarkable tripling of sales revenue and a 40% increase in sales from one quarter to the next. This success was a result of rigorous market research, effective collaboration with industry leaders, and the execution of innovative sales plans. My approach to sales and promotions is defined by a passion for creating connections and implementing strategies that resonate with our target audiences.

Experience

1. Account Executive

   Uncle Arnie\'s

   Mar 2025 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   High-impact sales leader driving aggressive revenue growth and market expansion for Uncle Arnie’s across the Orange County, Long Beach, and South Bay cannabis markets. Own full-territory strategy spanning key account management, new door acquisition, forecasting, and SKU-level velocity across a fast-growing beverage and shot portfolio. Act as the face of the brand in-market, building deep relationships with buyers, GMs, and budtenders while leading standout in-store activations, trainings, and events that drive sell-through. Known for cross-functional collaboration with marketing, distribution, and sales leadership to elevate retail execution, uncover white-space opportunities, and accelerate brand momentum.

Education

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice

  2004

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Management
• Fmcg
• Microsoft Excel
• Hospitality
• Budgets
• Event Management
• Key Account Management
• Market Planning
• Retail
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management
• Account Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Event Planning
• Customer Service