Wesley Gagnelius

About Wesley Gagnelius

A successful leader, team-player and veteran of the suppliers and distributors industries with diverse talents including team management and mentoring, brand management, purchasing, procurement, inventory control, supply-chain management and sales. Proven history of building/cultivating relationships. Adept at analyzing a business and finding ways to increase profit, productivity of others and build positive moral and reputation. Able to bring my talents, work ethic, adaptive skills and breathe new life into the right company. Eager to share the passion that is ever-present in my life for spirits, wine, food and travel. I am WSET Level 2 Spirits & Wine Certified and CRT Tequila Award T Certified. I have worked with multiple wine makers, master distillers and master blenders and have expert knowledge of cognac, brandy, whiskey, tequila, rum and gin. I received specialized mezcal training in Oaxaca with Banhez Mezcal and whiskey training from the master distiller at Buffalo Trace.

Experience

1. Field Sales Manager

   Breakthru Beverage Group

   Sep 2024 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Mixology
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Bartending
• Social Media
• Craft Beer
• Cocktails
• Sales
• Food
• Winemaking
• Sommelier
• Cicerone
• Marketing Strategy
• Bottle Service
• Menu Development
• Wine Tasting
• Beer
• Food & Beverage
• Event Management
• Wine
• Alcoholic Beverages