Blaine Downer
About Blaine Downer
Blaine Downer is an Account Development Specialist at Breakthru Beverage Group, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University and an Associate of Arts from Parsons School of Design.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Blaine Downer has been employed at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2011. He initially served as a Sales Consultant for Chicago Wine Merchants from 2011 to 2015. In 2015, he transitioned to the role of Sales Consultant for Avant, where he has worked for nine years. In 2019, he advanced to the position of Account Development Specialist, a role he has held for five years. His work is based in Cicero, Illinois, where he contributes to the company's sales and account development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Blaine Downer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bradley University, where he studied Family, Management, Marketing, and Consumer Science from 2004 to 2008. He also earned an Associate of Arts degree in Marketing and Fashion from Parsons School of Design - the New School, studying from 2008 to 2010. His educational background equips him with knowledge in both consumer behavior and marketing strategies, applicable in his roles within the beverage industry.
Background
Before his tenure at Breakthru Beverage Group, Blaine Downer worked as a Fashion Consultant at Nordstrom in Seattle, Washington, from 2010 to 2011. This role provided him with experience in customer service and sales within the fashion retail sector. His diverse background in both fashion and beverage sales contributes to his comprehensive skill set in account development and client relations.