Cynthia Malone
About Cynthia Malone
Cynthia Malone is an Account Development Specialist with a diverse background in various roles, including content strategy and event planning. She is a life-long learner who enjoys collaboration and has expertise in managing teams and executing projects.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Cynthia Malone currently serves as an Account Development Specialist at Breakthru Beverage Group, a role she has held since 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. In this position, she focuses on developing client relationships and executing strategic initiatives. Previously, she worked as a Wine Specialist at the same company for six months in 2022 to 2023, where she applied her expertise in wine to enhance customer engagement and sales.
Previous Experience in the Beverage Industry
Before her tenure at Breakthru Beverage Group, Cynthia Malone worked as a Wine Sales Representative at Lorbert Imports from 2021 to 2022. Her experience in the beverage industry includes a role as a Content Strategist Consultant at FUND Conference from 2019 to 2020 and as Director of Culture & Cuisine at Boyd Falconer & Associates from 2018 to 2020. These roles contributed to her understanding of market trends and customer preferences.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Malone has a strong educational background, having studied at Napa Valley Wine Academy where she achieved WSET Level 2 certification. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, obtained in 2013, and studied Communications at Northwest Missouri State University in 2007. Her expertise encompasses recipe testing, event planning, and content marketing, supported by various courses in growth marketing and applied marketing strategies.
Diverse Career Background
Cynthia Malone has a diverse career that spans multiple industries. She served as the Director of Meetings & Exhibitions at the International Association of Operative Millers from 2020 to 2021 and as Education Program Coordinator at the National Auctioneers Association from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the CEO at the National Auctioneers Association from 2015 to 2017. Her international experience includes teaching in Spain and managing recruitment for Europe's largest low-cost airline.
Skills and Interests
Cynthia Malone possesses a range of skills including team management, contract negotiations, and event execution. She has a passion for organization, brainstorming sessions, and writing well-crafted pieces. Her commitment to lifelong learning is evident in her participation in the Brazenist Incubator program and her continuous pursuit of knowledge in various marketing disciplines.