Liz Gassner
About Liz Gassner
Liz Gassner serves as the Manager of National Accounts Activation & Execution at Breakthru Beverage Group, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a B.S. in Marketing and is a candidate for an M.S. in Business Analytics from DePaul University.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Liz Gassner currently serves as the Manager of National Accounts Activation & Execution at Breakthru Beverage Group. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's efforts in managing and executing national account strategies. Prior to this role, she worked as a Trade Development Analyst at the same organization from 2016 to 2020, where she focused on trade development initiatives. Her experience at Breakthru Beverage Group spans a total of four years, during which she has played a key role in enhancing account activation processes.
Education and Expertise
Liz Gassner studied at DePaul University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a minor in Management from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education at DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics from 2019 to 2021. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in marketing principles and analytical skills, which are essential in her current role in national accounts management.
Background in Food & Beverage Industry
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Liz Gassner worked at The NPD Group as an Account Specialist in Food & Beverage Client Development from 2013 to 2016. In this role, she focused on developing client relationships and providing insights within the food and beverage sector. This experience contributed to her understanding of market dynamics and client needs, which she applies in her current position.
Internship Experience at DePaul University
During her time at DePaul University, Liz Gassner gained practical experience as an Office Operations Intern and Front Desk Manager in the Office of Multicultural Student Success from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she managed office operations and provided support to students, which helped her develop organizational and communication skills that are valuable in her professional career.