Worldwide Who's Who Names Marlene Howard Professional of the Year in Wine & Spirits Distribution

    CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, November 12, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marlene Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thirsty Cellar Imports Ltd, has been named a Worldwide Who's Who Professional of the Year in Wine & Spirit Distribution. While inclusion in Worldwide Who's Who is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Worldwide Who's Who membership.

Ms. Howard has 18 years of professional experience, having recently become the president and CEO of Thirsty Cellar Imports Ltd. She proudly lives by her motto to under-promise and over deliver while working towards her clients' best interests. Through Thirsty Cellar Imports, Ms. Howard brings top-quality products to retailer and restaurants. On a daily basis, she negotiates with suppliers regarding what products to bring in. Additionally, she conducts research on the market, as well as consumers. She manages the company's price structure, as well. Ms. Howard is looking to build a portfolio of premium and niche products while working with retailers, restaurants and hotels.

The origins of Thirsty Cellar Imports begin with Ms. Howard's work as a managing partner. Eventually, she bought out the company's assets to form her own company. She loves working in the wine and spirits industry. She is continually grateful for the wonderful places she has traveled to and the wonderful people she has met and worked with. She loves working with the young people in her capacity as an advisor with the CPBA. The energy, ideas and enthusiasm are contagious.

Ms. Howard encourages anyone looking at any career to choose something they are passionate about and pursue it with everything they have. "Life is too short not to enjoy," she says, "so make the most of it!" Ms. Howard's work ethic and commitment to hard work is what separates her from her peers. She also believes that it is the fact that she genuinely cares about people and is interested in getting to know something about them. She loves being around people and engaging in stimulating conversations. She works hard for her customers and demonstrates a willingness to listen and to work with them.

Looking back, Ms. Howard attributes her success to her hard work and passion for her profession. She loves interacting with others and working with them in the industry; they energize her in the world of wine. She also has a huge thirst for knowledge and is always learning something new. Ms. Howard became involved in her profession after she worked as a registered medical technologist. After the birth of her oldest child, she met a group of female friends who were all wine lovers and started a wine group with their spouses. Ms. Howard worked casually for trade events and was offered a position; she progressed from there to her current position. The highlight of her career was being recognized by her employer for providing outstanding service.

Ms. Howard completed her First Level Master Sommelier Coursework, and she became a registered medical technologist through NAIT. To remain connected with other industry professionals, she became a member of the Canadian Professional Bartenders Association (CPBA). She has been recognized for providing outstanding service to customers, and she was honored as being a Friend of Teachers through Teachers in Alberta at a time when the Alberta provincial governmentwas implementing changes to education. In years to come, Ms. Howard plans to really grow her company, make it a big success and continue growing professionally. She also wants to pursue and earn a spirit specialist certification.

For more information about Thirsty Cellar Imports Ltd, visit http://www.thirstycellar.com.

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