John Cabarga has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. John currently works at the Stoli® Group as a Regional Sales Leader for Florida. Prior to this, they held the position of District Sales Manager for Central and South Florida at the same company.
Before joining Stoli® Group, John worked at Pernod Ricard for nine years, starting in 2012. During their time there, they served as the Manager of Brand Activation Marketing for Jameson Irish Whiskey and as the Multicultural Market Manager for Florida. John also held the role of Chivas Regal Brand Ambassador.
John's career started at Legacy Marketing Partners in 2011, where they worked as an Events Manager for a year. Prior to that, they held the position of Corporate Communications Manager for Information Technology at Florida International University for eight years. In this role, they led a team of five direct reports and managed strategic communications and change management solutions for technology products and services.
In addition to their corporate roles, John also has experience as a business owner. John founded and operated a professional DJ company called DJ CAB Entertainment from 1995 to 2010. John built and maintained key contacts in local nightclubs across Miami, Chicago, and NYC.
Overall, John Cabarga has demonstrated a strong background in sales, marketing, events management, and corporate communications throughout their career.
John Cabarga has a strong educational background in business administration and marketing. John obtained an Associate of Business Administration degree from Miami-Dade College from 2000 to 2002. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus on Marketing from Florida International University between 2002 and 2004. John continued their education at Florida International University and received a Master of Business Administration degree from 2006 to 2008.
In addition to their formal education, John Cabarga also holds a certification as a Certified Spirits Specialist from the Society of Wine Educators. John obtained this certification in December 2016.
July, 2022 - present
July, 2021