Ridge Vineyards
Industry: Wineries company
DescriptionRidge Vineyards is a California winery specializing in premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay wines. Ridge produces wine at two winery locations in northern California. Location: Cupertino, United States Founded: 1959, Cupertino, CA CEO: Paul Draper (1969–) Headquarters: Cupertino, CA First vintage: 1962 Founders: David R. Bennion, Hewitt Crane, Howard Zeidler, Charles Rosen
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Ridge Vineyards Employees
Princeton University September 2011 - Present
Ridge Vineyards March 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Research, Teaching, Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Intellectual History, Lecturing
Education
Princeton University 2011 — 2016
Stanford University 2006 — 2011
B.A., Philosophy and Linguistics
Ridge Vineyards August 2014 - December 2014
Korbel Champagne Cellars July 2013 - September 2013
MacRostie Winery January 2013 - July 2013
Patz & Hall Winery August 2012 - December 2012
Church Road Winery February 2012 - June 2012
Kenwood Vineyards & Winery August 2011 - December 2011
Education
University of Southern California 2005 — 2009
Psychology
University of California, Davis
Master's degree, Viticulture and Enology
Sprout November 2007 - Present
Moonlighting SF November 2014 - Present
Mortified Sonoma County February 2015 - Present
Rad Dad Magazine January 2014 - Present
Einnovate May 2007 - October 2008
Bella Vineyards January 2004 - October 2006
Ridge Vineyards April 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Public Relations, Advertising, Sales Management, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Management, Blogging, Creative Writing, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Editing, Wine, Facebook, Copy Editing, Writing, Event Management, Proofreading
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College 2005 — 2014
Currently Enrolled, English Language and Literature, Social Media
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1994 — 1996
Gobles High School 1991 — 1995
Big Basin Vineyards August 2015 - Present
DBI Beverage San Jose June 2015 - Present
Dbi Beverage San Jose January 2014 - Present
Ridge Vineyards April 2011 - April 2015
Wine Affairs October 2011 - October 2013
Chez TJ May 2011 - October 2011
Wine Affairs February 2011 - September 2011
Club Med June 2010 - December 2010
Chronic Cellars Winery July 2009 - May 2010
Peachy Canyon Winery August 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Hospitality, Event Planning, Public Relations, Beer, Craft Beer, Management, Marketing, Food Pairing, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Winemaking, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales, Food & Beverage, Wineries, Food, Sommelier, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Wine Lists, Fine Dining, Event Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Bartending, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Viticulture, Brewing, Catering, TIPS Certified, Hospitality Industry, Food Service
Education
French Culinary Institute, California 2010 — 2011
Certification, Sommelier Certification
University of Richmond 2004 — 2008
BA, International Studies
Jagiellonian University 2007 — 2007
Central European Studies
Smith Teamaker July 2015 - Present
Lemelson Vineyards January 2014 - March 2015
Thomas George Estates January 2013 - December 2013
Chateau Lestignac September 2012 - November 2012
Ridge Vineyards July 2011 - September 2012
Fritz Underground Winery February 2011 - November 2011
Associated Students Productions, Inc (Sonoma State University) May 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Hospitality Management, Sales, Customer Service, Event Planning, Private Events, Wine & Spirits Industry, Computer Proficiency, Management, Facebook, Communication, Strategic Planning, Wine Tasting, Winemaking, Wine Club, Creative Strategy, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Food, Food Pairing, Wine
Education
Sonoma State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Sonoma State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women's and Gender Studies
Bitney Springs High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma
Ridge Vineyards July 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Marketing, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Editing, Photography, Facebook
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
Santa Barbara City College 2008 — 2010
Ridge Vineyards October 2007 - May 2014
Vintage Berkeley October 2008 - January 2010
Best Cellars, Inc. February 2004 - May 2007
Education
Institute of Masters of Wine
In Progress
Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) 2004 — 2009
Diploma
University of Central Florida 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts
E. & J. Gallo Winery February 2014 - Present
Ridge Vineyards August 2013 - January 2014
Fresno State June 2011 - June 2013
Fresno State September 2012 - December 2012
Cantine Dei Colli Berici June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Winemaking, Viticulture, HPLC, Laboratory Skills, Quantitative Research, SPSS, SigmaPlot, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Wine Tasting, FOSS, Sanitation, Tractor, Laboratory Safety, Fermentation Technology, Enology, Fermentation, Wineries, Titration, Wine, Sensory Evaluation
Education
California State University-Fresno 2011 — 2013
Master's of Science with Distinction, Viticulture and Enology
California State University-Fresno 2008 — 2011
Bacelor's of Science, Enology
L’École d’Ingénieurs de Changins (EIC) 2010 — 2010
Viticulture and Enology
NexSteppe, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Gilead Sciences April 2013 - March 2014
Codexis, Inc. June 2011 - October 2012
Testarossa Winery May 2006 - June 2011
Ridge Vineyards 2005 - 2005
Environmental Monitoring and Technologies, Inc. March 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Fermentation, Biotechnology, Chromatography, Cell Culture, Statistical Data..., Microsoft Office, LIMS, Laboratory Automation, HPLC
Education
University of Kentucky 1995 — 2000
B.S. Plant and Soil Science, with a focus on Soil and Water Environmental Science
Pacific Scientific August 2012 - Present
CRC Health Group July 2011 - July 2011
Ridge Vineyards March 2011 - March 2011
Twelveacres, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Tri-City Fence 2004 - 2005
Sony Electronics 2000 - 2004
Intel Corporation 1997 - 2000
Cisco Systems 1996 - 1997
Skills
MS SQL Server, MS Access, Sage CRM, Paradox, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, GQL, MS Office Suite, Excel Power User, Visio, Microsoft Project, Problem Solving, Analysis, Quickbooks, Budget Analysis, Paychex, New Employee Orientation, Offer Letters, Employee Benefits, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Vendor Relations, System Testing, SQL, HTML, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, ERP Software, webex, SysAid, VMware Server, VMware Workstation, Citrix, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, SharePoint
Education
UC Berkeley Extention 2009 — 2009
Business Intelligence
Business Objects 2003 — 2003
Administration
Principia College 1989 — 1994
Computer Science
Ridge Vineyards April 2015 - Present
Global Business Strategist May 2012 - March 2015
Heights Chateau Wine + Spirits August 2013 - September 2014
French-American Chamber of Commerce September 2009 - April 2012
Pramex International January 2005 - October 2008
Andrew Urbain Inc. July 2000 - July 2004
Golin/Harris International July 1999 - July 2000
CIBC Wood Gundy September 1998 - March 1999
Skills
New Business Development, Wine & Spirits Industry, International Business, Market Research, French, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Foreign Investment, Cross Cultural..., Positioning, Analysis, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Budgets, Product Development, Bilingual, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting, Sales Presentations, Client Presentation, Start-ups, Start-up, Entrepreneurship
Education
International Culinary Center 2014 — 2014
Intensive Sommelier Program, preparing for Certified Sommelier Exam, Wine Steward/Sommelier, Qualification expected in December 2014
Stockholm School of Economics 1996 — 1998
MSc, International Business & Economics
American University 1991 — 1995
BA, International Studies
Ridge Vineyards June 2011 - Present
Applied Materials November 2010 - February 2011
Clubhouse Restaurant 2010 - 2011
Cool Cat Cafe March 2007 - June 2010
Classic City Beverages April 2002 - August 2004
Orchard Supply Hardware March 1999 - February 2000
Education
San Jose State University
B.A, Communication Studies
Haydon Street Inn May 2006 - Present
Ridge Vineyards May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Wine Tasting, Wine, Event Planning, Hospitality, Wine Knowledge, Social Media, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Food, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Wineries, Restaurants, Marketing, Hotels, Corporate Events, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Menu Development, Budgets
Education
Calumet College of Saint Joseph 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations, Summa Cum Laude
Stryker Sonoma Winery November 2012 - Present
Ridge Vineyards May 2011 - Present
Sonoma State University August 2011 - December 2012
Seghesio Family Vineyards June 2011 - August 2011
Pick's Drive-In March 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Multitasker, Dependable, Self-motivated, Wine, Art, Creativity, Hospitality, Photography, Microsoft Office, Cashiering, PowerPoint, Organization, Painting, Drawing, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, POS, Sales, Teamwork
Education
Sonoma State University 2009 — 2013
B.S., Wine Business
Sanglier Cellars LLC May 2007 - Present
Bacchus Vineyard Management May 2007 - January 2011
Ridge Vineyards May 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Wine & Spirits Industry, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, QuickBooks, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Wine Tasting, Managing Distribution..., Payroll, Brand Management, Wine, Vineyard, Beer
Education
Texas Christian University 1996 — 2000
B.S.
The American School in London 1999 — 1999
Henderson High School 1992 — 1996
Hillhouse Construction Company Inc. March 2015 - Present
Freelance 2009 - Present
JJ Buckley Fine Wines July 2014 - September 2014
Milestone Internet Marketing February 2014 - July 2014
Ridge Vineyards October 2011 - February 2014
iCrossing August 2010 - October 2011
Doubletree Hotel San Jose (part of Hilton Worldwide) September 2008 - August 2010
Doubletree Hotel San Jose (part of Hilton Worldwide) September 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Customer Service, Blogging, E-commerce, Hospitality, Adobe Indesign, Microsoft Excel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Farmgirl Flowers April 2015 - Present
The Tasting Panel Magazine June 2014 - Present
Stephanie Buckler Photography January 2008 - Present
Violetta Flowers March 2006 - Present
Mission Flamenca September 2012 - Present
One Market Restaurant June 2004 - April 2015
Somm Journal August 2014 - August 2014
Tasting Panel Magazine-BevForce Spread August 2014 - August 2014
Ridge Vineyards April 2013 - April 2013
Fox Sports Net Bay Area June 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Editing, Sales, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Commercial Photography, Video Production, Product Marketing, Visual Communication, Wine & Spirits Industry, Food Service, Customer Service
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Commercial Photography
San Francisco State University 2004 — 2007
Broadcast Journalism
Chabot College 2001 — 2004
Associate’s Degree, Journalism
Ridge Vineyards April 2012 - June 2013
San Diego Bar N' Grill December 2011 - February 2012
International Culinary Center August 2011 - December 2011
Beauregard Vineyards August 2011 - November 2011
The Mountain Winery September 2011 - October 2011
Delegats Wine Estate March 2011 - May 2011
Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards and Winery July 2010 - November 2010
Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
·Can lift 40lbs+..., Work long hours, Microsoft Word, Excel,..., Wine Tasting, Wine, Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, WIne and Viticulture
The French Culinary Institute
Intensive Sommelier Training, Certified Sommelier, Succesfully completed over 200 hours of training with Distinction
Ridge Vineyards November 2013 - Present
Skills
Sales, Event Management, Retail, Food, Customer Service, Wine, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Food & Beverage, Retail Banking, Corporate Finance, Team Leadership, Brand Awareness..., Management, Public Speaking, Wine Tasting, Hospitality Service
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Marketing Management
Gary Danko March 2015 - Present
The Court of Master Sommeliers April 2014 - Present
The French Laundry March 2014 - March 2015
The French Laundry February 2013 - April 2014
1313 Main Wine Bar & Lounge February 2012 - February 2013
Round Pond Estate September 2011 - June 2012
Sonoita Vineyards July 2011 - September 2011
Ridge Vineyards July 2009 - July 2011
C. Donatiello June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Wine, Budgets, Forecasting, Wine Tasting, Hospitality, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Food, Wineries, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Beer, Restaurants, Food Pairing, Hospitality Management
Education
Sonoma State University 2005 — 2011
B.S in Business Adminstration, Wine Business Strategies and Marketing
Riverbed Technology March 2014 - Present
Cisco Systems May 2009 - October 2013
Pure Digital Technologies February 2008 - May 2009
Melita Group January 2006 - January 2008
Melita Group January 2006 - December 2006
Northern California Human Resources Association 2000 - 2006
IronPort Systems, Inc. December 2004 - December 2005
Orsini Consulting Group March 2000 - December 2004
Torani Italian Syrups March 1999 - March 2000
Ridge Vineyards May 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Recruiting, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, HRIS, Personnel Management, HR Consulting, Employee Training, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Placement, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Hiring, Start-ups, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Training
Education
Michigan State University
B.S., Employee Relations
It's Not You, It's Brie: Unwapping America's Unique Culture of Cheese 2012 - Present
The Cheese School of San Francisco November 2009 - Present
Solano Cellars Wine 2006 - Present
Cheese Consultant for Kermit Lynch Wines April 2015 - September 2015
Ridge Vineyards April 2013 - May 2015
The Cheese School of San Francisco October 2013 - 2014
Skills
Wine, Food, Culinary Skills, Wine Tasting, Menu Development, Cooking, Beer, Food & Beverage, Cheese, Food Pairing, Editing, Catering, Recipes, Food Service, Restaurants, Training, Winemaking, Fine Dining, Chef, Wineries, Research, Cuisine, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Writing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Anthropology , Cultural Anthropology
Ridge Vineyards July 2014 - Present
Fetzer Vineyards April 2010 - June 2014
Roshambo Winery September 2003 - January 2009
Skills
Wine Tasting, Winemaking, Wine, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Food Pairing, Viticulture, Food, Sensory Evaluation, Beer, Beverage Industry, Food & Beverage, Brewing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Lists, HACCP, Hospitality, Food Safety
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College 2008 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Enology
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Mercer Wine Estates February 2009 - Present
Ridge Vineyards October 2004 - February 2009
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1998 — 2003
Ridge Vineyards 2010 - Present
Laguna De Santa Rosa 2005 - 2015
The Leadership Institute for Ecology & the Economy 2005 - 2006
DeLoach Vineyards 1992 - 2005
Burklyn Business School 1984 - 1986
Skills
Fine Art Photography, Wine Tasting, Wine, Hospitality, Wineries, Food & Beverage, Winemaking, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Beer, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Beverage Industry, Customer Service, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Food Pairing, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts & Language
YWCA Silicon Valley February 2012 - Present
Ridge Vineyards August 2011 - January 2015
Premier Wireless Solutions February 2012 - April 2014
Linear Technology February 2011 - April 2011
Linear Technology March 2009 - March 2011
Linear Technology January 2008 - March 2009
Qualcomm June 2007 - September 2007
Marvell June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Analog, Semiconductors, Simulations, PCB design, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, M2M, Wireless Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Internet of Things, RF, Analog Circuit Design, IC
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2007
BS, Electrical Engineering
Lynbrook High School
Ridge Vineyards March 2014 - Present
Vinfolio July 2012 - February 2014
A.P. Vin September 2013 - October 2013
Roar Wines/August West Wine/Sandler Wine Company September 2012 - November 2012
Vinfolio July 2010 - April 2012
Vinfolio October 2009 - June 2010
Piazza Market September 2009 - October 2009
The People's Wine Shop October 2005 - July 2008
Paradise Media Group, LLC February 2005 - May 2005
Ecolab January 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Budgeting, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, French, Budgets, Inventory Management, Management, Sales, Wine, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, Public Relations, Retail, Brand Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Food, Social Media, Project Management, Forecasting, Food
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Honolulu Community College 1993 — 1993
Seattle University 1992 — 1993
Ridge Vineyards May 2006 - Present
Ridge Vineyards May 2003 - May 2006
Restaurant Mirepoix May 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, Sales, National Accounts, Wineries, Restaurants, Retail Sales, Beverage Industry, Winemaking
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations and Affairs
Europa Kolleg 1998 — 1998
German Language
Dashe Cellars LLC January 1996 - Present
Dashe Cellars January 1996 - Present
Ridge Vineyards December 1989 - June 1998
Skills
Winemaking, Beer, Food & Beverage, Wine Tasting, Wine, Wineries, Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Viticulture, Food Pairing, Sensory Evaluation, Wine & Spirits Industry, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Wine Lists
Education
University of California, Davis 1984 — 1987
Master's degree
Domenico Wines January 2009 - Present
Ridge Vineyards January 2008 - December 2008
Testarossa Vineyards June 2006 - December 2007
Education
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2006
BS, Viticulture and Enology