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Vinifera Imports Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Luigi Maresca Luigi Maresca Palm City, Florida Details
Luigi Maresca's Vinifera Imports Experience January 2004 - December 2011
Job Owner, VinaioCaprese, Fine Wines Company
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Tuscan Imports   December 2011 - May 2014
Vinifera Imports   January 2004 - December 2011
Buonasera Restaurant   March 2000 - March 2004
Paradiso Restaurant  December 1998 - March 2000

Skills
Wine Education, Wine Tasting, Trading, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Customer Relations, Public Relations, Restaurants, Import, Negotiation, Wine, Food & Beverage, Sales, Food, Management, Catering, Menu Development, Alcoholic Beverages, Hospitality, Customer Service, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Retail, Fine Dining, Wineries, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Restaurant Management

Education
Scuola Normale Superiore   1980 — 1986
Diploma, Accountant

Szymon Piechaczek Szymon Piechaczek Rancho Palos Verdes, California Details
Szymon Piechaczek's Vinifera Imports Experience February 2007 - August 2007
Job Resort Sommelier at Terranea Resort by Destination Hotels & Resorts
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Terranea Resort by Destination Hotels  September 2014 - Present
mar'sel restaurant at the Terranea Resort   May 2014 - September 2014
Royal Palms Resort and Spa  November 2009 - May 2014
Distinctive Italian Wines   November 2012 - May 2013
jade bar at the Sanctuary Resort   March 2012 - October 2012
Fred's at Barneys New York   December 2009 - September 2011
Southern Wine & Spirits of AZ   November 2007 - October 2009
T.Cook's at the Royal Palms Hotel and Spa   August 1998 - December 2007
Vinifera Imports   February 2007 - August 2007
Orangewood Wines - Cave Creek, AZ   September 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Inventory Management, Food, Excel, Microsoft Office, Restaurants, Customer Relations, Food & Beverage, PowerPoint, Word, Beer, Promotions, Wine, Catering, Menu Development, Budgeting, Purchasing, Event Management, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Problem Solving, Hospitality, Negotiation, Scheduling, Hiring, Bartending, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Market Research, Banquets, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Fine Dining, Time Management, Forecasting, Customer Service, Retail, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Marketing Communications, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Tasting, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Budgets

Education
University of Phoenix   2001 — 2004
B.S., Business Managment

International Management and Agriculture, University of Wroclaw, Poland   1988 — 1992

Certifications and Professional Development

Larry Cazenave Larry Cazenave San Francisco, California Details
Larry Cazenave's Vinifera Imports Experience March 2004 - March 2005
Job Fine Wine Specialist at Henry Wine Group
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Henry Wine Group  March 2006 - Present
Monterey Bay Wine Co.   March 2005 - March 2006
Vinifera Imports   March 2004 - March 2005
Motherwest Recording Studios   December 2001 - February 2004
Château Margaux   July 2001 - October 2001
Rail Europe Group  March 2001 - June 2001
Bank Audi  July 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Wineries, Beverage Industry, Beer, Winemaking, Food Pairing, Key Account Development, Food & Beverage, Sales Management, Sales, Food, Champagne, Pricing, Wine, Distributors

Education
American Sommelier Association   2001 — 2003
Vinification & Viticultural studies, Wine, A

McGill University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General, A

Lycee Francais de New York   1995 — 1997
High School, Economics, A

Angelique Sambrook Angelique Sambrook Orlando, Florida Details
Angelique Sambrook's Vinifera Imports Experience November 2012 - October 2014
Job Events Manager at The Porch in Winter Park
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Porch in Winter Park   October 2014 - Present
Vinifera Imports   November 2012 - October 2014
Imperial at Washburn Imports   April 2010 - September 2012

Skills
Project Management, Italian, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Budgets, Public Relations, New Business Development, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Wine, Email Marketing, Advertising, Hospitality, Online Advertising

Education
Rollins College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Diana Endo Diana Endo Greater Chicago Area Details
Diana Endo's Vinifera Imports Experience February 2011 - October 2012
Job Executive Assistant at Grasp Concepts, Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Grasp Concepts, Inc.   January 2013 - Present
Vinifera Imports   February 2011 - October 2012
Wine Styles  August 2009 - April 2010
Freelance Musician  2004 - 2010
Coopers Hawk WInery & Restaurants   May 2009 - August 2009
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra   2008 - 2009

Skills
Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, Wine, Food & Beverage, Sales

Education
DePaul University   2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Clarinet Performance

DePaul University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Clarinet Performance

Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier

International Sommelier Guild
Certified Sommelier

Katrina Rank Katrina Rank Napa, California Details
Katrina Rank's Vinifera Imports Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Director at Kara Wines
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Kara Wines   2013 - Present
Bordeaux-SBE   2013 - Present
Whitechapel Gallery at Windsor   November 2011 - April 2012
IEEM USA   2009 - 2012
Gary Nader Fine Art   2003 - 2011
Jules Wines   July 2010 - September 2010
Vinifera Imports   2009 - 2010
Sandro Chia   2006 - 2009
Casetello Romitorio Winery   2006 - 2009
Clos Du Val Winery  1999 - 2000

Skills
Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Art, Photography, Curating, Visual Arts, Wine Tasting, Wine Cellars, Wine & Spirits Industry, Winemaking

Education
Bordeaux Sciences Agro   2014 — 2015
Terroir and Sensory Analysis

Universite Bordeaux Segalen   2013 — 2014
D.U.A.D, Aptitude Degustation

NYU   2012 — 2012
Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

Lorenzo de' Medici _Tuscania   2008 — 2009
Italian Language and Culture

Sotheby's Institute London   2002 — 2003
Master's degree, Contemporary Art

Napa Valley College   1999 — 2001
Art History and Vinification studies

Napa Valley College
Advanced Winemaking, Winery Operations and Enology

Sanita Williams Sanita Williams Greater Chicago Area Details
Sanita Williams's Vinifera Imports Experience January 2013 - July 2013
Job at
Industry Restaurants
Experience
McGrath Lexus of Chicago  July 2015 - Present
Rosebud Steakhouse   May 2014 - Present
Volare Restaurant   July 2013 - January 2014
Vinifera Imports   January 2013 - July 2013
Bar Umbriago   August 2012 - March 2013
The Purple Pig  June 2012 - August 2012
Pane Caldo   September 2007 - June 2012
Pane Caldo   2007 - 2012

Skills
Restaurants, Wine, Food & Beverage, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, Hospitality, Catering, Fine Dining, Food, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Sales, Restaurant Management, Sommelier

Education
Latvijas Kulturas Akademija   1996 — 2000
Bachelors, Humanities and Arts

Devin Parr Devin Parr Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Devin Parr's Vinifera Imports Experience October 2008 - September 2009
Job Senior Brand Manager & Program Director at Bottlenotes Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Bottlenotes Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Bottlenotes  February 2013 - Present
Champagne and Hotdogs   September 2010 - February 2013
DAVIDsTEA  October 2011 - May 2012
Manhattan Wine Xchanage   August 2010 - October 2011
IS Wine   September 2009 - August 2010
Vinifera Imports   October 2008 - September 2009
Edelman  January 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Retail, Event Management, Event Planning, Sales, Social Media, Budgets, Sales Management, Public Relations, Wine, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Management, Training, Merchandising, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Wine Tasting, Marketing

Education
Apicius International School of Hospitality   2006 — 2008
Certification, Wine Expertise

UCSD   1997 — 2001
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science & Economics

Brian Cardoza Brian Cardoza Boston, Massachusetts Details
Brian Cardoza's Vinifera Imports Experience July 2010 - August 2011
Job Wine Director / Wine Educator
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Golden Goose Specialty Foods Market   September 2013 - Present
Cambridge School of Culinary Arts  April 2010 - Present
Wines and More   August 2011 - August 2012
Vinifera Imports   July 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Wine, Wine List Management, Wine Lists, Wine Cellars, Wine Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Wine Tasting, Presentations, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Purchase Management, Sales Presentations, Management, Winemaking, Beer, Food Pairing, Purchasing, Food & Beverage, Sales, Food, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Marketing

Education
Boston University   2006 — 2008
Enology (Wine Studies)

Bridgewater State College   2000 — 2005
Aviation Science Pilot School / Social Science Research

Cathryn Fadde Cathryn Fadde Cold Spring, New York Details
Cathryn Fadde's Vinifera Imports Experience May 1992 - May 1997
Job Restaurant Owner
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Village of Cold Spring   April 2014 - Present
Cathryn's Tuscan Grill   June 1997 - Present
Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce   January 2011 - April 2014
Vinifera Imports   May 1992 - May 1997

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Food, Tourism, Restaurants, Social Media, Sales, Wine, Event Planning, Hospitality, Budgets, Advertising, Event Management, Customer Service, Fundraising, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Purchasing, Menu Development, Product Development, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Cooking, Banquets, Hospitality Management, Catering, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Social Networking, Cuisine, Marketing, Leadership, Food Service, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Industry, Corporate Events, P&L

Education
Marymount Manhattan College   1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science & International Affairs

Mother Seton Regional High School   1965 — 1969
High School

Marco Biondi Marco Biondi Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Marco Biondi's Vinifera Imports Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Arizona State Sales Manager at Vinifera Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   March 2015 - Present
Fattoria di Fèlsina   October 2011 - March 2013
Feudi di San Gregorio   September 2008 - December 2012
Altos Las Hormigas   February 2008 - June 2008
Irrigated Agriculture Research & Extension Center WSU-Prosser   August 2005 - December 2007
Washington State University  January 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Food & Beverage, Wine Tasting, Wine, Winemaking, Wineries, Champagne, Food Pairing, Wine Tours, Hospitality, Vineyard, Viticulture, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry

Education
BEM Bordeaux   2010 — 2011
MBA - Master of Business Administration, International Wine MBA accredited by AMBA and EQUIS

Washington State University   2005 — 2007
M.S. - Master of Science, Horticulture (emphasis in Viticulture), GPA = 3.74/4

Università di Pisa   2000 — 2004
B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Viticulture and Enology

Università di Pisa   2000 — 2004
Wine Promoter, Viticulture and Enology

Istituto Tecnico Agrario "Dionisio Anzilotti"- Pescia
Agricultural High School, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

Don Paul Don Paul Virginia Beach, Virginia Details
Don Paul's Vinifera Imports Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Wine Specialist at Vinifera Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   June 2013 - Present
Bisto L'Hermitage   December 2011 - May 2013
Wine Styles Monclair   April 2011 - January 2012
Byrd & Baldwin Bros.   January 2007 - February 2011
United States Marine Corps  November 2002 - November 2010

Skills
Restaurant Management, Wine, Food & Beverage, Food, Food Pairing, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Wine Lists, Fine Dining, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Cellars, Food Service, Wine Tasting, Wine Labels, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Restaurants, Marine Corps, Military Operations, Tactical Solutions, Mechanical Aptitude, Product Development, Networking, New Restaurant Openings, Event Management, Catering

Education
Christopher Newport University   2001 — 2004
Fine and Studio Arts Management

Donald Moffat Donald Moffat Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Donald Moffat's Vinifera Imports Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Sales Representative at Vinifera Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   August 2013 - Present
Scarpetta/D.O.C.G. Las Vegas   March 2013 - June 2013
Scott Conant Management  November 2010 - June 2013

Skills
Wine, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Wine Tasting, Wine Lists, Wine & Spirits Industry, Personnel Management, Cuisine, Italian cuisine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Cost, Italian Wine, Wine Education, Wine Pricing, Wine Marketing, Staff Training, Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Event Management, Fine Dining, Food, Food, Restaurants, Sales, Winemaking

Education
College of Southern Nevada   2009 — 2010
Associate's degree, General Studies

William Bruno William Bruno Greater Philadelphia Area Details
William Bruno's Vinifera Imports Experience May 2003 - September 2003
Job Kobrand District Manager NJ
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Kobrand Corporation  June 2014 - Present
North America Spirits & Wines   August 2011 - Present
Diageo  May 2008 - October 2011
Vintage Imports  September 2003 - May 2008
Vinifera Imports   May 2003 - September 2003
Capital Wines & Spirits   May 1996 - May 2003

Skills
Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, B2B, Trade Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Wineries, Beer, Beverage Industry, Brand Equity, IRI, Brand Management, Distributors, Food & Beverage, Key Account Development, Leadership, Management, Market Planning, Merchandising, National Accounts, P&L Management, Sales, Selling, Winemaking

Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management   1991 — 1996
Buisness Administration, Marketing

Bobby Rowett Bobby Rowett Portland, Oregon Area Details
Bobby Rowett's Vinifera Imports Experience June 2014 - April 2015
Job Oregon Sales at Owen Kotler Selections
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Owen Kotler Selections   July 2015 - Present
Mellen Meyer Sparkling Wines   September 2013 - Present
Vinifera Imports   June 2014 - April 2015
Matello   September 2012 - June 2014
Cinder Winery   September 2010 - July 2012
Red Feather Lounge   June 2010 - August 2011
Small Potatoes Wine   May 2009 - August 2011
Boise Coop Wine Shop   August 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Winemaking, Wineries, Wine, Wine Tasting, Food Pairing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food, Brewing

Education
University of Idaho   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Philosophy

Court of Master Sommeliers
Level 1 Certification

Marco Turano Marco Turano West Palm Beach, Florida Area Details
Marco Turano's Vinifera Imports Experience September 2004 - March 2014
Job Owner and Managing Partner at Renzo's of Boca Restaurant
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Financial Policy Council   September 2014 - Present
Vignaioli selection  March 2014 - Present
Vinifera Imports   September 2004 - March 2014
Turano INC   March 2003 - 2005
Saporando   June 1997 - December 2003

Skills
Product Development, Sourcing, Solution Selling, Sales Management, Coaching, Selling, Import, Account Management, Export, Business Planning, International Sales, Key Account Management, Management Consulting, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Food, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Inventory Management, Sales, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winemaking, Project Management, Key Account Development, Pricing, Retail, Management, Food, Hospitality, Event Management, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, International Business, Menu Development, Catering, Negotiation, Culinary Skills, Business Development, Event Planning, Fine Dining, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing

Education
Alta Scuola Politecnica   1987 — 1988
1990, Istituto Tecnico di Forli'

ISTITUTO TECNICO AEREONAUTICO LINDBERGH FLING SCHOOL

Politecnico di Milano
1988

Scarlet Garcia Scarlet Garcia Greater San Diego Area Details
Scarlet Garcia's Vinifera Imports Experience April 2010 - January 2011
Job Sales Assistant at Dexcom
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Dexcom  April 2013 - September 2014
Soilair Selection   January 2012 - March 2013
Vinifera Imports   April 2010 - January 2011
Wine.com  2007 - 2010
Ecology Center  October 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Event Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Sales, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Food, Fundraising, Editing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Recycling, Electronic Waste..., Marketing Strategy, Retail, Online Advertising, Advertising, Product Development

Education
California State University-Chico   2003 — 2006
BA, Environmental Geography

Jasper Rajendren Jasper Rajendren Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jasper Rajendren's Vinifera Imports Experience January 2011 - June 2013
Job Proprietor of Sparrow Cafe in S. MPLS
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Sparrow Cafe   January 2013 - Present
Vinifera Imports   January 2011 - June 2013
Doolittles Woodfire Grill  March 2010 - January 2011
Normandy Kitchen   August 2009 - March 2010
Nick & Eddie   June 2009 - August 2009
Campiello Ristorante   November 2005 - July 2008
D'Amico & Sons   March 2002 - November 2005
Espresso Royale Caffe  March 1997 - April 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Restaurants, Leadership, Customer Service, Bartending, Sales, Event Planning, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Restaurant Management, Catering, Fundraising, Wine Tasting, Inventory Management, Food, Event Management, Hospitality, Wine, Culinary Skills, Marketing Communications, Beer, Food Service

Education
International Sommelier Guild   2004 — 2007
Wine

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 1999

Hermes Ortiz Hermes Ortiz Boca Raton, Florida Details
Hermes Ortiz's Vinifera Imports Experience 1992 - 2003
Job International Wine Imports
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
International Wine Imports   January 2005 - Present
Vinifera Imports   1992 - 2003

Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Hospitality, Event Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing Management, Sales, Product Development, Beer, Winemaking, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Pricing, Purchasing, Retail, Food Pairing, Wineries, Fine Dining, Customer Satisfaction, Brand Development, Brand Management, P&L Management, Income Statement, Food Service, Trade Marketing, Distributors, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, FMCG, Key Account Management, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Management, National Accounts, Merchandising, Grocery, Catering, Inventory Management, P&L, Hospitality Management, Wholesale, Forecasting

Education
Coral Gables High School
High School Diploma

University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree

John McNulty John McNulty Greater Philadelphia Area Details
John McNulty's Vinifera Imports Experience July 2012 - October 2012
Job President at John McNulty Wine Brokerage
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
John McNulty Wine Brokerage   March 2014 - Present
Foundations Marketing Worldwide   February 2014 - Present
John McNulty & Assoc.   May 2009 - Present
D & D Italian Wines - Purveyors of Fine Italian Wine   March 2014 - June 2014
Domaine Select Wine Estates  October 2012 - June 2013
Vinifera Imports   July 2012 - October 2012
Sherbrooke cellars/Massanois Imports   October 2009 - July 2012
Wines Unlimited/Viva Vino   February 2007 - May 2009
Corkscrewed of Cherry HIll   December 2000 - September 2007
Vino 100 LLC   June 2004 - December 2006

Skills
Wholesale, Retail, Wine, Dinners, Wine Tasting, Food, Stores, Radio, Television, Beer, Merchandising, Wine Education, Restaurants, Wine Sales, Customer Relations, Broadcast, Wine Marketing, Food Pairing, Customer Service, Print, Wine Knowledge, Newspaper, Luxury Goods, Wine Writing, Hospitality, POS, Retail Management, Gourmet, Food Service, Press Releases, Wine Pairing, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Fine Dining, Cooking, Wineries, Promotions, Special Events, Staff Training, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality Industry, Public Speaking, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Cuisine, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Event Management

Education
Temple University   1971 — 1973
Social Sciences

Rudy Escobar Rudy Escobar San Francisco, California Details
Rudy Escobar's Vinifera Imports Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Northern California Sales at Vinifera Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   July 2014 - Present
Prima Vini   March 2013 - June 2014
Trulia  January 2012 - December 2012
Sleep Train  April 2007 - October 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Windows, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Wine Tasting, Winemaking, Sales, Salesforce.com, Retail Sales, Wine, Marketing, Retail, Merchandising, Social Media, Sales Management, Online Marketing, Online Advertising

Education
Las Positas College   2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Viticulture and Enology

Court Of Master Sommeliers
CMS Level 1 Certificate, Wine Steward/Sommelier

Owen Molloy Owen Molloy Cleveland, Ohio Details
Owen Molloy's Vinifera Imports Experience February 2007 - January 2008
Job Sales Representative at Vintner Select
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vintner Select  September 2010 - Present
August Restaurant   August 2008 - September 2010
Freelance Musician/Private Instructor  November 2003 - January 2009
Vinifera Imports   February 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Sales, Sales Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Account Management, Beverage Industry, Marketing Strategy, Beer, Customer Service, Wineries, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Retail, Key Account Management, Wine & Spirits Industry

Education
Hochschule für Musik Berlin   2005 — 2006

New York University   2003 — 2005
Master of Music, Music Performance, General

Cleveland Institute of Music   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, General

Matthew Geisler Matthew Geisler Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Matthew Geisler's Vinifera Imports Experience September 2011 - October 2015
Job Ohio Manager for Vinifera Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   September 2011 - October 2015
Solera Imports   April 2006 - September 2011

Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Food Pairing, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Hospitality, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Distribution Logistics

Education
Miami University

University of Toledo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Sarah Pelot-Hobbs Sarah Pelot-Hobbs Seattle, Washington Details
Sarah Pelot-Hobbs's Vinifera Imports Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Wine Evangelist
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   March 2015 - Present
Mamnoon   October 2014 - January 2015
Hand of God Wines   January 2015 - 2015
Waterstreet Cafe and Bar   October 2009 - September 2014
Stottle winery   April 2013 - January 2014
Acqua via   December 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Customer Service, Catering, Coordinating Events, Winemaking, Viticulture, Food and wine pairing, Wine Sales, Administration, Distribution Strategies, Bartending, Tasting Room Management, Community Organizing, Public Speaking, Wine Education, Organic Farming, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Problem Solving, Sales Presentations, Food, Event Planning, Wine

Education
Washington State University   2013 — 2014
Viticulture Certificate, Viticulture and Enology

The Evergreen State College   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology, sustainable agriculture

University of Denver   2005 — 2006

Adria Avilla Adria Avilla San Francisco, California Details
Adria Avilla's Vinifera Imports Experience September 2004 - June 2009
Job Wine & Beverage Professional / Event Planning & Mgmt / Sommelier & Bartender /Sales & Business Consultant
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
First Crush Restaurant and Wine Bar   February 2015 - Present
First Crush Restaurant and Wine Bar   October 2014 - Present
Vine Affairs   September 2011 - Present
Doc Ricketts Lab   July 2014 - September 2014
Event Magic   March 2013 - July 2014
Catering by The Other Woman / Just Catering   February 2012 - February 2013
Regal Wine Company  June 2009 - April 2011
Vinifera Imports   September 2004 - June 2009
Desiflower   November 2000 - June 2004
Public Affairs Management   January 2001 - March 2004

Skills
Public relations, Event Planning, Wine, Proposal Writing, Marketing Communications, Customer Relations, Key Account Management, Wine Education, Wine Pairing, Event Management, Outreach Programs, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Communications Strategy, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Organizational..., Holistic Health, Music Industry, Culinary, Key Account Development, Public Relations, Culinary Skills, Sales, Food, Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Wineries, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Menu Development, Wine Sales

Education
New York University   1996 — 1999
Master's, Urban / Enviromental Planning

University of California, Santa Cruz   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies / Liberal Arts

Ashley Iverson Ashley Iverson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ashley Iverson's Vinifera Imports Experience August 2013 - March 2015
Job Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes MC #537  March 2015 - Present
Zelo  July 2006 - April 2015
Vinifera Imports   August 2013 - March 2015

Skills
Wine, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Bartending, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Hospitality, Beer, Food Service, Fine Dining, Hospitality Management

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Paralegal

Austin Slitt Austin Slitt Greater Boston Area Details
Austin Slitt's Vinifera Imports Experience January 2011 - February 2014
Job New England Regional Manager, Leonardo LoCascio Selections
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Winebow  February 2014 - Present
Vinifera Imports   January 2011 - February 2014
Vinifera Imports   April 2010 - 2011
Spiritus Wines   May 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Wine Sales, Wine Marketing, Wine, Wine Tasting, Sales Management, Beer, Beverage Industry, Champagne, Food & Beverage, Key Account Development, Logistics, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Winemaking, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Food Pairing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Project Planning

Education
Cornell University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial and Labor Relations

International Sommelier Guild   2006 — 2009
Diploma Level, Wine Steward/Sommelier

Gail Karpus Gail Karpus Thousand Oaks, California Details
Gail Karpus's Vinifera Imports Experience March 2005 - August 2005
Job President at Gail Karpus Enterprise
Industry Events Services
Experience
HEART PROFILE SERVICE   January 2009 - January 2013
STEWART TITLE COMPANY  December 2007 - September 2008
TICOR TITLE COMPANY  December 2006 - October 2007
Pontrelli & Laricchia LTD   February 2006 - December 2006
VINIFERA IMPORTS   March 2005 - August 2005
PASTA PLUS LLC   January 2002 - January 2005
HILLYARD INC  August 1993 - November 2001

Skills
Online Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Research, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship

Education
Mercy College   1979 — 1984
Psychology

Lindsay Green Lindsay Green Portland, Oregon Area Details
Lindsay Green's Vinifera Imports Experience July 2007 - December 2008
Job Account Executive at Youngs Market Company
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vertical Wine and Beer   July 2013 - July 2014
Corliss Wine Estates (Investco Financial Corporation)   May 2011 - March 2013
Willamette Valley Vineyards  May 2009 - June 2011
Vinifera Imports   July 2007 - December 2008
New Europe British School   October 2006 - June 2007
Boise Art Museum  June 2004 - October 2006
Stewart Gallery   November 2004 - October 2005

Skills
Market Research, Brand Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Sales, Event Management, Wineries, Winemaking, Beverage Industry, Distributors, Retail, Wine & Spirits Industry, Food, Champagne, Brand Development, IRI, Key Account Development

Education
Boise State University   1998 — 2002
Communication, Marketing, Art History

Mark Goldberger Mark Goldberger Greater Boston Area Details
Mark Goldberger's Vinifera Imports Experience January 2007 - June 2007
Job
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vino Del Sol  May 2014 - Present
Vinformative   June 2009 - Present
Harborside Wine Co.   June 2007 - September 2012
Vinifera Imports   January 2007 - June 2007
Smith & Wollensky  2005 - 2006
blu  2003 - 2005

Skills
International Business, Wine, Restaurant Management, Business Strategy, Restaurants, Food, Fine Dining, Wine Tasting, New Business Development, Wine Education, Food & Beverage, Wine Sales, Catering, Wine Knowledge, Food Pairing, Wine Marketing, Champagne, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Wineries, Entrepreneurship, Wine Writing, Management Consulting, Hospitality Management, Wine Pairing, Strategy Development, Business Management, Management, Beer, Winemaking, Retail, Event Management, Sales, Alcoholic Beverages, Strategy, Marketing, Market Planning, Beverage Industry, Business Development, Inventory Management, Brand Management, Pricing, Sales Operations, Brand Development, Wine & Spirits Industry, Purchasing, Account Management, P&L Management, Distributors, FMCG

Education
Brandeis International Business School   2007 — 2009
MBA, International Business

University of Massachusetts Boston   2003 — 2006
BA, English & Psychology

Hermes Ortiz Hermes Ortiz Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Hermes Ortiz's Vinifera Imports Experience 1992 - 2003
Job National Sales Manager, International Wine Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
International Wine Imports   January 2003 - Present
Vinifera Imports   1992 - 2003

Skills
Wine, Wine Education, Wine Tasting, Wine Marketing, Wine Knowledge, Wine Writing, Food Pairing, Champagne, Wineries, Winemaking, Wine & Spirits Industry, Viticulture, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Vineyard, Wine Tours, Alcoholic Beverages, Culinary Skills, Restaurant Management, Beer, Wine Lists, Catering, Fine Dining, Hospitality, Beverage Industry, Bartending, Food, Menu Development, Distributors, Sales, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Hospitality Management, Red Wine, Food Service, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Income Statement, Banquets, Market Planning, POS, Supplier Sourcing, Marketing, Pricing, National Accounts, Hotels, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Adult Education

Education
University of Florida   1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Nick Martinelle Nick Martinelle Greater Boston Area Details
Nick Martinelle's Vinifera Imports Experience February 2014 - June 2014
Job Wine Stuff at The Urban Grape
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
The Urban Grape  February 2015 - Present
Band Without Hands   July 2013 - Present
Post Road Liquors   August 2014 - February 2015
Hangtime Wholesale Wine Company   June 2014 - August 2014
Vinifera Imports   February 2014 - June 2014
Bin Ends   September 2013 - February 2014
The Spirited Gourmet   September 2007 - August 2013
Marty's Fine Wines   September 2003 - September 2007
Yankee Spirits  June 2000 - June 2003

Skills
Wine Tasting, Wine, Music, Spanish, Food, Fine Dining, Food Pairing, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wineries, Winemaking, Retail, Sales, Champagne, Wine Lists, Beverage Industry, Restaurants, Beer, Viticulture, Wine

Education
Emerson College   2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (B.A.), Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Emerson College   2003 — 2005

Christopher Covolo Christopher Covolo Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Christopher Covolo's Vinifera Imports Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Owner at Christopher Scott Selections
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Christopher Scott Selections   September 2008 - Present
St. Regis  March 2006 - September 2008
Vinifera Imports   2005 - 2007
Barclays global investors  1996 - 1999

Skills
Fine Dining, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Wine, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Event Planning

Education
University of San Francisco   1992 — 1997

John R Bolduc John R Bolduc Las Vegas, Nevada Details
John R Bolduc's Vinifera Imports Experience September 2013 - October 2014
Job Cellar Door Wines
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Cellar Door Wines Limited   November 2014 - Present
Vinifera Imports   September 2013 - October 2014
PB Boulangerie Bistro   March 2013 - June 2013
Joel Robuchon @ MGM Grand   August 2011 - January 2013
MGM Grand  June 2010 - August 2011
Station Casinos  February 2006 - June 2009
Mix Restaurant @ Mandalay Bay   November 2004 - February 2006

Skills
Fine Dining, Wine, Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Micros, Beer, Banquets, Catering, Menu Development, Pre-opening, Food, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Cuisine, Menu Costing, Hiring, Winemaking, Beverage Industry, Inventory Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Event Management, Food Safety, Wine Lists, Gastronomy, Food Pairing, Wineries, Menu Engineering, Resorts, Cost Control, Banquet Operations, Sommelier, F&B Operations, Italian cuisine, Purchasing, New Restaurant Openings, Gourmet, Cooking, POS, Culinary Management, Pre-opening experience, Yield Management, Cocktails, Customer Satisfaction, Bartending, Hotels

Education
Salem State University   1974 — 1978

Waterville High School   1970 — 1974
College Prep

Vincent Pecora Vincent Pecora Greater Chicago Area Details
Vincent Pecora's Vinifera Imports Experience May 2007 - August 2008
Job Vice President at Wein Bauer Imports Inc.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Wein Bauer Imports Inc.   August 2008 - Present
Vinifera Imports   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Key Account Development, Wine, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Sales Management, Wine Tasting, Inventory Management, Food, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Customer Service, Brand Development, Pricing, Market Planning, P&L Management, Italian

Education
MIB School of Management   2003 — 2004

DePaul University   1978 — 1982

Adam Krieger Adam Krieger Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Adam Krieger's Vinifera Imports Experience April 2000 - August 2011
Job Wine
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Soilair Selection   October 2011 - September 2014
Vinifera Imports   April 2000 - August 2011

Skills
Wine, Italian, Alcoholic Beverages, Event Management, Wine Tasting, Sales, Food, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Management, Beer, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development, Hospitality

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1989 — 1992

Jessica Henson Jessica Henson Charleston, South Carolina Details
Jessica Henson's Vinifera Imports Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Wine Rep at Vinifera Imports
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Vinifera Imports   December 2014 - Present
Avondale Wine & Cheese   November 2013 - 2014
Bull Street Gourmet and Market  January 2012 - July 2013
Chef's Market  March 2010 - March 2012
Bull St. Gourmet   April 2008 - March 2010
Charleston Cooks  2007 - 2008

Skills
Event Management, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Restaurants, Catering, Hospitality, Food Service, Sales, Chef, Food, Hospitality Management

Education
Culinary Institute of Charleston   2007 — 2009
Pastry and Baking

University of Mississippi   2003 — 2007
Hospitality Management

Franklin Road Academy   1997 — 2003

Adam Scholten Adam Scholten Greater Chicago Area Details
Adam Scholten's Vinifera Imports Experience October 2009 - May 2010
Job General Manager
Industry Restaurants
Experience
sbe Group  June 2014 - March 2015
Vivo Restaurant   October 2013 - May 2014
Mercadito Hospitality  July 2012 - October 2013
Untitled 111  April 2012 - August 2012
Blue Plate  September 2010 - January 2012
Vinifera Imports   October 2009 - May 2010
Gina's on 7th Ave LLC   September 2007 - September 2009
Nektar Restaurant   September 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Wine, Menu Development, Restaurants, Food, Wine Tasting, Sales, Management, Retail, Customer Service, Employee Training, Hiring, Food & Beverage, Beer, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Event Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Cocktails, New Restaurant Openings, Bartending, Beverage Industry, Food Pairing, Wineries, Sales Management, Wine Lists, Teamwork, Food Service, Interviews, Micros, ServSafe, Microsoft Office, Cuisine, Budgets, P, Time Management, Pricing, Social Media, MICROS

Education
University of Florida   2000 — 2005
B.S., Sociology

Tony Cannilla Tony Cannilla Morristown, New Jersey Details
Tony Cannilla's Vinifera Imports Experience August 2001 - December 2005
Job Sales Consultant at Martin Scott Wines, Ltd.
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Martin Scott Wines, Ltd.   May 2015 - Present
Domaine Select Wine Estates  April 2014 - Present
Cameron Hughes Wine  2012 - 2014
The Charmer Sunbelt Group/R&R Marketing   2006 - 2012
Vinifera Imports   August 2001 - December 2005
ITA Inc  June 1999 - March 2001
Movado Group, Inc  September 1996 - June 1999
Seiko Corporation of America  1988 - 1996

Skills
Wine, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Tasting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Food, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Selling, Sales, Merchandising, Beverage Industry, Wineries

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing

University of Richmond   1980 — 1984
BA, English/Journalism

Mountain Lakes High School   1976 — 1980

Matthew DeMarco Matthew DeMarco Greater New York City Area Details
Matthew DeMarco's Vinifera Imports Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Customer Service Representative at Michael Skurnik Wines
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Michael Skurnik Wines  April 2014 - Present
Sherry-Lehmann Wines & Spirits, Inc   October 2013 - April 2014
Vinifera Imports   June 2013 - September 2013
Vestry Wines   January 2013 - June 2013
Vestry Wines   August 2012 - June 2013
Fossil  2007 - 2012

Skills
Inventory Management, Retail Category..., Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Management, Assortment, POS, Inventory Control, Retail

Education
French Culinary Institute   2012 — 2012
Intensive Sommelier Certification, Wine and Spirits

Kean University   2006 — 2009
Secondary Education and Teaching with History emphasis

Emma Goff Emma Goff Emeryville, California Details
Emma Goff's Vinifera Imports Experience January 2014 - April 2014
Job Marketing Assistant at Opus One
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Opus One Winery  May 2014 - Present
Vinifera Imports   January 2014 - April 2014
The Wine Cellarage   May 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Direct Marketing, Sales, Wine Tasting, Wine, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Data Entry, Database Administration, Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Marketing, Magento, CRM, Customer Service, Hospitality

Education
Eckerd College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Anthropology

Bronxville High School   2004 — 2008