Mark Csepreghy

Experience

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  Portalis Wine Shop & Wine Bar

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Bartender

  part-time

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  Krogers Supermarket

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Wine Buyer

  Responsible for the alcohol department: inventory, buying, selling, pricing, merchandising

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  Southern Wine & Spirits

  Oct 2008 - May 2014

  Sales Consultant

  Multiple sales consultant roles managing wine, beer and spirits portfolios. Also oversaw the fine wine specialist role. Off-premise and on-premise selling to a wide spectrum based clientele including supermarket chains, dive bars, ethnic restaurants, upscale bistros, fine wine shops, national level online retailers, casinos, cocktail bars, fine dining restaurants, restaurant chains, and Michelin star restaurants. Worked closely with suppliers, e.g. wineries, importers, various portfolios. Salesperson of the year 2013. Show less

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  Galatea Winery

  Jun 2014 - now

  Owner/Winemaker

  Opened a micro winery after multiple years of hobby winemaking. Planned winery layout, obtained all equipment, set up functionality, researched and obtained required permits, set up external fruit sourcing contracts, managed own vineyards, completed all winemaking, led label design and creation.

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  MBS Source, LLC

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Institutional Sales

  developed buy-side clientele for micro broker company with internet based search engine platform revolutionizing mortgage backed security transactions

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  Press House 47

  Sept 2016 - now

  Founder

  Launched a wine tourism company for foreigners visiting Budapest. The startup is small scale giving me full responsibilities over all services. Created full business profile, developed services, created website, opened multiple sales channels, designed marketing materials, organized and led all food and wine events, designed props, created and managed social media profiles.

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  Freelance

  Jun 2018 - now

  Freelance Copywriter

  I put my literature background to work by regularly writing copy. I've been active with network agencies and small business campaigns. Give me the parameters and I'll help you write the playbook. Global campaign toolkits, copywriting, banner ads, paid search ads, keyword integration, website content, landing pages, brochures, social media posts, props for activities, newsletters, CLP, proofreading

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  Parlé

  Sept 2020 - now

  Founder

  Opened a bar in the middle of the covid crisis. Full entrepreneurial responsibilities including brand launch and development, sales channel research and management, social media profile and marketing activities, event planning, sales strategy planning, menu development, bartending.