Experience

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  Park avenue merchants

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Sales rep hamptons

  Covering accounts in the region, building relationships with buyersand consulting on wine lists

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  Remy amerique, premier wine divison

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Metro area manager

  Metro Manager and Key Account Specialist

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  Paterno imports

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Dm

  District Manager for Manhattan NYC as well as the Hamptons LI.

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  E & j gallo winery

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2005

  Fine wine manger latin america /caribbean & cruise ships

  Worked hand in hand with regional managers from Puerto Rico to Brazil to raise awareness of the fine wine efforts of the company. Established and acheived goals for each region for premium wines as well as trainning/tastings for internal and external managers. Traveled to Caribbean and Mexico to work within the market visiting accounts and executing PR events for company ownership as well as local distributors & regional managers. Liased with Sales, marketing & finance directors internaly to track and execute sales programs & goals. Helped to manage transition of distributorship in Puerto Rico from Bacardi to Coca Cola distribution. Show less

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  Groth vineyards & winery

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2014

  Eastern regional sales manager

  Responsible for 5 million plus in revenue. Responsible for all sales objectives, progams, pricing and sales visits to acheive said for the entire Eastern seaboard, Canada ( Ontarion East) & Caribbean. Liase with local business managers and sales people directly to insure top of mind presence in the market. Also direct initiatives for the region for marketing and public relations.

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  V2 wine group

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  Fl region sales manager

  Managing 13 Brands in 3 distributors and transitions in a growing organization headed for $100 million in sales of 1 million cases.Working in a fast paced environment where change is the norm and what's new is for today. Directly responsible for results driven programs and pricing structures within distributors. Execution of brand standards. Staying relevant in a very competitive environment as a new organization through developing and maintaining key relationships on the street and with distributor personnel from executives to sales reps. Liaising directly with winery ownership on a daily basis. Show less

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  Miami realty solution group

  Nov 2015 - now

  Licensed realtor p.a.

  Restaurant Commercial Spaces and Luxury Residential. I am client service focused and enjoy taking a client as a project and dedicating myself to the process we create to sell your property.

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  St regis bal harbour miami fl

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Sommelier d'​ hotel

  Operated, created, defined and trained for the success and profitability of an 800 selection wine list that had various outlets and textures throughout the property .

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  Augustan wine imports of break thru beverage

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

  Hotel sales executive

  Called on premium Hotels and Resorts in the Miami Beach and Downtown areas

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  Self employed

  Feb 2022 - now

  50grt credentialed master capt with sail and tow endorsements

  In addition to my captain credentials I am a skilled creative trained chef and sommelier. I bring all of my hospitality skills and sales knowledge to the maritime industry. I am grateful for where I have been and thrilled for where I am going.I am currently captain on call for the following vessels with a recent total of 190 days at sea combined since February 2022 with close to 2500NM.I run a charter/private Beneteau GT50 as well as a 43 Leopard Power Cat regularly. Recently began doing Film production charters with local studios working in tandem with smaller boats that feed from the Leopard 43. All of the above are happy to provide references for me. In addition, I am checked out at Funinthesunyachts.com on all vessels which include up to 60' Sailing Catamarans. My 100 Ton upgrade application has been submitted.I am also aboard with Biscayne National Park Institute leading snorkel trips as captain and guide on a variety of Sail & Motor vessels. Additionally, I work freelance with local Dive Boat Squalo Divers as master and Caribbean Spirit 76 schooner rigged catamaran as operator/mate.Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Show less

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  United yacht sales

  Oct 2023 - now

  Yacht broker