
Timeline
About me
General Manager @ Refuge Wines | General Administration, Data Management
Education

Culinary and hospitality institute, italy
1993 - 1997Hospitality administration/management
Istituto alberghiero g.casini
1993 - 1997Hospitality management degreeHotel ManagementMeetings and Event ManagementRestaurant ManagementTourism Management

College of marin
2025 -Business administration and management, general
Experience

Alex italian restaurant
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015Business owner/gmHire, train, motivate, supervise, evaluate, schedule and terminate employees.Draft the company training manual for new employees.Oversewed inventory control, ordering, food sanitation and quality control of food products.Developed "marketing program": conducting market research, identifying the target market, analyzing the competition, promoting and setting the pricing strategy.Created classes, seminars, wine and wine-service training for the staff. Manage cellar inventories of 8,000 with over 900 selections.Responsible for all aspects of event management, including contract ne- gotiations, proposals planning, logistics execution, events policies and on- site management. Show less

Peju winery
Jul 2015 - Jul 2016Experience specialistResponsible for conducting Food & Wine Events and ensuring the guest have the best possible experience.Responsible of the direction and logistic for setting up and breaking down eventsResponsible in the training of the Service staff. Teaching them proper service techniques and etiquette. Ensure that each event runs smoothly, monitor cost versus budget and revenue achievementOwn the Roi and food cost for each event to track the financial success of each event.Focus on delivery the highest standards of hospitality. Show less

Tudal winery
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017Tasting room manager & event specialist
Refuge wines
Jul 2017 - nowCompliance manager
Refuge wines inc
Jul 2017 - nowOperations managerOversee winery operations including intake, blending, bottling, dispatch and maintain quality of bulk inventory Manage day-to-day functions in coordination with cellar staff Maintain records for all internal and external wine movementsCreate weekly work list and oversee daily operations to meet production requirements & schedulesMeet daily with cellar master and consulting winemaker to assure operations goals are metContinually improve internal processes and procedures to boost efficiency and reduce costsAdhere to compliance requirements while facilitating streamlined logistical operationsWork orders and inventory control for the facilityRepresent Refuge Wines to support sales and public relationsOptimize team operations with my skills in problem solving, decision making, and communication. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Bartender
Usbg united states bartender guildJul 2008 - View certificate

Sommelier
Italian sommelier associationMay 2005 - View certificate

Bartender
Aibes italian association of barmen and supportersMar 2005 
Champagne specialist
Napa valley wine academyJun 2024
C e r t i f i c a t e i n w i n e b u s i n e s s m a n a g e m e n t
Sonoma state universityOct 2023
Languages
- enEnglish
- itItalian
- spSpanish
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