John Dorminey

Experience

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  The Old Bull and Bush

  Nov 1988 - May 1989

  Barman and Cellarman

  Beautiful pub between Hampstead and Golders Green next to Hampstead Heath. Taylor-Walker establishment.

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  Angus Barn

  May 1989 - Apr 1994

  HR and Wine Cellar

  HR: lowered turnover rate to below 20% (industry average is 150%).Wine Cellar: asst to Cellar Master; part of team creating new cellar facility and first in-cellar dining facility.

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  The Black Marlin

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  General Manager

  Helped open this independent seafood bistro -- from hiring and training staff, to creating a fun, eclectic wine and cocktail list.

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  Grapes, Beans & Hops

  Jul 1995 - Jan 2000

  Partner

  Wine, Coffee & Beer shop in Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh, NC. Partner with Bert Stewart.

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  Classic Wines of North Carolina

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2008

  Sales and Brands Manager

  Began with Raleigh on premise route. Successes resulted in greater responsibilities throughout my career at Classic Wines: Brand management; On-premise supervisor; Opened new markets and oversaw statewide expansion teams; Grew quality wine portfolio. Loved my years at Classic Wines!

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  Lost Vineyards of the World

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2020

  National Sales, Marketing, R&D

  Created Tiki Sangria, the #1 draft wine brand in the USA! www.TikiSangria.com Sandara Premium wines are a global brand we represent across the USA. www.SandaraUSA.com After years of focusing on value-brands, mostly dry, I challenged our team to specialize in off-dry to sweet wines focused on the consumer who doesn't (and never will) like dry wines. We are now America's leader in Authentic Spanish Sangria -- more sizes/formats, more flavors, national brands, and private label.Organic and vegan brands, as well as private labels for on-premise and off-premise -- in bottles and in kegs.TreeHugger wines are made with organically grown grapes and are low in sulfites. Show less

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  That Dog'll Hunt

  Oct 2020 - now

  Director

  National importer focused on the Southern USA, That Dog'll Hunt is a new breed of two-way, independent branding and support. 1 - We represent family-owned wineries, breweries, and distilleries who are focused on supporting independent shops, regional chains, and independent bars and restaurants.2 - We support these independents by sourcing compelling, high-quality products for them, at lower than normal prices, enabling them to thrive by increasing their customer engagement through value and innovative brands.A classic Southern expression, "That dog'll hunt!" describes a thing of the highest quality or a fully effective, successful action. Show less