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Work History
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References
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Arduino Marone

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Certified Sommelier with experience in the Wine and Restaurant Industry. Buying, inventory, P&L, Staff training, management, PO, VIP iDIG

Professional sales leader with strong record of driving revenue growth and expanding market presence. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and customer relationship management. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and delivering consistent results. Proficient in leveraging data-driven insights and collaborative approaches to exceed targets.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Director

Volio Imports
06.2021 - Current
  • Managing Distributor and Importer inventory
  • PO proposals based on depletions and forecasts
  • Pricing, DA proposals based on Market needs
  • Managing, acquiring accounts on/off premise
  • Training and assisting Distributor sale force
  • Staff training, tastings, Wine dinners, events

Wine Specialist

Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed and developed business relationships with key accounts
  • Trained and assisted Distributors sale force
  • Developed and executed activations and events
  • Trained staff for key accounts
  • Acquired new accounts, increased velocity and sales

Wine Director

Nerano Restaurant
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • In charge of Nerano's wine list and working with Exec
  • Chef to ensure food and wine pairing
  • Manage and educate staff on wine knowledge and food pairing
  • Established close relationships with Distributors to obtain most favorable wine pricing
  • Manage Inventory, Budget, List and BTG cost
  • Select wines for private parties and Corporate events

Regional Sales Manager

Lyra Wine
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Helped establish awareness in the LA area and successfully grew client portfolio over 300%
  • Assist and educate clients in building and improving wine lists
  • Supervise and Manage Sales in the Los Angeles area
  • Established close relationships with buyers, wine directors, restaurant ownership
  • Organize events, tasting, and winemaker dinners

Ass. General Manager

Sor Tino Restaurant
06.2013 - 01.2016
  • Supervising all restaurant operations from front of the house to office work
  • Weekly Schedule, Payroll, orders

Ass. Manager

Pecorino Restaurant
09.2010 - 06.2013
  • Supervising all restaurant operations from front of the house to office work

Education

Certified Sommelier -

Court of Masters Sommeliers America

Silver Pin Certified Sommelier -

WSA/NASA

ITT Marco Polo

Skills

  • POS
  • Sales Force
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • VIP iDIG
  • Public relationships with Distributors/Importers
  • Beverage Programs development
  • Staff training
  • Inventory
  • Expanding territories
  • Forecasting

References

  • Simon Wolujewicz, LVMH Specialists Manager, 610-207-7711
  • Roberto Fumagalli, Sor Tino Restaurant, General Manager, 310-463-2694
  • Michele Lisi, Nerano Restaurant, CFO/Executive Chef, 240-274-4255
  • Giancarlo Lauro, SGWS CA Import Manager, 310-387-4442

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Regional Sales Director

Volio Imports
06.2021 - Current

Wine Specialist

Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy
11.2019 - 05.2020

Wine Director

Nerano Restaurant
02.2018 - 11.2019

Regional Sales Manager

Lyra Wine
01.2016 - 02.2018

Ass. General Manager

Sor Tino Restaurant
06.2013 - 01.2016

Ass. Manager

Pecorino Restaurant
09.2010 - 06.2013

Certified Sommelier -

Court of Masters Sommeliers America

Silver Pin Certified Sommelier -

WSA/NASA

ITT Marco Polo

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