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Christopher Bartha

Thurmont,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 25 years of experience in the wine, beer, and spirits industry, including retail wine store management, consulting, and distributor management. Recognized as a collaborative team player with a results-driven mindset, adaptable to evolving market demands while consistently delivering exceptional outcomes. Expertise in inventory management and sales, along with a proven ability to cultivate and maintain lasting client relationships, contributes to sustained business growth and customer satisfaction. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to drive success in future endeavors.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President

Comete Wines, LLC
Silver Spring, MD
01.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw financial planning processes, ensuring budget alignment with organizational goals.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product development and sales strategies.
  • Directed strategic initiatives to enhance brand visibility and market penetration.
  • Developed a diverse portfolio of wines to meet clients needs
  • Managed Vendor Relationships
  • Created and managed wholesale pricing excel sheets and presentation portfolios
  • Rresponsible for Retail and Restaurant Sales in The DMV Area

Wine Consultant

Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits / High Spirits / CT Wine & Spitrits
Chevy Chase, DC
06.2020 - Current

Responsible for:

  • All Wine Purchasing and Special order requests
  • Wine consulting for customers
  • All aspects of opening and closing The Store
  • Scheduling In Store Tastings as well as promoting these tastings and other Sale Items and promotions via store emails and social media posts
  • Craft Spirit requests and ordering
  • Maintaining proper inventory and margins based on each sales categories as well as budgeting each of these categories from historical reports
  • Website maintenance and management as well as maintaining secondary delivery sites like Uber and Grubhub
  • Conducted tastings and events, fostering customer engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Educated clients on wine selection and pairings to enhance dining experiences.
  • Enhanced store reputation through exceptional customer service, extensive knowledge of wine varieties, and attention to detail.
  • Created engaging in-store displays showcasing featured wines, driving interest and sales among customers.
  • Implemented efficient inventory management practices, reducing waste and increasing profitability.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials such as newsletters and social media posts to promote store events and new wine arrivals.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized wine recommendations based on individual tastes and preferences.
  • Organized and conducted wine tasting events to generate interest in new products and drive sales.

Independent Courier / Delivery Driver

Instacart, Uber Eats, DoorDash
Tri-State Area
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered packages efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals and customer satisfaction.
  • Navigated urban environments using GPS technology to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce delays.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Kept vehicles clean and well-maintained, ensuring reliable performance for daily use.
  • Reduced fuel consumption by implementing efficient driving techniques and carefully planning routes.
  • Maintained a clean driving record and followed all traffic and safety regulations.
  • Completed over 1500 deliveries with consistently high customer ratings

Education

Business Management (College , 4 Year) -

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
08.1992

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Retail Sales and Management
  • Time management efficiency
  • Strong communication skills
  • POS systems
  • Team leader
  • Microsoft Office
  • Training & development
  • Achieving sales targets
  • Delivery Experience
  • Territory Sales
  • Inventory management
  • Wine knowledge
  • Report writing
  • Competitive analysis
  • Organized record keeping
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Detail-oriented

Certification

Driver's License

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Independent Courier / Delivery Driver

Instacart, Uber Eats, DoorDash
01.2024 - Current

Wine Consultant

Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits / High Spirits / CT Wine & Spitrits
06.2020 - Current

Vice President

Comete Wines, LLC
01.2018 - Current

Business Management (College , 4 Year) -

University of Baltimore