Cihan Abay

• Founded and managed a U.S.-based food service and retail operation.

• Ensured full compliance with U.S. food safety and sanitation regulations

• Apply ServSafe certification standards in daily operations.

• Manage suppliers, inventory, and staff training.

• Demonstrate active integration into the U.S. Regulatory and business systems.

• Oversee daily operations, staff supervision, and service quality.

• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Coordinate inventory, scheduling, and operational efficiency.

• Led winery establishment and production facility optimization.

• Managed vineyard disease control, pruning, harvest planning, and yield optimization.

• Supervised fermentation, aging, and bottling.

• Trained staff on hygiene and production standards.

• Contributed to multiple internationally awarded wines.

• Provided technical leadership in winery establishment and infrastructure development.

• Designed vineyard-to-winery workflows and production systems.

• Selected and installed winery equipment.

• Implemented quality control systems during startup phases.

• Supported internationally recognized wine productions.

• Led vineyard disease control, fertilization, and sustainable care programs.

• Determined harvest timing based on scientific grape quality assessments.

• Supervised fermentation, aging, and bottling processes.

• Led vineyard disease control, fertilization, and sustainable care programs.

• Determined harvest timing based on scientific grape quality assessments.

• Supervised fermentation, aging, and bottling processes.

• Conducted grape and wine chemical analyses to optimize quality.

• Organized wine tastings and consumer education programs.

• Contributed to award-winning wine productions.

• Managed hospitality operations, staff training, and budgeting.

• Managed grape disease control, fertilization, and vineyard care programs.

• Determined harvest timing and grape quality standards.

• Led organic grape, walnut, and vegetable production.

• Managed disease control, pruning, harvest planning, and yield optimization.

• Implemented sustainable agricultural practices.

• Coordinated harvest and product distribution.

• Trained agricultural workers.

• Managed vineyard care and disease prevention programs.

• Supervised harvest and quality control processes.

• Supplied and evaluated grape quality.

• Advised producers on disease and pest management.