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Collin Casey

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic wine professional with a passion for beverage program development and team leadership. 28-year wine career, working as a wine director, sommelier, importer, sales manager, winemaker, among other roles. Proven expertise in sales management and operations, driving success in wine distribution across California and beyond.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Burt Falcon Industries Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with Si Vintners, Blind Corner, and Enfield Wine Company to produce wines in Western Australia and California.
    Executed direct distribution of wines in New York and California.

Beverage Director

Saraghina Group
Brooklyn
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed beverage program and educational initiatives at flagship restaurant, focusing on new Fort Greene project development.
    Conceived future projects to broaden beverage portfolio and conducted regular staff training to elevate beverage expertise and service quality.

Wine Sales

Skurnik Wines
Cleveland
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Facilitated extended engagement in Ohio, managing all Skurnik and Rosenthal sales in Northern Ohio

Wine Intern Manager

Si Vintners
Margaret River
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw daily operations and provided mentorship to myriad interns throughout harvest period.

Wine Sales

Scuola di Vino
San Francisco
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Drove sales of natural Italian wine for an esteemed import company.
    Served as sole salesperson for Northern California, establishing strong market presence.
    Cultivated relationships with clients to enhance customer loyalty and retention.

Wine Broker

Cameron Winery
San Francisco
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Managed partnerships between my favorite domestic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer, and a very elite clientele, such as Chez Panisse, Slanted Door, and Acquarello.

Beverage Director

Namu / Namu Gaji
San Francisco
01.2010 - 12.2016
  • Curated wine selections, crafted sequence of service, and oversaw San Francisco restaurant featuring wine list recognized as 'The Ultimate Microlist' by Wine and Spirits magazine and three-time NYT bestselling food and beverage author Jordan Mackay.

Skills

  • Sales management and wine distribution
  • Beverage program development
  • Team leadership and event coordination
  • Operations management
  • Employee development and staff hiring
  • Wine importing

Professional References

  • Christophe Moser, Director of Operations, Saraghina Hospitality Group, christophe@saraghina.com
  • Jerry Baker, General Manager, Skurnik Wines Vintner Select, baker@skurnik.com
  • Sarah Morris & Iwo Jakimowicz, Proprietors/Winegrowers, Si Vintners, info@sivintners.com
  • Giovanni Pagano, Owner, Scuola di Vino, scuoladivino@gmail.com
  • John Paul, Proprietor/Winegrower, Cameron Winery, cameronwinery@gmail.com
  • Annie Elfstrom, Manager, Namu / Namu Gaji, annie.elfstrom@gmail.com

Timeline

Owner

Burt Falcon Industries Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Beverage Director

Saraghina Group
01.2021 - 12.2021

Wine Sales

Skurnik Wines
01.2019 - 12.2020

Wine Intern Manager

Si Vintners
01.2019 - 12.2019

Wine Sales

Scuola di Vino
01.2017 - 12.2019

Wine Broker

Cameron Winery
01.2010 - 12.2017

Beverage Director

Namu / Namu Gaji
01.2010 - 12.2016

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