Dan Parrott
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Results-driven CEO bringing 15 + years of experience in winery and sales operations. Focused on boosting team productivity and increasing profits by proactively managing and improving operations. Proficient in overseeing accounting, compliance and records management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PROPRIETOR/CEO
Jax Vineyards LLC
01.2013 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and diversification in the industry.
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors, suppliers, distributors and accounts.
- Managed finances, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize business growth and profitability.
BRAND MANAGER
Martine's Wines
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for US Brand Management for 47 producers, Stateside Inventory Management, National Market Projections, Supplier Relationships, California Sales Manager, Market Education and allocations for National Accounts
- Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
- Selected Accomplishments: 40% increase in California Market Sales.
WEST/MIDWEST SALES MANAGER
Small Vineyards Imports
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Opened new markets to help make SV Imports the #4 leading Mediterranean Importer in the US.
- Analyzed market trends, adjusting sales tactics accordingly for optimal success in a competitive environment.
- Managed performance of distributors, interceded as necessary to resolve problems, and delivered training on improving efficiencies and customer service.
FOH OPERATIONS MANAGER, SOMMELIER & WINE EDUCATOR
BINKLEY’S RESTAURANT
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Oversaw all aspects of front of house operations
- Day-to-day management including staffing, training, purchasing, cost control, facilities, maintenance, advertising, customer relations, marketing and menu development
- Involved in all aspect of budgeting and cost control
- Selected Accomplishments: Raised the staffing bar to one of the best in AZ
- Best Restaurant in Arizona” (Multiple publications) Other awards: Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, “The Hot 50 Restaurant Guide, Bon Appetit, Zagat: America’s Top Restaurants 2006, 2007 and 2008.
MANAGER & CORPORATE WINE EDUCATOR
FOX RESTAURANT CONCEPTS
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed everyday operations of a 4 million dollar a year restaurant as well as educated staff on wine and service
- FOH Service staff of 30+ per restaurant
- Fox Restaurant Concepts a privately held restaurant group with 21 restaurants, 9 different concepts, and 1300 employees
- Restaurants located in Denver, Austin, Phoenix, Tucson and Kansas City.
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
DANIEL PARROTT PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2000 - 01.2005
SERVICE CAPTAIN & TRAINER
ARIZONA BILTMORE HOTEL
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Responsible for training and development of new employees
- Making sure that the jobs were up to the high standards that the Bilmore is known for
- Selected Accomplishments: Cross trained throughout the resort outlets to ensure continuity of service staff training
- 5 years of wine training working with one of America’s top lists.
Education
Certified Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommeliers
2007
Master’s of Fine Arts -
University of Sydney
Sydney, AU12.2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1999
Skills
- Operations Management
- Revenue Generation
- Purchasing and planning
- Business Development
Timeline
PROPRIETOR/CEO
Jax Vineyards LLC
01.2013 - Current
BRAND MANAGER
Martine's Wines
01.2011 - 01.2012
WEST/MIDWEST SALES MANAGER
Small Vineyards Imports
01.2008 - 01.2011
FOH OPERATIONS MANAGER, SOMMELIER & WINE EDUCATOR
BINKLEY’S RESTAURANT
01.2006 - 01.2008
MANAGER & CORPORATE WINE EDUCATOR
FOX RESTAURANT CONCEPTS
01.2005 - 01.2006
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
DANIEL PARROTT PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2000 - 01.2005
SERVICE CAPTAIN & TRAINER
ARIZONA BILTMORE HOTEL
01.1996 - 01.2000
Certified Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommeliers
Master’s of Fine Arts -
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Arizona State University
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