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Dan Szentesi
Morro Bay,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Grey Wolf Cellars, enhancing the brand through exceptional customer experiences and strategic planning. Experienced team manager with a diverse background, driving adaptability and strategic planning. Expert in wine knowledge and communication, and excels in staff development and achieving ambitious goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Room Lead
Grey Wolf Cellars and Barton Family Estate
07.2020 - Current
- Consistently deliver rich customer experiences, building customer loyalty and enhancing the brand.
- Supervise day to day tasting room operations by coordinating daily staff roles creating and overseeing weekly team sales goals.
- Manage tasting room inventory, reservations, and POS.
- Collaborate with Tasting Room Manager to create and conduct regular trainings with staff.
Head Coach - Swimming and Diving
Morro Bay High School
11.2009 - 12.2023
- Ran all aspects of a successful high school aquatics program, growing from 10 kids into 75 athletes with 4 league championships.
- Hired and managed staff of Assistant Coaches.
- Managed our budget, leading fundraising and making all purchases.
- Consulted with the County of SLO and San Luis Coastal School District on the construction of an $8 million pool and aquatics facility at Morro Bay High School.
OS6 Program Lead
Operation Surf
02.2012 - 10.2022
- Coached and instructed all levels of surfing from beginner to advanced, specializing in adaptive lessons for wounded military.
- Developed and ran a 6 month program for local military (OS6), which created community through recreation therapy.
- Supervised all instructors and water safety personnel for large programs.
- Coordinated with local first responders to create and maintain the absolute highest safety standards.
- Developed and led regular safety training for all staff and volunteers.
Education
Chemistry
Cal Poly SLO
San Luis ObispoRancho Bernardo High School
San DiegoSkills
- Wine Knowledge
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Expense Tracking
- Working under stress
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
Hobbies
In my free time I'm a daily surfer, I maintain a beautiful home vegetable garden, and I have a cute 25 pound dog that I love named Bandit. I even take him surfing occasionally!
Software
Tock
Open Table
Microsoft Suite
Google Drive
Timeline
Tasting Room Lead
Grey Wolf Cellars and Barton Family Estate
07.2020 - Current
OS6 Program Lead
Operation Surf
02.2012 - 10.2022
Head Coach - Swimming and Diving
Morro Bay High School
11.2009 - 12.2023
Chemistry
Cal Poly SLO
Rancho Bernardo High School
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