Dante Zapata
Summary
Skilled singer with over 15 years of experience performing in Oregon wine country, delivering songs with grace and artistry. Proven success in building and maintaining a thriving music business within the wine industry. Strong passion for wine, complemented by knowledge of wine tasting and its nuances.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Musician
Dante Zapata Music
McMinnville
01.2014 - Current
- Prosperously developed into one of Oregon's most sought after wine-industry musicians for outstanding professionalism and exceptional accountability.
- Established successful entertainment business catering to the wine industry.
- Proactively built supportive relationships with hundreds of renowned Oregon wineries.
- Connected with local and statewide wine communities to strengthen relationships.
- Engaged with wine culture's business operations to sustain and grow clientele.
- Methodically planned and composed prompt scheduling for corporate and private events.
- Provided clients with specialized services to ensure the utmost satisfaction with their experience in wine country.
- Promoted and facilitated meaningful events to enrich client experiences.
- Assisted in the longevity of wine industries by maintaining a positive reputation, promoting wine events to potential customers and wine club members.
Tasting Room Associate
Methven Family Vineyards
Dundee
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Guided guests through wine tastings, enhancing their appreciation of diverse flavors.
- Educated visitors about vineyard history and wine production processes.
- Managed inventory of wines, ensuring accurate stock levels and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging tasting room experiences.
- Assisted in event coordination, supporting special occasions at the vineyard.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of tasting room and outdoor areas.
- Handled customer inquiries, providing exceptional service and support.
- Developed product knowledge through continuous training and workshops.
- Performed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies as needed.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of wine and wine production processes.
- Performed opening and closing duties according to established procedures.
- Communicated with incoming guests to offer assistance and friendly service.
- Tracked sales performance on a daily basis using POS software systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
McMinnville High School
McMinnville, OR01-2010
Skills
- Performance techniques
- Event planning
- Marketing strategies
- Client relationship management
- Brand development
- Networking skills
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Improvisation
- Wine tasting
- Customer engagement
- Product knowledge
- Industry networking
- Quality attention
- Flexible scheduling
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Audio-visual setup
- Conflict resolution
- Guest management
- Entertainment booking
- Budgeting and finance
- Room setup and breakdown
Timeline
Tasting Room Associate
Methven Family Vineyards
03.2021 - 11.2021
Self Employed Musician
Dante Zapata Music
01.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
McMinnville High School