Holli Pepper
Granbury,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Regional Manager at Barons Creek Vineyards with a proven track record in driving sales and enhancing team productivity. Multitalented with a strong background in Graphic Design and extensive wine knowledge. Expert in event planning and inventory management, recognized for leading top-performing wine club initiatives. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through effective staff training and engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
Barons Creek Vineyards
Granbury, TX/Durango CO
02.2020 - Current
- Oversaw 15 staff performance and implemented training programs to enhance team productivity.
- Developed and maintained staff schedules to optimize kitchen operations and service.
- Planned and executed events for over 150 people that contributed to top-line sales and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of products and reduce waste.
- Achieved recognition as one of the top sales performers in the company.
- Led wine club sales initiatives that resulted in the highest performance across the organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels.
Graphic Designer
Original Metal Sign Company
Arlington, TX
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Produced high-quality product packaging designs that successfully captured target audience attention and led to increased sales revenue.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Created logos and branding materials for various clients, which increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
Education
WSET Level 2
Dallas Wine Education Center
Dallas, TX2023
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO1998
Skills
- Staff management
- Performance evaluation
- Event planning
- Inventory management
- Sales strategy
- Team productivity
- Customer satisfaction
- Training program development
- Operational efficiency
- Event execution
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Food & Wine Pairing
Timeline
Regional Manager
Barons Creek Vineyards
02.2020 - Current
Graphic Designer
Original Metal Sign Company
09.2014 - 09.2019
WSET Level 2
Dallas Wine Education Center
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Colorado State University