- A wine sales and/or winery operation position in an organization seeking an extraordinary record of performance and experience, exceeding targets (sales or otherwise). Motivating and communicating with staff and customers creating enthusiastic customer relations where a record of leaving customer feeling they have had a once and a lifetime experience is needed.
- Highly motivated, imaginative, and versatile individual with almost 30 years in customer service and over 10 years wine making experience and vineyard management.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and creative skills.
- A talent for anticipating customers and employers needs.
- Commitment to the highest levels of professionalism and personal excellence.
Hi, I’m
Jamie Celozzi
Kelseyville,CA
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Happy Garden Restaurant
Lead Bartender
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
- Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Self
Small Handyman Business Owner
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
Castello Di Amorosa
Cavaliere Del Vino ( Wine Concier)Lead Salesperson
01.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Specialized in winery tours, wine and food pairing and wine education.
- Private tastings, food pairings and cigar lounge.
- Knowledge of Outreach and wine club operations.
- High volume wine sales
Rememberance Vineyard
Vineyard manager
01.2010 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Managed through all stages of winegrape growth.
Honeycutt Vineyard
Manager
01.2012 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Managed picking crew through many harvests.
Elk Prairie Vineyards
Assistant winemaker
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
Arroyo Chophouse
Bartender/ Wine Educator
04.2004 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Beverly Hills Country Club
Bartender / Floor Manager
01.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Bartender, Waiter, Events and Banquets.
Education
Boston Bartending SchoolBoston, MA
University Overview
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
from Mechanical Engineering
University Overview
Skills
- As an amateur winemaker I have been making wine for the past 12 years and have won many awards locally, statewide and nationally
- I understand the construction of the wine process from vine to wine as well as the complexity and balance of its composition and fermentation (Ph, Ta, So2, etc) (Pumping, punch downs, racking, bottling, etc)
- I am also acquainted with the day to day operations of a winery and have crushed over 7 tons myself
- I am very familiar with terroir of vineyards, soil and nature of wine grapes, varietals as well as the AVA regions
- Knowledge of Wine and spirits as well as the day to day operations of a bar, inventory control, multitasking
- I have skills in special event managing, promotion, entertainment, site preparation and food prep And have no problem delegating tasks and work well under pressure I have an ability to work well with others and a knack for problem solving and solutions
Affiliations
Affiliations
Lake County Winegrape Growers Association, Non contributing memberReferences
References
References and letters of recommendations upon request.Timeline
Lead Bartender
Happy Garden Restaurant
12.2023 - Current
Small Handyman Business Owner
Self
01.2020 - Current
Cavaliere Del Vino ( Wine Concier)Lead Salesperson
Castello Di Amorosa
01.2015 - 01.2021
Manager
Honeycutt Vineyard
01.2012 - 01.2012
Vineyard manager
Rememberance Vineyard
01.2010 - 01.2017
Assistant winemaker
Elk Prairie Vineyards
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bartender/ Wine Educator
Arroyo Chophouse
04.2004 - 04.2005
Bartender / Floor Manager
Beverly Hills Country Club
01.2002 - 01.2004
Boston Bartending School
Northeastern University
from Mechanical Engineering
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