Jennifer Graycheck
Double Oak,Texas
Summary
Director of Operations with extensive expertise in the wine industry, renowned for strategic leadership and innovative problem-solving. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Ren Acquisition, Inc
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Mentored staff to boost morale and foster professional growth, enhancing team dynamics.
- Streamlined processes, achieving notable efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Led cross-departmental initiatives, improving communication and collaborative culture.
- Strategic planning and implementation of the company's goals from the operations perspective.
- Developed training programs, equipping staff with skills for better performance and engagement.
- Spearheaded operational strategies, enhancing workflow efficiency and delivering measurable improvements in project delivery timelines.
- Consolidation and management of inventory at third party warehouses to ensure high touch product handling with overall cost control.
- Annual budget creation and responsibilities.
- Remote
National Sales Manager
Ren Acquisition, Inc
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Built Territories from the ground up through strategic planning and execution.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, boosting efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities, increasing market share and brand presence.
- Coordinated with distributor sales teams at all levels across multiple markets, including franchise, control, and open market states, ensuring effective communication and sales support.
- Strategic Brand Development with global wine market knowledge.
Central Division Sales Manager
Pahlmeyer Wines
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed distributor partnerships, achieving profit in Central Division for the first time in company history.
- Executed pricing strategies, ensuring market competitiveness and consistent profit margins.
- Led quarterly and yearly business reviews, driving strategic growth in Central Division.
- Coordinated wine dinners and trade events, fostering relationships and boosting brand visibility among key stakeholders.
- Developed and executed market-specific allocation goals, achieving notable gains in shipment and depletion targets from 2016 to 2019.
- TX, NM, CO, NE, SD, ND, MN, IA, MO, LA, OK, KS, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, MI, TN
Texas State Manager
Quintessential Wines
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Texas
South Eastern Regional Manager
Cabernet Corp
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Portfolio: La Playa, Llama, Don Rodolfo, Vino De Eyzaguirre
- TX, FL, LA, MS, AR, AL, NC, SC, TN, OK
Central States Regional Manager
Wine Creek Cellars/V-2 Wine Group
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Portfolio: Quivira, La Follette, Torbreck, Qupe'
- MI, WI, IL, OH, MN, TX, LA, OK, MO, KS, TN
Education
WSET Level 2 -
Wine & Spirits Educational Trust
01.2017
WSET Level 1 - undefined
Wine & Spirits Educational Trust
01.2016
Associates Degree - Hotel & Restaurant Management
Henry Ford Community College
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Henry Ford Community College
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- NetSuite
- Ship Compliant
- Fort Systems Shipping Platform
- TTB Cola/Permits Online
- CDTFA
- CDFA
- Filing of Federal Excise Taxes
- Legal wine and corporate compliance in multiple states plus at the federal level
- Wholesale order execution: export domestic
- Inventory Management
- SAP Concur
- Notary Public
- SOP Creation
- Multi-channel sales proficiency
- Sales forecasting & inventory optimization
- Strategic brand development with global wine market knowledge
Timeline
Director of Operations
Ren Acquisition, Inc
12.2023 - 08.2025
National Sales Manager
Ren Acquisition, Inc
01.2020 - 12.2023
Central Division Sales Manager
Pahlmeyer Wines
12.2015 - 11.2019
Texas State Manager
Quintessential Wines
08.2014 - 12.2015
South Eastern Regional Manager
Cabernet Corp
12.2012 - 08.2014
Central States Regional Manager
Wine Creek Cellars/V-2 Wine Group
01.2011 - 02.2012
WSET Level 1 - undefined
Wine & Spirits Educational Trust
Associates Degree - Hotel & Restaurant Management
Henry Ford Community College
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Henry Ford Community College
WSET Level 2 -
Wine & Spirits Educational Trust