Jonathan Patrono
Attorney
Gettysburg,PA
Summary
Built a regional hard cider company brand now distributed in 15 states. Developed manufacturing team and processes. Created and maintained sales team across 15 states.
Straightforward Corporate Counsel with 15 years of experience in a corporate setting with sales experience. Honest oral and written communicator with a dedication to punctuality and high-standards for coworkers and other Counselors. Looking for a company with transparent records unafraid of growth and loyalty. Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in 3 industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Sales and Operations, In-House Counsel
Atomic Dog, LLC
Gettysburg, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Built, trained and managed sales and operational teams to carry out sales initiatives and reach objectives.
- Recommended sales strategies for improvement based on regular market research and competitor analysis.
- Generated reporting and analysis to support sales forecasting and planning to reach monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue goals.
- Work with all distributor partners across 15 states to help promotes growth in markets.
- Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
- Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
- Crafted and distributed employee contracts, handled obtaining signatures and followed up with adherence to agreements.
- Oversaw Reduction-In-Force procedures and checked both company and employee compliance with contracts, federal labor laws and state regulations.
- Established and managed legal entities to support and implement new development projects.
- Assessed claims filed against or on behalf of company and worked with outside counsel and management to define and implement strategy.
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
President
Jack's Hard Cider And Hauser Estate Winery
Biglerville, PA
07.2008 - 07.2019
- Managed team of 40 employees throughout 10 states.
- Oversaw production of wine and hard cider.
- Oversaw agriculture operations of vineyards and orchards.
- Built largest craft hard cider company in Pennsylvania with distribution in 10 states.
- Guided brand Jacks Hard Cider into new ownership when family business became disruptive and personal.
Attorney
Patrono & Associates
Gettysburg, PA
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Performed all legal aspects of commercial real estate development, including condominium and homeowner documents.
- Negotiated bank loan and closings for commercial developments.
- Handled residential home loan closings.
- Performed commercial business entity formations, including state filings, entity bylaw and operating agreements.
- Worked in office of 10 employees and 3 attorneys.
Education
J.D. - Technology And Real Estate Law
University of Dayton School of Law
Dayton, OH 09.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 09.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Real estate knowledge
Sales Reporting
Settlement Negotiation
Business development and planning
Strategic planning
Sales processes
Corporate and business legal issues
Account management
Sales presentations
Legal writing
Review of contracts
Direct sales
Territory Management
Affiliations
- Cider Guild of Pennsylvania, Board Member
- Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research, Department of Agriculture, Board Member
- Pennsylvania Winery Association, Past President and Board Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Adams County Bar Association
- Rotary Club of Gettysburg
Work Availability
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Timeline
Director of Sales and Operations, In-House Counsel
Atomic Dog, LLC
01.2019 - Current
President
Jack's Hard Cider And Hauser Estate Winery
07.2008 - 07.2019
Attorney
Patrono & Associates
06.2004 - 07.2008
J.D. - Technology And Real Estate Law
University of Dayton School of Law
09.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Dickinson College
09.1997 - 05.2001