Vineyard & Operations Manager
- - Built and managed a 100-acre vineyard and 35,000-gallon wine facility, overseeing all operational phases from land development to full-scale production and distribution.
- - Partnered with distributors, retailers, and fresh-market buyers to expand sales channels, negotiate contracts, and grow regional market share.
- - Directed cross-functional teams of 15+ employees and subcontractors, ensuring alignment across production, logistics, and compliance functions.
- - Executed marketing campaigns and product launches for seven grape varieties, coordinating branding, packaging, and field promotion.
- - Conducted product training sessions to educate buyers and staff, strengthening brand awareness and client engagement.
- - Represented the company at trade shows and regional wine events as a brand ambassador, increasing exposure and customer loyalty.
- - Recognized for entrepreneurial leadership in scaling operations from start-up to profitable enterprise with multi-channel product distribution.
- [Muscadine Farms] — [Sylvania, Georgia] — [2021 – 2025]
