Noel R. Basso
Lodi,CA
Summary
Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/ Director of Winemaking
Thomas Allen Vineyards and Winery / Provenance Vineyards
Lodi, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Here are six original resume statements tailored for the General Manager position at Thomas Allen Vineyards and Winery / Provenance Vineyards, reflecting high-impact responsibilities that may be missing from the existing work history:
- Streamlined compliance with TTB regulations by implementing training sessions for cellar staff and management.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to enhance operational workflows between production, sales, and marketing teams.
- Established quality control protocols to ensure consistency across all wine products, aligning with consumer expectations.
- Oversaw procurement of dry goods for bottling initiatives for customer and proprietary brands. Managed the creation of custom labels, capsules, corks, box artwork, and glass inserts. Focused on optimizing workflows to improve bottling line productivity.
- Oversaw vineyard contract negotiations and ensured timely warehouse shipments to support operational efficiency.
Director of Winemaking
Oak Ridge Winery, LLC
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversaw all internal Bulk and Branded wine production.
- Worked with Custom Clients to manage everything from crush contracts to bottle.
- Worked indirectly with Supply Chain for long and short-term needs for packaging for vintage products.
- Worked directly with grower to contract grapes.
- Managed capital projects for installing 5 new tanks that cost $1,500,000 for bottling and storage of wine. Expanded the bottling line capacity a $25,000 bottling pump.
- Developed yearly departmental budget in excess of $1,500,000 for winemaking and $750,000 for cellar.
- Oversaw 1 high speed bottling line with capacity of 235 bottle per min with 2 shifts. The annual budget for this bottling line was $1,000,000.
- Developed matrix for cellar and barrel capacity planning along with, bottling production.
Senior Coastal Winemaker
GSV Soledad - The Wine Group
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed the Red Premium Brand Programs; 300,000 case of Cupcake, 80,000 case of Chloe, 50,000 case of SlowPress.
- Coordinated weekly, monthly and long-term process needs based on bottling requirements and blends.
- Managed the barreling program for the Premium Brand Lines, including barrel purchases.
- Organized oak trials for new developing brands and existing programs.
- Troubleshoot problems that arise in the cellar and maintenance department. Saving the winery $100,000 annually.
- Helped develop new brands using barrels supplied by different vendors and their subsequent flavor profiles.
- Coordinated harvest scheduling to maximize capacity each day.
- Coordinated blends with multiple wineries to make sure blends are consistent.
- Vineyard visited weekly with growers to help spot problems; maintain quality.
Senior Winemaker
Almaden- Madera The Wine Group
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed the Premium Brand Program; i.e. Cupcake, Cocobon, and Chloe.
- Directed and coordinated wine production, enological and technical staff.
- Supervised 5 direct reports and reported to the Plant Manger with a dotted line to the Vice President of Winemaking.
- Increased efficiency, improved quality while reduced cost with a saving of $200,000 annually.
- Additionally, researched and implemented new equipment, procedures and techniques to also improve quality and reduce labor costs with a net saving of $150,000 annually.
- Developed and reviewed winemaking procedures to ensure production deadlines and Q.C. objectives were communicated and met, in regards bottling schedules and exports ship dates.
- Organized and set up tastings and trials for blending, oak character, aging, and fining.
- Coordinated harvest scheduling and processing to maximize capacity.
- Scheduled all bulk shipping and receiving.
- Possessed knowledge of TTB regulations and requirements.
- Purchased and planned winemaking supplies within specified budgetary limits.
- Worked with finance department to determine budget needs and lower costs of related supplies. Saving the company, a net $50,000 annually.
Senior Winemaker
Golden State Vintners, Fresno - The Wine Group
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Directed all cellar activities.
- Managed Export business for GSV-Fresno.
- Directed winemakers to make all blends as needed.
- Worked with Export Customers to determine their specific needs per country taste profiles.
- Worked with VP to facilitate growth of Exports as shipping volume peaked in 2011.
Winemaker
Mission Bell Winery – Constellation Brands
06.2005 - 03.2009
- Supervised incoming grapes for harvest and cellar activities.
- Supervised cellar staff when needed throughout the year.
- Managed import business for Mission Bell.
- Quality Assurance tastings for at risk products.
- Worked with manger to facilitate growth in brands.
- Finishing of wines for bottling blends and shipments.
- Worked making varietal reds, whites, blushes and generic whites.
Assistant Winemaker
Quady Winery
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the cellar.
- Inventory control.
- Irrigation management of sustainable organic vineyard.
- Oversaw the wines from grapes to finished wine.
- Wrote work orders for all cellar movements.
- Supervised of cellar staff and maintenance personal.
Assistant Winemaker
Fresno State Winery
05.2003 - 01.2004
- Oversaw harvest of different varieties from field to the winery.
- Made harvest decisions based on desired flavor profile of each grape varietal.
- Handled orders for distributors and wholesalers.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of wine production.
- Excellent varietal blending knowledge.
- Extensive field sampling and laboratory analysis prior to harvest.
- Worked with student to help them understand wine processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Food Science; Enology
California State University, Fresno
01-2003
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Time management
- Training and development
- Relationship building
- Client relations
- Purchasing
Timeline
General Manager/ Director of Winemaking
Thomas Allen Vineyards and Winery / Provenance Vineyards
01.2021 - Current
Director of Winemaking
Oak Ridge Winery, LLC
05.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Coastal Winemaker
GSV Soledad - The Wine Group
06.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Winemaker
Almaden- Madera The Wine Group
01.2012 - 06.2015
Senior Winemaker
Golden State Vintners, Fresno - The Wine Group
03.2009 - 01.2012
Winemaker
Mission Bell Winery – Constellation Brands
06.2005 - 03.2009
Assistant Winemaker
Quady Winery
03.2004 - 06.2005
Assistant Winemaker
Fresno State Winery
05.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science Degree - Food Science; Enology
California State University, Fresno