Patrick G. Devins
Mineola,New York
Summary
Hard working, personable wine professional with 25 years experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Consultant
Monsieur Touton Selections
Long Island, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Managing a diverse territory throughout Long Island ranging from the smallest of accounts to some of the biggest in the state.
- Both on and off premise sales.
- Growth coming from diving deeper into accounts adding SKU’s.
- Working with National chain managers to ensure national programs from wineries complied with.
- Collaborating with suppliers in market to increase sales and expand brand presence.
Business Owner
Fort Salonga Wine and Spirits
Fort Salonga, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of business including marketing, maintenance, and payroll.
- Monitored inventory trends to forecast sales and maintain adequate stock levels.
- Built a strong, loyal customer base through service and knowledge.
- Worked with sales representatives regarding product placement, events, and marketing.
- Focused on understanding of industry market and expanded selection to focus on smaller family owned wineries, Increasing profit and customer experience.
Wine Consultant
Winebow
Long Island, NY
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Responsible for expanding Queens/Northern Nassau County and managing 80+ active on and off premise accounts.
- Assisting accounts toward increasing profit by recognizing market trends.
- Organizing wine lists, managing marketing displays and distributing sales tools.
- Meeting and exceeding yearlong as well as monthly sales goals.
- Organization/presentation of staff training and wine tasting events.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Tasting room
Wölffer Estates
Sagaponack, NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Opened and managed off-premise tasting room.
- Maintained customer relations and grew company mailing list.
- Organized and maintained inventory control for two locations.
Manager
Great Neck Wine and Spirits
Great Neck, NY
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Maintained customer relations and wine related events.
- Organized and maintained inventory, stock room, and floor displays.
- Increased corporate and small business accounts.
- Responsible for training and hiring seasonal employees.
Education
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate - Wines and Spirits (with Merit)
Wine and Spirit Education Trust
London, UKBachelor of Arts - History
C.W Post Long Island University
Brookville, NY01-2005
Skills
- Proficient with industry tracking and inventory (Diver/ Navision)
- Canvas and other digital tools (sales sheets, shelf talkers)
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Wine Consultant
Monsieur Touton Selections
01.2022 - Current
Business Owner
Fort Salonga Wine and Spirits
01.2017 - 01.2022
Wine Consultant
Winebow
01.2007 - 01.2017
Tasting room
Wölffer Estates
01.2006 - 01.2007
Manager
Great Neck Wine and Spirits
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
C.W Post Long Island University
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate - Wines and Spirits (with Merit)
Wine and Spirit Education Trust