Thomas J. Anderer
Parsippany ,USA
Summary
Seeking an opportunity with a passionate and driven company that values goal realization and profit maximization, as well as individuals. Ready to contribute skills and expertise to support company growth and success. Committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Beverage Director
Cree Wine Company
10.2021 - Current
- Created and managed a Wine Spectator Award Winning wine list and BTG program in 2023 and 2024
- Created and managed the Spirits Program focusing on smaller, artisanal producers and rare bottlings
- Designed and built a functional cellar from scratch, ensuring streamlined wine inventory management.
- Taught spirits classes on a monthly basis
- Responsible for all menu pairings
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Developed two separate case studies with Coravin to minimize waste and maximize profit for a BTG program that included over 80 wines and updated weekly.
- Taught Level 2 and Level 3 WSET classes through Celebration Wine Academy
- Floor Sommelier during service
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Manager, Wine Buyer
Warehouse Wines & Spirits
04.2015 - 10.2021
- Responsible for all wine and spirits purchases and managing over 40 employees in a fast-paced environment averaging 500 customers a day
Manager, Wine Buyer
Columbus Ave. Wines & Spirits
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Responsible for all operations: this includes wholesale purchasing, sales, scheduling & overall customer satisfaction
- Transformed Columbus Ave Wines & Spirits from a neighborhood liquor store into a specialized wine destination
Education
WSET Level 4: Diploma In Wines & Spirits -
International Wine Center
New York, New York01.2017
Certified Wine Location Specialist with Distinction -
Center of Wine Origins
New York, New York01.2012
Certified Sommelier -
Sommelier Society of America
New York, New York06.2010
Bachelors - Business Administration | Marketing
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY01.2004
Skills
- Wine & Spirit Knowledge
- Wine Pairing and Recommendation
- Wine and Spirits Sales
- Square
- Yellowdog Inventory Software
- WineFetch
- Flavorplate
- Canva
- Google Sheets, Slides, Docs, etc
- Tripleseat
- Resy
- OpenTable
- Communication
- Business Management
- Punctual
- Fine Attention to Detail
- Organized
- Microsoft Windows
- Apple OS
- Creative Information Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
References
Chris Cree, MW 908.310.6127
Dina Given, Owner of Wine Celebration Academy 908.552.8443
Michael Schwertfeger, CFO of Cree Wine 908.531.5535
Timeline
General Manager, Beverage Director
Cree Wine Company
10.2021 - Current
Manager, Wine Buyer
Warehouse Wines & Spirits
04.2015 - 10.2021
Manager, Wine Buyer
Columbus Ave. Wines & Spirits
01.2012 - 04.2015
WSET Level 4: Diploma In Wines & Spirits -
International Wine Center
Certified Wine Location Specialist with Distinction -
Center of Wine Origins
Certified Sommelier -
Sommelier Society of America
Bachelors - Business Administration | Marketing
Hofstra University
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