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Vincenzo Panzera

Columbus,OH

Summary

Strategic business development leader with forward-thinking and creative approaches to developing revenue channels, capitalizing on market conditions and enhancing sales funnels. Consultative sales expert with proven expertise in supply chain logistics and after-sales support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Executive

Rarm Imports
Columbus, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
  • Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors to facilitate successful partnerships.

  • Conducted regular tastings and wine education sessions for clients to ensure they are knowledgeable about the products being sold.
  • Coordinated logistics such as shipment schedules and delivery routes between vendors and distributors.
  • Attended weekly meetings with senior management teams to discuss progress towards goals and objectives set forth in the annual business plan.
  • Monitored inventory levels of wines at various locations in order to ensure timely replenishment when needed.
  • Built relationships with key decision makers at retail outlets and restaurants in order to maximize sales opportunities.

Dining Room Manager

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed entire front of house staff
  • Made sure food and beverage service was exceptional
  • Assisted guests in wine pairing recommendations
  • Provided guidance and direction to team members regarding proper procedures for serving guests.
  • Ensured that all dining areas were well maintained and organized.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, safety protocols, and restaurant policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service standards.

English Language Teacher

Kent State University Florence
Florence, Italy
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught native Italian speaking adults English from an American’s perspective
  • Developed lectures and assignments centered on literary analysis and writing fundamentals
  • Was able to engage with them more personally, due to my Italian speaking skills
  • Encouraged creative thinking among students by providing them with real-world examples during classroom discussions.

Education

WSET Level 1 - Wine and Spirits

Wine And Spirits Education Trust
05-2024

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

International TEFL Academy
08.2021

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing and International Business

Kent State University
05.2021

Skills

  • Market Research
  • Cost Management
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent communicator
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Strategic Planning

Languages

Italian
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Business Development Executive

Rarm Imports
05.2023 - Current

Dining Room Manager

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
05.2021 - Current

English Language Teacher

Kent State University Florence
10.2019 - 12.2019

WSET Level 1 - Wine and Spirits

Wine And Spirits Education Trust

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

International TEFL Academy

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing and International Business

Kent State University

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