Ronald J Pieretti
Arnold
Summary
Founder and winemaker with extensive experience in brand identity development and market positioning. Expertise in production management, financial oversight, and community outreach to boost brand recognition. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance visibility in competitive markets.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / Winemaker
Prospect 772 Wine Co.
Angels Camp
08.2001 - 01.2024
- Established brand identity and market presence for wine products.
- Managed production processes to ensure quality wine offerings.
- Oversaw financial planning and budget management for company operations.
- Coordinated wine tastings and community engagement activities for brand visibility.
- Trained staff on customer service excellence and product knowledge.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Organized events such as webinars, conferences, trade shows or other promotional activities.
Grower Relations Manager
Geyser Peak Winery
Healdsburg
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely product availability.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Grower Relations Manager
Diageo
Napa
06.2007 - 11.2012
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Facility Operations Manager
Rosenblum Cellars
Alameda
08.1993 - 06.2007
- Managed daily operations of facility, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation. Oversaw physical growth of production from 12k case production to over 300K case production.
- Supervised maintenance staff, coordinating schedules and task assignments for optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment.
- Negotiated grape contracts with growers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance retail sales, production quality and cost saving across all winemaking activities.
- Established & Provided training sessions for staff members on proper wine tasting techniques, quality evaluations and rankings.
Skills
- Brand development
- Quality control
- Financial management
- Production oversight
- Staff training
- Supplier negotiation
Timeline
Grower Relations Manager
Geyser Peak Winery
06.2013 - 04.2015
Grower Relations Manager
Diageo
06.2007 - 11.2012
Founder / Winemaker
Prospect 772 Wine Co.
08.2001 - 01.2024
Facility Operations Manager
Rosenblum Cellars
08.1993 - 06.2007
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