Sydney Valentino
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Passionate winemaker with proven expertise in wine production and leadership at Andrew Peller Ltd. Excelled in team building and problem-solving, enhancing operational efficiency and wine quality. Mentored staff, ensuring compliance and innovation in winemaking practices. Strong focus on organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Winemaker
Andrew Peller Ltd
05.2012 - Current
- Management responsibilities in all categories of the winemaking business including IDB, Cider, VQA and VQA replacement
- Managed harvest activities and determined ideal picking times based on weather conditions and ripeness levels of grapes.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create engaging promotional materials highlighting unique wine characteristics.
- Participated in industry events, representing the winery at trade shows and tastings to expand brand recognition and market presence.
- Coordinated logistics for efficient transportation of harvested grapes from vineyards and finished wine from international wineries to production facilities, while minimizing spoilage risk during transit.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Mentored junior and harvest winemakers, fostering professional growth through hands-on training in various aspects of the winemaking process.
- Improved cellar management practices to maximize barrel usage efficiency while maintaining optimal aging conditions for each individual wine variety produced at the facility.
Education
Certificate - Viticulture
Washington State University
09-2025
Certificate - Cider Making
Cider Institute of North America
Online05-2023
Secondary Teacher Education Degree - Education
UBC Okanagan
Kelowna, BC06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Mathematics
UBC Okanagan
Kelowna, BC06-2009
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Team building
Timeline
Winemaker
Andrew Peller Ltd
05.2012 - Current
Certificate - Viticulture
Washington State University
Certificate - Cider Making
Cider Institute of North America
Secondary Teacher Education Degree - Education
UBC Okanagan
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Mathematics
UBC Okanagan
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