Objective:
I would like to utilize my technical skill set, personal experience, creativity and energy as an outsource development partner for a California-based wine producer.
Summary:
Since 1997, I have owned a graphic design & web development firm called OnEdge INTER@CTIVE Communications - http://www.onedge.net. To date, I have been the acting creative director of over 300 corporate websites, 2 regional media sites, 6 national wine brands, and I continue to consult on numerous projects as an outsource development partner. Prior to starting my company I worked in San Diego as an import/export warehouse manager, a Realtor and in emerging technology sales. The catalyst for starting my firm was the time I spent on staff at a newspaper called the San Diego Daily Transcript and at San Diego Magazine. A couple of years ago, I took a break from graphic design in order to fulfill a dream and I spent 2 years working full-time for a California-based wine producer. It was during that time that I found “my niche” and as a result decided to change the focus of our business. I am currently President of 25 BRIX Winery Supply Co. – http://www.25brix.net – a packaging, materials handling and industrial supply company servicing our key vertical market - the wine & spirits industry.
Education:
- San Diego State University , BA, Economics
- San Diego Mesa College , AS, Real Estate
Qualifications:
- Sound Communications Skills, Written and Oral
- Experienced Public Speaker - Negotiations, Presentations & Trade Shows
- 13 Years Graphic Design & Interactive Media Development Experience
- 13 years Professional Packaging & Consulting Experience
- 15 years Professional Marketing & Sales Experience
- Professional Business Information Systems & Managerial Experience, including Budgeting & Resource Planning, Purchasing and Accounting.
- Executive experience with Contract Preparation and Performance including the review, analysis, negotiation, and execution of contracts for services.
- Core competency is developing and enhancing contractor relations while providing oversight and technical support to clientele.
- Software Expertise: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Go Live, In Design, ImageReady, & Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Flash, Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, & Publisher), SPSS, Quark, & QuickBooks.
Employment History:
Job Title: President
Employer:
OnEdge INTER@CTIVE Communications
DBA 25 BRIX Winery Supply Co.
4885 N. College Avenue
Fresno , CA 93704
559.268.6700 Facs: 559.354.0141
From: 09/1997 to present
Accomplishments: I manage the day-to-day business operations of a winery supply company specializing in packaging formulation, materials handing and industrial supply. Brand management, graphic design, web development, e-commerce, SEO and database integration are key areas of personal expertise. In my capacity as President, I'm involved in all staffing issues related to projects being developed by the company as well as all related client management and/or customer service issues that may arise. I maintain vendor relationships and support all ongoing sales and vendor agreements, as well as perform the necessary budgeting, forecasting and sales prospecting for our firm. My duties have included all phases of creative design, implementation, legal aspects, reporting and purchasing. I have also been very active as a public speaker, addressing such topics as "e-Commerce and your Business Model", "Selling Individually by Marketing Globally", "Internet Marketing to the Masses", and "How do I make the Internet Work?" For more information about my company you may view our corporate websites at:
http://www.onedge.net and http://www.25brix.net
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Employer: Prospero Winery, Inc.
dba Oak Hollow Winery
9505 Road 30 ½
Madera , CA 93638
559.675.8826 Facs: 559.661.4728
Supervisor: Antonio Prospero, Owner
From: 06/2002 to 07/2004
Accomplishments: Managed the day-to-day sales operations of a Madera-based winery called Oak Hollow Winery , owned and operated by Prospero Winery, Inc. based in Pleasantville , NY . In my capacity as Sales Manager, I handled all prospecting & support issues related to the wholesale marketing of our wines and implemented a national marketing plan for 2 brands – Oak Hollow & Prospero . In the 2 years of my employment I was able to build and support a wholesale distribution network spanning a 12 state territory. In addition, my duties included all phases of creative design and package formulation for our private label clientele and custom crush operations. In this capacity, I acted as a liaison to all governmental agencies dealing with oversight issues and with packaging suppliers. The website I created for Prospero Winery, Inc. is at:
http://www.prosperowinery.com
