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Nicholas Palmieri

Nicholas Palmieri

Boston

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Wine Manager

Total wine and More
02.2023 - Current
  • Created and foster a sales-focused environment through the development of team members
  • Design wine education programs to train team members and educate customers and implement
  • Through team coaching
  • Teach different types of wine classes for clients
  • Manage general operations and merchandising execution according to company procedures
  • Maintain store inventory, product ordering and vendor relationships -Participating in the performance management process, including reviews and ongoing career development discussions
  • Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
  • Implemented new promotional strategies, dramatically increasing business.

Winery Worker

Frescobaldi Toscana
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Participated in operations and management for wine cellar and vineyard.
  • Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
  • Supported vineyard operations through lifecycle of vines from spring pruning to fall harvests.
  • Olive harvesting and production.

Head Waiter

SCOPA Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.

Assistant

Holy Cross High School
  • The Professor and Instructor of Italian language

Basketball Coach

Chase Collegiate School
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.

Education

Master’s Degree - Enology and Viticulture

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB)
Boston, MA

Liceo Scientifico Garofano
Capua, Italy

High School Diploma -

Holy Cross High School
Waterbury, CT

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Wine Production Understanding
  • Cross-functional Teamwork
  • Wine Tasting Events
  • Wine List Management
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Operations Oversight
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Public Relations Tactics
  • Supply Ordering
  • Public Speaking
  • Inventory Management

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Wine Manager

Total wine and More
02.2023 - Current

Winery Worker

Frescobaldi Toscana
07.2022 - 11.2022

Head Waiter

SCOPA Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2021

Assistant

Holy Cross High School

Basketball Coach

Chase Collegiate School

Master’s Degree - Enology and Viticulture

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB)

Liceo Scientifico Garofano

High School Diploma -

Holy Cross High School
Nicholas Palmieri