A highly motivated and experienced operations executive with demonstrated ability to lead diverse international teams in a variety of fast-paced markets. Strong international business development background with more than 18 years experience in global sales and marketing, project management, global sourcing, product design and manufacturing, management training and team building. Proven ability to analyze and identify operational deficiencies and opportunities and develop cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings. Currently serving as the Sales Manager for ERMITAGE & Berthomieu Tonnellerie - managing sales in Washington, Oregon, California, and Asia. Oh, and I make wine. In 2010 I launched Rocky Point Cellars - a small boutique winery crafting single vineyard Pinot Noir from the heart of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. A.C. Cellars is my new wine project focused on making exceptional wine from my favorite vineyard sites at a more drinkable price point.