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Hammondsport

Hired initially to “intern” and learn the business for the first year. Retained upon completion of internship and appointed Assistant Operations Manager with full-charge responsibility for all aspects of vineyard operations. Dormant pruning, canopy management, trellising, crop inventory systems and pest control for Martini Vineyards. Simultaneously market and sell product through the company’s retail division, Anthony Road Wine Company, as an ad hoc sales representative.Position overviewOversee growth, maintenance and harvest of approximately 300 tons of wine grapes annually. Prune alternate blocks using Kniffen, Cane, Spur and Pendlebogen techniques. Track annual cane weights to monitor vine balance. Monitor weekly pest and disease issues. Schedule pesticide and herbicide applications for the 35-acre Martini farm. Coordinate annual sprayer calibration and oversee drift mitigation. Handle canopy management, including shoot positioning, leaf removal and hedging. Maintain annual crop inventory program. Maintain and repair all vineyard equipment.Core responsibilities:• Pesticide application. Apply pesticides in adherence to NY Sustainability program guidelines. Licensed New York Certified Pesticide Applicator.• Winemaking. During harvest season, transition to wine production, including fruit processing, winery sanitation, blending trials, bottling and warehousing for multiple blends. • Product sales. Market various wine products in the “Green Markets” of New York City and various restaurants and resellers. Consistently market and sell in the NYC area by educating buyers, promoting products effectively and developing relationships.

Sell wine at the retail level to walk-in customers. Educate customers on the fine points of products sold, make recommendations for pairings and advise customers on best choices. Demonstrate expertise on grape varieties and international wine growing regions. Conduct wine tastings in-store to drive new sales and repeat business.

Trust Officer (2006-2011)Managed and administered trust accounts in the Finger Lakes for this regional bank. Settled estates and worked with businesses in developing succession plans. Developed expertise in estate planning for the agricultural industry. Developed, planned and facilitated numerous client seminars. Acted in a fiduciary capacity overseeing a portfolio of $24M. Left to change careers and pursue a career in viticulture. Investment Advisor (2000-2006)Provided financial planning and advisory services to clients. Held Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses.

Rochester, New York Area

Rochester, New York Area

Associate’S Degree, Applied Science, Viticulture And Enology

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration