SummaryA highly capable international entrepreneur-oriented individual with over 20 years experience in business development and manufacturing operations.• Launched the first disc golf retail web site. Doubled sales through identification of domestic and international market opportunities. • Propelled disc golf revenue 40% in one year through online marketing campaigns that targeted distributor/retailer markets. Increased web traffic and increased sales 30% through a newsletter for disc golf players. • Launched a successful vineyard and winery operation based on market potential for selling a “food-friendly” world class Cabernet Franc wine brand• Delivered 112% of US West Coast distributorship regional wine sales goals and 108% US East Coast distributor regional sales goals through the creation, implementation and directing strategic sales and marketing initiatives through distribution channels.• Responsible for developing brand awareness sales strategies that generated a 35% increase in retail wine sales volume with independent retailer accounts.• Developed a fashion accessory manufacturing wholesale import/export business. Managed a 30,000 sf production site in Loire Valley France and an 5th Avenue NYC showroom.• Recruited hired and trained skilled production “coutières” for the manufacturing of 850 unique accessory designs each year.• Moved international distribution of merchandise covering 380 independent retail establishments across Asia, Europe and US.Specialties: Extensive Wine Knowledge • Special Event Planning * Operations/Production Management • Customer Service & Education • Merchandising • Marketing & Branding Strategies • Contract Negotiations • Market Share Development • Start-up Business Strategy Development • New Business Identification • Forecasting • Channel Distribution