• Led the development of financial valuation models and presented comprehensive business plans to investors, attempting to secure funding and driving strategic growth initiatives • Oversaw all winery operations, from vineyard management to final product distribution, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.• Directed the creation and execution of sales and marketing strategies, achieving significant growth in domestic and international markets.• Participated in prestigious international wine exhibitions to increase brand visibility and boost export opportunities, expanding the winery’s global footprint.• Managed production teams and coordinated with vineyard and cellar staff to ensure seamless operations, from harvest to bottling.• Cultivated strong relationships with distributors, HORECA clients, and retail partners to optimize sales channels and maximize market penetration.• Conducted market analysis and reviewed sales performance to refine product offerings, aligning with customer preferences and industry trends.• Spearheaded promotional campaigns, including wine tastings and events, to build brand recognition and customer loyalty.• Implemented continuous improvement strategies across operations, enhancing both production efficiency and commercial success.

• Negotiated annually with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and marketing budgets.• Managed contracts with local and international wine producers.• Selected wines for key spring and autumn promotions in France, aligning with seasonal trends and consumer demand.• Evaluated SKU performance regularly to refine and optimize the wine portfolio.• Presented a performance review, assessing the company’s and my team's performance, and suggested strategies for improvement.• Built strong relationships with suppliers to source top-quality wines that meet market expectations.• Monitored and adapted to industry trends to maintain a well-balanced selection of traditional and innovative offerings.

• Management of the winemaking processes, including monitoring fermentations and macerations.• Cleaning and maintenance of tanks, barrels, and other cellar equipment, ensuring optimal sanitary conditions.• Participation in wine transfers between tanks and barrels, ensuring precise handling during the aging process.• Monitoring the maturation of wine in barrels, conducting regular level checks and tastings.• Assisting during harvest season, receiving grapes and supporting sorting and pressing operations.• Collaborating in the blending of different lots to create harmonious cuvées in partnership with the winemaking team.• Overseeing racking, filtration, and other preparatory steps for bottling.• Ensuring proper temperature and humidity control in the cellar to maintain ideal aging conditions.• Working closely with winemakers and the cellar master to ensure high-quality production at every stage of winemaking.• Participation in lab activities such as density measurements, fining trials, and maturity tests to ensure wine quality.• Assisted in the bottling process, including wine packaging and ensuring the final product met quality standards.

• Conducted an experiment focused on evaluating the differences between wines aged in large oak vessels compared to the traditional Bordeaux barrels• Analyzed different aromatic and phenolic compounds and conducted professional tastings whilst digitalizing results • Participated in traditional cellar and vineyard work activities• Presented a critical analysis report entailing the project and the viticultural and winemaking practices at Chateau Angelus

• Provided regular administrative support consisting of: scheduling meetings, purchasing of raw material, inventory stock counts, sales invoicing and warehouse management.• Monitored all winemaking processes: harvest, fermentation, ageing, blending, bottling...• Issuing purchase orders for wine-related products such as glass bottles, corks, caps, labels, and enological products.• Represented the company in international and local wine competitions as well as handle all required paperwork and participate in various exhibitions in Europe (Megavino in Brussels; Horeca in Ghent; Imbibe in London), United States, the Middle East.• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.• Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for wine consumers.• Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about the brand's wines.• Recruited and managed seasonal and full-time production employees