Peter J. Ryan Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, IN

Independent consultant to individuals and groups, as well as not-for-profit and corporations. Specializing in wine selection and purchasing, cellar stocking, wine list curating, food pairings, wine tastings, and winery tours. Business clients include restaurants, bars, caterers, banquet halls, hotels, and other hospitality and entertainment venues. --Write.

Indianapolis, IN

Organize and host monthly wine tastings at flagship store. Advise on stock selection for wine department of award-winning main outlet featuring an inventory of over 4,000 wines, including 2,000 imported labels. Collaborate with department's three-person sales team managing inventory, and on-floor and telephone sales. Guide high-end clients on private.

Carmel, IN

Oversaw wine procurement, marketing, and sales for flagship store of high-end retailer of fine wines, craft beers, liquors, and gourmet foods. Responsible for selecting and managing store's wine inventory, creating store and product marketing materials, and organizing and hosting store's regular program of wine tastings. Managed team of 2 sales.

Carmel, IN

Directed wine procurement and sales for local outlet of nation's largest supermarket chain. Managed store's inventory of over 2,000 wines and supervised department's on-floor sales staff. Advised walk-in customers on product brands, varieties, and pricing; wine selection; and wine-food pairings.--Increased store's wine sales revenues by 45% per annum over.

Indianapolis, IN

Advised on stock selection for wine department of flagship store of award-winning liquor distributor featuring an inventory of over 4,000 wines, including 2,000 imported labels. Collaborated with department's three-person sales team managing inventory, and on-floor and telephone sales. Guided high-end clients on private cellar stocking and wine-food.

Fishers, IN

Led sales operations for wine, beer, and spirits departments of upmarket store of major regional liquor franchise with 19 outlets. Managed team of 6 associates.--Sat on company's wine selection committee that met weekly to manage inventory new purchases and identify stock to be discontinued.--Led sales team of Fishers store to win company competition based.

Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Member of 3-person sales team for boutique winery offering 6 different grape varietals. Conducted wine tastings by appointment for select clientele both on the premises and in their homes.--Organized and hosted weekly cooking class to introduce new customers to the winery's selections and suggestions for pairing the wines with meals.--Organized and.

Sydney, Australia

Directed Sydney 2000 Olympics catering services at IBC Building at Homebush Bay. Responsible for food services code compliance. Trained and manage staff of 30 in venue's specific food services operations. Provided general catering services, including planned meals for NBC staff of 2,000.

Sydney, Australia

Headed sales and marketing operations for wholesale liquor distributor directing sales and distribution staff of 4 and administrative staff of 5. Responsible for hiring and training store staff. Selected store offerings and managed inventory. Oversaw vendor relations with distributors, including wine selections, pricing, contract negotiations, and contract.

B.Sc., Business Administration And Management, General

Business And Real Estate (Real Estate License)

Graduate Diploma, Event Management