Steven Jones Email & Phone Number

Paso Robles, Ca, Us

Paso Robles, Ca, Us

Contract Negotiation & Management, Investor Relations, Executives & Stakeholder Management, Business Growth & Expansion, Business Valuation, Strategic Planning, Policy Development, New Product Development

Key Clients - Fluid Wine Fund, Northern Holding, Rightous Wine Company, Eritage Resort, Chimney Rock Vineyards, Desert Wind Winery, Gordon Estate Winery, Sunstone Winery, Hyatt Vineyards | Major Funding Sources - Stonecrest Financial, U.S. Capital Global, Business Loan Capital, and Pacific Premier BankWith an aim to drive business success and achieve a set mission, vision, and corporate objectives, I direct and streamline all business facets through the implementation of leading-edge strategies.In order to take the organisation to the next level of success I lead the entire business growth and expansion, operations lifecycle, financial management, product development, project supervision, venture capital, real estate private equity, corporate strategy, contract negotiation, and mergers/acquisitions (M&A) in close interaction with cross-functional teams.Some of my key contributions are...• Achieved $3M in bridge capital that enabled Chimney Rock Vineyards to invest in required Capex and brand development.• Oversaw successful sale of property and vineyard production business for $8M that enabled owners to retire comfortably as desired.• Devised and took informed decisions and applied robust action plans, resulting in securing the acquisition of a national wine brand for Fluid Wine Fund, LLC.• Steered and evaluated core merger candidates, oversaw real estate assets/businesses, and delivered executive-level leadership and support to staff and shareholders in meeting desired goals.• Led and promoted brand awareness & positioning across a fast-paced market for businesses and real estate sales, while enabling M&A processes.

By planning and creating effective business plans, third-party funding, and Capax budgets I led overall operations related to the acquisition of a national wine brand.Selected contribution...• Played an integral role in negotiating the acquisition of Ground Effect Wine Co., LLC.

While acting as a Founding Partner; I was responsible for new business development, tasting room staff, social media management, and website maintenance.

To ensure the seamless execution of daily activities I deliver strategic aid to the president and board of directors in planning, developing, and enforcing the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals.To discuss business current and future matters with relevant authorities I actively partake in meetings with the stakeholders, including BODs, executive leaders, and management teams to initiate informed decisions.Additionally, I drove strategic business development, sales innovations, and profitability aligned with set objectives.While staying up-to-date with new industry developments and standards I monitored and examined competitors' activities, retained awareness, and discovered lucrative expansion opportunities, customers, and markets.A few of my significant achievements are...• Accelerated 30% of profits in one year by restructuring the company's business model and investment practices.• Improved organizational operating performance to meet financial goals.• Conducted detailed research to determine modern ways to boost revenue and reduce costs by examining and studying financial reports, creating operating budgets, and steering the company's finances.• Signed and approved documents by making commitments towards legal accountabilities.• Secured a nationwide portfolio of Bank owned SFR for an investment client.

Took full profit and loss accountability and assured realization of desired objectives

Level 3 Wine Candidate

Sommelier, Wine Service & Hospitality

Certified Wine Specialist, World Wine Studies

Business Administration And Management, General

Six Sigma