Experience

Oeno Group

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Buying and Rare Wines

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Senior Wine Buyer & Head of Anti-Fraud Unit

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2021



Hakkasan Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Head Sommelier

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Hakkasan Mayfair is one of the most important hospitality operations in UK. Michelin starred restaurant offering dining experience where Cantonese cuisine is combined with one of the most interactive and modern wine lists. - Main responsibilities and achievements included: - Managing and training the Junior Sommeliers, Sommeliers and Senior Sommeliers (team of 9 people); - Assist members and guests during the dinner service with wine tasting and recommendations; - Update the wine list in coordination with the Head Sommelier and the Head of Wine (Christine Parkinson); - Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands wine sales; - Present and discuss sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the Head of Departments meeting; - Managing the workforce of the department according with the business levels, improving with excellent results the labour productivity; - Maintain and rotate 30.000 bottles per year with a "wine turnover" of £5.6M; - Manage wine cellar and EuroCaves (fourteen), increasing quality and fluency of the requisitions and the stock counting/control. Show less



Tosi - Gorgonzola Bar

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants

• Buying Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Leader in the Gorgonzola DOP production, owner of a showroom in Farringdon and a British import company. As buying manager, I was responsible for the sourcing, shipment and marketing of the wine and food selection. Main responsibilities include: - Being the key contact person in all relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products, negotiating new and existing contracts (wine selection increased from 8 to 22 producers); - Monitoring market trends, researching consumer markets and competitors’ activities to identify opportunities and key issues, as well as analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends; - Analysing the progress of our products creating constant and efficient reports; - Train and supervise the work of other 4 members of staff ( 2 sommeliers, 1 showroom manager and 2 salesmen); - Participating in trade shows as a company spokesperson. Show less



I'm Fil Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Buying Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  I was responsible for the selection, communication and shipment of the company's products. Main results included: - Optimizing Operations and Logistics processes, decreasing customer order ready time by half, monitor shipments for on-time departure to ensure accurate arrival time on US soil; - Researching and obtaining exclusive brand contracts, as key contact in vendor relations, maintaining relationships with high contract renewal rates; - Introduction of 10 new producers in the companies portfolio; - Purchasing tailored and rare products to special customers; - Strong interaction with the marketing and social medias consultant to increase the communication of our products and of our brand identity. Show less



Peck

• Italy
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sommelier

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Top 3 best Italian wine cellar for number of labels (over 3’500). As Sommelier, I coordinated the beverage service at Palazzo Italia, the main pavilion of the Universal Exposition (EXPO Milano 2015). I selected the wine for its restaurant and served the wine at all top meetings during the exposition. Main responsibilities and achievements included: - Organization of the weekly/monthly staff training, ensuring an excellent consistency of the service standards; - I implemented an inventory management system for the wine cellar and the wine-by-the glass program, as well as a high-end wine by the glass program with over 24 selections and maintained a 20% to pour cost; - I organized more than 90 wine tasting, with high profit for the company and with outstanding result for the brand reputation; - Organized all wine pairing, wine classes and all offsite wine events. Show less



Meteri S.r.l.

• Venezia, Italia

• Assistent buyer

  • Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Italian wine importer and distributor. As a junior buyer, I was supporting the wine selection and the marketing strategy. Italian wine importer and distributor. As a junior buyer, I was supporting the wine selection and the marketing strategy.



Fortezza Bastiani

• Venezia, Italia

• Event Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  I managed a private wine tasting (INCASTRI DI GUSTO) for professionals only, for the popular wine distributor Fortezza Bastiani. I managed a private wine tasting (INCASTRI DI GUSTO) for professionals only, for the popular wine distributor Fortezza Bastiani.



La Banca del Vino di Pollenzo

• Italy
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  Management and organization of tastings upon the Salone del Gusto e Terra Madre 2014 Winery. Management and organization of tastings upon the Salone del Gusto e Terra Madre 2014 Winery.



Ass. Ombra Coraggiosa

• Venezia, Italia

• Ombra Coraggiosa Wine Fair

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  Managed the most successful wine show in the venetian region, sheltering more than 40 producers among wine excellence and counting 3.000 visitors.I developed skill ls in communications, managing and administration for a medium size wine event. Managed the most successful wine show in the venetian region, sheltering more than 40 producers among wine excellence and counting 3.000 visitors.I developed skill ls in communications, managing and administration for a medium size wine event.



Vinitaly International

• Italy
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sommelier

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2014



Freelance

• Veneto, Italia

• Food and Beverage Selection Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2014

  During my university studies, I supported - primary in the start-up phase - little to medium size restaurants and wine bars to create a winning format. I dealt with food & beverage selection and for that sector, I also did the purchasing, the economic planning and the negotiating with suppliers. Over the consultants, I also worked as a supervisor. As a supervisor main duties included: - Managing the entire staff of the restaurant and coordinating their work; - Responsible for increasing the business of the operation; - Analyze and plan restaurant sales and organize marketing events and promotional plans accordingly; - Set budgets and execute plans for department sales, product purchase, and staff development; - Recruiting, training and motivating staff; - Coordinating and managing the entire operation of the restaurant by scheduling shifts; - Provide customer support by resolving their complaints about service or food quality; - Generating detailed daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on business, staff, and profit; - Maintain high standard quality hygiene, health, and safety. Show less



Slow Food

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Wine Tasting Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  Relevant Italian and international wines tasting management.

• Wine Tasting Manager

  • May 2013 - May 2013

  Secretary, welcoming, and organization services.



Slow Wine

• Piemonte, Italia

• Editing assistent

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  I supported Alberto Farinasso in Barolo’s and Barbaresco’s wine growers examination. I supported Alberto Farinasso in Barolo’s and Barbaresco’s wine growers examination.



La Banca del Vino di Pollenzo

• Italy
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  Management and organization of tastings upon the Salone del Gusto e Terra Madre 2012 Winery. Management and organization of tastings upon the Salone del Gusto e Terra Madre 2012 Winery.