See How Many Clients You're Missing Each Month

Simply enter your business email & Topline AI Agent will show you.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI
Virgilio Cantu is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving business growth and excellence in the wine and hospitality industries. With over 19 years of experience in managing high-performing teams and developing strategic plans, he has established himself as a leader in the field of wine and food management. Holding various prestigious certifications, including the French Wine Scholar, Certified Specialist of Wine, and Professional Sommelier, Cantu brings a deep understanding of the wine trade and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Credentials

  • Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2017
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Specialist of Wine
    Society of Wine Educators
    Oct, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • French Wine Scholar
    French Wine Society
  • Profesionnal Sommelier
    EAS
  • Sommelier
    Universitat de Barcelona

Experience

    • Coach En Inteligencia Artificial

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Coach en Inteligencia Artificial
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Managing Director
      • Mar 2005 - Present

  • Vintica
    • Everywhere
    • Sommelier
      • Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
      • Everywhere

      Self employed

  • Beckrew Wine House
    • 2409 West Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
    • General Manager & Wine Director
      • Nov 2014 - Sep 2019
      • 2409 West Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098

  • Lasco Enterprises
    • 2409 West Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
    • Bartender/Sommelier/WSM (acting)
      • 2012 - Nov 2014
      • 2409 West Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098

  • Happy Wines
    • Coconut Grove, FL
    • Manager & Wine Specialist
      • Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
      • Coconut Grove, FL

      Managed • Day-to-day management and daily activities planning. • Recruit and interview potential employees.• Ensure restaurant is in compliance with safety standards and regulations.• Maintain proper inventory level of wines, other beverages and supplies.• Direct and engage in wine service and sales during restaurant service hours.• Taste and evaluate wines for potential purchase.

    • Director Académico Artes Culinarias
      • May 2010 - Nov 2011

      Dean at the culinary arts & sommelier school and manager of the Chateau 1525 restaurant (school and banquets restaurant). • Increased number of students from 25 to 150.• Contributed to obtain recognition from the Costa Rican Ministry of Education.• Offered 40-50 banquets and catering services per month.

    • Professor
      • Sep 2009 - Nov 2011

      Teaching the following courses:• Microsoft Office & Restaurant Management Systems• Costs, Supplying and Inventory Management for the Food Industry• Leadership• Human Resources• Introduction to Sommelier Studies

  • Le Monastere
    • Escazú, Costa Rica
    • Sommelier
      • Mar 2010 - May 2010
      • Escazú, Costa Rica

      Le Monastère offers a splendid variety of more than 300 fine wines. The variety of Old & New World wines, from which to choose, is impressive and abundant. • Wine cellar administration. • Waiting staff wine training.• Pairing suggestions to diners.• Wine service.• Wine & spirits promotions.

    • Events Coordinator. Graphic Designer. Internet Services.
      • Sep 2003 - Dec 2008
      • Miami, FL

      • Designed and developed the brand image for the events; • • • • Designed e-invites and the informational and registration websites.• Performed coordination tasks during the events, all in accordance with companies specifications and requirements. • • Produced more than 30 events for Hewlett Packard and other companies.

  • Road-Track
    • Valencia, Venezuela
    • Regional Implementation Manager
      • Jun 2007 - May 2008
      • Valencia, Venezuela

      • Actively contributed in the implementation of an administrative information system (in house ERP) in Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela Offices.

    • IT External Consultant
      • 2005 - 2006

      • Product training• Spec sheets translator

  • Orbinet, S.A. de C.V.
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
    • General Manager and CEO
      • Jan 1997 - Sep 2001
      • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

      • Provided a variety of Internet/Web services to more than 1,500 customers• Led the company to be #2 in Midwest Mexico.

  • Grupo Inmobiliario G
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
    • Informations Systems Manager
      • 1992 - 1997
      • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

      • Created and developed the IT division.• Customized, developed and implemented the Information Management System.• Implemented communication services.

  • Aluminio Conesa
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
    • IT External Consultant
      • 1991 - 1992
      • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

      • Designed and developed ordering and invoicing modules.

  • Tracsa, S.A. de C.V.
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
    • Several positions
      • 1978 - 1990
      • Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

      IT Manager (5y)• Created & developed the IT division.• Customized, developed & implemented major computer applications.• Implemented communication services.Supply Chain Manager (4y)• Restructured supply chain division. • Designed a management information system to reduce inventories from USD$11 million to $2.7 million.• Increased order fulfillment in 50%• Increased parts inventory turns from 1.2 to 3.7.• Streamlined processes improving urgent and back order delivery times, achieving 48 hrs with a 95% performance.• Redesigned and reorganized 7 warehouses holding more than 23K SKU’s.• Received the Caterpillar Americas Total Quality Program award in 1987.Project Manager (2y)• Responsible for “One Stop Shop” strategy for customer service.• Developed & managed 2 new parts & service branches.Service Shop Manager (1y)• Reorganized 7 shops under a QC program.• Redesigned shop layouts & workflows.• Introduced state of the art tools & equipment to gain efficiency.• Developed training & career guidance principles for service employees.

  • Chrysler de México
    • Mexico City Area, Mexico
    • Parts & Service Systems Manager
      • 1973 - 1978
      • Mexico City Area, Mexico

      • Created and developed the IT division at the Parts & Service Department.

Education

  • 2013 -
    The Texas Wine School
    FWS, Wines of France
  • 2013 -
    The Texas Wine School
    WSET Intermediate - Level 2, Wine and Spirits
  • 2009 - 2010
    Escuela Argentina de Sommeliers (EAS)
    Professional Sommelier, Wine, Spirits, Beverages & Gourmet products Professional
  • 2009 - 2010
    Universitat de Barcelona
    Sommelier, Wine, Spirits, Beverages & Gourmet products Professional
  • 1989 - 1990
    Grinder De Lozier & Associates
    Practitioner, Neurolinguistic Programming
  • 1981 - 1984
    Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
    Bachelor's Degree, Communications Sciences
  • 2022 - 2022
    Universidad Anáhuac
    Diplomado, Inteligencia Artificial
  • Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
    Maestría en Medios Creativos Digitales, Marketing

Suggested Services

This profile is unclaimed. These are suggested service rates with 0% commision upon successful connection

Industry Focus. “Technology, Information and Internet”

Looking to Create a Custom Project?

Need a custom project? We'll create a solution designed specifically for your project.

Get Started

References

Social Profiles

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now

Similar Profiles