ABOUT

EXPERIENCE

Contact Jeffrey on Culinary Agents

Creative, resourceful and result driven professional with a proven record of performance in challenging environments. Strong and persuasive communicator with excellent product knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills. Excellent managerial skills with ability to foster and maintain excellent relationships with customers, employees and clients. Creator of Innovative Natural Fiber Sustainable Fabric Company – Oshen

2018 to Present (6 years)

Role & Tasks

● Created a one-of-a-kind line of luxury compression fabric line featuring Bamboo, Merino Wool, Silk and Cashmere. ● The markets are Streetwear, Ready-to-Wear, Dress, Sportswear, and Activewear

Wine Director – Twenty Three Grand

2023 to 2023 (Less than 1 year)

23 Grand Street, New York, NY

Role & Tasks

• Curated Wine by the Glass List featuring 20 selections and set up preservation system to maintain. • Curated Wine by the Bottle • Set Up Wine Culture, Discipline, and training to maintain the Wine Program • Raised total revenue of wine program from 10% of overall alcohol sales to over 50%. While maintaining an 18 to 19% cost structure. Head Sommelier – City Winery

2022 to 2022 (Less than 1 year)

25 11th Ave, at Hudson River Park, NY 10011, United States Role & Tasks

• Curated customized Specialized Wine List to maximize sales in Venue formats • Consistently increased and maximized wine sales and selling price averages Head Sommelier – Le Gratin

2022 to 2022 (Less than 1 year)

5 Beekman Street, New York, NY

Role & Tasks

• Maximized bottle sales on both Regional and Reserve Wine Lists Lead Sommelier – Kiki on The River

2022 to 2022 (Less than 1 year)

450 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128, United States Role & Tasks

● Effectively executes and delivers on all aspects of the wine program and food pairings. ● Engages on all levels of customer service assuring that all patrons are satisfied Knitwear/Garment Manufacturer/Importer– Owner – Bleu Coffee 2011 to 2018 (7 years)

Role & Tasks

● Managed the sales and production operation for direct import programs for Ross, Burlington, and Bealls. ● Managed the entire operation regarding production, import, sales, and distribution. Jeffrey Gold

New York, NY

via Culinary Agents Resume 1 of 2

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS &

COURSES

INTERESTS Fashion, Wine, Poker, Tennis, Dogs, Health And Fitness Wine Director and General Manager – Vine Winebar

2010 to 2011 (1 year)

Role & Tasks

● Reconfigured wine program, hired and trained personnel, organized special events and wine tastings ● Hired as a consultant to re-organize the wine list and re-establish Vine’s position as a Wine Bar in the NYC Restaurant Community.

Director of Knitwear Production – Say What

2008 to 2010 (2 years)

Role & Tasks

● Responsible for the set-up of entire knitwear production in the Dominican Republic facilitating design and manufacturing of knitwear fabrics for volume junior sportswear company. ● Managed a formidable staff of sample makers, pattern makers, merchandisers and sales people. Rhone Restaurant/Bar & Lounge - Managing Partner – Rhone 2000 to 2008 (8 years)

63 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, United States Role & Tasks

● Developed a wine bar concept featuring over 250 wines all from the Rhone Valley region of France. ● Managed all phases of the project from lease negotiation, construction, design, wine and food service programs ● Responsible for the hiring and training of all staff and personnel. ● Created and implemented all music and special event programs. ● Director of all operations both financial and creative.

Knitwear Entrepreneur – Knitwear Entrepreneur

1982 to 1999 (17 years)

Role & Tasks

● Managed, owned and operated various knitwear companies responsible for the design and manufacturing of private label collections. ● Initiated the manufacturing buying, product and sales for a range of retail and wholesale customers including Anne Taylor, Limited, DKNY, Bill Blass and Abercrombie and Fitch.

Business Administration – New York University

14 Washington Place, New York, NY, United States

INSTRUCTOR – Sommelier Society of America

Sommelier – Sommelier Society Of America

Jeffrey Gold

New York, NY

via Culinary Agents Resume 2 of 2

Contact this candidate