Toby Porter
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Experienced and reliable leader in business who thrives in a team environment. Skilled in managing teams of people and driving a positive culture. A successful track record in building businesses, dealing with various stakeholders as well as hosting an array of promotional events.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Lune Bar & Eatery And Dolly Bar & Eatery
02.2021 - Current
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Director
Mazi Wines
07.2016 - Current
- Wine brand creation - specifically a rosé brand.
- Drive business expansion by conducting research into new products introduced to the portfolio and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Building a D2C database.
- Liaising with a variety of wine businesses: production teams, bottling facilities, packaging suppliers, freight companies, media and distributors
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Winemaker
D'Arenberg
08.2003 - 11.2020
- Drove positive culture leading the winery team to work together and achieve set targets.
- Collaborated with marketing and sales team extensively to manage wine production levels and execute promotional events both domestically and internationally.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced harvest environment.
- Developed strong and beneficial relationships with co-workers, suppliers and key industry figures.
- Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds while travelling internationally to export markets.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Oenology
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA11.2001
Skills
- Sales expertise
- Budget Management Competence
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Advertising and marketing
- Leadership and team building
- Staff Training and Development
- Client Relations
- Employee Development
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
Cricket, Golf, Travel, Family
Outside of work my time is spent balancing time with my teenage daughters, playing cricket for Adelaide Uni, Golf at Royal Adelaide GC and exploring wine regions.
Timeline
Consultant
Lune Bar & Eatery And Dolly Bar & Eatery
02.2021 - Current
Director
Mazi Wines
07.2016 - Current
Winemaker
D'Arenberg
08.2003 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Oenology
University of Adelaide
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