Dino Celotti

I love food, wine, cocktails and cocktail culture, especially when shared with family and friends.

Hospitality, Food & Beverage and Project Management focussed. I also enjoy helping businesses connect with their customers and clients through the web. I find solutions to problems and optimize opportunities. I find people with solutions and connect them with others to optimize their impact. I am a value engineer. 

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Dino Celotti
CSS, F&B and Project Management Aficionado, Spirits & Cocktail Enthusiast, Wine & Food Lover
Food & Beverages | Vancouver, Canada Area, CA

Experience

  • Jun 2011 - Present
    Consultant - Western Canada / OniVino Consulting
    Providing insights, research, and expertise related to the British Columbia wine market to OniVino.

    Onivino facilitates the relationship between the producer and the agent (importer/distributor). Because Onivino has access to a network of agencies throughout North America, they can help you seek out the appropriate agent that can best suit your needs.

    Onivino will support the agent and will increase sales volumes; both through direct sales to its network, and by selling alongside the representatives of the agency.
  • May 2011 - Present
    President / Table One Hospitality
    Consultation and Advisory related to the Hospitality Industry. Project Management and Procurement in new development and renovation of restaurants, bars and hotels.

    Recent Project: Renovation of "100 Nights" Restaurant and Bar at OPUS Vancouver to "Cento Notti".
  • May 2010 - Mar 2011
    Asset Manager / Opus Hotels
    Oversee all areas of Hotel physical and operational Assets in both rooms and Food & Beverage divisions, in OPUS Hotels Nationally
  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
    National Food and Beverage Director / Opus Hotels
    Responsible for growth and profitability of all food and beverage related departments for Opus Hotels and its associated restaurants and bars Nationally in Canada.
  • May 2007 - Dec 2009
    Business Alumni Chair - Vancouver Chapter / University of Victoria
    Primary contact for UVic Faculty of Business Alumni in Vancouver
    Lead contact for planning chapter events in Vancouver
  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
    Director of Food and Beverage / Opus Hotel
    Receive and review Direct Reports from all departments related to Food and Beverage Division. Review purchasing, operations, marketing and promotions practices to reduce costs and improve revenue generation.
  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2009
    Development Manager / Trilogy Properties Corporation
    Development Management, Project Analysis, Cost Analysis, Asset Feasibility, Development Feasibility, Renovation Management.

    Past Projects:
    1. Lead Development Manager - 750 person Koko Restaurant and Bar at Opus Montreal. www.kokomontreal.com
    2. Assistant to Development Manager - Trilogy at Cumberland Master Plan Community www.trilogyatcumberland.com
    3. Assistant to Development Manager - Panorama Village Phase 2, Outdoor Shopping Plaza
  • Sept 2005 - Aug 2006
    Vice President of External Relations / UVic Commerce Students Society
    Volunteer Position.
    Goal: To maintain and develop relationships between UVic Commerce Students Society and Business Student Organizations across Canada.
    Represented UVic at National Conferences; Rocky Mountain Business Seminar, National Business Conference, Roundtable Business Conference, UVic Leadership Conference, Jeux Du Commerce.
    Acted as VP External on UVic Leadership Conference Committee.
  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
    Founding Member / Twist Consulting
    -10 Day Innovation Project for Entrepreneurship Program.
    Market research to seek out potential clients. Product marketing and sales.
    Won Triple Crown Award, Peter Thomas Innovation Project.
  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
    Assistant Property Manager & Business Strategy Consultant / FIRM Management
    Assisted in day to day operations and commercial property management. Completed year-end rent rolls, operating and tax payment adjustments, tenant account record keeping. Conducted corporate study to determine flaws in business structure and show areas to continue, detailed cost benefit analysis of each employee within the firm, comparative analysis of cost per employee relative to revenues generated.
  • Oct 2003 - Oct 2005
    Manager, Franchisee / College Pro Painters
    As a Franchisee Manager for College Pro Painters I was responsible for interviewing and hiring my own staff, site supervisors, marketers and laborers. Responsibilities included business accounting and finances, inventory, payroll, marketing, promotions, sales and quotations. representing both my own business as well as the franchisor. The role also required i supervise quality and efficiency of workers while monitoring customer satisfaction and ensuring that all clients were 100% satisfied with the work once complete as well as being happy with the overall customer service, cleanliness, organization and respect for the home and property.

Education

  • 2011 - 2011
    Society of Wine Educators
    Certified Specialist of Spirits in Spirits
  • 2011 - 2011
    Wine & Spirits Education Trust
    Intermediate Certificate (Current)
  • 2006 - 2008
    The University of British Columbia
    DULE in Urban Land Economics
  • 2002 - 2006
    University of Victoria
    BCom in Business, Entrepreneurship
    Activities: Commerce Students Society - VP External Relations UVic Leadership Conference - VP External Relations

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