Sankalp Shende

Bonjour,

Greetings of the day! 

I am gratified with my 15+ Years’ professional experience in Winemaking from numerous World-Famous Wine Region, Countries & Continents as in;

• Bordeaux & Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France (the most famous luxuries wine regions in the world), 
• Napa-California, USA (the World Famous Premier Wine Region Valley in the world), 
• Monash, South Australia, Australia (One of the world’s largest exporters of wine)

as you are looking for experienced in this specialized field.

Professional Progressive Experience in Managing Production, Quality, safety and cost control for wine making until bottling and dispatch. 

Strong Operational Process Improvement background through effective cost reduction, tactical planning, productivity gain and revenue growth strategies. Excellent interpersonal skills collaborate with customer team to identify and remedy quality issue. Well versed in all aspect of production including inventory management, quality improvement, safety programs, scheduling and maintenance. A strong supervise, able to train and motivate teams to peak performance. Adept at bridging today’s challenges to complete business interests, process improvement initiatives, and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple and compelling manner.

Worked on ground level and operated machineries as a Crusher/Destemming, Pneumatic/Hydraulic press, Pumps, Forklift, Chilling plant, Wine filling, Capping, Labeling machine, etc. As well as proper training to control the various actions of machines to ensure safety at work. Set up, calibrated, and conducted preventative maintenance on appliances, reducing equipment breakdowns by 15% and ensuring optimal performance. Monitored production processes, performed quality control checks, and adjusted as needed.

I have completed my ‘PG Degree in Wine Technology’ & ‘Masters in International Wine & Spirits Business Management’ in IPC, Bordeaux, France. 

Worked with ‘Riverland Vintners’, Australia, one of largest specialist wine production winery. A commercial scale winery with 35 million litres of wine storage capacity, 30k-ton crushing facility and 20 million liters of production per annum.

Before, I had an experience with ‘Château Inglenook, California, USA to improve my skills and increase the quality of wines. It was my great pleasure to work with the renowned French Oenologist Mr. Philippe BASCAULES, Managing Director of famous French ‘Château Margaux’.  

Also, worked in ‘Domaine Marc Rougeot, Côte de Beaune, France’. Here, winemaking is without sulfite for a total expression and respectful of the soil of origin & fully Organic. The rearing is carried out in 228 l Burgundy barrels for 12 to 20 months without racking or bâtonnage.

I am self-motivating, positive, always can do attitude & believe in smart work. I would love to work in hard-working environment and in crushing period I work 12 to 15 hours and 6 days a week. 

Additionally, I would like to express my interest in pursuing a permanent position with You. I am committed to investing my time and efforts into contributing to the long-term success and growth of the company.

​​​​​​​I would appreciate in advance all your assistance related to the recruiting process in your ​company​. I will bring value to your organization & would love the chance to discuss how my experience & skills can contribute to growth & success. 

Providing you the Professionals Recommendation & updated Resume so that you can see I am an exceptional fit for your organization & this Position.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon and thanking you in anticipation. 

Thanks & Regards,

Sankalp (Sanky) SHENDE

• Planning, coordinating, vineyard operations, deal with the new grape farmers, winemaking, administration, staff management.
• Grape analysis and harvesting decisions
• Generate Work-orders and SOP’s
• Quality improvement advice to full-scale guidance in every step of the winemaking process
• Ensure all wines are made to the highest standard 
• Ensure production costs are minimized & comparable to industry benchmarks. 
• Ensure wine meets government standards
• Supervising a vintage’s production from Grape harvesting to Bottle. 
• Hiring, training & coaching Employees maintained at the highest standard.
• Leads Community meetings based on the company’s values & an inspiring approach with the team
• Ensures financial metrics are met & involves department managers to achieve results
• Assist in the maintenance & continual improvement of Safe Operating Procedures manual.
• Enhancing existing programs
• Winery & Business development, including permits, layouts, and equipment selection
• Advising clients on wine purchases
• Networking and local resources 
• Reviewing pricing structures for existing wines and making recommendations for adjustments
• Identifying areas for improvement to help you reach your full potential
• Marketing responsibilities include meeting with media outlets, PR, and brand development.

2009 - Post Graduate Degree in Fermentation, Distillery & Wine Technology

2017 - Masters in International Wine & Spirit Business Management (France)