Oren David Wool

Chief Operating Officer

Simplers Botanical Company, LLC.

Operations and sales management. In charge of production facilities and production schedule for $1.3 million alternative health company with national placement in the natural products industry. Directed sales strategy, motivated sales staff and created promotional materials. Negotiated contracts with vendors and key accounts. Primary products include Organic Essential Oils for Aromatherapy and Dietary Supplements.

Responsibilities include: GMPs, CCOF Certification, marketing, data systems, brand management, sales team training, educational programs, internet strategy, staffing and training, shipping, ordering and inventory control.

• CCOF Organic Certification
• Green Shipping Initiative
• National Sales Promotion
• Developed simplers.com Internet strategy
• Created educational marketing
• Established data management systems

Director of Operations

Teahouse Kuan Yin

In charge of all programs for a health orientated teahouse and internet based tea sales brand located in an holistic Seattle neighborhood; including: staffing and training, payroll, marketing, financial reports, ordering and inventory control.

• Vail Daily Tea Geek
• Increased Internet presence
• Developed organic food program
• Increased profitability

Wine Manager

Toscanini Restaurant

In charge of all front of house programs for a fine dining Italian concept located in an exclusive Colorado ski resort; including: wine program, staffing and training, payroll, marketing, financial reports, ordering and inventory control. Integral player in turning a new restaurant into a profitable and respected part of the Beaver Creek dining community.

• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
• Significantly reduced turnover in staff
• Greatly improved guest experience
• Increased profitability
  

Resort Photography Manager

Sharpshooter Resort Photography

Started as a photographer to become full charge manager. Responsibilities included all aspects of operating a $1 million per year photography business. Many job duties included product development, financial tracking, customer service, hiring and training staff, submitting payroll, inventory control, scheduling, and supervision of daily operations.

• Developed customer loyalty
• Exceeded cost of labor goals
• Improved cost of goods
• Increased customer satisfaction

Managing Photographer

Sharpshooter Resort Photography

Relocated to develop and start a tourist rafting photography operation. Installed equipment, developed sales tactics, hired and trained staff in one week for a successful summer.

• Impressed competition to cease
• Doubled capture rate to 70%
• Managed staff

Bartender

Restaurant Tulio

Fine dining Italian concept with renowned chef located in KIMPTON's Hotel Vintage Park. Much emphasis placed on food and wine education and service standards. Started at restaurant inception to develop product list, service flow, and customer loyalty.

• Developed service standards
• Instituted quality assurance program
• Established brand loyalty

Bartender

Wild Ginger

Nationally acclaimed Asian concept with vibrant bar environment. Prominent figure in one of Seattle's most popular restaurants.

• Joined published wine tasting group
• Formulated theme beverages
• International exposure
• Coordinated Music