Cyndi Keller

About Cyndi Keller

A results-driven, detail oriented professional with over 20-years of experience in Project Management, Operational Forecasting and Executive Communications within the food and beverage industry. A strong Product Manager and team player experienced in projects where accuracy, quality and on-time delivery are required. An exceptional relationship builder who fosters cohesion across all levels of staff, management, vendors and clients. Brings products to market faster in a more effective and efficient manner. Key Career Highlights Simultaneously manages multiple product lines from launch to delivery on-time and within budget that exceed client goals for leading California wine brands ranging from 150K to 2M annual cases. Continually schedules and prioritizes timelines, milestones and risk profiles across financial, operational, and marketing departments in a fast-paced environment while adapting to new information and challenges. Manages client expectations from initial brand on-boarding through to product delivery by setting realistic goals, cross functionally managing all aspects of delivery, and providing accurate reporting. Reduced expenses over $180K within a year by tightly managing expenses for a new brand.

Experience

1. Production Services Project Manager

   Vintage Wine Estates

   Jan 2016 — Present · CA

   Responsible for forecasting, managing and delivery of all private bottling services. Interfaces and works in a cross-organizational environment to ensure on-time and within budget production. Maintains excellent customer relationships. Results: Ensures client satisfaction for private bottling, custom crush projects and other special projects as the liaison and support person to production services. Ensures timely production schedules and demand plans by managing all aspects of planning and delivery for 6-12 co-owned brands and custom crush clients. Improves profitability by ensuring cost effective and high-standard production from grape to bottle. Executes production plans working with the private label Sr. Brand Manager’s demand plan. Presents new ways to improve efficiency and cost reduction by managing client expectations. On-boards new contract client production projects and supports brands throughout the production process.

Education

• Monmouth University

  Bachelor's degree