Daniel Mahdavian

Current

Chief Marketing Officer at III Vines, LLC
President & Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Refuel Consultants
Wine Columnist at The Virginia Sportsman Magazine

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Past

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at SurReal Vodka
Chairperson Gala Beverage Committee at RAMW
Director of Wine & Spirits/ F&B at St. Regis Hotel/ Starwood NAD

Director of Wine & Beverage at The Ritz Carlton

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Industry

Hospitality

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Daniel Mahdavian’s Summary

• Refuel Consultants supports business owners in the hospitality industry with the acquisition of assets, management of talent, sales and marketing of brands and services both locally and internationally. We provide turn-key solutions for start-up and established businesses through realistic concept development, strategic business planning, smart revenue management, innovative process, competitive cost analysis, realistic operating budgets, brand and talent management, and associate tastings and training. Some of our services include recruiting talent, product placements, development of strategic sales and marketing aligned with operational flow, solution oriented money saving and purchasing practices, accountability standards and process, innovative labor management practices, profitable food menu items, trend-setting cocktails, POS merchandising through promotional programs that make business sense for owners and operators.

Daniel Mahdavian’s Specialties:

Strategy and Development, Project management, team builder, department head, contract negotiator, budget analysis, cash flow, owner's liaison, branding and marketing.
Self starter, detail oriented, motivational trainer. World class food, beverage menu trend producer.
Revenue management, brand positioning, menu planning & optimization, mock service. Established business owner delivering under budget and on time
Creative director in photography, design, web content & E-Commerce.

Daniel Mahdavian’s Experience

Chief Marketing Officer

III Vines, LLC

(Real Estate industry)

2007 — Present (2 years )

III Vines is a specialty real estate company who caters to clients who are currently in retail, restaurants, and lounges whom are looking for the right location within the tri-state metropolitan area of Washington, DC. We find the right space for each individual company or owner/operator, help negotiate the right terms on their lease or purchase agreement, and support them through all of the closing process. We then proceed to help build relationships in their new community and neighborhood!
President & Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer

Refuel Consultants

(Hospitality industry)

2005 — Present (4 years )

Refuel Consultants is dedicated to our clients’ success, our suppliers, and our communities. We work closely with a diverse group of business partners from around the world that share a high level of integrity and passion in what they do.
Refuel Consultants has created operational flow and design, money saving techniques starting with purchasing, practical operating budgets, innovative labor management solutions, and creative food menus, trend-setting cocktails, and marketing programs that make business sense for owners and operators. Our client’s success is backed by our hands on product placement, product training, and sales approach. Refuel Consultants is ambitious in building high quality relationships that generate partnerships that are mutually and financially beneficial. We combine insight into an ever changing marketplace with the strength to think strategically, the agility to act fast, and the desire to get more efficient each time so that we can better serve our clients.
Wine Columnist

The Virginia Sportsman Magazine

(Writing and Editing industry)

January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)

I regularly write about wine and beverage for this luxury publication. My focus is family owned and operated wineries as well as featuring other international wineries, winemakers, and importers who impact the world of wine with integrity, quality, and good taste.
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

SurReal Vodka

(Wine and Spirits industry)

2008 — 2009 (1 year )

As the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer I report directly to the owners of this family owned first ever super premium Latvian vodka. Through my creative leadership we have designed, produced, and established the successful branding of this new vodka in our very competitive "vodka" marketplace.
I develop the strategic planning for the successful placement and the sales of Surreal, paved the marketing avenues through our print ad campaigns, editorial ink, internet networking, and street buzz.
I secure and manage the local distribution and their sales team in each market across the US.
I manage the advertising and sponsorship inquiries and needs within our monthly budget with in our east coast territory including off premise and weekly in store tastings while showcasing our signature cocktails.
As a team we have accomplished hundreds of on-going special events and product placements. We are excited to share the colorful tastes of Surreal with our guests!
Chairperson Gala Beverage Committee

RAMW

(Wine and Spirits industry)

2006 — 2009 (3 years )

As the Beverage Chairperson, I work closely with wine and beverage sponsors in order to secure cash and product sponsorships. I help create the menu pairing for the gala event through careful selection and tastings. Help with staff training for the service of the chosen beverages during the event. Support sponsors and their representatives with product placements and sales.
Director of Wine & Spirits/ F&B

St. Regis Hotel/ Starwood NAD

(Hospitality industry)

2003 — 2006 (3 years )
Director of Wine & Beverage

The Ritz Carlton

(Hospitality industry)

2000 — 2001 (1 year )

Additional Information

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Daniel Mahdavian’s Interests:

Cooking for friends, collecting vintage Port, Brandy and wines. Champagne is a must! I also collect antique cameras, decanters, and cork screws. The art of knowing people and their needs and wants. Investing in wine and vintage spirits. Racing cars and motorcycles. Sailing, scuba diving. Ping-Pong, Tennis, backgammon, golf, and sporting clay shooting. Did I mention I love to travel!

Daniel Mahdavian’s Groups:

Board of Directors for the French Wine Society
2008 RAMMYS, Chairperson of the Wine and Beverage Commitee
2007 RAMMYS, Brand Concept Creator and Gala program co-designer
American Heart Association's Heart's Delight Wine Auction committee member
Wine columnist for The Virginia Sportsman Publication and other trade publications

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GHIP- GAMING & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS GROUP (CASINOS-HOTELS-RESTAURANTS)
ISES - International Special Event Society
Wine Lovers
Media Professionals Worldwide
WINE - Wine Industry Networking Executives
Commercial Real Estate Washington DC Metro
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KARMA in Business
VODKA
French Wine Society
Luxury Hospitality Network USA Canada
Drinks International
World Sommelier Federation Sommellerie Mondial
Wine Entrepreneur