David Peszek — GM at Mezzaluna Willits (Basalt, CO)

David Peszek

Aspen | United States

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Interests

Cooking
Skiing
Road & mountain cycling
Big dogs.
Live music

Industries

Bike
Lifestyle
Music
Outdoor
Snow

Work experience

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Mezzaluna Willits (Basalt, CO)

GM | 04/2017 - 10/2017

GM of an Aspen institution - Mezzaluna - which just opened a new location in the mid-valley of the Roaring Fork Valley. A brand new restaurant in a new building. Full GM duties, extensive online social media marketing, and close working relationship with ownership and chef. Resigned due to lack of challenge.
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Richard Sandoval Restaurants

GM | 08/2015 - 04/2017

GM of a large high volume scratch food & bar latin concept at the base of Snowmass ski area. 250 seat slopeside restaurant. Remodeled restaurant, added seating, conducted extensive staff training to increase service quality, designed beverage program, created menus (seasonal and daily special), bar management (52% of gross is bar), maintained 15% pour cost at bar, maintained over 21.5% net profit margin overall in restaurant, entertainment booking. Responsible for all aspects of restaurant (ownership level), including private booking, etc. Resigned to seek a better work/life balance.
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Ute City Cycles

GM | 05/2013 - 07/2014

The finest bicycle sales, service, and demos in the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley. Featuring Yeti, Cipollini, Orbea, Bianchi, Jamis, Transitions, Felt, Sidi, Mavic, Mercury Wheels, Reynolds Wheels, Fizik Shoes, Hammer Nutrition, and much more! Retul Fitting.
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United States Olympic Committee

Para-Olympic Ski Technician | 09/2011 - 04/2013

Part Time role as ski technician with the USOC Para-Olympic Alpine Ski Team. IPC Nation's Cup winners.
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Aspen Velo

GM | 04/2012 - 09/2012

Seasonal full time GM role with a high volume repair/retail/rental cycling retailer.
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Ski Racing Magazine

Contributing Author | 09/2010 - 08/2012

Author of the Backshop & Club Corner/Long Term Athlete Development series for Ski Racing Magazine. Published 12 times per year as an online e-magazine serving the membership & fans of US Skiing [USSA].
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The Valley Club

Bar Man | 04/2011 - 12/2011

Bartender at high end private golf course, seasonal [summer/fall]. Knee injury December 15, 2011 forced departure.
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Michel's Cristiania

Waitstaff & Bar | 05/2011 - 12/2011

Waiter & bar man at high end french fine dining establishment. Knee injury on December 15, 2011 forced departure.
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Sturtevant's Mountain Outfitters

Bike & Ski Sales & Service Technician | 07/2010 - 04/2011

Sales & Technical services for road, mountain bicycle, and alpine skiing.
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STH Motors

Service Manager | 04/2007 - 03/2009

Service manager for the high end franchise auto repair facility, serving Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Volvo vehicles. Successfully managed technicians, created excellent customer relationships, and increased overall dollar volume of shop. Laid off due to drastic weakening of economy.
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Lake Eldora Race Team

Head Alpine Coach | 09/2006 - 04/2007

Head alpine coach for a part time junior alpine skiing program. Led J3 group and introduced long term development training model to program.
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Uvex Sports, Inc

Brand Manager | 09/2002 - 09/2006

Product management, sales, marketing, training, purchasing, inventory, pricing, materials sourcing, forecasting, budgeting, travel planning, creation of marketing materials & web site, and media buys. Negotiated with US and Canadian Ski Team athletes and int. and US suppliers. Designed catalogs and websites. Led 15-person sales and service team. • Grew overall sales from $2.5 to $5 million and US Holmenkol sales from $60,000 to $700,000. • Successfully developed, branded, and marketed sub-brand known as Uvex Race, with high-performance and racing-specific products. • Identified, contracted, and supported approximately 50% of USST & Alpine Canada athletes from national caliber thru OWG Gold medal caliber. • Gained recognition for company by introducing service first concept to make Uvex & Holmenkol brands more appealing by providing service at NorAm and FIS levels. • Coordinated & provided service for athletes at multiple FIS World Cup events and Torino Olympics.
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Ski Racing International

Contributing Editor | 01/2002 - 01/2006

Contributing editor to a well read and widely respected periodical focused on the sport of alpine ski racing. This was a part time role.
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Rossignol

Sales | 08/1999 - 09/2002

Outside sales, marketing, and alpine racing functions throughout New England. Had the opportunity to work with the best group of people in the ski industry - like getting an MBA in wintersports. Also, Mt Hood Test Center Manager Summer 2002 [alpine racing]. Position was 8 months per year, full time.
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Mountain Sports & Bike Shop

Shop Manager | 05/2000 - 09/2001

Full time seasonal [4 months per year, opposite Rossignol] service manager & retail bicycle sales. 2 seasons. Switched to this position from Earl's to save the commute from Stowe to Burlington and have more time to ride!
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Earl's Cyclery & Fitness

Retail Store Manager | 03/1999 - 09/1999

Led retail staff, sales, buying for major cycling retailer. 1 season, left position to accept role with Rossignol.
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Inner Bootworks

Bootfitter | 10/1997 - 04/1999

Worked part time 2 seasons at one of the premier ski boot fitting and customization shops nationally. Evaluated customer needs, modified ski boot shells, liners, and built footbeds. Performed stance alignment and customization.
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Diamondback Bicycle Company

Outside Sales & Marketing | 07/1997 - 03/1999

Outside sales & marketing for Diamondback bicycle brand, related accessories, and parts. Vermont & upstate New York region. Grew territory into #2 in sales volume in USA, and #1 in P&A volume. Total volume of ~$1.7m. Entire field sales force was laid off when Diamondback was sold to Derby Cycle Company.
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Earl's Cyclery & Fitness

Shop Manager | 03/1995 - 07/1996

Service technician and shop manager, full time seasonal. Left at end of July to accept role as Territory Manager for Diamondback.
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Bolton Valley Ski Resort

Ski School Director | 09/1995 - 03/1996

Ski School Director for mid-sized Vermont resort, serving primarily day & weekend skiers from in & out of state. Nearest major city [Burlington] was only 30 minutes away. Full time staff of 15, part time staff of 80+. Led entire school, and focused strongly on training, personal goal setting, and leading by example. The resort unfortunately went bankrupt in early March [not uncommon for this resort] and everyone was laid off.
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Kent's Hill School

Alpine Program Director | 08/1994 - 04/1995

Alpine program director [alpine ski racing]. Managed coaching staff. Developed, planned, and executed season long USSA & FIS alpine training and racing program for 20 athletes. Started and coached competitive mountain biking program, including creating a race course and holding races.
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Ten Acres Lodge

Waiter | 05/1994 - 08/1994

Full time waiter at a top rated restaurant.
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Aspen Skiing Company

Ski Instructor | 10/1990 - 04/1994

Provided private full day instruction and coaching for clients on Aspen Mountain. Consistently one of the most requested instructors, and finished out the last two seasons with the #2 position in the ski school in total hours taught. Dick Dorworth, Ski School Director.
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Stowe Mountain Resort

Ski Instructor | 11/1987 - 04/1990

Full time ski instructor for adults in group and private lesson format, 3 seasons. Earned PSIA associate and full certification during this time [becoming the youngest Full Certified PSIA instructor nationally at the time]. 2nd & 3rd years here I taught more hours than any other instructor.
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