Vanessa Shimer, SHRM-CP

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Vice President of Human Resources at Trefethen Family Vineyards

Napa, California, United States

Overview

Vanessa has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Curious

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Vanessa has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

Vanessa has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Vice President of Human Resources at Trefethen Family Vineyards
5-2023
Executive Vice President at Trefethen Family Vineyards
3-2021 - 5-2023
Vice President of Human Resources at Trefethen Family Vineyards
5-2018 - 3-2021
Director of Human Resources at Carneros Resort and Spa at Evolution Hospitality
12-2014 - 5-2018
Human Resources Business Partner at Constellation Brands

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Sonoma State University

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Exp : 17 Location : Napa, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President of Human Resources at Trefethen Family Vineyards
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Insights For Selling To Vanessa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vanessa is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vanessa

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vanessa move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Vanessa take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Vanessa

Personality Compatibility


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