Experience

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  Alcohol Education Alliance

  • United States

  • Wine and Spirits Educator; Online Content Creator

    • May 2023 - Present
    • United States

    WSET Wines L2 instructor - in-person and onlineWSET Wines L1 instructor - in-person and onlineWSET Spirits L1 instructor - in-person and online

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  Freelance

  • Colorado, United States

  • Sommelier

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Colorado, United States

    Host tasting and education events. Consult and educate consumers on buying wines. Coordinate wine and food pairing.

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  Self Employed

  • Colorado, United States

  • Organizer

    • Dec 2019 - Present
    • Colorado, United States

    As a professional organizer, I offer home organization, relocation assistance, travel preparedness planning, and family organizing. As a certified Special Education generalist, I also offer helping students with ADD/ADHD, executive function, planning, and organization skills. I am registered with National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO.)

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  Manning Manors

  • Colorado, United States

  • Director of Guest Services

    • Jun 2018 - Present
    • Colorado, United States

    Managed marketing of rental property, bookings, guest experience, and hospitality. 98% positive review ratings.

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  CorePower Yoga

  • Castle Rock, CO

  • Certified Yoga Instructor

    • Apr 2011 - Present
    • Castle Rock, CO

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  The Simple Sort Organzing Company

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

  • Organizer

    • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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  Academy de Montpellier

  • Montpellier Area, France

  • Teacher

    • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
    • Montpellier Area, France

    Specializing in providing yoga lessons as a second language.Supporting French teachers in teaching English in immersion classrooms and English as a second language.Assistant in 9 - 12 Montessori classroom.

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  Timber Trail Elementary School

  • Castle Pines, CO

  • Moderate Needs Teacher

    • Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Castle Pines, CO

    Part-time Moderate Needs Teacher. Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and supported student's with learning disabilities. Position ended due to relocation to France.

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  American Academy

  • Parker, CO

  • Senior Instructor, Literacy; Read Act Coordinator Assistant

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
    • Parker, CO

    Provided engaging, challenging, and data-driven instruction to small groups of elementary aged students. Closed gaps in students one year or more behind grade level in literacy and/or math. Instructed students with a wide range of abilities and needs including Special Needs, Gifted and Talented, and English Language Learners. Worked collaboratively with other reading instructors, grade level teams, staff, and families. Assisted campus wide Read Act Coordinator with Read Act compliance. Masters in Educational Psychology, emphasis in Early Literacy (UC Denver.) Special Education Endorsement, 2017.

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  Steele Elementary

  • Greater Denver Area

  • 4th & 5th Grade Intern

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
    • Greater Denver Area

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  Stanley British Primary School

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Stanley British Primary School Teacher Preparation Program, Intern

    • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Greater Denver Area

    Interned alongside two veteran teachers - Paddington Station Preschool and Steele Elementary - while earning Initial Teaching License. Attended 225 hours of course-work in addition to in-classroom hours. Earned Master's in Educational Psychology concurrent with program. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, time-management, and organizational skills while leading with enthusiasm and passion for teaching.

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  Paddington Station Preschool

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Pre-Kindergarten Intern

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Greater Denver Area

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  Chick-fil-A

  • Castle Rock, CO

  • Marketing Director

    • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Castle Rock, CO

    •Promoted to Senior Management team in twelve months of employment.• Increased revenue through growing catering sales and gaining new catering customers.• Developed print, social media, and email marketing materials to increase brand awareness and loyalty.• Managed and analyzed Internet marketing effectiveness.• Analyzed consumer buying trends to identify target groups and strategically place and advertise products within the store and community.• Cultivated excellent customer service and communication skills.

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  Beverage Distributors

  • United States
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Wine Sales Representative

    • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

    Sold and represented globally recognized brands in Moet/Hennessy and Diageo portfolios in on-premise accounts. Met and exceeded sales quota. Developed strong customer service skills.

  • Sales Representative, Pinnacle Distributing

    • Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

    •Exceeded sales quota by 30% in twenty weeks of employment.•Built and maintained strong relationships with 80+ accounts.•Developed excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.•Completed weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports to senior sales team.•Attended weekly and monthly regional sales meetings and product launches.

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  Baroness Wines

  • Real Estate
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Wine Consultant

    • May 2010 - Nov 2010

    •Consistently exceeded sales quotas by 80% and met monthly promotional product goals.•Very adept at identifying customer needs and positioning portfolio effectively. •Developed and maintained strong relationships with retail accounts.

  • Wine Consultant

    • Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

    Increased sales and revenues for boutique portfolio of wines through in-person sales in off-premise accounts.

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  Lipper

  • Denver, CO

  • Project Manager

    • Aug 2006 - Jun 2010
    • Denver, CO

    •Generated revenue by identifying and meeting client needs.•Analyzed mutual fund fees and expenses to create in-depth financial reports. Reports were presented to Boards of Directors of investment banks, international corporations, and mutual fund companies.•Developed superior verbal and written communication skills.•Focused on customer service; developed strong client relationships.

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  Nordstrom

  • Sales Representative

    • May 2005 - Sep 2005