Wine Sales Representative

• Jun 2018 - Present

Wine Sales Representative

• Feb 2016 - Present

• Specialized in a portfolio of ~150 small production, family owned wineries from around the world • Responsible for key On-Premises accounts in the Seattle-Metro Territory • 2017 MVP Award Winner • Specialized in a portfolio of ~150 small production, family owned wineries from around the world • Responsible for key On-Premises accounts in the Seattle-Metro Territory • 2017 MVP Award Winner

Owner

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

• Managed the launch of the business from concept to creation • Spearheaded a product line, adhered to mandatory government regulations, formed relationships with printing companies, web developers, graphic designers, shipping companies and a legal team • Conducted regular sales meetings with distributors and retailers to maintain a consistent “on-brand” message to customer base • Managed details associated with tradeshows and key opinion leader events, ensuring events tie to overall marketing strategies • Established distribution across 7 states and Canada • Maintained ongoing liquor licensing requirements, registered brand trademarks, regulatory multi-state sales reports, customer invoicing and inventory management • Developed and implemented all in-store merchandising strategies, increasing brand awareness through custom signage and a “call-to-action” fundraising campaign benefiting a national children’s foundation • Responsible for a monthly newsletter, public release events, social media and other pickups/deliverables • Negotiated the sale of the business Show less

Sommelier/Server

• 2009 - Dec 2014

• Assisted in the management and sales of well curated French wine list of 100 producers • Developed new wine sales strategies, trained new staff members and formed long lasting relationships with customer base • Lead server for private events and looked to for leadership roles • Assisted in the management and sales of well curated French wine list of 100 producers • Developed new wine sales strategies, trained new staff members and formed long lasting relationships with customer base • Lead server for private events and looked to for leadership roles

Writer

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

• Contributing writer advocating local wine, food and cocktails • Wine writer for Wino Magazine’s column “Bottleology” • Maintained a quarterly newsletter for Wish Wine Co. • Managed a personal online wine blog mywinebuzz.blogspot.com • Contributing writer advocating local wine, food and cocktails • Wine writer for Wino Magazine’s column “Bottleology” • Maintained a quarterly newsletter for Wish Wine Co. • Managed a personal online wine blog mywinebuzz.blogspot.com

Sales

• Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

• Managed monthly wine club membership for over 1000 members by fulfilling orders and overseeing membership • Implemented new and effective revenue generating business strategies, including the creation of a monthly wine game exclusive to the shop • Established daily sales goals, hosted weekly wine tastings and engaged customers through product knowledge and passion for the industry • Managed monthly wine club membership for over 1000 members by fulfilling orders and overseeing membership • Implemented new and effective revenue generating business strategies, including the creation of a monthly wine game exclusive to the shop • Established daily sales goals, hosted weekly wine tastings and engaged customers through product knowledge and passion for the industry

Cellar Manager

• Sep 2006 - Apr 2009

• Managed a Wine Spectator Award Winning list of 850 selections and an inventory of 8,000 bottles • Implemented a bin number system to assist with inventory management • Supervised cost control by implementing standards of wine sales and service, which also resulted in a more consistent product and the overall guest experience • Managed a Wine Spectator Award Winning list of 850 selections and an inventory of 8,000 bottles • Implemented a bin number system to assist with inventory management • Supervised cost control by implementing standards of wine sales and service, which also resulted in a more consistent product and the overall guest experience

Assistant Winemaker

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

• Duties included equipment sanitation, bottling, labeling, blending, racking and pressing • Represented the winery at public trade events throughout Seattle and Spokane, Washington • Duties included equipment sanitation, bottling, labeling, blending, racking and pressing • Represented the winery at public trade events throughout Seattle and Spokane, Washington