Senior Wine Specialist, Auction Property

• Apr 2023 - Present

- Assesses and catalogues tens of thousands of bottles of wine annually for live and internet auctions using specialized guidelines and knowledge of fine and rare wines- Collaborates with teammates to conduct safe and efficient pickups of large private wine collections from professional storage facilities and personal home cellars, domestically and internationally- Manages in-room wine service at live auctions and company-sponsored BYO events- Coordinates and tracks inspection of high-value property for every New York auction Show less

Property Data Manager

• Jan 2022 - Present

- Oversees workflow and quality control of auction catalog data for New York team- Manages Auction Data Specialist

Wine Specialist, Auction Property

• Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

Junior Wine Specialist, Auction Property

• Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

Post-Harvest Cellar Intern

• Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

- Executed post-harvest wine work (topping, sulfuring, wine movements, blending, bottling) in direct communication with winemaker and winery operations manager - Executed post-harvest wine work (topping, sulfuring, wine movements, blending, bottling) in direct communication with winemaker and winery operations manager

Harvest Intern

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

- Worked collaboratively and independently to complete harvest winemaking tasks and related work orders - Performed safe and correct operation of winery equipment - Followed all equipment sanitation practices with careful attention to detail and safe handling of chemicals - Was selected to bolster night crew during final two intense weeks of harvest and rose to the occasion - Worked collaboratively and independently to complete harvest winemaking tasks and related work orders - Performed safe and correct operation of winery equipment - Followed all equipment sanitation practices with careful attention to detail and safe handling of chemicals - Was selected to bolster night crew during final two intense weeks of harvest and rose to the occasion

Cellar Door Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

- Tailored educational wine tastings and site tours to the interests of guests, including in-depth seated tastings and private tastings- Promoted Deep Purple membership club benefits and encouraged registrations- Processed wine and merchandise sales through WizBang onetap POS system- Provided reception and concierge support to accommodation guests

Vineyard Technical Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

- Conducted meticulous collection of viticulture data for seasonal and historical use- Monitored vineyard and collected samples for pest and disease control program- Undertook additional vineyard tasks as needed: young vine training, shoot thinning, vine inventory, etc.- Operated and maintained safety standards of vineyard ATV quad bikes, tractors, and trailers

International Group Leader, The Experiment in International Living

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

- Co-led group of 11 high school students to Japan on 30-day experiential learning program. - Planned and executed daily group activities; interpreted during animation classes and throughout the program; organized group travel and meals. - Facilitated youth-oriented team-building activities, challenges, reflections, and debriefing discussions; encouraged student growth through individual accountability and understanding of group dynamics. - Co-led group of 11 high school students to Japan on 30-day experiential learning program. - Planned and executed daily group activities; interpreted during animation classes and throughout the program; organized group travel and meals. - Facilitated youth-oriented team-building activities, challenges, reflections, and debriefing discussions; encouraged student growth through individual accountability and understanding of group dynamics.

Associate Program Officer, Japanese Studies Division

• Sep 2013 - May 2017

- Managed annual grant portfolio for academic and cultural institutions and Fellowship awardees. - Facilitated annual application screening with Advisory Committee members. - Planned and executed annual events, including: two-day Advisory Committee meeting; 200-person reception and information booth at academic conference. - Conducted outreach at institutions nationwide, introducing the Japan Foundation and its grant programs. - Managed annual grant portfolio for academic and cultural institutions and Fellowship awardees. - Facilitated annual application screening with Advisory Committee members. - Planned and executed annual events, including: two-day Advisory Committee meeting; 200-person reception and information booth at academic conference. - Conducted outreach at institutions nationwide, introducing the Japan Foundation and its grant programs.

Prefectural Advisor

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2013

Based at the International Affairs Department of Fukuoka City Hall, Fukuoka City, Japan- Coordinated annual orientation for incoming Fukuoka Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs)- Updated and maintained the Fukuoka JET homepage

Coordinator for International Relations

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2013

- Providing information assistance to non-native residents and students in Fukuoka- Translation of city documents into English- Sister city relations activities with Fukuoka's sister cities of Oakland in the USA, Ipoh in Malaysia, and Busan in South Korea- International exchange activities and events

Work-study student, website assistant

• Sep 2005 - May 2009

- Conducted regular updates to the content of the WEAI website - Assisted staff during WEAI events such as Brown Bag Lunches and special lectures - Assisted in various office tasks such as database entry, event preparation, and office organization - Conducted regular updates to the content of the WEAI website - Assisted staff during WEAI events such as Brown Bag Lunches and special lectures - Assisted in various office tasks such as database entry, event preparation, and office organization