McKenzie Schmitt, CSW, WSET III

Business Development Manager at Oak Ridge Winery
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, US

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Credentials

  • WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
    WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    Feb, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
    Society of Wine Educators
    Sep, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Sommelier
    The Court of Master Sommeliers
    Jun, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Beer Server
    Cicerone® Certification Program
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Oak Ridge Winery
    • United States
    • Wineries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      -Represent the Oak Ridge Winery portfolio across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia-Manage strategic distributor and account partnerships across region of responsibility, including on premise, off premise, and chain markets-Educate sales teams and buyers about the unique gifts of the Lodi region, and the history and legacy of the Maggio family-Launch new brands to market, by collaborating with senior leadership, marketing team, and distributor partners to ensure success

  • Empire Distributors, Inc.
    • United States
    • Wine & Spirits
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • On Premise Sales Representative
      • May 2016 - Dec 2021

      -Managing high end wine portfolio specializing in Californian and European wine regions-Building customer relationships with key accounts-Responding to the needs of diverse on premise accounts including country clubs, fine dining restaurants, bars, independent wine retailers, etc.-Increasing sales each year of employment-Launching new brands to market and managing pre-sales and allocations-Hosting wine dinners, tastings, and other special events -Managing high end wine portfolio specializing in Californian and European wine regions-Building customer relationships with key accounts-Responding to the needs of diverse on premise accounts including country clubs, fine dining restaurants, bars, independent wine retailers, etc.-Increasing sales each year of employment-Launching new brands to market and managing pre-sales and allocations-Hosting wine dinners, tastings, and other special events

  • Wolfgang Puck
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant General Manager/Beverage Director
      • May 2012 - May 2016

      Assistant front of house manager responsible for wine list creation, vendor management, staff training, and inventory control Assistant front of house manager responsible for wine list creation, vendor management, staff training, and inventory control

Education

  • Johnson & Wales University
    Bachelor's degree, Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Management
    2012 - 2014

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