Experience

Hess Persson Estates

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enologist

  • May 2023 - Present



Mount Riley Wines

• New Zealand
• Wine & Spirits
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lab Intern

  • Feb 2023 - Apr 2023



Anaba Wines

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cellar Hand

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2023



Tench Vineyards

• Napa, California, United States

• Harvest Cellar Hand / Lab Technician

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Fermentation management involving checking brix, temperature, preforming manual pump-overs, punch-downs, and pulsair. • Vineyard sampling, running lab analyses on FOSS for enzymatic malic acid and residual sugar, preform free and total sulfur analysis. • Drain, dig out, and press off tanks. • Inoculate fruit lots and prepare other fermenter additions such as yeast nutrients, SO2, tartaric acid, etc. • Run the fruit processing line (rake grapes, make accurate additions, foot stomp grapes). Show less



Anaba Wines

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cellar Hand

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Fermentation management involving brix/temperature/pH monitoring, manualpump-overs/punch-downs, etc.• Prepare and calculate yeast and other materials for fermenter additions such as SO2, tartaric acid, yeast nutrients, etc.• Perform rackings, barrel downs, and barrel topping.• Cleaning and sanitization including sanitizing and rinsing tanks/barrels, fittings, hoses and pumps.

• Tasting Room Associate

  • Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Supports hospitality operations that achieves the established financial goals, ensures a rich consumer experience, builds consumer loyalty and reflects the brand essence.• Conducts virtual and in person tastings while educating guests on wine and the history of the winery and vineyards.



Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

• United States
• Wine & Spirits
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wine Educator

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Greets all visitors and provides information about our wines and products, including information about the production of sparkling wine and the history of Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards.• Conduct table-side service wine tasting, food pairings while educating visitors on Gloria Ferrer sparkling and estate wines.• Provides visitors with an educational, positive, and enjoyable experience at the winery.

• Enologist Harvest Intern

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Daily vineyard sampling of over 10 different vineyards to sample for ripeness.• Laboratory work running all common analyses used with grape samples, juices and wines, including titratable acidity, pH, sugar content, VA, SO2, fermentation monitoring, etc. • Inoculated up to five tanks daily and completed chemical additions.



Anaba Wines

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Harvest Cellar Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Fermentation management involving brix/temperature/pH monitoring, manual pump-overs/punch-downs, etc. • Prepare and calculate yeast and other materials for fermenter additions such as SO2, tartaric acid, yeast nutrients, diammonium phosphate, etc. • Fruit sorting and processing. • Cleaning and sanitization including sanitizing and rinsing tanks/barrels, fittings, hoses and pumps. • Fermentation management involving brix/temperature/pH monitoring, manual pump-overs/punch-downs, etc. • Prepare and calculate yeast and other materials for fermenter additions such as SO2, tartaric acid, yeast nutrients, diammonium phosphate, etc. • Fruit sorting and processing. • Cleaning and sanitization including sanitizing and rinsing tanks/barrels, fittings, hoses and pumps.



Delicato Family Wines

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Conceptualizes and designs templates for POS collateral including neck hangers, shelftalkers, and accolade sheets• Contributes to the design of wine packaging (labels, corks, closure, and shippers) • Illustrates concepts by designing and working on label design development, preparation of brand presentations, sales support materials, collateral materials, posters / sell sheets, product packaging, etc.

• Sales and Marketing Coordinator

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Uses analytical tools (AC Nielsen, SAP, Retailer Point of Sales Systems, etc .) to generate weekly Gap Analysis Reports and prepare distributor depletion and inventory reports to assist the National Accounts and Exclusive Brands teams in monitoring against sales forecasts and promotional activities and to identify out-of-stocks.• Monitors inventories and production schedule weekly for any potential issues or discrepancies.• Prepares sales and inventory reports for customers to fulfill contractual obligations• Assists Creative Manager in creating and maintaining marketing tools for Exclusive Brands' products, including tasting notes, sell sheets and Point-of-Sale (POS) materials. Show less



Benziger Family Winery

• Glen Ellen, CA

• Tasting Room Associate

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Effectively upsell and cross-sell wine and associated merchandise • Fine tune sales presentations according to guest preferences/interests by mastering portfolios of 15+ varietals • Represent brand professionally while educating guests on wine and the history of the estate vineyard • Effectively upsell and cross-sell wine and associated merchandise • Fine tune sales presentations according to guest preferences/interests by mastering portfolios of 15+ varietals • Represent brand professionally while educating guests on wine and the history of the estate vineyard



Roger Roessler Wines

• Sonoma, CA

• Tasting Room Associate

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills by conversing with customers on the topic and pairing of wine • Handle routine sales transactions operating POS system and accounting of daily sales • Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of the winery and its 20+ wines • Create a memorable experience for the guests by displaying excellent customer service • Demonstrate strong customer service skills by conversing with customers on the topic and pairing of wine • Handle routine sales transactions operating POS system and accounting of daily sales • Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of the winery and its 20+ wines • Create a memorable experience for the guests by displaying excellent customer service



AlmaSuite

• Chile
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Created advertisements using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator • Advised on presenting and strategies to a board room of fifteen people on business strategies • Managed campaigns and articles with a team of two on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter • Created advertisements using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator • Advised on presenting and strategies to a board room of fifteen people on business strategies • Managed campaigns and articles with a team of two on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter



Rotary

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Rotary Youth Exchange Counselor

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Run and advise weekend retreats for foreign exchange students with a team of three • Present and organize presentations regarding cultural, social, and economical information from countries experienced • Demonstrated leadership in my school and community abroad while interacting with people from other countries • Run and advise weekend retreats for foreign exchange students with a team of three • Present and organize presentations regarding cultural, social, and economical information from countries experienced • Demonstrated leadership in my school and community abroad while interacting with people from other countries



Delicato Family Wines

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Mentee

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014



Rotary International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Ambassador

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013