Wine Educator

• Sep 2022 - Present

See below

Wine Educator

• Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

Design, develop and implement company-wide education programs and initiatives.Establish/maintain internal WSET APP, serve as Nominated Educator, teach WSET L2 Wines courseEngage the membership base through tastings, classes and other learning-driven events.Serve as a cross-departmental resource for content, expertise and knowledge.Curate inventory of reference materials and other tools for provide support internally and add value for members

Director

• Apr 2017 - Jul 2020

Guide, oversee and/or execute all operational, sales and marketing aspects of a small Estate winery. Guide, oversee and/or execute all operational, sales and marketing aspects of a small Estate winery.

Wine Portfolio/Brand/Sales Manager

• Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

Proudly and enthusiastically curate, represent and distribute a collection of fine wines from importers esteemed enough to be known solely by their initials; GOS, LDM, MSW, EC, DeM, and regional Domestic growers/producers who value the expression of place. Proudly and enthusiastically curate, represent and distribute a collection of fine wines from importers esteemed enough to be known solely by their initials; GOS, LDM, MSW, EC, DeM, and regional Domestic growers/producers who value the expression of place.

Wine Director/Sommelier

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

Account Manager/Defender of the Flame

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

Proudly represent a carefully selected portfolio of European and American wines to disinterested but grateful retail and restaurant accounts on behalf of their locally based importer and distributor. Proudly represent a carefully selected portfolio of European and American wines to disinterested but grateful retail and restaurant accounts on behalf of their locally based importer and distributor.

Sommelier

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

Select, source, present and discuss wine, beer and fancy cocktails to guests at super exclusive, cool-kids-only culinary entertainment events Select, source, present and discuss wine, beer and fancy cocktails to guests at super exclusive, cool-kids-only culinary entertainment events

Account Representative

• Mar 2009 - Sep 2011

Represent portfolio of fine domestic and imported wines to 40+ accounts Represent portfolio of fine domestic and imported wines to 40+ accounts

Wine Buyer/ Manager

• Sep 2008 - Mar 2009

Responsible for selecting, purchasing, pricing and displaying 4000+ wine sku's Responsible for selecting, purchasing, pricing and displaying 4000+ wine sku's

Wine Buyer / Manager

• Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

Responsible for selecting, purchasing, pricing and displaying 2000+ wine sku's Responsible for selecting, purchasing, pricing and displaying 2000+ wine sku's

General Manager/Sommelier

• Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

Direct operations of 150 seat restaurant, two café outlets and off site catering departmentDirected selection and purchasing of wine and spirits for all venues, served as sommelier during restaurant service. Direct operations of 150 seat restaurant, two café outlets and off site catering departmentDirected selection and purchasing of wine and spirits for all venues, served as sommelier during restaurant service.

Beverage Director

• Aug 2003 - Sep 2004

Oversaw operations of Fine Dining Restaurant, Casual Pub and Banquet Department Responsible for purchasing of food, wine, beverages and equipment Accountable to General Manager re: revenues, costs and expenditures Oversaw operations of Fine Dining Restaurant, Casual Pub and Banquet Department Responsible for purchasing of food, wine, beverages and equipment Accountable to General Manager re: revenues, costs and expenditures

General Manager/Sommelier

• Nov 2001 - Jun 2002

Directed all aspects of restaurant operationAccountable to owner re: Food, Beverage and Labor costsMaintained and expanded Wine Spectator recognized wine program Directed all aspects of restaurant operationAccountable to owner re: Food, Beverage and Labor costsMaintained and expanded Wine Spectator recognized wine program

Beverage Director

• Oct 2000 - Nov 2001

Oversaw bar operations and staff, maintained preparation standards and tracked inventoryProvided wine related educational resources and training for staffDeveloped Wine program recognized by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Oversaw bar operations and staff, maintained preparation standards and tracked inventoryProvided wine related educational resources and training for staffDeveloped Wine program recognized by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Sommelier

• Nov 1998 - Oct 2000

Directed beverage program, including selection, purchasing, and inventoryConducted monthly wine tastings and seminars and provided on-going educationDeveloped Wine List recognized by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2000 Directed beverage program, including selection, purchasing, and inventoryConducted monthly wine tastings and seminars and provided on-going educationDeveloped Wine List recognized by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2000

Dining Room Manager/Sommelier

• May 1997 - Oct 1998

Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of staffOversaw reservations and seating, daily cashiering and accounting Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of staffOversaw reservations and seating, daily cashiering and accounting