Sommelier
ABOUT ME:
Seeking an opportunity to further my knowledge in wine education, specifically in sustainable practices. I strive to have enough experience and knowledge in order to own a private consulting firm in the future. Working towards a career in wine that will continuously challenge me.
EDUCATION:
Kedge University ? Bordeaux, France
MSc in Wine & Spirits Management
August 2018 � May 2019
o WSET Level 3 Wine Student
o Courses included: Marketing, Wine law, Finance, Logistics, etc.
o Part of The International Ambassador Club- assisting fellow students to find internships, mock interviewing
o Wrote my Master Thesis in The Factors that Influence Wine Sales in Restaurants
California State University ? Long Beach, CA
Bachelor�s in Psychology
January 2014 � June 2017
o Graduated with a 3.8 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cakebread Cellars ? Harvest Cellar Intern ? Napa, CA
August 2019�November 2019
-Cellar and equipment cleaning and sanitation
-Grape sorting and processing
-Fermentation monitoring and maintenance
-Daily pump over operations
-Cleaning, sanitizing, filling and topping off barrels
-Pulling samples for analysis
-Making additions to juice or wine
-Operation of forklifts
MALIBU WINES ? Sommelier ? Malibu, CA
July 2016�August 2018
-Conducting tastings for large groups
-Stocking wine and retail merchandise in the tasting room
-Coordinating & assisting with special events
-Assigning/delegating tasks as appropriate to team members
-Managing inventory
-Responsible for the overall cleanliness and efficiency of the tasting room
TRUMAKER ? Sales Specialist ? Los Angeles, CA
June 2014�August 2016
-Implemented strong negotiation and selling skills to grow the department's revenue -Ensured retail execution and delivery of sales driver
-Built and maintained relationships with customers by providing great listening and verbal skills
-Demonstrated subject matter expertise in extensive product knowledge
AREA 31 ?Fine Dining Server ? Miami, FL
January 2012�April 2014
-Executed daily menu presentation and shared distinguished knowledge of our gourmet menu items
-Provided wine presentations & recommendations to an upscale clientele
-Regularly achieved highest per-night wine sales average
-Received two awards for consistent positive comment cards for exemplary service provided
-Trained new hires
ABOUT ME:
Seeking an opportunity to further my knowledge in wine education, specifically in sustainable practices. I strive to have enough experience and knowledge in order to own a private consulting firm in the future. Working towards a career in wine that will continuously challenge me.
EDUCATION:
Kedge University ? Bordeaux, France
MSc in Wine & Spirits Management
August 2018 � May 2019
o WSET Level 3 Wine Student
o Courses included: Marketing, Wine law, Finance, Logistics, etc.
o Part of The International Ambassador Club- assisting fellow students to find internships, mock interviewing
o Wrote my Master Thesis in The Factors that Influence Wine Sales in Restaurants
California State University ? Long Beach, CA
Bachelor�s in Psychology
January 2014 � June 2017
o Graduated with a 3.8 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cakebread Cellars ? Harvest Cellar Intern ? Napa, CA
August 2019�November 2019
-Cellar and equipment cleaning and sanitation
-Grape sorting and processing
-Fermentation monitoring and maintenance
-Daily pump over operations
-Cleaning, sanitizing, filling and topping off barrels
-Pulling samples for analysis
-Making additions to juice or wine
-Operation of forklifts
MALIBU WINES ? Sommelier ? Malibu, CA
July 2016�August 2018
-Conducting tastings for large groups
-Stocking wine and retail merchandise in the tasting room
-Coordinating & assisting with special events
-Assigning/delegating tasks as appropriate to team members
-Managing inventory
-Responsible for the overall cleanliness and efficiency of the tasting room
TRUMAKER ? Sales Specialist ? Los Angeles, CA
June 2014�August 2016
-Implemented strong negotiation and selling skills to grow the department's revenue -Ensured retail execution and delivery of sales driver
-Built and maintained relationships with customers by providing great listening and verbal skills
-Demonstrated subject matter expertise in extensive product knowledge
AREA 31 ?Fine Dining Server ? Miami, FL
January 2012�April 2014
-Executed daily menu presentation and shared distinguished knowledge of our gourmet menu items
-Provided wine presentations & recommendations to an upscale clientele
-Regularly achieved highest per-night wine sales average
-Received two awards for consistent positive comment cards for exemplary service provided
-Trained new hires