Adam Sutton Email & Phone Number

Massachusetts, United States

East Coast Sales, Marketing, Events, Customer Service

Newburyport, Ma

General operations between two locations.Teacher/Speaker for wine classes and events.

Organized wine tastings, both public and private.Lectured classes on wine history, production, and geographical information. Authored and distributed literature.Acquired new jobs strictly on word of mouth based on excellent reputation for providing quality events.

Juno Beach, Fl

Beverage Captain/Manager Beach Club, SommelierResponsible for all aspects of alcoholic beverage sales at the beach club.Managed two bars and staff.Maintained accurate monthly inventory reports.Acted as marketing liaison between beach club and 600+ club members. Lowered beverage cost by 10% in one season.Raised beverage to food percentile ratio from 22% to 29%.Trained service staff on wine and wine pairings.Developed wine events to include ‘Skyped’ in wine maker dinners.Completed all formal wine steward bottle service at tables.

Greater Denver Area

Wine Department, Floor Manager Charged with general store operations and enforcement of policy.Placed customer orders with wine department focus.Tasted and recommended new wines for the store.Researched and acquired unique wines for an increasingly educated customer.Updated wine POS and website.Managed approximately 60 employees.

Denver Sales RepresentativeResponsible for maintenance of current and acquisition of new accounts in the Denver metro.Drove sales to new levels with eclectic wines and spirits portfolio.Educated staff and customers of lesser known wine producing regions.Created a presence in larger accounts with hand-selling.

Ba, English/ History

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (Professional Writing and Rhetoric) and European History, Cum Laude.

Level I Certification

Executive Sommelier