As a Beverage Manager at Jupiter Island Club, I oversee four bars at restaurants and clubs and a wine shop at an exclusive country club with 450 members. I am responsible for menu planning, inventory, purchasing, and staff training, as well as ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. I have 24 years of experience in wine and beverage sales and management, and I am passionate about providing exceptional service and quality to our guests and members.My core competencies include creating and maintaining wine and beverage accounts with major retailers and restaurants within the Chicagoland market, as well as developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies that drive revenue and customer loyalty. I have extensive knowledge of wine varietals and wine making techniques, gained through traveling to wineries in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Chile, New Zealand, Washington, and California. I enjoy collaborating with winemakers, suppliers, and distributors, and I am always eager to learn new trends and innovations in the hospitality industry.