"Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing." - Earnest HemingwayMy extensive experience as a sales and marketing specialist and customer liaison within the wine industry has enriched my life and the businesses I've served alike. The wine making industry encompasses all the rigor of traditional business; strategy development, sales, marketing prowess, customer service, nurturing profit margins, and a firm grasp on social media presence; but, it also brings with it the nuances of art, entertainment, and expression. To live and work successfully in both worlds is not always seamless, but always rewarding.Acting as the executive assistant to the Head Wine Maker at Patterson Wines, I've been able to demonstrate, time and again, my enthusiastic and highly analytical approach to this business. My minor in Leadership, along with my degree in Human Development, has made me an ideal "people person" to have around when it comes to helping employees develop and building and maintaining the relationships within customer and client accounts, both the brand new and the long-time cherished.When it comes to growing the bottom line, my strategy leans on consistently practicing good business. To me, this means monitoring daily operations closely so as to lower break even points and increase overall profitability.I am self-driven with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. I leverage these in building positive relationships with people of every kind of diverse background and genuinely enjoy engaging people, organizing social events, and learning new things.