Malon Lemoins Email and Phone Number
🍇 Malon Lemoins | Professional Sommelier & Wine Consultant | Austin, Texas 🍷With over 8 years in the wine industry and 27 years total in hospitality, I am dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in every facet of my career.Professional Journey:I've successfully navigated the dynamic realms of high-volume premium casual restaurants, hotel hospitality, and special events spaces. While gaining experience in menu and wine list curation, traveling to source amazing wines from fantastic people, I've developed a deep understanding of the community of wine and love it. My trajectory, from a successful hourly team member to salaried management, is a testament to my commitment to detail and dedication—qualities honed during my tenure as an Airman in the US Air Force.Leadership & Expertise:As a manager, operator, and leader, I've achieved milestones through my focus on absolute guest satisfaction, food and beverage business acumen, and unwavering professionalism. Passion for Wine:Wine represents the latest discipline in my career. Discovering a wonderful space for growth in the fast-paced, engaging, and innovative realm of food & beverage, I pursued and obtained WSET Level 2 with Merit. Currently studying for Level 3 exams, I'm excited about the vast potential and opportunities that my knowledge and expertise in wine bring. Academic & Professional Growth:Diving into academics, particularly earning WSET certifications, has been a challenging yet rewarding journey. This academic foundation, combined with hands-on experience, equips me with the essentials to coordinate, plan, and facilitate wine tasting events. Managing logistics in my previous role was crucial for continuous growth.Entrepreneurial Spirit:Thrilled to connect with like-minded achievers, I am eager to contribute and grow my entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you are in the wine business, hospitality, or share a passion for excellence, let's connect and explore new opportunities together. Let's Connect:I invite professionals who are as passionate about the industry as I am to connect. Whether you're seeking wine consulting services, interested in the Blurred Vines Wine Club offerings, or share common goals for success, let's collaborate and elevate the world of food & beverage together. I'm dedicated in growing a community-based wine business.Cheers to a thriving future! 🥂
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Co-Founder/Managing PartnerBlurred Vines Jun 2021 - PresentAustin, Texas, United StatesBlurred Vines Tasting Room & Wine Club is a vision and a brand that values people in wine, education in wine and enjoyment in wine. I'm humbled and excited to be on this venture to bring a true winery style, Somm guided tasting experience to downtown Austin, Tx. EVERY job position I've held has led me to this professional point in my life. I am operating a very unique business model with several revenue streams to maximize profitability in our business environment. to list: In house customer experiences, retail sales, event space rental, membership/subscriptions and ecommerce shipping logistics of wine. Our commitment to giving back to the community is exemplified through our charitable donations and involvement with K9's for Warriors. They are an amazing organization that is special to me as a veteran. As a partner, my decision-making roll will be critical to the success of this business. I am focused to learn to become a better businessman and entrepreneur through building this brand. Most importantly, I love what I'm doing and having fun at it.
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Wine Collection Advisor & Sommelier / Operations ManagerVine Vault Aug 2017 - May 2021Austin, Texas AreaIn this position, I gained extensive knowledge of wine, logistics management, pristine storage processes, and provenance credentials in a state-of-the-art facility. I monitored and maintained high tech climate control and security systems on a daily basis. I inventoried customers wine collection as their personal wine concierge and advisor. I exceeded budgeted revenue goals for the first quarter of 2018. Those goals were achieved through targeting qualified clientele within a niche market base. Revenue streams include, selling of storage space, relocation, shipping and other aspects pertaining to wine logistics. I continue to sharpen hospitality skill sets through hosting exclusive wine dinners for the most sophisticated guests. -
General Manager / Wine CuratorCru Food & Wine Bar Jan 2016 - Aug 2017Austin, TexasIn this roll, my knowledge and experience in wine grew exponentially as I worked toward my WSET certification. In addition, I was directly responsible for top line sales and prime cost for $1.2M in annual revenue. Food and Beverage costs have been maintained through accurate inventory processes and executing cost effective purchasing options. Average beverage purchases monthly is $15K and food at $12K. I oversee all scheduling for 15 team members and implement in accordance with my labor budgets as well as correctly inputting payroll bi-weekly. I managed all store level marketing including full social media strategies. I wrote and execute monthly projections based on budgeted sales and cost. Instrumental in formulating my location's 2017 budget, I executed a year over year increase in top line sales and controlling all the way down to the operating cost of my P&L. I was constantly taking in feedback and information to give my guests premiere service on every visit and operating my restaurant at a high level. -
Restaurant Service ManagerSushi Zushi Of Texas, Llc Jul 2013 - Nov 2015I10 @ Wurtzbach In The ColonnadeFor the next level in progression of my career, I manage the service team and their coaching. I excel in this role suported by outstaning performance reviews in the second highest volume restaurant in the company voted best sushi restaurant in San Antonio by a major local publication. I write a demanding schedule for 30 + employees at a time on a weekly basis in accordance with strict labor budgets. I took the lead on 2 social media campaigns which created great guest engagement and traffic. For 2 major holiday event for prominent resorts, I built the menus, comunicated the propsal, and planed the logistics of delivery . This brought in over $4500 in outside sales for the first quarter 2015. In addition, I involved the restaurant in a great community event to market to an exclusive area. I planed the menu, worked out the logistics with the venue, and received accolades for being a success and insuring superior guest service to an accomplished clientele. -
General ManagerTony Parker'S Nueve Lounge Feb 2012 - Jul 2013San Antonio, Texas AreaExecuted all aspects of the $28,000 weekly entertainment business to include several high profile special events. Also to include beverage cost control and employee payroll responsibilities. Reported to and consulted directly with Mr. Tony Parker.
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Supervisor/Manager @ High Velocity Premium Sports BarJw Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort And Spa Jul 2010 - Feb 2012Through my operational and networking skills, I was able to help bulid our establishment to a premier status in San Antonio, Texas. Increased sales, guest counts and level of service has been my main focus as an operator and marketer. Each goal was surpassed over prior year. One of the leaders of the departmental team that had the highest employee satisfaction scores out 32 departments in 2010 and 2011. Received hotel of the year honors for the entire Marriott corporation in 2011. -
Hospitality ManagerBj'S Restaurants, Inc. Apr 2003 - Jul 2010Executed the scheduling, training and coaching of the team members. I ordered specific restaurant supplies. Developed great knowledge in kitchen operations. In charge of all the local marketing and special events for my restaurant. Most importantly, I provided a truely outstanding and memorable guest dining experience. -
Training Coordinator/Dining Room SupervisorChampps Jan 2001 - Apr 2003Dallas/Fort Worth AreaLead training coordinator and supervisor for Champps Restaurant in Addison, Tx. Restaurant Employee of the Year 2001. Top 5 Employee of the Year for entire company 2001. -
Lead Bartender And TrainerDon Pablo'S Jun 1995 - Jan 2001Dallas/Fort Worth AreaI was able to grow quickly with great mentors. The experience of open several location as a trainer of the servers was envaluable in the early years of my career. -
F-15 Avionics TechnicianUnited States Air Force 1991 - Jan 1995Elgin Afb Fort Walton Beach, FloridaProficient in trouble shooting and repairing radar, flight control, weapons and communication systems on the world class state of the art F-15 jet aircraft.
Malon Lemoins Education Details
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Level Ii With Merit
Frequently Asked Questions about Malon Lemoins
What company does Malon Lemoins work for?
Malon Lemoins works for Blurred Vines
What is Malon Lemoins's role at the current company?
Malon Lemoins's current role is Veteran/Co-Founder/Wine Event Curator/Wine Experience Expert.
What schools did Malon Lemoins attend?
Malon Lemoins attended Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Community College Of The Air Force, Overland High School - Aurora, Colorado, Usa.
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