Responsible for following up with all inquiries and all inbound leadsCoordinating all aspects of event planning, from initial leads to event executionDeveloped contracts based on needs of guests, including outside vendors as neededManaged day-to-day general operations and lead a team of 20

Responsible for planning first and second quarter public programming Point of contact for instructors Led 90 minute classes on wine and cheese pairing, attendance ranged from 20-30 people Established relationships with instructors, national sales representatives and influencers within the industry Met and exceeded quarterly sales goals

Oversaw sales for Southern California region, including Whole Foods Specialty & GroceryDepartment as well as multiple independent retailers and grocersInfluenced and sourced new products from other regions to introduce locallyManaged producer visits to increase sales and brand visibility within the marketCultivated and established relationships with producers and marketplace managersResponsible for event coordinating, sales reports, and staff trainings

Directed day-to- day operations, including management of labor and sales since debutResponsible for event coordinating, purchasing inventory, sales reports, and bookkeepingPrepared cheese, charcuterie and product displays in addition to custom orders