Conduct market research and develop training materials for wineries, wine importers and wine trade organizations to assist sales staff in identifying emerging markets and maximize sales and market share growth. Host wine tastings for corporate, charitable and private clientele.

Chief critic for the wines of South America, southern Italy and Hungary; researched and wrote annual tasting reports and regional news. Edited online Tasting Highlights and Insider features. Managed Filemaker Pro database of more than 250,000 wine reviews and led team of assistant and associate tasting coordinators.

Directed the annual wine list awards program, overseeing the evaluation of more than 4,000 restaurant wine lists each year. Improved operational efficiencies and profitability by developing paperless, online application process and growing annual participation rates by an average of 7% year-over-year. Chaired awards committee, audited applications and led restaurant cellar inspections. Wrote corresponding cover story, which offered detailed industry analysis and trends, and edited the accompanying list of award winners. Prepared all program communications and financial reports.

Cataloged and cellared wine samples. Compiled wines into thematic blind tastings for senior editors. Contributing writer for Top 100 Wines, Sommelier Talk and What Am I Tasting? features. Profiled wine industry leaders, collectors, chefs and sommeliers.

Wrote CFO’s and controller’s financial communications, including the monthly Partner Financial Report, PowerPoint presentations and training manuals. Assisted in national budget planning and analysis, including the development of Excel sales forecasting models.

Assisted the CFO in developing and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual Excel financial reports for an upstart specialty division. Participated in the corporation's financial management training program, applying acquired skills to enhance financial reporting processes.