My role is to lead corporate business development at the company’s Napa headquarters; create new course content and offerings such as Master Classes and Specialty Tasting Courses (ie. Expertise in Sparkling Wine); and instruct courses at the America's premier wine school.

Wine industry consultant specialized in education and training to build and elevate wine brands, develop and teach wine certification, and mentor individuals for career growth.

Currently Paper Chair for the Practical (Tasting) Exam. Formerly Chair of the Practical Education Committee.

Nominated twice for Wine Educator of the Year by the WSET

Created Constellation’s Academy of Wine and managed a team of highly professional wine educators serving the needs of company employees, distributor partners and wine trade accounts. Expanded industry leading in-market and online training programs to build brands and elevate legacy brands. Recognized consistently by Sales Team for wine and spirits education/training being a key value add to driving business. Developed and presented signature wine education programs internationally, at major… Show more Created Constellation’s Academy of Wine and managed a team of highly professional wine educators serving the needs of company employees, distributor partners and wine trade accounts. Expanded industry leading in-market and online training programs to build brands and elevate legacy brands. Recognized consistently by Sales Team for wine and spirits education/training being a key value add to driving business. Developed and presented signature wine education programs internationally, at major wine conferences and events, as well as live webinars. Became the country’s first major wine supplier to provide Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) programs and nominated as WSET Wine Educator of the Year. Show less

Spearheaded the opening of Copia, a NPO started by Robert Mondavi and Julia Child. Developed and executed daily wine programs, wine industry special events, private wine label, trained/managed a team of staff and volunteers, and launched the WSET Diploma course (first to do so on the West Coast).

Managed a team of senior wine buyers for the country’s top online wine merchant. Provided website content and trained company employees.