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United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Opening experience with famed Chef, Gilles Epié, the youngest chef in the world to receive a Michelin Star at the age of 22, creating a dining experience that transport diners to Paris.Selected Contributions:Opening ExperienceGenerated sales of over 1.1 million in Wine Program within 3.1 million sales in Food Operation.Created Concierge Wine.

Saratoga, Wyoming, United States

The only Forbes Five-Star, Relais & Chateaux member within the BCR Collection and White Lodging properties, it’s no simple task earning such prestigious accolades. Rigorous standards must be met, and as a luxury resort we’re highly honored to be recognized for the quality accommodations, culinary delights, and adventures we consistently deliver our beloved.

Saratoga, Wyoming, United States

The Brush Creek Ranch Collection is an all-inclusive luxury ranch resort that has earned the highly prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel, Travel + Leisure # 1 US Resort and Virtuoso Preferred awards. Responsible for the direction and creation of the highly dynamic all-inclusive wine programme exclusively at The Lodge and Spa property including.

Stowe, VT

• Position equated to an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Multiple Outlets. Successfully marketed multiple elements of the establishment, including restaurants, spa, IRD, and seasonal components.Organized and.
• Within 13 months, drastically decreased COGS from 31% to 23%, increasing wines sales by 12%.
• Reduced turnover rates, maintaining a 70% retention rate, by fostering a positive work environment.
• Revised service standards and staff training program, which increased check averages by 24% in a month.
• Managed budget for wine program, labour, restaurant’s small wares, including china, glassware, flatware and linens.

New York, NY

Opening Experience. Multiple Outlets.Managed general and daily operations at a contemporary, sophisticated boutique hotel. Oversaw training, scheduling, IRD service, finances, and payroll. Established various marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales. Envisioned and implemented innovative and profitable marketing sales promotions for both.

New York, NY

Established an exceptional wine program that promoted superior brand quality and profitability. Collaborated extensively with the Events Team to spearhead exclusive winemakers dinners with iconic brands such as Opus One, Chateau Gruard Larose and La Spinatta.Functioned as a leader, educator, coach, and mentor to the management team, sommeliers, and front.

New York, NY

Managed a territory of 63 Fine Wine off-premise accounts in the New York City area including Sag Harbor and East Hampton, NYIncreased sales by 9% within six months by enlarging the territory and increasing brand awarenessAccomplished Sales Broker who created a valuable network of regional and national contacts Adept at advancing sales of a new product.

New England

Created bespoke private wine dinners namely for the Late Paul Allen at his private retreat, Teton Ridge RanchLectured on fine and rare wine collectionsRepresented clients for all of their storage purchasesConsulted clients on the physical state of their wine cellars, if upkeep or maintenance is needed for proper storage, the physical organisation of their.

New York, NY

Thompson Hotel Property. Controlled monthly budget, managed weekly inventory, created wine program and menu development. I purchased wine for 3 departments by negotiating best beverage prices, which assisted in increasing our profit margins, and maintained those relationships as well as developed relationships with new vendors. Continued education.

New York, NY

Assisted clientele in all purchasesSupported Lead Wine Buyer on purchases and product placement, thus increasing monthly Bourgogne wine sales by 6%.Able to maintain directive during high volume seasonHand sell all higher end wines and Champagne Managed phone orders, up-sell via phoneConsulted clientele in events; food pairing and private wine.

New York, NY

Developed and maintained on-going relationships with diverse group of high profile clienteleCreated and implemented Guest Preference programme Supervised and assisted guests on all health and wellness issuesScheduled and directed private training and spa servicesMonitored daily operations of fitness centre including staff schedulingConducted hospitality.

Professional Certification, Applied Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology

Applied Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Activities and Societies: Photography Group

Iwc - Wset, Viniculture/Viticulture, Wine And Spirits Global Marketing

From IWC into WSET, passed Levels 1-3 with 'Merit' and 'Distinction' (WSET Certified), then matriculated into WSET Diploma Level 4.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Kinesiology, Physiology And Exercise Science

Viticulture

Summer School was developed in partnership with The National School of Agricultural Engineering in Bordeaux (Bordeaux Sciences Agro). The.