Stephanie Foster Email & Phone Number

Orinda, Ca

Oakland, Ca

Livermore, Ca

Established in 1981, The Wine Group (TWG) is the world’s third-largest wine producer by volume. TWG is a privately-held company with a portfolio of leading brands. I am currently contributing to brand strategies and execution on the following national brands:- Concannon Vineyard: America’s Oldest, Ongoing Winery Under the Same Family Label and Stewardship, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Petite Sirah- Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co.: A collaborative wine label between the Grammy-award winning band Train and California Winemaker James Foster- 13 Celsius: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley of Marlborough

As a Stella & Dot Stylist, my goal is to provide the ultimate styling experience at in-home and online trunk shows to hostesses and their guests. This includes:- Assisting my hostesses with setting up their trunk shows and providing them with the tools to host a successful event.- Setting up a 'pop-up shop', where hostesses and their guests can touch and try on accessories-- the hostess will earn free product, just for hosting a trunk show.- Helping create wishlists and placing orders for all customers in-person and online.- Upholding Stella & Dot's Delight Guarantee-- fast and flat rate shipping, as well as free and easy returns and exchanges.- Social Media Marketing & Communications- Constant networking within the Stella & Dot Community of Stylists, as well as with potential stylists and a large customer base of buyers- Providing personalized 1:1 coaching to stylists who have signed onto my Stella & Dot Team of Stylists- Quality Customer Service Sales Highlights:#1 in Sales on my Sales Team in January 2014 and April 2014 (125+ team members)#6 in Sales for the Western Region in January 2014 (4,000+ team members)Top Ten in Sales on my Sales Team in December 2013 through July 2014 (125+ team members)

Santa Rosa, Ca

(Transitioned from Hartford Family Winery - within Jackson Family Wines - to the Brand Marketing Team in October 2014)This role provides ongoing support to the Marketing/Communications Department, Global Sales Team, and Winemaking Teams across all brands assigned (La Crema, Hartford/Hartford Court, Matanzas Creek, Cambria & Carmel Road). Day-to-day functions include:• Invoice coding, auditing, routing, etc.• Label coordination: legal compliance, content changes, proofreading, and press checking with printing vendors• Marketing budget tracking• Wine inventory: tracking and reporting• Pulling and shipping wine samples• Frequent communication with sales• Point of sale generation, management and fulfillment upon demand• Monthly top-line data reporting (shipments, depletions, accounts sold, IRI data)• Coordination of brand-specific photo shoots • Event coordination, set-up, wine pouring and overall brand representation• Development of travel itineraries, winemaker visits and host responsibilities• Planning and execution of VIP trade visits, incentive and education trips for sales teams and their guests• Communicating brand positioning, key selling points and new initiatives to Direct to Consumer channel personnel• Customer database management and communication• Various website responsibility, ranging from day-to-day updates to creation of an entirely new website design.• Some travel to various markets to support local sales teams and programs• Acting as a Brand Ambassador during both on and off-work hours

Forestville, Ca

Provide ongoing support to Production, Sales and Hospitality departments, while maintaining all Accounts Payable, Inventory Movement, Human Resources/Employee Relations, Compliance, Wine Club, etc. Also act as liaison between winery staff and corporate office departments.- Facility Contact for Vendors and Other Outside Services- Renewals of Licenses, such as Alcoholic Beverage License and Weighmaster License- Monthly 702 Reporting- Bi-Weekly Excise Tax Reporting- Quarterly Winegrower Tax Reporting- Data Entry and Reporting in JDE and BIMS Systems- Payroll and PTO Management for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees- Onboarding of New Hires- Human Resources/Employee Relations Consulting for Managers- Workers' Compensation Claims- Inventory Transfers Between Multiple Locations- Weekly Cash Reconciliation/Deposits- Wine Club Management: Fielding all phone and email inquiries, activating and deactivating wine club memberships, etc.- Some Hospitality Coordination- Scheduling Trade and Consumer Tastings with Wine Club Members and the General Public- Event Planning- Provide Constant Administrative Support for General Manager/Winemaker- Frequent Collaboration with Counterparts at Other Wineries (Within Jackson Family Wines)Courses Completed: Time Management, JDEdwards Foundation Training, Communications Best Practices, ePerformance Training, Coaching

Capital Lumber Company is dedicated to being recognized as the leading distributor of specialty building materials in the Western United States by providing unequaled service to customers, unequaled fairness with suppliers, the unequaled opportunity for a fulfilling career for each employee and a reasonable rate of return for its owners.

Responsible for photographing dance schools, sports leagues, K-12 students, and assisting with family portraits, corporate events, and weddings. Drives company vehicle to locations in and around the greater Bay Area, set up and tear down of all photography equipment, and actual set up of photos. Also responsible for follow up with owners and customers, remediation of any problems or concerns, and maintaining a positive relationship between photo studio and the community.

Worked directly with Senior Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Coordinator/Recruiter to assist in maintenance of personnel files, vacation reports, PTO, new hire set-up, performance management, and various special projects as needed. Receptionist duties included, meeting coordination, travel arrangements for both Edelman employees and clients, event planning, and representing a positive employer brand.

Resposible for inventory control of all department issued equipment (weapons, ammunition, radios, vehicles, etc.). Managed vehicle maintenance on patrol fleet, as well as supply levels. Sat on oral examination board and updated department's training manual to ensure efficient and consistent training of new hires.

Beverage & Hospitality, Successfully Completed

Activities and Societies: Guild of SommeliersThe Master Sommelier Introductory Sommelier Course & Exam is the first of four required steps.

Human Resource Management Certificate, Human Resources Management And Services

Bs, Business Administration

Studies included: market objectives (definition and segmentation), consumer behavior, promotional strategy logistics and physical.

Aa, Liberal Arts

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