Susan Meyer
Fine wine sales management professional with an in-depth knowledge of the wine & spirits industry, twenty year history of sales success specifically managing wine sales teams and implementing company standards.
Recognized as a key contributor with an ability to increase annual record-setting sales.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 2 Certified Sommelier
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Napa Valley Wine Academy. Napa, CA. Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
TWP. Scottsdale, AZ. Total Wine Professional Certificate
Cicerone. Scottsdale, AZ. Cicerone Certified Beer Server
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 2 Certified Sommelier
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Napa Valley Wine Academy. Napa, CA. Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
TWP. Scottsdale, AZ. Total Wine Professional Certificate
Cicerone. Scottsdale, AZ. Cicerone Certified Beer Server
EXPERIENCE
Sinegal Estate. St. Helena, CA. Hospitality & Sales Associate
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery. Rutherford, CA. Wine Educator
Total Wine & More. Scottsdale, AZ. Wine Sales Manager
Aventura Catering at Phoenix Convention Center-ARAMARK CORPORATION. Phoenix, AZ. Catering Manager
The American Club Resort-The Immigrant Room/Whistling Straits Golf Course. Kohler, WI. Dining Room Service Coordinator/Service
General Beverage Sales Company. OSHKOSH, WI. Merchandising Wine Sales – Division of Premium/Import and Domestic Wines
Walt Disney World. Orlando, FL. Restaurant Management Internship – Restaurant Operations with Culinary and Guest Service Relations
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery. Rutherford, CA. Wine Educator
Total Wine & More. Scottsdale, AZ. Wine Sales Manager
Aventura Catering at Phoenix Convention Center-ARAMARK CORPORATION. Phoenix, AZ. Catering Manager
The American Club Resort-The Immigrant Room/Whistling Straits Golf Course. Kohler, WI. Dining Room Service Coordinator/Service
General Beverage Sales Company. OSHKOSH, WI. Merchandising Wine Sales – Division of Premium/Import and Domestic Wines
Walt Disney World. Orlando, FL. Restaurant Management Internship – Restaurant Operations with Culinary and Guest Service Relations
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Wine Sales
Wine Service- Management
Wine and Food Pairing
Tasting Room
Wine Retail
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine Service- Restaurant
Wine Service- Management
Wine and Food Pairing
Tasting Room
Wine Retail
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine Service- Restaurant
Inventory Management
Private Cellar Consultation
Regional Expertise: California
Regional Expertise: Spain
Regional Expertise: Western Europe
Cellar Organization & Management
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Concierge/Reservations
Private Cellar Consultation
Regional Expertise: California
Regional Expertise: Spain
Regional Expertise: Western Europe
Cellar Organization & Management
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Concierge/Reservations
Fine wine sales management professional with an in-depth knowledge of the wine & spirits industry, twenty year history of sales success specifically managing wine sales teams and implementing company standards.
Recognized as a key contributor with an ability to increase annual record-setting sales.
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
It was the classic pairing of foie gras and chateau d'yquem while working my first fine dining restaurant gig during the summer months in my college years. Most memorable... WHAT I'M DRINKING NOW
- 2005 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
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Susan Meyer, Passionate wine lover, 20-year veteran of the hospitality and sales management industry, with a
focus on fine wine sales. Achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management and specializing in retail wine and spirits and winery DTC along with a background in fine dining food & wine pairing.
Wine Professional Career Highlights
Fine Wine Sales Professional with an
in-depth knowledge of the wine industry, over a decade of sales success
specifically managing wine sales teams and implementing company standards.
Wine Professional Career Highlights
Recognized as a key contributor with a proven ability to increase annual record-setting sales at a highly regarded estate winery in Napa Valley and with one of the nation’s most highly regarded wine and spirits retail companies.
A consistent top performer in a fast-paced, challenging environment with an understanding of the demographics, remaining focused on initiating new client development, increased sales, wine club acquisitions, customer satisfaction and loyalty.
EXPERTISE & CERTIFICATIONS
§ Top
Sales Driver for Increased Annual Sales § Leader
in New Wine Club Acquisition § Experienced
in Wine Sales Team Supervision, Hiring, Training & Education § Facilitated
New Store Opening & Inventory Management
§ Organized Annual VIP Client Sales Events § Conducted Private Client Seated Educational Wine Tastings & Private Wine Dinners in the California market
§ Organized Annual VIP Client Sales Events § Conducted Private Client Seated Educational Wine Tastings & Private Wine Dinners in the California market
THE WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST WSET LEVEL 3 ADVANCED CERTIFICATE, 6/2016
THE COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS LEVEL II CERTIFIED SOMMELIER, 5/2015
SOCIETY OF WINE EDUCATORS CSW – CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF WINE, 3/2014
TOTAL WINE & MORE TWP CERTIFICATION, 1/2014
CICERONE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CERTIFIED BEER SERVER, 4/2013