Alexandra Biondo
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic, experienced sales professional. Lover of wine and people. Looking for my dream job.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Consultant
Winebow
Milwaukee, WI
12.2022 - Current
- Sales of fine wine and spirits to established on and off premise accounts, as well as bringing in new business
- Consistently exceeded goals
- Awarded "Spirits Salesperson of the Year," in 2023
Wine Manager
Trattoria Stefano
Sheboygan, WI
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for all aspects of the wine programs for three successful restaurants and a wine shop
- Daily duties included ordering, inventory management, curating exceptional wine lists, planning wine events, training new staff and on-going education for wine-savvy server team
Sales Representative
Beverage Distributors
Denver, CO
12.2010 - 04.2016
- Sold Diageo portfolio of wine & spirits to both on and off premise establishments in ski resorts in Breckenridge and Keystone Colorado. Consistently achieved and exceeded sales goals.
Sales Consultant
Wine Connections
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Instrumental in startup company’s penetration into high-profile markets such as Aspen & Vail, Colorado.
Sales Manager
Republic National Distributing.
Denver, CO
12.1996 - 04.2008
- Consistently exceeded goals as both salesperson and manager.
- Managed team of six representatives in high-profile ski industry markets.
- Led team in organizing large wine events such as Aspen Food & Wine Classic and Taste of Vail
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Political Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT06-1988
Skills
- Excellent public speaking & writing skills
- Excels in training & development and facilitating seminars
- Strong relationship builder and connector
- Big Picture thinker
Certification
- Certified Specialist of Wine with Society of Wine Educators
- WSET Level 2, Pass with Distinction
- Currently enrolled in WSET Level 3
- E-RYT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher
Affiliations
- Equestrian
- Stand Up Paddle Boarder
- Adventurous Cook
- Book Lover
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Winebow
12.2022 - Current
Wine Manager
Trattoria Stefano
03.2020 - 02.2022
Sales Representative
Beverage Distributors
12.2010 - 04.2016
Sales Consultant
Wine Connections
01.2009 - 12.2010
Sales Manager
Republic National Distributing.
12.1996 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Political Science
University of Vermont