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Anastasia Benson

Aurora,NY

Summary

I am a driven individual with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Thoroughly immersed in the wine industry and wine culture, I am seeking an opportunity that will allow me to both apply and expand on the knowledge and experiences I've gained thus far. I am eager to elevate my position in distribution, one that allows me to enhance my devotion for this inspired trade, and highlight my aptitude for human engagement and self-motivation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Upstate Representative

T. Edward Wines & Spirits
New York, New York
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed a territory from scratch: 60k in 2021 to 1.3M in 2025
  • Coordinates orders, logistics, expectations, inquiries, emotions of/for over 250 customers
  • Represents a portfolio with 1,500 producers of wines and spirits
  • Organizes and Executes three formal tastings a year in my territory
  • Drives 40,000+ miles/year

Front of House

Kindred Fare
Geneva, NY
11.2016 - 01.2021
  • A spirited cookery that prides themselves on being Farm-to-table, Sea-to-table and Forest-to-table, alongside a cool-climate wine list, right in the heart of the Finger lakes region
  • In a small restaurant one must take on many roles, my duties included: Sommelier, server, hostess, curator of wine dinners, marketing for the restaurant as well as for various events held there.

Winemaker

Montesecondo
Cerbaia, Tuscany
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Integrated myself into a culturally male dominated role, and a multi-generational family business with finesse.
  • Became well versed in Amphora as a vessel and as it compares.
  • Biodynamic Farming: integrated philosophy into daily practices, moderated time management when constantly considering the future, breathed a sense of it.
  • Managed EU export tactics to ensure high quality and timely delivery

Buyer

The Underground Bottle Shop
Auburn, NY
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • A merchant of fine Wine, Cider & Spirits; a shop focused on small producers both locally and abroad, many of them Organic or practicing Organic/Biodynamic
  • I collaborated to build the store front, brand, and inventory from scratch and in a new community
  • Self motivated to research the obscure and hard to find wines, while keeping the balance of the classics and a price range of both. Aspired to elevate the local palate.
  • Marketed and collaborated with local restaurants to plan and promote educational wine dinners in addition to a weekly tasting at the shop
  • Curated the monthly wine club. Crafted a detailed writeup about: grape variety, wine, producer, region, palate profile

Assistant of Operations

Hector Wine Company-Sawmill Creek Vineyards
Hector, NY
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Assistant to the vintner and vigneron; Involved in most aspects vine to wine, July-November of the 2017 and 2018 vintages.
  • Hector Wine Company is a small production winery that focuses its intention on the slow wine movement.

Assistant Winemaker

Craggy Range Estate Winery
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with twelve other individuals, processed 1400 tons of fruit and lovingly coaxed 126 individual ferments into wine
  • Exclusively involved in the cellar. Executed self regulated work ethic and enthusiasm for the task at hand.
  • Fork Lift certified: I am confident operating a forklift, traveling long distances with precious cargo, stacking barrels and unloading pallets.

Assistant to the Winemaker

Red Tail Ridge Winery
Penn Yan, NY
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Assisted with all harvest and crush activities and formalities
  • Routine fruit quality and maturation assessment: sensory/analytical testing of juice and wine, pH, TA, Free and Total Sulfur, etc.
  • Riddling, bottling, and disgorging of in-process wines
  • I was hired again in March of 2020 as an interim assistant winemaker

Assistant to the Vigneron

King Ferry Vineyards - Treleaven Winery
King Ferry, NY
12.2011 - 05.2015
  • Involved with most aspects of operations indoors and outdoors
  • Extensive knowledge of and ability to: prune, manage bird netting, graft/plant vines, build/fix trellis system, thin canes, thin clusters, assess grape development, harvest and process grapes, perform chemistry on wine samples
  • Ambassador for the vineyard, once a week I led a full tour of the 30 acres, complete with a tasting amongst the vines. Ability to translate the trade jargon into digestible information for the consumer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Anthropology, Business

Wells College
Aurora, NY
05-2015

Relevant Travel / Around The World

Education Of Relevance

Timeline

Upstate Representative

T. Edward Wines & Spirits
01.2021 - Current

Winemaker

Montesecondo
08.2019 - 11.2019

Assistant Winemaker

Craggy Range Estate Winery
02.2018 - 05.2018

Assistant of Operations

Hector Wine Company-Sawmill Creek Vineyards
07.2017 - 11.2018

Buyer

The Underground Bottle Shop
01.2017 - 08.2019

Front of House

Kindred Fare
11.2016 - 01.2021

Assistant to the Winemaker

Red Tail Ridge Winery
07.2016 - 11.2016

Assistant to the Vigneron

King Ferry Vineyards - Treleaven Winery
12.2011 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Anthropology, Business

Wells College

Relevant Travel / Around The World

Education Of Relevance

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