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Chris Keenan

Napa,CA

Summary

Organized Wine Educator experienced in winery environments. Always seeking ways to contribute to customer satisfaction, business operations and team needs. Successful at keeping tables turning over efficiently to boost volume and sales opportunities.


Cheerful and always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks. Skilled at making customers feel welcome and answering any concerns. Efficiently maintain all service standards and follow safe service regulations. Offering many years of experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wine Educator

Stewart Cellars, Yountville, Ca
06.2023 - 12.2024

Performed wine tasting for both large and small groups

Performed exclusive Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon tastings

Assisting with Wine Club members

Taking reservations

Use of POS system and TOCK

Wine sales in excess of $1,000 numerous times

Bar Back duties

VIP and Industry tastings

Assisting with special events

Wine Educator

Rutherford Hill Winery
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced customer wine knowledge by conducting informative and engaging wine tastings.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Promoted new Wine Club members
  • Bar Back duties as needed
  • Other duties as needed

Wine Educator

Merryvale Vineyards LLC
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Bussed and reset numerous tables per shift, working efficiently to keep tasting room and patio work areas clean.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
  • Scheduled reservations .
  • Shared knowledge of wine, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Increased sales by up-selling and promoting wine. club.
  • Conducted vineyard hikes /tours, educating guests on vineyard practices
  • Maintained tasting room stock of both wine and merchandise.

Education

Associate of Arts - Data Processing/Business

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
1976

Skills

  • Item promotion
  • Tableside service
  • Cash handling
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Guest seating arrangements
  • Wine service
  • Sale expertise
  • Point of sale knowledge
  • Certification

    TIPS Certified

    Timeline

    Wine Educator

    Stewart Cellars, Yountville, Ca
    06.2023 - 12.2024

    Wine Educator

    Rutherford Hill Winery
    03.2021 - 12.2022

    Wine Educator

    Merryvale Vineyards LLC
    05.2016 - 06.2019

    Associate of Arts - Data Processing/Business

    College of San Mateo

    TIPS Certified

    Chris Keenan