Geoffrey Walls
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Tasting Room Associate offering 10+ years of impeccable industry performance.
Ready to apply expertise in guest service and an extensive knowledge of wine
Hardworking employee driven to maximize guest satisfaction. Trained and motivated team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history effective leadership and maximized productivity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Room Lead
Corison Winery
05.2014 - Current
- Educate guests on Cathy Corison's Story and her extensive winemaking knowledge and philosophies while conducting a vineyard tour.
- Managed tasting room inventory daily and monthly.
- Maintained tasting areas for guests comfort within our cellar/ outdoor spaces.
- Poured wines according to quality and service standards.
- Greeted tasting room visitors and answered questions with upbeat attitude and professionalism.
- Trained new hires to boost knowledge and performance.
- Host all bi-annual Wine Club Events.
- Scheduled team members time for local outreach to build partnerships within the wine industry to drive business during slow times and to keep enthusiasm during the busy times.
Tasting Room Associate/Special Events Supervisor
Artesa Vineyards & Winery
05.2010 - 01.2015
- Greeted tasting room visitors and answered questions with upbeat attitude and professionalism.
- Poured wines according to quality and service standards.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Supervised special events for groups from small -moderate corporate gatherings to large dinner groups.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joined the US Army after high school
Skills
- Sales Transactions
- Sales Strategy
- Attention to details
- Wine Production Knowledge
- Guest Assistance
- Customer Retention
- Wine club sign ups
- Winery History
- Guest Service
- Onsite Tours
Favorite things
I enjoy riding my motorcycle , the outdoors, and listening to music of all genres. I also enjoy spending time at home with my wife and son, and our three dogs.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Tasting Room Lead - Corison Winery
05.2014 - Current
Tasting Room Associate/Special Events Supervisor - Artesa Vineyards & Winery
05.2010 - 01.2015
Newberg Senior High School - High School Diploma,
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