Jesse Clark
Windsor,CA
Summary
Seasoned Tasting Room Lead with solid experience in hospitality and wine industry. Skilled at providing top-notch customer service, curating tasting experiences, and ensuring smooth operation of front-end facilities. Strengths include strong communication skills, breadth of wine knowledge, and ability to train and lead team members. Made significant impact in improving customer satisfaction and increasing sales through effective promotion strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Room Lead
La Crema Winery
Windsor, CA
05.2023 - 09.2024
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Matrix Winery
Healdsburg, CA
03.2021 - 04.2023
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Soda Rock Winery
Geyserville, CA
09.2020 - 03.2021
Tasting Room Associate/Lead
Christopher Creek Winery
Healdsburg, CA
11.2015 - 04.2020
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Saint Clair Winery
Blenheim, New Zealand
03.2017 - 05.2017
Server
Brasa Churrascaria
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
Busser/Expeditor
Bear Republic Brewing Company
Healdsburg, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
Education
WSET Level 2 Wine Course
Odyssey Wine Academy
Healdsburg, CA04-2025
High School -
Windsor High School
06.2012
Skills
- Wine knowledge
- Customer service
- Sales proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Tech Savviness
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Onsite tours
References
- Joe Layher, Manager/Wine club manager at Matrix Winery, (707) 495-0128
- Pedro Martinez, Assistant Manager at La Crema Winery, (619)-861-3821
- Joe Foppoli, Owner and COO of Christopher Creek Winery, (707) 486-1932
Timeline
Tasting Room Lead
La Crema Winery
05.2023 - 09.2024
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Matrix Winery
03.2021 - 04.2023
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Soda Rock Winery
09.2020 - 03.2021
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Saint Clair Winery
03.2017 - 05.2017
Tasting Room Associate/Lead
Christopher Creek Winery
11.2015 - 04.2020
Server
Brasa Churrascaria
01.2014 - 01.2015
Busser/Expeditor
Bear Republic Brewing Company
01.2012 - 01.2014
WSET Level 2 Wine Course
Odyssey Wine Academy
High School -
Windsor High School