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Overview
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Education
Skills
Certification
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Katherine Lunsford

Rohnert Park,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tasting Room Associate

Phase 2 Cellars
2023.11 - Current
  • Representing the Alpha Omega Winery, Tolosa, and Perinet
  • Enhancing customer experience by providing personalized wine recommendations
  • Developing strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Managing inventory of wines, ensuring adequate stock levels for daily operations and special events.
  • Assisting in training new team members on tasting room procedures, policies, and best practices for customer engagement.

Private Event Coordinator

Bundschu Company
2022.05 - 2023.11


  • Performed event coordination for smaller parties and gatherings via Tripleseat and Tock
  • Worked varying schedules to reflecting needs of Gundlach Bundschu and Abbot's Passage Winery
  • Supported Private Events team with all aspects of event setup and breakdown, including POS register and cash management, menu customizations, etc.
  • When needed, acted as a tour guide and/or tasting host for VIP guests

Tasting Room Host

Bundschu Company
2021.03 - 2022.10
  • Educated guests about winery history and wine portfolio through tasting flights
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.

Sales and Business Development Intern

Gesture
2020.12 - 2021.02
  • Maintained client information and accounts in company databases
  • Engaged with customers to build business relationships
  • Developed knowledge of company products and services to make suggestions according to customer needs

Education

MBA - General Studies, Hospitality

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
08.2024

BBA - Wine Business Strategies

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Business Growth
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Customer Retention
  • POS System Operation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Guest Relations
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Hospitality Service

Certification

  • Responsible Beverage Server License - exp. 06/2025

Timeline

Tasting Room Associate

Phase 2 Cellars
2023.11 - Current

Private Event Coordinator

Bundschu Company
2022.05 - 2023.11

Tasting Room Host

Bundschu Company
2021.03 - 2022.10

Sales and Business Development Intern

Gesture
2020.12 - 2021.02

MBA - General Studies, Hospitality

Washington State University

BBA - Wine Business Strategies

Sonoma State University
  • Responsible Beverage Server License - exp. 06/2025
Katherine Lunsford