Kit Whistler
7565 Snow Camp Road,North Carolina
Summary
Passionate lover of beverages who delights in creating a special, memorable tasting experience for all guests...because a good drink can be magical.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tasting Room Associate
Guy Drew Vineyards
- Greeted tasting room visitors and answered questions with upbeat attitude and professionalism.
- Educated and delighted customers by sharing knowledge of and stories behind the vineyard’s estate-produced wine
- Pitched and closed sales of retail wine by the case to tasters
- Assisted with grape harvest in the winery’s on-site vineyard
Restaurant Server
3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro
- Ensured excellent customer experience by suggesting local wines or craft beers to pair with high quality meals
- Attended weekly educational sessions and tastings with our Master Sommelier
- Leveraged wine knowledge into upsells of both in store and retail wine
Restaurant Server
The Grape Wine Bistro
- Created warm and community with local clients, who felt a little like family
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Self-managed two-server shifts, handling everything from open to close
- Compiled nightly sales numbers and accurately completed accounting tasks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCSkills
- Focus on Customer Delight
- Working Knowledge of Craft Beer and Brewing Process
- Deeply Familiar with Local Food Scene
- Beverage Sales Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Point of Service Software: Aloha
Certification
Level 1 Award in Wines
Wine and Spirit Education Trust
Introductory Sommelier Certificate
Court of Master Sommeliers of the Americas
Timeline
Tasting Room Associate
Guy Drew Vineyards
Restaurant Server
3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro
Restaurant Server
The Grape Wine Bistro
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Appalachian State University
Similar Profiles
MARIAH EINHAUSMARIAH EINHAUS
Pharmacist at Charles Drew Health CenterPharmacist at Charles Drew Health Center
Tameca ThreattTameca Threatt
Pre-K Assistant Teacher at Drew Court Child Development CenterPre-K Assistant Teacher at Drew Court Child Development Center
Madison BeechMadison Beech
Restaurant Waiter at Drew ClaxtonRestaurant Waiter at Drew Claxton
Chris dixsonChris dixson
Facilities Maintenance Technician at WolfspeedFacilities Maintenance Technician at Wolfspeed
Catherine MillerCatherine Miller
RN at Cone Health Cancer CenterRN at Cone Health Cancer Center