LAUREN A. FIALA
Geneva,Ohio
Summary
My ambition is to share my passion for wine and other alcoholic beverages with others. I believe in constantly improving my professional skills and to continue learning about the wine world and finding new venues to promote it.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Coordinator and Wine Educator
American Wine School
Cleveland, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Teaching WSET classes to consumers and professionals
- Assess student tasting notes
- Communicate with teachers and class locations about class dates
Adjunct Professor
Kent State University
Ashtabula, OH
01.2016 - Current
- Winery Sanitation course.
- Winery Equipment course.
- Wines of the World course.
- Utilized various methods, including exams, assignments and weekly online lectures on Backboard Learn and Canvas to assess student comprehension and monitored student performance using automated reporting system.
- Worked with local wineries for onsite training with student.
Winemaker
Markko Vineyard
Conneaut, Ohio
03.2020 - Current
- Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and provided reporting and analysis to inform budgeting and planning
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance
- Improved sanitation at one of the oldest wineries in Ohio
Wine Education Specialist
Lodge At Geneva On The Lake
Geneva, Ohio
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Staff training on wine service and how to sell wine at the table
- Set up the wine list and order product
- Wine seminars for groups: wine aromas, wine tasting, wine blending
- Developed a wine program for the serving staff and guests, educating them on the basics of wine
- Setup local Immersion Tours in the Grand River Valley, elevating wine tour experiences for guests
Vlogger and Wine Educator
Ohio Wine Producers
Geneva, Ohio
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Homegrown marketing initiative for the Ohio Wine Producers promoting awareness of wineries around Ohio for Facebook
- Videos being played at the State House in Columbus
- Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content
- Built brand awareness for the Ohio wine regions talking about basic wine topics
- Edited wine videos for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, and music mix
- Created over 10 wine videos with IMovie and Adobe Premiere Pro software with over 4,000 views
Distribution Sales Associate
Wines LLC
Cleveland, OH
11.2018 - 07.2020
- On premise and off premise sales in Northeastern Ohio
- Educating the public on one of the largest Italy wine portfolio in the Cleveland market
- Assisted in writing wine descriptions for the website
- Wine tasting events at wine shops and restaurants
- Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications
Assistant Wine Buyer
Chucks Fine Wines
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked with a wide variety of vintage wines from all over the World as well as one of the largest selections of craft beer in Northeastern Ohio.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide exceptional service.
- Organizing weekly Saturday wine tastings events.
- Communication with suppliers to make the best buying decisions.
- Actively involved in observing the newest trends in wine and beer to make proactive buying choices.
- Implemented the setup of Point of Sale database of over a thousand different labels of wine and beer.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
Education
Diploma - Wine Spirits Education Trust
WSET
LondonCertified Specialist of Wine -
Society of Wine Educators
Cleveland, OHLevel 1 -
Court of Masters Sommelier
Cleveland, OHWinemaking Certificate Program - Winemaking
UC Davis
CaliforniaBachelor of Science - Crop Science
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHMBA - International Business
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2023
Skills
- Direct Sales
- Organizing
- Digital marketing
- Sales forecasting
- Employee training
- Database Management
- Menu Production
- Wine Tasting Events
- Safety understanding
- Production background
- Sales expertise
- Trend assessment
- Spirit, wine and beer expertise
Certification
- Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
- TIPS Training
Internships
Cape Jaffa Winery: Cape Jaffa, Australia
- International Cellar Internship, February 2007 – May 2007
Matakana Estate Winery: North Island, New Zealand
- International Cellar Internship, February 2006 – May 2006
Timeline
Education Coordinator and Wine Educator
American Wine School
02.2022 - Current
Winemaker
Markko Vineyard
03.2020 - Current
Vlogger and Wine Educator
Ohio Wine Producers
03.2020 - 06.2021
Distribution Sales Associate
Wines LLC
11.2018 - 07.2020
Wine Education Specialist
Lodge At Geneva On The Lake
05.2018 - 04.2022
Assistant Wine Buyer
Chucks Fine Wines
10.2016 - 01.2019
Adjunct Professor
Kent State University
01.2016 - Current
Diploma - Wine Spirits Education Trust
WSET
Certified Specialist of Wine -
Society of Wine Educators
Level 1 -
Court of Masters Sommelier
Winemaking Certificate Program - Winemaking
UC Davis
Bachelor of Science - Crop Science
Ohio State University
MBA - International Business
Kent State University
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