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Tracy Cauble

Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced and dedicated wine professional who is passionate about learning and educating customers. With almost a decade of diverse experience in the wine industry, I’m looking for a long term role embedded in the Portland area to can grow skills, relationships, and knowledge of local wines. Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs. Versed in recordkeeping and production requirements. Bringing a 10-year track record of success in the wine industry.

Overview

Work History

MARKETING

Vinopolis Wine Shop
Portland, OR
2023 - Current
  • Writing 3 detailed email newsletters plus supplemental items each week to drive sales and customer engagement
  • Fielding outlook and phone orders from a nationwide client base
  • Working with a team of wine professionals to generate written content
  • In person sales support.

BUYER

Central Co-op (Capitol Hill)
Seattle, Washington
2020 - 2022
  • Responsible for all budget and ordering decisions as sole alcohol department employee in a high volume metropolitan grocery store
  • Planning and executing weekly consumer tasting events.

SALES

American Northwest Distributors
Seattle, Washington
2018 - 2020
  • Built brands by promoting mutually beneficial relationships between portfolio and clients
  • Effectively planned and executed tastings to help build brands in new markets
  • Increased points of distribution for key products.

SALES

Unique Wine Company
Seattle, Washington
2016 - 2018
  • Most new placements for Gruet sparkling wines in 2017
  • Most Increased sales for Huntsman Cab Sauv in 2017.

RETAIL

Esquin Wine And Spirits
Seattle, Washington
2014 - 2016
  • Keyholder to the largest collection of fine wines in the Seattle area
  • Receiving and shipping special orders including the collection, processing, and disposal of private financial information
  • Keyholder to the largest collection of fine wines in the Seattle area.

Education

Wine Sales and Marketing Certification -

Northwest Wine Academy At South Seattle College
Seattle, WA

B.A. in Creative Writing, with a minor in Psychology -

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Pricing negotiations

Vendor Relations

Purchase Order Management

Activities

  • Enjoy my rescue pets: two cats and a dog
  • Shop local
  • Browse LittleFreeLibraries
  • Explore Portland’s food and beverage scene
  • Collect cookbooks
  • Tend my garden and plan for its future

Previous Experience

  • La Buona Tavola, wine steward 2014
  • Belle Epicurean Cafe and Bakery, closing lead 2012-2013

References

  • Jacqueline Shultz, Trade Development Manager, American Northwest Distributors, 954-559-5162
  • Jen Williams, Wine and beer clerk, Providore Fine Foods, 214-405-2230
  • Aaron Leach, Central Coop Center Store Manager, 208-954-7885

Timeline

MARKETING

Vinopolis Wine Shop
2023 - Current

BUYER

Central Co-op (Capitol Hill)
2020 - 2022

SALES

American Northwest Distributors
2018 - 2020

SALES

Unique Wine Company
2016 - 2018

RETAIL

Esquin Wine And Spirits
2014 - 2016

Wine Sales and Marketing Certification -

Northwest Wine Academy At South Seattle College

B.A. in Creative Writing, with a minor in Psychology -

Seattle University

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