Wine Educator & Guest Experience Specialist

Friendly, knowledgeable wine professional with experience in wine education, guest service, and hospitality. Proven ability to create memorable tasting experiences through storytelling, clear communication, and genuine enthusiasm. Strong understanding of wine styles, food pairing, and service etiquette. Committed to making wine accessible and enjoyable for every guest, whether it’s their first tasting or their fiftieth.

Wine Educator

Elements of Wine (self) & Wine Smarties, Temecula, CA(Current)

  • Host educational tastings and wine classes in casual and professional settings, tailoring each event to the audience's knowledge level.

  • Guide guests through flights of wines with an emphasis on approachability, pairing tips, and regional storytelling.

  • Provide guests with wine recommendations and purchasing guidance based on taste preferences and experience levels.

Podcast Host

Pour Temecula & The Short Pour, Temecula(Current)

  • Host and produce a short-format podcast focused on wine education, certifications, and industry stories.

  • Interviewed wine professionals, highlighting career paths and the real-life impact of wine learning.

  • Designed content to be entertaining and approachable for both wine lovers and newcomers.

Wine Store and Bar Associate

Grapes and Grains, Temecula, CA(June 2020 - January 2022)

Performed full-service duties in a wine retail and bar setting, including properly opening and pouring wine, cleaning and polishing stemware, handling cash and card transactions through the POS system, and managing opening and closing procedures. Additionally, educated guests on wine selections, facilitated educational in-store tastings, and assisted the owner with purchasing decisions.

SKILLS

  • Collaboration and teamwork

  • Confident public speaking

  • Exceptional communication

  • Customer engagement

  • Wine Knowledge

  • Winemaking techniques

  • Food pairing

  • Tasting expertise

CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITION

  • WSET Diploma (2025)

  • Ramona Valley Vintners Association Wine Competition Wine Judge (2025, 2026)

  • San Diego County Fair Wine Competition Judge (2026)

  • 2nd Place – U.S. Finals, Ramon Bilbao Spanish Wine Master Competition (2024)

  • Rioja Wine Diploma (2024)

  • Albariño Ambassador (2024)

  • French Wine Scholar (2023)

  • Finger Lakes Wine Ambassador (2022)

  • WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (2019)