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A Day in the Life of a Wine Educator, Writer, and Blogger. Without these esteemed positions, we would not have the educational framework available today to train our new and existing wine & spirits hospitality professionals. We will look at the journey, passion, dedication, and hard work that guided educators, writers, and bloggers to their dream jobs.

1. Wine educator, writer, and blogger – is it in my future?

• Roles are intricately linked and often combined
• A thirst for a broad body of knowledge
• Choosing a specialized area in the world of wine & spirits

2. Building a road map for your journey!

• Key skill sets & tenured experience required.
• Strong focus on presentation skills, public speaking & writing
• Top certifications and ongoing study
   

Presenter: Pam Kindel Connors

Pam is the owner of “Cuvee Consulting LLC” a company designed to serve the needs of the hospitality and wine & spirits industry. Her mission is to help companies invest in their current talent within their organization through coaching and consulting in organizational development, leadership development, customized training, professional wine & spirits education, and certification programs.

Pam has over 30 years of wine & spirits distribution, cruise line, casino, country club, and restaurant operations experience. She has held various positions in sales, management, training & development, and human resources. Before opening her own company, Connors worked with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as a Regional HR Business Partner Director specializing in learning and development, talent management, organizational development, and mentor coaching. For eight years before her HR role, she held the State Director of Training for the Glazer’s Diageo & Moet Hennessy division, leading all sales training programs and wine & spirits education, including the CSW, CSS, and FWS certification programs.

In addition she has also specialized as a wine & spirits heducator conducting professional certification courses and seminars for trade and consumer groups nationwide. She has earned certifications through professional organizations, including the Wine Scholar Guild, Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Bordeaux Wine School, “Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux,” Wine Academy of Spain, and Court of Master Sommeliers. She has served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Society of Wine Educators since 2017. In addition, she is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators, Wine Scholar Guild, Society for Human Resource Management, Association for Talent Development, and the Center for Executive Coaching.

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A Day in the Life of a Food & Beverage Director, Sommelier, and Wine Director. At the heart of hospitality lies three essential wine & spirits professionals: the food & beverage director, sommelier, and wine director. Although traditionally separate jobs, today’s economy often combines these roles into one position. We will take a deep dive into what a typical day looks like for each position and hear a few testimonials highlighting the steps individuals have taken to achieve professional success.

1. Each role in today’s hospitality industry

• Today roles are often combined
• Adapting to a new hospitality environment

2. Food & beverage director/sommelier/wine director

• Skill sets required
• Experience & certifications
• A walk through a typical day in one role or combined roles

Presenter: Pam Kindel Connors

Pam is the owner of “Cuvee Consulting LLC” a company designed to serve the needs of the hospitality and wine & spirits industry. Her mission is to help companies invest in their current talent within their organization through coaching and consulting in organizational development, leadership development, customized training, professional wine & spirits education, and certification programs.

Pam has over 30 years of wine & spirits distribution, cruise line, casino, country club, and restaurant operations experience. She has held various positions in sales, management, training & development, and human resources. Before opening her own company, Connors worked with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as a Regional HR Business Partner Director specializing in learning and development, talent management, organizational development, and mentor coaching. For eight years before her HR role, she held the State Director of Training for the Glazer’s Diageo & Moet Hennessy division, leading all sales training programs and wine & spirits education, including the CSW, CSS, and FWS certification programs.

In addition she has also specialized as a wine & spirits heducator conducting professional certification courses and seminars for trade and consumer groups nationwide. She has earned certifications through professional organizations, including the Wine Scholar Guild, Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Bordeaux Wine School, “Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux,” Wine Academy of Spain, and Court of Master Sommeliers. She has served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Society of Wine Educators since 2017. In addition, she is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators, Wine Scholar Guild, Society for Human Resource Management, Association for Talent Development, and the Center for Executive Coaching.

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A Day in the Life of a Wine & Spirits Sales Consultant. The wine & spirits sales consultant remains a very popular career choice for those new to the industry as well as the seasoned professionals within it.  We will take you on a journey to discover the average day for a distributor sales consultant, retail sales consultant, and importer/brand manager sales consultant.  Discover the skill sets that are required for each role, the certifications to get you there, and the opportunities for growth. 

1. Wholesale/Distributor Sales Consultant

• Skill sets required
• Experience & certifications
• A walk through a typical day

2. Retail Sales Consultant

• Skill sets required
• Experience & certifications
• A walk through a typical day

3. Importer/Brand Manager Sales Consultant

• Skill sets required
• Experience & certifications
• A walk through a typical day
   

Presenter: Pam Kindel Connors

Pam is the owner of “Cuvee Consulting LLC” a company designed to serve the needs of the hospitality and wine & spirits industry. Her mission is to help companies invest in their current talent within their organization through coaching and consulting in organizational development, leadership development, customized training, professional wine & spirits education, and certification programs.

Pam has over 30 years of wine & spirits distribution, cruise line, casino, country club, and restaurant operations experience. She has held various positions in sales, management, training & development, and human resources. Before opening her own company, Connors worked with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as a Regional HR Business Partner Director specializing in learning and development, talent management, organizational development, and mentor coaching. For eight years before her HR role, she held the State Director of Training for the Glazer’s Diageo & Moet Hennessy division, leading all sales training programs and wine & spirits education, including the CSW, CSS, and FWS certification programs.

In addition she has also specialized as a wine & spirits heducator conducting professional certification courses and seminars for trade and consumer groups nationwide. She has earned certifications through professional organizations, including the Wine Scholar Guild, Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Bordeaux Wine School, “Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux,” Wine Academy of Spain, and Court of Master Sommeliers. She has served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Society of Wine Educators since 2017. In addition, she is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators, Wine Scholar Guild, Society for Human Resource Management, Association for Talent Development, and the Center for Executive Coaching.

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While a selection of wonderful wines is a great start, it may not be enough to present a winning session. A keen understanding of andragogy, coupled with the knowledge of helpful tools and how to integrate them into your classes, can take your wine presentations to the next level.

Presenter: Tracy Ellen Kamens, Ed.D., DWS, CWE

With 20 years of experience in education, Tracy Ellen Kamens marries her passion for teaching with her love of wine.

In addition to teaching both consumer and trade classes through her company, Tracy is a frequent presenter at international conferences. She previously served as the Education and Certification Consultant for the Society of Wine Educators.

Tracy’s wine knowledge includes the Certified Wine Educator credential from the Society of Wine Educators, WSET’s Diploma of Wine & Spirits (with Merit), Certified Wine Judge from AWS and the title of International Bordeaux Instructor from L’Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux. She completed the Napa Valley Vintners’ Wine Educators Academy in 2008 and was accredited by the CIVC and IVDP as a Wine Location Specialist.

A board member of the Wine Media Guild, Tracy has written for both print and online publications. Additionally, she has served as an editorial consultant for Columbia University Press.

Tracy holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. degree from Cornell University.

Visit Tracy's new website at: http://www.tracyellenkamens.com/

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