After several years at Soter Vineyards, Chris Poulos (AC 2007) was asked by North Berkeley Imports to come aboard as a sales representative covering the Pacific Northwest, midwest, and parts Northern California. A huge territory to be sure, which means that Chris finds himself traveling quite a bit. Chris says he loves the exposure to North Berkeley's stellar collection and the opportunity to introduce buyers to new wines. Chris is also currently working towards his WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits (DWS). Good luck, Chris!
Current student Linda Conklin was recently promoted to Hospitality Manager at Columbia Winery. In her new position, Linda coordinates all VIP visits and is also responsible for the winery's tasting room education program. Linda says she the new position keeps her busy and requires significant traveling, but that she is enjoying the new challenges.
Ryan Wilson (AC 2007) recently made a move from Bacchus Fine Wines to Mitchell Wines. Although it's a challenge to work with an entirely new book, Ryan is excited by Mitchell's great selection and is relishing the chance to learn an entirely new selection of wines (plus he gets to work with WSA instructor Ewald Moseler, so that's got to be a plus as well!).
And finally, on a recent trip to New Seasons, I was excited to see Kerry Godfrey (IC 2007) stocking wine bottles in his new position as Wine Manager. Kerry says he's found the perfect job and loves spending his days helping customers select wine (although his body has not quite adapted to all the heavy lifting!). The next time you're in the inner SE, stop in and see Kerry at the five corners New Seasons and put him to work!
Alright alums, keep us posted. We want to know what you're up to and where you're working. And for those of you who want to find out more about what our alums are up to, make sure to visit our graduates page.
