Laura McWeeney

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About Laura McWeeney

It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. Maybe that’s enlightenment enough - to know that there is no final resting place of the mind, no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom, at least for me, means realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go.” — Bourdain in No Reservations: Peru (2006) I am an enthusiastic, detail oriented hospitality manager, with experience in people management, club management, and sales, eager to transition my skillset into a new field! I have completed CAPM certification training, and am studying to pass the exam. I am eager to utilize my experience in hospitality, as well as my organization, motivation, communication abilities to take on a challenging new role as a Project Manager. As the Wine Club Manager at Wine for the People, I acted as the sole liaison to the wine club members, which grew from <50 to over 200 members under my direction. Serving as the main point of contact and as the bridge to the owner and winemaker, I was responsible for implementing service standards and acting as the brand ambassador. I coached and guided tasting room associates in best practices in assisting wine club members and cultivating a united front to support brand reputation. My experience in sales with Dionysus Imports highlights my ability to leverage data/analytics; I built my own outbound sales route through market research and networking in a dynamic environment. As a sales representative I used every interaction with wine buyers to cultivate a sense of their tastes, which I then utilized strategically to sell wines they would be most interested in. Working autonomously while reporting trends to supervisors, I was able to juggle multiple priorities. I have a collective eight years in supervisor roles, with a proven record of motivating and guiding teams. As exemplified through my roles as Dining Manager at Winebelly & Moonshine Modern Supper Club, where I was responsible for front of house recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing coaching. I am passionate about providing the best customer experience.