Chad Culley

Chad Culley

Shipping and Receiving and Sales

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Texas Market Manager, Rodney Strong Wine Estates

  • Education

    • Azusa Pacific University

      1994 - 1994
      Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

      Activities and Societies: Preformed and toured with School of Music Men's Chorale Studied communications and graphic design

    • Seattle Pacific University

      1995 - 1997
      English Language and Literature/Letters

      Studied Literature and Graphic Design

  • Experience

    • REI

      Oct 1998 - Oct 2008
      Shipping and Receiving and Sales

      I worked full time and then part-time for REI for a period of 10 years. I was involved in sales and shipping and receiving.

    • Brews Brothers

      Mar 2001 - Aug 2009
      Manger/Beverage Director

      Managed front of house staff and beverage programs for a high volume, casual-fine dining restaurant. Other duties included public education, wine list management, cocktail development, inventory management and public engagement.

    • Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar

      Jan 2010 - now
      Business Owner

      I am a silent partner (previously owner-operator) in three businesses focused on wine, food and hospitality. Crush is a 60 seat wine bar and bistro with retail wine, beer and spirits. We operate a thriving wine club that has been releasing monthly wine since 2010. We launched a third project, a second retail location, late 2016. www.crushak.com

    • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2023
      • Regional Manager, Premier Wine CTX

        Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
      • District Sales Manager ATX

        Nov 2018 - Jun 2021
      • Sales Consultant Austin, TX

        Sept 2017 - Nov 2018
    • Rodney Strong Vineyards

      Apr 2023 - now
      Texas Market Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Specialist of Wine

      Society of Wine Educators
      View certificate certificate
    • Introductory Sommelier

      The Court of Master Sommeliers
      Jan 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Steering Committee member for the University of Alaska's Celebrity Chef Invitational.

      Issued by University of Alaska Anchorage on Jun 2008
      University of Alaska AnchorageAssociated with Chad Culley