Riley Sanchez

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2017

  Biology and Chemistry Tutor

  Tutored in college level introductory biology, molecular biology, ecology and evolution, and conservation biology. Also tutored college level organic chemistry.

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  University of Oregon

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Undergraduate Researcher

  In this role, I researched leaf preference of atta cephalotes (leaf-cutter ants). This position included field research in the Amazon Rainforest in Tiputini, Ecuador. The goal of this research was to evaluate leaf cutter ants' adaptability to changes in leaf availability. As the climate continues to change and deforestation remains an evident threat to the amazon's ecological systems, it is important to evaluate how indicator species, like leaf cutter ants, evolve.

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  Center of Effort Wines

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

  Laboratory Technician
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  Matua Wine Company

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  RDV and Flotation Operations Manager

  Large scale production of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (1,200,000 cases).

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  Stephen Ross Wine Cellars

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Laboratory Technician

  Small boutique winery focused on premium, small lot Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah, and Grenache.

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  Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Graduate Student Researcher
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  Domaine Carneros Winery

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Sustainability Manager, Enologist

    May 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Sustainability Lead, Laboratory Technician

    Oct 2021 - May 2022

  • Seasonal Winemaking Intern

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
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  CHANDON

  Mar 2024 - now

  • Associate Winemaker

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Assistant Winemaker

    Mar 2024 - Feb 2025