Matthew Blumenfeld

Matthew Blumenfeld

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Wine & Spirits Account Development Manager

  • Education

    • Renbrook

      1989 - 2001
    • Barry University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Sports Management and Business 3.2

      Graduated on Dean's List and Dean's Round Table Member

    • The University of Connecticut

      2004 - 2006
  • Experience

    • Pettibones Tavern

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Server/ Bartender

      Fine and Causal dinning service

    • Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

      Mar 2008 - Sept 2014

      -Administrative duty, end of night paperwork, etc...-Entering sales data -Visiting all tables to ensure guest satisfaction as well as hand selling wines -Training of new hires-Responsible for conducting staff wine trainings and tastings -Organizing wine dinners that showcase our great food and wine paired together -Writing and printing up-to-date wine lists and updating digital iPad wine lists-Mid-Month and End of Month inventory -Named associate of the year 2011 Perform administrative duties, end of night paperwork, entering sales data, collecting and processing paperwork from all employees, collecting money and distributing it to employees. Also responsible for any comps as well as visiting all tables to ensure guest satisfaction Key Associate

      • Key Associate

        Jun 2013 - Sept 2014
      • Key Associate

        Sept 2008 - Jun 2013
      • Server

        Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
    • BLT Steak

      Sept 2009 - Feb 2010
      Captain
    • Florida Panthers

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      Corporate Sales Intern

      Finding new corporate sponsors. Creating decks for prospects highlighting our available marketing options. Helping to write sponsorship agreements. Working with brand activation team. Lead generation for corporate sales team.

    • Firebox Restaurant

      Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
      Assistant General Manager/ Sommelier

      Event coordinator -Responsible for booking all large parties and private functionsWine buyer-Purchasing all wine-Pricing and adding all wine to both by the glass list and bottle selections-Monthly inventory-Weekly staff trainingAssistant General Manager-Hiring Front of House staff-Scheduling-Disciplining staff when needed-Coaching and training staff -problem resolution

    • @ The Barn

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Manager

      -Opened 170 seat upscale restaurant- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised Front-of-House staff of 30+ employees-Created and implemented service standards-Selected all wines, beers and liquors as well as put together a list of unique craft cocktails -Wine/Beer/ liquor ordering and inventory-Exceeded projected sales for wine, beer, and liquor in first 3 months of operation by 100%

    • Zen Restaurant Group

      Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
      Beverage Director

      -Manage beverage programs for 3 restaurants that collectively have $2,000,000+ in beverage sales-Maintain a low COGS while increasing overall sales numbers and maintaining perceived value by guests-Work with vendors and suppliers to host wine, beer, spirit, and sake dinners-Worked with suppliers to create a high end Coravin by the glass program-Meet with venders weekly to ensure our beverage program was relevant, creative, and profitable

    • Brescome Barton Inc.

      Dec 2018 - now
      • Account Development Manager

        Mar 2020 - now
      • Sales Representative

        Dec 2018 - Feb 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Bourbon Professional

      Councle of Whiskey Masters
      Jan 2020
    • Level I Spirits

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Jan 2019
    • Level I Wines

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Jan 2019
    • Level 1 Sommelier

      Court of Master Sommeliers
      Apr 2013
    • Dive Master

      PADI
      Jul 2007
    • Level 2 Certified Sommelier

      The Court of Master Sommeliers
      Jul 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Blumenfeld
      Dean's List Barry University Dec 2012
    • Awarded to Matthew Blumenfeld
      Dean's Round Table Barry University May 2012
    • Awarded to Matthew Blumenfeld
      Associate of the year Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Jan 2012 Named Associate of the year for 2011