Wine, Work, and Passion Napa Valley Wine Academy

My guest today is Laura Deyermond, Head of Viticulture for Newton Vineyards and a 2022 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 recipient.  In this episode Laura shares her passion for farming grapes sustainably and organically to preserves the ecosystem in the vineyard.  She will also talk about the various roles it takes to manage and maintain a working vineyard and she’ll give advice to help you get your hands dirty in the vineyard too.



 



 



 



 



Resources:



* Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel

* Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast

* Check out our Wine Education Abroad Program:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-education-abroad-2023/

* Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates

* Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/

* Newton Winery:  https://www.newtonvineyard.com/

* Job opportunities at Newton Winery:  https://www.newtonvineyard.com/en-US/general/careers.html

Today I am honored to introduce you to Elizabeth Vianna, Winemaker and GM of the famed Chimney Rock Winery in the Stags Leap District here in Napa Valley.  Her story of going from medical school to making a world-class Cab. Sauv. in one of the greatest wine regions in the world, will inspire you.  And she offers great advice to help you start on your journey.      Resources:* Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel* Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast* Check out our Wine Education Abroad Program:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-education-abroad-2023/ * Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates * Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ * Follow Elizabeth Vianna & Chimney Rock Winery:* Instagram:  @elizvianna  @chimneyrockwinery @terlatowines* Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vianna-53b54aa/

We’ve finally come to the third and final episode in our series featuring the talent acquisition team with SGWS, the largest distributor in American

In our first episode we met Vince Pierce, the Senior Director and Head of Talent Acquisition.  In the second episode you met  Chip Turrisi, Director of Early Career Recruiting and Mike Cashion, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager for ETP, which is a fancy term for IT.  And last but not least, today I’ll introduce you to Brittany Merritt, National Talent Acquisition Director for Operations, Supply Chain and Corporate functions, and Kristi Gardner, National Talent Acquisition Director for Sales.  Together, Brittany and Kristi recruit for the segments with the largest number of employees across the US, which means, they are likely looking for talent in your market. 

This entire series has been packed with great advice for anyone looking to for a wine job and this episode does not disappoint. 

Show Notes & Resources:



* Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel

* Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast

* Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates

* Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/

* Networking article:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-industry-career-series-the-power-of-networking/

* 3-Tiered System article:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-industry-career-series-understanding-the-three-tiered-system/

* Brittany Merritt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytilley/

* Kristi Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-gardner-35289615/

* Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Career Board:  https://www.southernglazers.com/careers

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how to become a wine educator.  So, In an effort to answer this burning question, I recruited my good friend, and co-worker, Jean Cox.  Jean is a long-standing wine instructor at the NVWA and wears a few other hats as well.  She’ll give us a peek behind the curtain into the life of a wine educator and provide great advice and direction for those who want to follow in her footsteps.  If becoming a wine educator is how you want to make a career out of your passion for wine, then this is the episode for you!



 



 



Resources:



* Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel

* Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast

* Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates

* Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/

* Follow Jean Cox:



* Instagram:  @jeanmcox11

* Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannie-cox-853ba23b/

I’m excited to bring you part 2 of our 3-part series featuring the talent acquisition team with SGWS, the largest distributor in American



In our first episode we met Vince Pierce, the Senior Director and fearless leader of Talent Acquisition and he gave us an overview of what his team does and a general idea of the roles they recruit for.  Today we’ll drill down further and talk about specific opportunities.  Chip Turrisi, Early Career Recruiting & Programs Manager, will tell us how to go right from college to working in the wine industry.  And, Mike Cashion, Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition, which is a fancy term for IT, will explain how those who have a flair for technology can work in the wine industry with or without a college degree.



This episode is packed with ideas and recommendations all the way through so be sure to stay tuned until the end, so you don’t miss a thing.  And they will give you lots of links to help you find your dream job and we’ll pop those in the show notes for your convenience.



I’m super excited about this series as it will give you a deeper understanding of wine roles that are available around the country and what it takes to get in the game.  There is literally something for everyone in this 3-part series.



Resources:



* Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel

* Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast

* Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates

* Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/



To reach Mike Cashion & Chip Turrisi, SGWS Talent Acquisition



* Mike Cashion’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-cashion-23156124/

* Email for internships & recent grads: universityrecruiting@sgws.com

* Chip Turrisi’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipturrisi/

* Link directly to our Career Site with the Category for Internships & Early Career = Job Search - Southern Glazers

* Chippin’ Away YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chippin-away – specifically for students and helping them in their career journey (interviewing / resumes / applications etc).

Today you’ll meet Jodie Battles, Managing Partner & Beverage Director for JK Food Group.



You’ll learn about her journey from part-time server to overseeing the beverage programs at acclaimed Boston Area restaurants Toro, Coppa, Little Donkey, Faccia a Faccia and Bar Pallino

No matter where you are in your wine journey, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you jump start your wine career, with or without experience.



I can’t wait for you to meet Jodie!



Resources:

Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel

Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast

Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates

Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/

To follow or reach Jodie Battles and/or JK Food Group:

https://www.jkfoodgroup.com/work-with-us

jodie@jkfoodgroup.com