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Work History
Education
Skills
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Damián Enrique Guzmán

Wine And Hospitality Specialist
Damián Enrique Guzmán

Summary

Professional wine and hospitality expert prepared for this role with solid background in wine selection, inventory management, and customer service, brand ambassador. Proven ability to collaborate and manage effectively teams, adapting to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Strong focus on achieving results, with expertise in wine pairing, cellar organization, and guest education. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless and enjoyable wine experience for all.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
2
Language

Work History

Viking Ocean Cruises LTD.

Wine Steward
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza

Sommelier
11.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

Hotel Viña La Playa

Sommelier
11.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

Lamadrid Winery

Tourism Manager and Tour Guide, Sommelier
11.2021 - 10.2022

Job overview

Cruzat Winery

Tourism Manager and guide
10.2021 - 10.2022

Job overview

Freelancer

Online English Teacher
04.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

Tourism Companies

Freelance Tour Guide
09.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

Naoki Wine Garden wine shop owned by Casarena Winery

Retail Store Clerk
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

Casarena Winery

Tourism Manager
11.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

Cavas wine Lodge

Sommelier Assistant
02.2013 - 11.2015

Job overview

Hotel Aconcagua

Receptionist, Front Desc Agent
10.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

Affiliated computer services Call Center

Over the phone English-Spanish interpreter
10.2007 - 10.2010

Job overview

Del Taco, Utadel inc. Restaurant

Manager assistant
01.2002 - 10.2007

Job overview

Education

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

WSET 2
05.2001

University Overview

Fundacion Universitas
Mendoza, Argentina

Tec, Public Relationships And Organizational from Communication, Marketing And Organizational
05.2001

University Overview

Bodegas De Argentina ORG.
Mendoza, Argentina

Winery Tourism And Hospitality Management
05.2001

University Overview

DIAGEO, LEARNING FOR LIVE PROGRAM
MENDOZA, Argentina

Tourism And Hospitality Management
05.2001

University Overview

Cicec
Mendoza Argentina

Sommelier Assistant
05.2001

University Overview

Cicec
Mendoza, Argentina

Touristic Informer, And Guiding
05.2001

University Overview

Cicec
Mendoza Argentina

Enotourism Manager-
05.2001

University Overview

Learn TEFL.com

from Teaching English as a Foreign Language
09-2022

University Overview

Skills

1 Administrative Work

Focus: Operations, inventory, organization, and compliance

Managed products inventory efficiently, ensuring proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain quality, including replenishment, stock maintenance, and demand forecasting"

Negotiate and cultivated strategic partnerships with wineries and merchant providers, securing exclusive portfolio allocations and favorable terms"

Incorporated guest and management feedback to deliver unparalleled service and consistently hit profit targets

Orchestrated daily workflow for the team, organizing task and positions according daily itinerary

Maintained financial integrity by reconciling, auditing, and balancing complex transactions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

Developing and forecasting financial budget plan , monthly , annually, seasonal and events

Develop work schedules according to the needs of workflow

Efficiently organize work space, administrative task and cleaning

2 Wine Service (Guest Relations & Hospitality)

Focus: Direct customer interaction, table service, and education

Providing customers experience, wine tasting, tour guiding, games, cooking classwine paring, wine recommendations, by providing personalized based on individual preferences and meal choices

Collaborated with chefs and kitchen staff to create harmonious pairings for special events and tasting menus

3 Marketing & Sales

Focus: Promoting, creating demand, and brand building

Created visually appealing displays at diverse locations, that showcased featured wines, resulting in increased visibility and sales and branding

Assisted with marketing efforts by creating engaging content highlighting new wines or promotions for social media platforms

Conducted staff training sessions on wine knowledge and sales techniques, improving overall team performance, conducted at wineries, hotels, restaurant , wine shops and educational institutions

Represent and participate in tastings, events, Fairs, conventions, cultural events, private events in wineries, restaurants, hotels, wine shops

Organize private and public events, cultural events, educational, promotional, coworking

Software

MS Office Pack

MXP

Opera

Red line

Social Media

Timeline

Wine Steward
Viking Ocean Cruises LTD.
05.2024 - Current
Sommelier
Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza
11.2022 - 05.2023
Sommelier
Hotel Viña La Playa
11.2022 - 02.2023
Tourism Manager and Tour Guide, Sommelier
Lamadrid Winery
11.2021 - 10.2022
Tourism Manager and guide
Cruzat Winery
10.2021 - 10.2022
Online English Teacher
Freelancer
04.2020 - 12.2020
Freelance Tour Guide
Tourism Companies
09.2019 - 03.2020
Retail Store Clerk
Naoki Wine Garden wine shop owned by Casarena Winery
01.2018 - 01.2019
Tourism Manager
Casarena Winery
11.2015 - 01.2018
Sommelier Assistant
Cavas wine Lodge
02.2013 - 11.2015
Receptionist, Front Desc Agent
Hotel Aconcagua
10.2011 - 07.2012
Over the phone English-Spanish interpreter
Affiliated computer services Call Center
10.2007 - 10.2010
Manager assistant
Del Taco, Utadel inc. Restaurant
01.2002 - 10.2007
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
WSET 2
05.2001
Fundacion Universitas
Tec, Public Relationships And Organizational from Communication, Marketing And Organizational
05.2001
Bodegas De Argentina ORG.
Winery Tourism And Hospitality Management
05.2001
DIAGEO, LEARNING FOR LIVE PROGRAM
Tourism And Hospitality Management
05.2001
Cicec
Sommelier Assistant
05.2001
Cicec
Touristic Informer, And Guiding
05.2001
Cicec
Enotourism Manager-
05.2001
Learn TEFL.com
from Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Damián Enrique GuzmánWine And Hospitality Specialist