Aidan Woodwick Richards
El Dorado Hills
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Public History and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. With a strong interest i nineteenth century Iberian history with a focus on how imperialism has impacted the world of wine during this time period. Passionate for sharing this interest with future historians and individuals planning on working in the wine industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales & Operations Associate
Blackwells Wine and Spirits
03.2026 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure stock availability and minimize discrepancies.
- Coordinated shipments and deliveries, optimizing logistics processes for efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
Winemaking Intern
Lava Cap Winery
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in wine production processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Worked on maintaining barrels with cleanliness and checking to make sure nothing was wrong.
- Gathered chemical readings for the assistant winemaker so changes could be made to the wine that the assistant winemaker knew was necessary.
Tasting Room Associate
Willamette Wineworks
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Represent the Willamette Valley Vineyard wines through customer wine education and positive customer wine tasting experience.
- Promotion of Wine Club Membership and wine sales. Introduction of wine blending and complimentary food service
- Vineyard Management & Enology Course
- WSET Level 1 in Progress
Education
Master of Science - History
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA12-2025
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05-2020
Master of Arts - History
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA12-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Deadline management
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Team support
- Project management
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Workload prioritization
- Competent in Microsoft Suite
- Project planning
- Strong problem solver
Interests
Storytelling, Travel, Culture & Art, Enology & Cuisine, Paddled Boarding, Training Opie, my dog, Music, All Kinds, NBA & College Sports
Timeline
Retail Sales & Operations Associate
Blackwells Wine and Spirits
03.2026 - Current
Winemaking Intern
Lava Cap Winery
08.2023 - 12.2023
Tasting Room Associate
Willamette Wineworks
11.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - History
California State University, East Bay
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
Folsom Lake College
Master of Arts - History
California State University, East Bay
VALUES
Important to my daily interactions are being authentic, kind, appreciative, ethical, and fair. As a storyteller, learning about other’s life experience is a high priority. These values will be the framework for my interactions with students, parents and colleagues.