Hector Morestin
Rohnert Park
Summary
Bilingual professional with a double major in Wine Business and French, skilled in translating complex wine concepts into engaging education. Proven track record in increasing sales through storytelling and delivering personalized recommendations. Adaptable team player thriving in fast-paced environments with strong customer service and inventory management experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Educator
Kenwoond Vineyards - Pernod Ricard
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Guided tastings for groups of 2 to 20 guests through standard and elevated experiences, explaining flavor profiles, pairings, and wine regions
- Translated complex wine concepts into approachable, engaging education on varietals and winemaking techniques
- Boosted wine sales by crafting engaging product stories and nurturing guest relationships
- Provided personalized wine recommendations based on guest preferences and curated selections for events and special occasions
- Collaborated in creating seasonal tasting menus by pairing wines with food courses to enhance guest experiences
- Represented the winery at off-site events, providing tastings and brand education
- Ensured product availability through effective stock rotation and ordering
Produce Manager
Jetro Cash & Carry
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of produce department, ensuring effective merchandising, inventory control, and quality assurance.
- Increased departmental sales by 50% through merchandising and decreased produce waste by 80% through communicating with corporate buyers and tailoring weekly shipments to avoid throwing away unsold produce.
- Managed small team of associates, delegating tasks, setting performance expectations, and conducting training on product handling and customer service.
- Collaborated with buyers and vendors to negotiate pricing and manage delivery schedules, enhancing product availability and achieving cost savings.
- Worked with Jetro to open a new Restaurant Depot store location in Rohnert Park CA.
Harvest Intern
Bundschu Company
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with team to process 320 acres of fruit into wine and execute custom crushes for clients.
- Operated and cleaned the press, sanitized the tanks, steamed barrels, operated the destemmer, completed yeast additions and took samples from the barrel room.
- Worked with Bundschu Company at both their winery locations during the 2023 harvest.
- Acquired knowledge of wine production processes and utilized common winery equipment.
- Operated forklift and contributed to all aspects of bottling line operations.
- Assisted with organizing and tracking inventory within the warehouse to streamline operations.
Education
BBA - Wine Business
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - French
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2023
GED -
Santa Teresa High School
San Jose, CA05-2019
Skills
- Wine education
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
- Product storytelling
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Product presentation
Relevant Information
French (Fluent), Forklift Certification (Very Strong), Excel (Intermediate), Power-point (Strong),
Timeline
Wine Educator
Kenwoond Vineyards - Pernod Ricard
06.2025 - 05.2026
Produce Manager
Jetro Cash & Carry
06.2024 - 05.2025
Harvest Intern
Bundschu Company
07.2023 - 05.2024
BBA - Wine Business
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - French
Sonoma State University
GED -
Santa Teresa High School