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Martine McLarney Garrish

Port Dover,ON

Summary

Talented Wine Professional offering 20+ years of expertise in high level management, educator and entrepreneurial positions. Highly communicative and well-educated. Successful at developing strong business reputations built on knowledgeable and professional service. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success. Ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Imports & Ordering Manager

Online Marketing Company Ltd
07.2020 - Current
  • Complete ownership of administrative functions on all aspects of import and distribution
  • Develop and maintain relationships with wineries, suppliers and agents
  • Extensive research for wine and products
  • Creating and costing offers for tenders to the LCBO through the NISS system
  • Creating and ordering product through the LCBO Elite system
  • Cost analysis on wines for import
  • Extensive use and knowledge of Magento ecommerce system through listing products, ordering and reports.
  • Working directly with the CEO on new projects

Educator

Conestoga College School Of Hospitality & Culinary
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated the introductory wine course on all major international grape varieties and wines of the world.
  • Facilitated learning on basic grape growing procedures and wine making techniques.
  • Conducted wine tastings with students to develop wine tasting skills.
  • Applied food and wine pairing principles to focus on the impact wine and food have on each other.
  • Developed students skills at reading wine labels and identifying quality indicators.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.

Training Program Developer & Dining Room Supervisor

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, Relais & Chateau
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed and implemented a training program for new and existing front of house staff
  • Management of front of house staff in a luxury dining setting
  • Sommelier duties
  • Inventory Management

Operating Partner

Banana Coast Tours & Campo Del Mar Park System
09.2010 - 04.2018
  • Partnered in building a Cruise Ship Destination in the Caribbean
  • Built and operated a large tourist attraction catering to groups of cruise ship passengers up to 700 people
  • Built and operated a restaurant designed for local traffic and catering to cruise ship passengers
  • Created and executed systems for inventory, labour costs and budgets
  • Introduced and adhered to all Canadian Health & Safety Policies and Food Safe Practices
  • Built and operated Tours for local visitors and cruise ship passengers
  • Managed dispatch for 20 different tours for over 1000 passengers per day
  • Fostered and built good working relationships with Cruise Ship Staff
  • Managed and was responsible for a team of over 100 employees

Project Manager New Store Openings and Resales

Prime Restaurants Of Canada
04.2006 - 08.2010
  • Responsible for training and coaching of over 100 employees
  • Oversaw team of 10 to 12 trainers all with different skill sets and responsibilities
  • Helped to create new training format for New Store Openings
  • Part of executive team in charge of Restaurant layout, construction and logistics
  • Developed and maintained good working relationships with Franchisees
  • Worked with teams to coach and maintain Health & Safety policies, Employment Standards and Food Safety
  • Created Action Plans to increase performance of Resale restaurants
  • Responsible for Daily and Weekly Reporting on Progress of New and Resale Restaurants
  • Intimate knowledge of Optimum Inventory Control, Maitre'D POS Systems, and Labour Programs
  • Adhered to and trained within all Brand Specific Standards and Specifications

Education

WSET Diploma - Level 4 Advanced - Advanced Wine And Beverage Business Management

Wine Spirits Education Trust
Toronto, ON
10.2021 - 08.2023

Art & Design Certificate - Art And Design

Georgian College
Barrie, ON
09.2005 - 06.2006

Skills

  • WSET Diploma - Level 4 Advanced
  • Sommelier - CMS & International Sommelier Guild
  • Microsoft Office Suite - High Proficiency
  • Canva
  • Website building
  • Social Media
  • Magento E commerce Web Platform
  • NISS - LCBO Item Submission system
  • Elite Web Ordering System
  • Plan Projects
  • Employee Feedback and Recognition
  • Class Instruction
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration

Timeline

Educator

Conestoga College School Of Hospitality & Culinary
01.2023 - Current

WSET Diploma - Level 4 Advanced - Advanced Wine And Beverage Business Management

Wine Spirits Education Trust
10.2021 - 08.2023

Imports & Ordering Manager

Online Marketing Company Ltd
07.2020 - Current

Training Program Developer & Dining Room Supervisor

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, Relais & Chateau
06.2018 - 03.2020

Operating Partner

Banana Coast Tours & Campo Del Mar Park System
09.2010 - 04.2018

Project Manager New Store Openings and Resales

Prime Restaurants Of Canada
04.2006 - 08.2010

Art & Design Certificate - Art And Design

Georgian College
09.2005 - 06.2006

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