1. CARL ADAM HENDERSON
1443 W. EDGEWATER AVEUNIT2
CHICAGO, IL 60660
312.774.6501
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position within your company with potentialfor advancement.
EDUCATION:
May 99-Dec01: Part-timestudent, Business Administration Major, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach,
VA
Sept 95 - Jun 99: Graduate, Advanced Studies, Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA
Aug ‘11 - Level 1 Sommelier Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
SommelierandWine Consultant
June '13-March ‘16: Binny's Beverage Depot
• Very heavy customer service daily interactions.
• Responsible for weekly ordering, invoicing, stocking.
• Assists with event planning including weddings and large engagements.
• Daily department maintenance and replenishment
• Conducted sales driven wine tastings in a full retail environment, pouring, general
wine education.
SommelierandFine Wine Sales Representative
Feb ’11-May ‘13:Andes Importers, Inc (www.andesimporters.com)
● Responsible for theHampton Roads Territory (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News,
Williamsburg, Suffolk) and surrounding cities.
● Duties include hosting wine tastings, wine dinners, assisting with wine lists and face-to-face customer service.
● Familiar with all tasks and responsibilites of being a sales rep. Ordering, wine sample management, ABC
requirements, mileage.
● All self motivated. This company had no accounts in this region when I signed on with them and built the
territory by myself.
Business Owner –Wine andCheese Gourmet Shop
May09 – Feb11: Angry Adam’s Wine and Cheese Spot (www.angryadams.com)
● Previous sole ABC licensee with VA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
● Co-Managed high volume wine and gourmet cheese establishment. Only retail wine shop in City of Portsmouth
● Winner of the 2009 Virginia Wine Masters Program, Cellar Gold Case Award for outstanding support of VA
wines.
● Certified RSVP (ResponsibleSellers and Servers Virginia’s Program)
● Coordinated weekly wine and beer tastings, extensive comprehension of wines, varietals, regions and
winemaking processes.
● Managed multiple wine portfolios, Expertise in pairings, Developed massive customer base and enhanced
relationships
Regional Trainer,Store Manager:
Jan 04 – Mar 07: A&N Store Greenbrier, Chesapeake, VA
● Managed second highest volume storein the district, fourth in the entire chain.
● Store Operation, hiring, payroll, records, receiving, shipments up to 300 boxes weekly, tight cash handling
procedures, merchandising, lifting, price changes, ad setup, training programs.
● Trained 16 Managers both Store and Assistants
● Supervised teams up to 15 employees per shift.
● Involved in heavy customer service and multitasking.
● Responsible for inventory both clothes and shoes.
Assistant Manager:
Sept 03 - Jan 04: A&N Store Hilltop, Virginia Beach, VA

2. ● Assisted Store Manager with Operations.
● Cash handling procedures, shift operation, customer service, shipments up to 200 boxes weekly.
● Supervised teams up to 6 employees per shift.
Level One Team Member:
Sept 02 - July 03: Target Stores, South Independence, Virginia Beach, VA
Temp Position: Maintenance Trouble Desk Operator:
Mar 02 - Apr 02: Sentara, Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA
Assistant Manager:
Apr 01 - Jan 02: Burger King Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA
Letters of Recommendation Available Upon Request.