Andrew Morton has experience in wine sales and service through positions at Coltivare restaurant, Lucas Vineyards tasting room, and as a Level I Sommelier. He has also worked in retail sales at The Sports Locker and as a front-of-house supervisor at Kilpatrick's Irish Pub. Currently, Morton is a teaching assistant providing behavioral and social skills instruction to children with autism at Franziska Racker Centers. He maintains additional skills in archery, computer repair, and video game development.

1. Andrew Morton
6B4 Candlewyck Park Ithaca, NY 14850
ajmorton490@gmail.com
814-203-5010 (cell)
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Level I Sommelier’s Certification…………………………………………………………………....March, 2015
The Court of MasterSommeliers, Napa CA
B.S. in Sports Studies, Human Growth and Development…………………...............................December, 2011
St. Bonaventure University,Olean NY
Class of 2012
SALES EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Coltivare……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Ithaca,NY
Server and Bartender…………………………………………………………………………..May, 2015 – November 2015
∙ Provided exceptional wine and food service in a fine dining environment
∙ Actively pursued studies that increased overall effectiveness of restaurant sales
∙ Directly instructed staff regarding basics of wine and beverage service
Lucas Vineyards……...………………………………….……………………………………………………..Interlaken,NY
Tasting RoomClerk and Sales Associate…………..…………………………………..October, 2013 – November2015
∙ Welcomed customers and served wine to small and large groups in a sales environment
∙ Sold cases of wine regularly based upon individual preferences and winery specials
∙ Encouraged sale of wines and made suggestions for local cuisine and beverages
The Sports Locker……………………….……………………………………….………………………………...Olean,NY
TeamSales Associate……………...…………………………………..……………………….August 2012 – October 2013
∙ Routinely expedited retail sales of over $1,000
∙ Spoke and dealt directly with customers to aid them in their selection of products
∙ Operated cash register and organized physical and digital monetary transactions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________________________________
Kilpatrick’s Irish Pub, Hilton Garden Inns……………………………………………………………....…...Ithaca,NY
Front-of-House Supervisor…………………………………………………………………November 2015 - January 2016
∙ Developed staff training manuals to increase employee sales of beverages and cuisine
∙ Pioneered multiple improvements to work space that increased employee productivity
∙ Actively trained new employees to operate efficiently under high stress conditions
Franziska Racker Centers………………………………………………………………………………………...Ithaca,NY
Teaching Assistant (Behavioral Classroom, Autism)………………...………………………….October 2013 – Present
∙ Instruct children on the autism spectrum and assist their development of social and verbal skills
∙ Develop and implement team schedules and cooperative activities designed to achieve differentiated
individual objectives
∙ Joint managed a high-turnover team of employees in a delicate teaching environment
ADDITIONALSKILLS_________________________________________________________________________________________________
∙ Eclectic interests including Archery,Bowcraft,Computer Repair, and Video Game Development
∙ Currently pursuing Level II Sommelier’s Certification
∙ Competent with Microsoft Office applications
∙ Able to maintain a respectful and cheerful attitude in crowded, high stress environment
∙ Cheerful disposition and infectious positive attitude