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 Master Sommeliers, 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 Room Clerk and Sales Associate…………..…………………………………..October, 2013 – November 2015

∙ 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 Team Sales 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

ADDITIONAL SKILLS_________________________________________________________________________________________________

∙ 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