Savanna Nelson

Savanna Nelson is a seasoned professional in the wine industry, currently serving as West Coast Sales Manager at Aquitaine Wine Company since January 2024. Previously, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Savanna excelled as Tasting Room Host & Events Lead, providing exceptional service and organizing upscale wine tasting events. Savanna held a supervisory role at UCSB Housing, Dining, & Auxiliary Enterprises, where leadership and performance management were key responsibilities. As a Research Assistant at the UCSB Communication Association, Savanna contributed to studies on communication theory, while also gaining marketing experience as an intern at Mammoth Bar and administrative skills at the Pedrozzi Foundation. Earlier experience includes outreach efforts with the Giants Community Fund and customer service at Wente Vineyards. Savanna holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from UC Santa Barbara and studied at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.