Adrienne Byard

Adrienne Byard has over 10 years of work experience in the beverage and hospitality industry. In 2010, they began their career as a Photo Assistant and Intern for Ralph Smith Photography. Adrienne then worked as a Bartender at Grand Prize Bar in 2011, The NoMad Hotel New York in 2012, Saxon + Parole in 2013, The Dutch and Corkbuzz Wine Studio in 2014, and Beverage Manager at Cushman Concepts in 2014. In 2017, they became a Wine Sales Representative at Winebow and was named "Sales Person of the Month" in February 2018. In 2018, they took on the roles of District Manager and Craft Spirits Specialist for Republic National Distributing Company, and in 2022 they became a Brand Ambassador for Enthuse Marketing Group, LLC.

Adrienne Byard has a Bachelor of Humanities in Photocommunication from St.Edward's University, which they obtained between 2005 and 2009. Adrienne also has additional certifications, including Sake I from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which they obtained in October 2021, Spirits II from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which they obtained in May 2019, and Introductory Sommelier Certification from The Court of Master Sommeliers.