Rick Ferdinande

Rick Ferdinande has over 27 years of work experience, starting in 1993 as a Regional Sales Director at General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Rick then worked as a Wine Specialist at Trader Joe's from December 2010 to August 2013. From September 2013 to March 2016, Rick was a Wine Buyer at Angeli's Wine & Spirits, where they implemented a new pricing structure and created a marketing and promotional plan that increased profits and revenue. Rick also developed relationships with external partners, managed social media, and participated in local events. From April 2016 to November 2019, Rick worked as a Wine Specialist at Jack's Wine & Spirits. Currently, they are a Wine Manager at Top Ten Liquors starting from January 2020.

Rick Ferdinande's education history includes various wine-related certifications and a degree in apparel manufacturing and design. In 2000 to 2003, they attended FIDM and obtained an Associate degree in Apparel Manufacturing and Design.

In 2019, they pursued wine education and completed the Level 2 Wine & Spirits program at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), earning the award with distinction.

Additionally, in 2019, Rick Ferdinande also obtained the Level 2 Wine & Spirits certification from WSET.

More recently, in 2021, they expanded their wine knowledge by completing the Spanish Wine Scholar program with honors at the Wine Scholar Guild.

Rick Ferdinande continues to pursue wine education, as indicated by their ongoing enrollment in the Wine Scholar Guild for the Spanish Wine Scholar program.

Overall, their education history demonstrates a strong interest and dedication to wine studies, with a particular focus on Spanish wines.