Eduardo Andrade

Eduardo Andrade has a diverse work experience in the beverage industry. Eduardo began their career as a Store Manager at Jamba Juice in 2011 and held that position until 2014. Eduardo then worked as a Wine & Spirits Manager at Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Eduardo then joined Total Wine & More as a Fine Wine Specialist from 2016 to 2018.

In 2018, Eduardo started working at Whole Foods Market as a Wine Buyer, where they managed the specialty beverage portfolio for Downtown Miami. Eduardo negotiated with suppliers and ensured the highest quality beer and wine for customers. Eduardo also worked at Winebow from 2018 to 2021, first as a Fine Wine Sales Consultant handling high-profile accounts and later as a National Account Sales representative.

From 2021 to 2022, Eduardo worked at Republic National Distributing Company as an On-Premise Sales Consultant. Eduardo managed a territory of luxury accounts and a portfolio of fine wine, beer, and spirits. Presently, Eduardo is employed at Trinchero Family Estates as a Luxury State Manager, responsible for distributor relations, incentives, and budget management for the Heritage Collection.

Eduardo Andrade has a diverse education history that includes both traditional academic studies and specialized certifications. From 2008 to 2014, they attended Barry University and studied sports management, though they did not obtain a specific degree in this field. In 2011, while at Barry University, they also earned a minor in French.

In 2009, Eduardo obtained the certification of State of Florida Notary Public from the institution Notary Public for the State of Florida. This certification allows him to perform notarial acts within the state of Florida.

In 2017, Eduardo received two additional certifications. Eduardo became a Total Spirits Professional through Total Wine & More, a prominent institution in the alcohol industry. Eduardo also became a Certified Beer Server through the Cicerone® Certification Program, which focuses on beer knowledge and service.

Eduardo's interest in the wine industry is evident in their recent education pursuits. In 2019, they completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 program, focusing on wine, through the institution Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Eduardo also completed the WSET Level 2 program, which emphasizes both wine and spirits.

Additionally, in 2017, Eduardo completed the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, further developing their skills as a wine steward or sommelier.

Overall, Eduardo Andrade's education history illustrates a wide range of interests, including sports management, French, notary public certification, alcohol-related certifications, and wine education through the WSET program.