Natalie Newman

Natalie Newman's work experience includes various roles in sales, operations, and hospitality. Natalie'smost recent position was as a Sales Operations Manager at Volio Imports. Prior to that, they worked as a National Sales Director at ToMarket.Farm and as a Field Sales Manager at Breakthru Beverage Group. From 2017 to 2021, Natalie worked at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, starting as a Sales Consultant before becoming an Area Sales Manager. Natalie also has experience as a Sommelier at Hudson's on the Bend and as a Beverage & Foods Outlets Manager at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Natalie began their career in the hospitality industry, working as Lead Server & Hostess, Chef de Partie at The Black Cypress and as a Server and Event Preparation team member at Hospitality Catering Services. Natalie also gained experience as a Sales & Marketing Intern at Hilton Worldwide and as a Winter Extern at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Overall, Natalie has a diverse background in sales, marketing, and hospitality, with a strong focus on the wine and spirits industry.

Natalie Newman attended Washington State University from 2011 to 2015, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Business Management with a minor in French. In addition to their degree, Natalie has obtained several certifications in the field of wine education. In 2017, they became a Level II Certified Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers. In 2019, Natalie achieved the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) certification from the Society of Wine Educators and also obtained the WSET II - Wines & Spirits certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust.