Debra Knotek

Debra Knotek's work experience begins in 2005 when they worked as a Sales Consultant at Classic Wine Imports. In 2007, they moved on to Vinfolio where they served as an Executive Sales Specialist for a year. From 2009 to 2010, they held the position of Northern California Sales Manager at TGIC Importers, where they managed sales and business operations in the region. At Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants, they worked as a Portfolio Manager from 2010 to 2015, growing territory and brands and consistently selling the most expensive wines without discounts. From 2015 to 2017, they were a Senior Account Executive at VOX Network Solutions, responsible for selling a range of products and services to over 100 accounts. From 2018 to 2018, they served as a Regional Sales Director at Advantel Networks before a layoff due to a company acquisition. Most recently, from 2021 to the present, they have been a Business Consultant at GrapeSeed Wines. Since 2022, they have also taken on the role of 365WineTrade Sales Specialist at Western Computer.

Debra Knotek's education history includes earning the WSET Advanced Certificate in Wine from Boston University in 2003-2004. Debra went on to pursue further education in the field of wine and obtained a Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in 2005.