Public Relations and Wine Industry
San Luis Obispo, California Area
- Current
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- Tasting Room Hostess at Villicana Winery
- Culinary Director at Vihuela Winery
- Marketing and Communications Associate at AR & Co. PR & Marketing
- Past
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- Nanny at Bobbitt Family
- Childcare Assistant at Drew University Child Development Center
- Assistant Cook at JB's Place Restaurant
- Pharmacy Cashier at Longs Drugs
- Courtesy Clerk at Safeway
- Education
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- Drew University
- Connections
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5
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
Laura Zolnoski’s Experience
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Tasting Room Hostess
Villicana Winery
(Wine and Spirits industry)
November 2009 — Present (2 months)
- Greet guests, pour wine, and discuss wine
- Pack wine shipments and other office items
- Assist in bottling and other harvest tasks -
Culinary Director
Vihuela Winery
(Wine and Spirits industry)
September 2009 — Present (4 months)
- Create menu and prepare tapas, pizza, paninis, soups
- Conduct wine tastings and educate and entertain customers
- Maintain tasting room -
Marketing and Communications Associate
AR & Co. PR & Marketing
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
February 2009 — Present (11 months)
- Head of client Social Media
- Write newsletters, website content, press releases, photo captions, media alerts, and more.
- Public relations, including press release distribution to local, national, and online media outlets. -
Nanny
Bobbitt Family
(Education Management industry)
May 2007 — August 2009 (2 years 4 months)
- Plan daily activities and meals for three early elementary-age children
- Run errands and perform household chores for parents. -
Childcare Assistant
Drew University Child Development Center
(Education Management industry)
September 2005 — December 2008 (3 years 4 months)
- Assisted full-time teachers with planning and supervising daily activities for children ages two through five, twelve hours per week while attending college.
- Individually instructed children within classes of twelve to sixteen children ages three through five in developing writing and math skills
- Designed and led class in art and writing projects -
Assistant Cook
JB's Place Restaurant
(Food & Beverages industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
Handled food preparation and assisted owner/head cook with all meals in fast-paced restaurant
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Pharmacy Cashier
Longs Drugs
(Public Company; LDG; Retail industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
- Customer service including assistance on the floor, directing phone calls, and cashier work
- Pharmaceutical organization -
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
(Public Company; SWY; Supermarkets industry)
November 2004 — May 2005 (7 months)
- Customer service including constant interaction with customers and maintaining store appearance
- Assisted in training newly hired courtesy clerks
Laura Zolnoski’s Education
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Drew University
BA , Sociology, Latin American Studies, Anthropology, Writing , 2005 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Kappa Delta, Cum Laude, Circle K President, Residence Hall Association, Living Council
Additional Information
Laura Zolnoski’s Websites:
Laura Zolnoski’s Interests:
photography, cooking, travel, writing, modeling
Laura Zolnoski’s Groups:
Templeton Kiwanis secretary
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Drew University Alumni
Laura Zolnoski’s Honors:
Alpha Kappa Delta - International Sociological Honors Society
