Jennifer Mena-Wenstrom
Broomfield
Summary
Results-driven professional recognized for high productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, process optimization, and team leadership. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance operational effectiveness across management levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Super Mega Bien
Denver
2023.01 - Current
- Direct all restaurant operations, including property management, marketing, PR, and menu development.
- Supervise the General Manager on staffing, payroll, labor costs, special events, and bar budget oversight.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu creation and back-of-house budgeting.
- Manage accounting and reporting using RASI and Toast POS systems.
- Led a full website redesign with a web developer in Q1 2024.
Rocky Mountain Brand Manager
Village Wine Imports
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Oversaw statewide wine sales and account management in Colorado.
- Managed a portfolio of 180 wines, increasing state sales by 35%.
- Partnered with distributors to develop annual sales goals and marketing strategies.
- Organized customer-facing sales days and led educational wine trainings for teams and clients.
- Handled state compliance and coordinated purchases from European suppliers and U.S. warehouses.
Wine Sales Representative – Boulder Territory
Veraison Beverage Distributors
Denver
2018.01 - 2022.07
- Managed a diverse territory including Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, and North Denver.
- Represented 850 domestic and international wines across 90+ on and off premise accounts.
- Grew territory sales from $400K to $1.2M.
- Built strong client relationships through staff trainings, tastings, and product consultations.
Office & Operations Manager
Volio Vino Distribution
Denver
2011.08 - 2015.08
- Oversaw $6M in inventory via QuickBooks and coordinated global purchasing.
- Maintained pricing and processed custom orders.
- Managed accounts receivable and supported a 15-person sales team.
- Developed office systems and managed daily operations.
Assistant General Manager / Wine Director
Root Down Restaurant
Denver
2009.01 - 2010.08
- Managed front-of-house operations, staff, and Aloha POS system.
- Curated and expanded a 100+ label wine list.
- Led pricing, inventory control, and staff wine training seminars.
Education
B.A. - International Affairs
University of Colorado Denver
2004-05
Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Event Planning & Project Management
- Restaurant Operations & Menu Development
- Customer Service & Sales Strategy
- Wine Education & Beverage Program Development and Management
- Accounting: Back Office, QuickBooks, Toast POS
- Policy development and enforcement
- Tech Proficiency: Mac/PC, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Website Management
- Basic IT & Troubleshooting
- Inventory management
Certification
Court of Master Sommeliers
- Level 1 – Introductory Certification (2008)
- Level 2 – National Certified Sommelier (2009)
Additional Experience
Extensive international travel: England, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Argentina, Bolivia, France, Spain, and Portugal.
Timeline
Director of Operations
Super Mega Bien
2023.01 - Current
Rocky Mountain Brand Manager
Village Wine Imports
2022.08 - 2023.08
Wine Sales Representative – Boulder Territory
Veraison Beverage Distributors
2018.01 - 2022.07
Office & Operations Manager
Volio Vino Distribution
2011.08 - 2015.08
Assistant General Manager / Wine Director
Root Down Restaurant
2009.01 - 2010.08
B.A. - International Affairs
University of Colorado Denver