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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
01.2023 - 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
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • 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
01.2018 - 07.2022
  • 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
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • 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
01.2009 - 08.2010
  • 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
05-2004

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
01.2023 - Current

Rocky Mountain Brand Manager

Village Wine Imports
08.2022 - 08.2023

Wine Sales Representative – Boulder Territory

Veraison Beverage Distributors
01.2018 - 07.2022

Office & Operations Manager

Volio Vino Distribution
08.2011 - 08.2015

Assistant General Manager / Wine Director

Root Down Restaurant
01.2009 - 08.2010

B.A. - International Affairs

University of Colorado Denver

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