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Dear First Name Last Name or Hiring Manager:
I am writing to apply for your position in wine wholesale as advertised on Handshake. This exciting
opportunity appears to be a wonderful fit with my professional experience, personal interests, and career
goals.
I am returning to Orlando to complete my final year at the University of Central Florida, where I am
majoring in French and economics. Having spent the year working and traveling, I am eager to
incorporate myself once again into the local wine community, to which I can bring experience in several
sectors of the industry.
Through eight years in the restaurant field, I have acquired a deep love of and appreciation for wine and
cuisine. I have been known to wax rhapsodic over specials; nothing made me happier than discussing a
bottle with a table. This enthusiasm allowed me to introduce a list of reserve selections to Shay’s Pub and
Wine Bar. The result was an appreciable increase in sales for the restaurant and repeat attendance by
customers. My position at Aspen's award-winning Montagna allowed me to expand upon my knowledge
of wine, locally inspired cuisine, and the highest standards of service. Our weekly blind-tastings fueled
my desire to further myself in this field, and I am in the process of acquiring certification through both the
Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine Spirit and Education Trust.
Most recently, I have returned from France where I was lucky enough to work on an organic vineyard in
Beaujolais. I adored working with the young, dynamic, vigneron who ran the estate, the largest of its kind
in the region. A position at your wholesale wine company would allow me to draw upon this experience
and to facilitate the success of such producers. Additionally, it would enable me to replicate the most
enjoyable components of my experience overall: working with my colleagues in the local restaurant
industry, as well as with distinctive, iconoclastic winemakers.
I am readily available via email or phone to arrange an interview and have attached my resume below per
your request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I appreciate your
consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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