Caitlin Perlman
Senior Wine Consultant | Wine Education
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Wine consultant & educator with 6+ years managing award-winning programs across hospitality venues. Achieved 'Best Drinks List' recognition & specialized in natural wine education through 150+ masterclasses. Currently pursuing an MBA in Wine & Spirits Business. Ready to elevate your wine program with expertise in curation, training & sustainable practices.
Work experience
MBA Student
ESC Dijon-Bourgogne
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
21000 Dijon, France
Skills: Research Skills · Market Research · Creative Strategy
Wine Sentience
Aug 2018 - Oct 2024
6 years 3 months
Wellington, New Zealand
Independent Wine Consultant
Aug 2018 - Oct 2024
6 years 3 months
Wellington, New Zealand
Managed wine programs for six diverse venues across NZ overseeing wine list curation, supplier relationships, and training programs to ensure operational excellence and received accolades including Cuisine magazines ‘Best Drinks List’ two consecutive years. As Lecturer at Le Cordon Bleu NZ (2019–2023), delivered Wine & Beverage Fundamentals in line with NZQA standards. Co-led 150+ masterclasses alongside a Master of Wine, crafting programs that bridged fine and natural wine through accessible education.
Community Events Lead
Feb 2019 - Aug 2024
5 years 7 months
Wellington, New Zealand
Development and management of events designed to celebrate community and the wines of Aotearoa New Zealand. Highlights: Nouvelle (2019 - 2023), Umber Ground (2024)
Hospitality Wine Program Development & Management
Aug 2018 - Aug 2024
6 years 1 month
Wellington, New Zealand
Led the development and management of award-winning wine programs at Wine Sentience • Implemented sustainable practices by sourcing 60% of wine in keg at Sherwood. • Designed and implemented an innovative menu design at Wolf. • Charley Noble was awarded Cusine Magazines 'Best Drinks List' for two consecutive years as well as Australasia's 'Most Original Wine List' by The World of Fine Wine in 2022.
Wine Education Programming
Aug 2018 - Aug 2024
6 years 1 month
On-site
Developed and led high-level wine education for both the public and the trade. This included course management, budget and procurement, marketing, as well leading classes. Our clients were spread across hospitality, members of the public, trade-bodies. Included fine wine and natural wine content.
Account Manager & Strategy
Salinity Imports
Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
2 years 1 month
New Zealand · Hybrid
Increased sales across Wellington by advocating for a unique portfolio of natural wines. Delivered technical education to buyers and hospitality teams, contributed to strategic planning, and managed digital communications — including social media and trade mail-outs — to amplify reach and drive engagement.
Guest Lecturer
Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
Feb 2019 - Aug 2024
5 years 7 months
Wellington, New Zealand
Curriculum coordinator and guest lecturer for Wine & Beverage Fundamentals.
Wine Sales
Bi-Rite Family of Businesses
Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
10 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
Part-time wine sales specialist. Emphasis on organic and natural wines
Retail Manager
Regional Wines & Spirits
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Wellington, New Zealand
• Achieved sales targets, supplier negotiations, retail pricing • Directly oversaw a team of 6-7 staff members and daily operations
Cellar Hand
The Crater Rim
Mar 2014 - May 2014
3 months
Amberley, New Zealand
• Daily maintenance of winery, including; pump overs, analysis of fermenting wines, racking… • Keeping and creating systems for cataloging barrels and tanks • Regularly taking samples both for lab work and tastings • Operating and cleaning the presses
Wine Specialist, Supervisor
Bi-Rite Family of Businesses
May 2012 - Mar 2014
1 year 11 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
• Met with vendors and sales reps to discuss new and existing products, ensuring accurate pricing and inventory management. • Led a small team in daily operations, including scheduling, receiving orders, and conducting department meetings. • Conducted staff education through tastings and presentations to enhance product knowledge and customer service.
Wine Server
benu
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
8 months
San Francisco County, California, United States · On-site
Wine service as part of a larger service team for what is now a 3-starred Michelin restaurant.
Natural Wine Dealer / Cheese + Charcuterie Buyer
Terroir Natural Wine Merchant
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
1 year
San Francisco, CA, USA
General bar service paired with required specialized natural wine knowledge at California's first natural wine bar. Procured cheese and charcuterie based on quality and price directly from vendors.
Server, Wine Server
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
Oct 2010 - May 2011
8 months
Education
Burgundy School of Business - BSB
MBA
2024 - 2026
1 year 5 months
University of California, Santa Cruz
American Literature (United States)