CYNTHIA E. SALAZAR, CSW cynthers6@hotmail.

com • 404-218-1649
4375 Rhinehart Lane Austell, Georgia 30106

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a sales/account management position within the wine and beverage industry utilizing
my passion and knowledge of wines, coupled with my track record of exceptional client service.

STRENTGHS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 Recently obtained Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
 Member of Society of Wine Educators
 Proven ability to exceed expectations while building and fostering client relationships
 Bi-lingual (Secondary languages: Spanish and Italian)
 Will embrace the opportunity to quickly absorb new procedures and product information
 Positive, contagious personality
 Motivated self starter with strong work ethic, achieving maximum results with little
supervision

EXPERIENCE
Armstrong & Weinstein, LLC. Atlanta, GA June 1999 - Present

Over eight years of progressive growth experience in a corporate, client focused environment

Director of Account Operations July 2001 - Present

 Lead the development and acquisition of new accounts that drive and support existing
hospital account receivables
 Inside and outside account management
 Absorbed client feedback to continuously improve service and strengthen relationships
 Consistently beat service and revenue goals
 Charter member of the ‘Million Dollar Club’ (First employee to bring in more than
$1 million in revenues)

Administrative Assistant June 1999 - July 2001

 Account support, leading to eventual management of accounts
 Assisted president with on-site presentations and consulting
 Office organization

EDUCATION
Atlanta Wine School- Atlanta, GA July 2007-Present
CSW Accreditation
Coursework: CSW Preparation Course, Jane Garvey’s Monthly Dozen, Romance of Italy,
Wines of South Africa, California Beyond Napa, International Wines and Cheeses, Intro to Wine
Part I & II

Georgia State University- Atlanta, GA Sept 1996 - Dec 2000

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, GPA 3.50

LEADERSHIP and COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Fight against Breast Cancer: 2 year Team Co-Captain and participant in the Atlanta 2-
Day. Coordinated a silent auction raising over $7,000. Breast Cancer Team fundraising
total was over $30,000 for the Atlanta Community.
 Volunteer for Georgia Center for Children, specifically “Cheer for Children”
 Volunteer for Atlanta Wine School

References available upon request