
Collette Van Gerwen-Smith
Collette is the Marketing Manager for Meathead Movers. Before joining the company, she spent 10 years in the Hospitality and Wine industry, representing brands in Sonoma, Napa, Spain, and Edna Valley. Originally from Pismo Beach, California, Collette discovered her love for wine after graduating from Sonoma State University. Her experience in the Hospitality and Wine Industry has set high standards for providing exemplary customer experiences and executing flawless customer service. She is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Masters Sommeliers and holds a WSET 3 Advanced Certificate with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.
Collette’s extensive background in the Wine Industry has helped her develop skills in brand building, relationship marketing, business development, cause marketing, public relations, digital marketing, and Direct to Consumer sales. At Meathead Movers, she is responsible for managing the company’s brand and is committed to growing success for Meathed Wine Storage. She takes an athletic approach to her work, tirelessly working to strengthen Meathead Movers and herself professionally. She dedicates herself to projects and loves seeing the end results. She enjoys celebrating the success of her teammates and the company!
Outside of work, Collette enjoys teaching and practicing the Bar Method as well as spending time with her family at the beach or on their family farm. She is a collector of sea glass, seashells, and, of course, wine!