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The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Matthew Coyne

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Education

MBA in Wine Business, Sonoma State University, 2020
BA in Business Administration, Sonoma State University, 2019

Professional Experience

Research Technician, Wine Business Institute, 2019-2020
Sommelier, Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant, 2018-2020
Brand Ambassador, Davis Estates, 2016-2018
Tasting Room Supervisor, Inglenook, 2013-2016
Sommelier/Restaurant Manager, Baumé Restaurant, 2011-2013

Honors

Best Case Award, Wine Business Journal, 2020
Dean's List, Sonoma State University, 2018-2019

Research Interests

Wine Purchase Decision Process
Wine Branding
Wine Packaging
Wine Environmental Performance
Hospitality Leadership
Hospitality Design
Digital Marketing

Teaching Interests

Wine Sensory Evaluation
Wine Pairing
Global Wine Market
Wine Marketing
Hospitality Strategic Management

Selected Publications

Coyne, M. (2020). Three Sticks Wines: Digital Marketing, Branding, and Hospitality During a Crisis. Wine Business Journal, 4(2), forthcoming.