Kimberly Shannon

Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle, Inc.

Kimberly Shannon brings 16 years of expertise in the wine and spirits industry to her role as Corporate Beer, Wine & Liquor Specialist for a large, independently owned grocery chain headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with locations across five states. Kimberly holds several prestigious certifications, including WSET Level 3, Certified Specialist of Spirits, Certified Cicerone, and specialty certifications in Sherry and Agave-based spirits.

At Giant Eagle, Kimberly is responsible for shelf selection, staff education, and collaborating with distributors to create and implement programming across the entire chain. Her hands-on experience extends to working directly with team members and assisting guests on the sales floor. When not at work, Kimberly enjoys traveling, cooking, hosting dinner parties, and golfing with her husband of 23 years.

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