Award Winning Sommelier
Resume:
Boynton Beach, FL *****
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Award Winning Sommelier
Career-long experience in 4 & 5 Star establishments, Stowe Mountain Lodge, XV Beacon Hotel, Ritz Carlton Hotel
Manage cellar inventories of 27,000 with over 2800 selections, $2M+
Track record of reducing beverage costs
Create eclectic wine lists that build reputations of excellence in choice and selection
Design stellar food and wine pairings for various high-end events: tasting menus, dinners, banquets, etc.
Experienced Wine Auction House buying, Christie's & Sotheby's
Educated staff to provide guests with 5 Star care and satisfaction
Exceed expectations through meticulously tailored service
Created Wine and Bar Program for opening of Stowe Mountain Lodge
Sommelier/Bar Manager
Developed various wine lists: Stowe Mountain Lodge, Ritz Carlton Hotel, XV Beacon Hotel, Banquet Wine, In Room Dining, Private Dining Room, and by-the-glass programs
On floor wine consultant, sales person, and staff trainer
Wine pairings for Stowe Mountain Lodge, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, “The Federalist” at XV Beacon Hotel and speaker at Wine Dinners
Managed 27,000 bottle inventory with 2,800 selections and $2M+ inventory
Reduced beverage costs by up to 35%
Consultant on physical reconstruction of The Ritz Carlton Wine Cellar
In house State Alcohol Service Trainer
Wholesale Wine Sales
On-premise Account Manager, developing new restaurant and retail accounts in Boston area
Performed all restaurant staff sales training
Retail Wine Sales
Consultant on Wine, In-Store and Catering Sales
“Best of Boston” for retail wine store
Awards & Recognitions
Wine Spectator’s “The Grand Award,” 2007; “Best of Award of Excellence,” (18x)
#1 in “Quality of Wine Selections” by JD Power Survey, Ritz Carlton Hotel Co., 2000
Boston Magazine’s “Best of Boston,” Retail Wine Consultant, 2001
Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, 1999 and 1992
Winner, Kevin Zraly’s Wine Challenge, Boston Wine Exposition, 1994
#1 Greater Boston Restaurateur Promoter of Italian Wines, Italian Trade Commission
#1 Northern Vermonter Chosen for Oregon Pinot Camp 2009
Court of Master Sommelier Certificate
Microsoft Excel Certification 2007 Level 2
CPR Certificate
Education, Travel & Volunteer
Culinary Arts, AS, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Traveled throughout Europe, North and South America studying fine wines, including trips to:
Chile, Sommelier Summit, One of two Massachusetts wine professionals invited to the 2000 Summit
Germany, German Wine Academy, 5-day intensive Wine Class
France: Champagne, 3-day Private Wine Class hosted by CIVC
California, Napa/Sonoma Valleys, Tour of local wineries
Vermont: Guest of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin Tasting with Clive Coates
Auction Participant, WGBH TV Boston on and off-air wine auction fundraising projects
Annual Fundraising Dinner Sommelier, Anthony Spinazzola Foundation, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons Hotels, Boston
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