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I want to become an industry giant. You can help.

I now live in Saint Helena, CA. Contact: decantchicago (@) gmail (.) com.

EXPERIENCE

  • Founder - DECANTchicago
    December 2009 – Present (2 years)
    Chicago, IL / Saint Helena, CA
    Non-conformist wine blog. Future endeavors developing.

  • Bartender - Rittergut Wine Bar & Social Club
    May 2011 - September 2011 (5 months)
    Chicago, IL
    opening staff

  • Event Coordinator - LUSH Wine and Spirits
    June 2010 – August 2011 (1 year 3 months)
    Chicago, IL

  • Freelance Consultant - Commercial Recovery Associates
    June 2010 – September 2010 (4 months)
    Contract restaurant consultant
    Chicago, IL

  • Manager, Wine Director - Longman & Eagle
    December 2009 – July 2010 (8 months)
    Chicago, IL
    opening staff

  • Server, Wine & Beverage Trainer - Sunda New Asian
    February 2009 – December 2009 (11 months)
    Chicago, IL
    opening staff

  • Dining Room Server - Japonais
    September 2007 – December 2008 (1 year 4 months)
    Chicago, IL

  • Server/Bartender - Gyu-Kaku Japanese Restaurant
    July 2006 – August 2007  (1 year 2 months)
    New York, NY
    opening staff

EDUCATION

  • Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
    Accelerated Wine and Beverage Professionals (AWBP) certificate program
    2011 – 2012 (CWP credentials expected)

  • DePaul University
    BA, Japanese Studies
    2003 – 2006

ASSOCIATIONS


SKILLS

  • Five years of wine and beverage sales experience.
  • Academic understanding of wine and beverage, including pursuing higher certification in the Court of Master Sommeliers and other major wine education organizations.
  • Proficient in food and wine pairing and menu development.
  • Wine, beer, and spirits education for trade and consumers.
  • Training and orientation of beverage stewards.
  • Development and execution of tastings and special events.
  • Extensive knowledge of FOH operations, beverage ordering, pricing, menu placement, sales.
  • Day to day operation of the wine cellar, includes receiving, storage and issuing functions.
  • Relationship building with the wine trade to actively seek quality wines for the restaurant or retail beverage program.
  • Social Networking to promote brands.