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Sommelier with sales experience. Several years of experience in wine estates all over Europe.
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Advanced
Work Experience
Wine Department Manager at Quish's SuperValu
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025Store manager: orders, sales, merchandising, tastings and supplier relations.
Assistant Sommelier at Cliff House Hotel
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Selected as Assistant Sommelier; relationship interrupted due to housing issues.
Assistant Sommelier at Simpson's Restaurant
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023Selected as Assistant Sommelier; with drew due to UK visa issues.
Production Manager at Kilkenny Nutritional
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022Production of beverages including cider, non-alcoholic wine, apple and grape juices.
Harvesting and Field Operations Lead at Little Apple Irish Company
June 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021Harvesting and selection of different apple varieties for cider, field operations management, staff recruitment.
Intern at Frank John Winery
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020Wine and wine tourism company. Internship in vineyard, cellar, and tastings.
Head Sommelier at Gustè Restaurant
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Creation of wine list, cellar management, relations with journalists and sales representatives.
Viticulturist / Specialist at Côtes des Thounes
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Experimental biodynamic vineyard; manual weeding, pruning, trellising, biodynamic preparations.
Intern at Vignoble Klur
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Wine tourism company. Internship in vineyard, cellar, hospitality (tastings and vineyard tours).
Assistant in winemaking and harvest at Maison Xavier Bénier
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Assistant in winemaking and harvest.
Assistant barman and barista at Capo Peloro Hotel
January 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Assistant barman and barista.
Co-founder at Ortogether (association)
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Design of courses on: organic farming, social integration, beekeeping, viticulture, horticulture, art therapy.
Receptionist, PR, and Entertainment at Hostel Prima Base
September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013Receptionist, public relations, and entertainment.
Shop Assistant at Dolci & Doni
June 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011Shop assistant in artisanal ice cream shop.
Co-management of refreshment area at Elleesse Sportclub
June 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010Co-management of the club’s refreshment area.
Education
WSET Level 2 Diploma (with distinction) at London
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Professional Sommelier Diploma at A.I.S. School (Italian Sommelier Association)
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019Organic farming in Sicily at Private courses with lecturers from the Italian Permaculture Academy
November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016Master in Art Therapy at Sapienza University, Rome
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2013Studies in music and theatre at Sicily
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2009Studies in architectural restoration and art history at University of Architecture of Reggio Calabria
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009Diploma at Liceo Scientifico e Linguistico Archimede, Messina
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2003Qualifications
Professional Sommelier Diploma
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019WSET Level 2 Diploma (with distinction)
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Organic farming in Sicily
November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016Master in Art Therapy
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2013Studies in music and theatre
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2009Studies in architectural restoration and art history
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009Diploma
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2003Industry Experience
Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Agriculture & Mining
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