Wine lover, hospitality worker, hiking and fishing!
WSET 2 Award in Wine

I ran the Beverage program for a restaurant group

Greetings of the day,
To speak about my profile related to the beverage industry, I have a beginner's experience in wines and spirits with a qualification from Barstarts & Barsmarts issued by Pernord and Richard, USA. I am very keen to learn about this industry from bottom to top, which includes winemaking, manufacturing, sourcing and everything about the wine world.

My My name is Christine Omollo from Nairobi Kenya.Kenya is based in East Africa .There is a major wine Potential in Kenya though the wine Knowledge is very minimal thus the need for me get a mentor as I have now started my own Business of importation.
As a startup I need alot of guidance.
are new in wine drinking and with the complexities in wine this has created need for its education.Most Kenyans think wine is either Sweet red or Sweet white meaning they have very little know how.
Being a tourist destination and a hub for most International agencies ,the food and drink served to the expatriates and the tourists in restaurants and hotels should be on point.And because of all this I would like to expand my wine knowledge so that I can come back home and Educate the stakeholders about wine.

I have felt a strong connection with wine since childhood. One of my fondest memories is sitting at the table with my family and a bottle of wine. It was my father who introduced me to the fantastic culture of wine. My father is a writer, and his job took him around the world. He would bring back bottles of wine to show and share with me the story behind each wine with the hope I could come to know the places he visited.

I decided to pursue wine as a career because it became my passion. There is an element of constant learning in the world of wine and it motivates me each day. I love how wine transports me to places without me having to physically be in that place. The language of wine is diverse yet universal; and it gives me a hands-on approach to study, and the ability to practice my skills in state-of-the-art facilities, all within the world-renowned status of the wine regions themselves.

I began traveling to other countries including Sweden, Denmark, Chile, Argentina, Spain, the United States, and the United Kingdom. I came to understand how art, diversity, nature, food, wine, and languages meet at various intersections to shape the individual experience. My passion for wine began to emerge.

Initially, it was my introduction to the food industry, specifically as a pastry chef, that enabled me to develop my connection with the wine. I focused on creating recipes, learned how to balance flavors, and discovered new approaches. While I found this work to be fulfilling, it was when I began learning how to pair food with wine, that my passion allowed me to reach new heights.

I became curious to understand more about wine, specifically the winemaking process. My first hands-on experience in vineyards and wineries began in Chile and Argentina. I began work in vineyards in Mendoza and this furthered my interest in the winemaking process. I gained an appreciation for the entire process, from grape to bottle all the while learning how variables can affect the production and taste of wine.

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Allow me to whisk you away on a journey through my experience and passion, as we embark on
a compelling narrative that showcases my readiness to contribute to your company’s voyage of
excellence. Just as a maestro conducts an orchestra, I aspire to orchestrate innovation and
collaboration in every role I take charge of. "Currently, a student of Hotel Operations Management at Fanshawe college Toronto Campus where i am enriching my skills and knowledge in the food and beverage industry.

As a seasoned professional with 5 years of traversing the realms of food & beverage service,
customer service, and banquet events management my voyage has been studded with
luminous accomplishments like Global Exposure(USA, Europe, Middle East, India), Post
Graduation Diploma In Hotel Operations management from Switzerland, Association with
global luxury brands like Marriott International, Taj Hotel Group, Governor West Bay(Doha),
Alumni of top five hospitality institutes globally have shaped me into an expert navigator of
challenges. I adroitly steered a team through tumultuous currents, achieving a crescendo of my
professional goals that resonated throughout the industry.

In the symphony of success, I have honed my skills in harmonizing customer service, certified
by “PRUD HOMME” beer master’s Level-1 and looking forward to pursue WSET Level-2, operational
efficiency, implementation of technology, hospitality operations, food and beverage industry,
cross-functional melodies, leading teams with an ensemble spirit, and composing solutions that
strike the right chord. My ability to continuously learn has empowered me to sculpt intricate
melodies of efficiency, elevating operational harmonies to a crescendo of productivity.
What truly resonates with me is your organisation’s resplendent reputation for organizational
values, employee care and positive employee feedback, a beacon that beckons me to join the
harmonious resonance of your orchestra. Your commitment to work ethics mirrors my own, and I
am excited about the prospect of co-creating symphonies of success together.

I am enthusiastic to share more about my symphony of skills and experiences during a
captivating conversation. Let us join forces and create a masterpiece that echoes in the annals of
your company’s history.

Regards,
Soorya Manohar

Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Cambridge Uk
French Wine Scholar Guild
Current: Champagne Master
Current: Southern Italian Wine Scholar Guild

A foodie and wine lover, Priya switched to a vegetarian diet in 1995 and then to a vegan one in 2011. An entertainer since childhood, she’s had a lot of time to think about how to translate her love of hosting and cooking for people from meat and potatoes to vino and veggies which is why she launched The Social Herbivore, with Jen Huether, MS in 2019.

Priya had previously hosted vegan food and wine events in Toronto as part of the duo A Vine Romance, appearing on Breakfast Television, as guest wine experts on 640AM and Rogers Daytime, and writing articles for Prince Edward County’s Grapevine Magazine, Restaurants Canada and NatalieMaclean.com. She also created and co-hosted the tv show, THE DRINK, for Bell FIBE TV1. She is currently a contributor for Vineroutes.com on the topic of vegan food & wine.

Priya has spoken and shared her knowledge of vegan food and wine pairings at Toronto’s Veg Fest (the largest vegetarian food festival in North America!), Plant-Based Expo in NYC, Montreal Vegan Festival and other local vegetarian events and conferences, as well as acting as MC for vegan events around the city.

These days Priya is most often found with a glass of wine in hand entertaining guests at her vegan vacation home, Terra, in Ontario.

As I begin my journey into the wine industry, I'm moved by a profound passion for the art of winemaking and a deep admiration for the patience and dedication this venerable craft demands. My current roles as a PhD candidate in psychology/neuroscience and an experienced software developer bring curiosity in my approach to the wine sector. With a strong desire to produce and share unforgettable wines with the Toronto community, my goal is to secure a meaningful role in the wine industry where I can put my distinctive skills and perspective to work. The prospect of blending my passion for wine with my existing skills to create an exceptional wine experience for the people of Toronto is an exhilarating opportunity I look forward to embracing.