I am from Mexico City, but my wife and I moved to Canada almost 4 years ago. I have been working for PondView and Bella Terra Vineyards since then. I started as a Sales Associate, then got promoted as a Retail Supervisor and two years ago I was promoted as the Retail Manager. Over this time, I worked hand by hand with Food Safety procedures, and wine operations. In 2022, I completed the Introductory Sommelier Course and Examination by The Court of Master Sommeliers. One year before I successfully finished the VQA Ontario Wine certification by Brook University.
While in my home country, I studied a Bachelor's Degree in Gastronomy Administration and a Sommelier Certification. I possess extensive work experience of more than 4 years in the Food and Beverage industry as I worked as a Restaurant Supervisor for 3 years and 1 year as a Jr. Sommelier.
These opportunities were an excellent learning experience and allowed me to practice my ability to pay attention to details, perform tasks and duties efficiently and ensure customer satisfaction.

Experienced multi-tasker with a high attention to detail, and a proven track record of producing high-quality and dynamic VQA Ontario wines. An energetic and hardworking individual with the ability to communicate effectively and think laterally

WSET Certified
ISG Certified
Brock Alum

I've been working in the service industry since I was 18 years old; serving, bartending, and selling wine in bottle shops. Within the past 5 years I have gained a passion for wine and enjoy making wine more approachable or less intimidating for customers. I was encouraged by my old boss and a few restaurant owners to enter the Sommelier Factory last year. I'm currently enrolled for the Certification Program to become a Sommelier and am excited on what's next to come!

As an individual who really values education and personal growth, I have earned both a post secondary Undergraduate and Master's degree in business. After earning a spot with Vinica to complete my WSET levels 2 & 3, I went on to become an On Premise Territory Manager in Vancouver and Whistler. I truly enjoy meeting new people, fostering relationships and communities, volunteering, and playing sports.

Graduated with a Commerce degree from Queen's University; over 6 years of experience in the travel industry where I was granted opportunities to visit different parts of the world with exceptional wine and liquor products; currently pursuing CAPS certification at George Brown College in Toronto

I'm a international student currently studying at Fanshawe college pursuing post-graduate on hospitality and tourism operation management. Been in love with the hospitality industry from a young age looking to extend my knowledge in the field of wine as well as spirits and beers.

I worked at several French restaurant in Japan for 10 years and I came to Canada three years ago.
I graduated George Brown college Food and Beverage Management.

I love working in a restaurant and introduce great wine for guests.
I want to have community and study together. Thank you.

I am a sommelier at Stock TC restaurant in Toronto, currently preparing for the CMS Advance, I also have WSET level 3, Italian Scholar Guild, French Scholar Guild and Catados de Piscos.

I am fascinated with the wine industry and have decided to take my hobby a little more seriously this year and begin my wine education. My background is in structural engineering but I love to learn about the different regions and the way the soils/climate influence the growth of the vines.

I have attended culinary school in 2013 and as well during covid I got certified as a wine merchant. Currently I am doing some refreshing online learning for bartender certification. I do have my smart serve and my goal is to be a well round chef and i am looking forward to get my red seal. The reason that I havent gone further to get more of my certifications because of my financial issues.