Wei Hong

Other

Ontario

Interested in:

Community, Education, Scholarship, Share Resources

About

I am a risk management professional in banking industry, have quantitative finance background.
I am a wine enthusiast, would love to learn more about the drink and the industry.

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Marisa

Other

Ontario

Interested in:

Community, Education

About

Have been in the industry for the past 12 years, working on the e-commerce end of the business. I first started my career at WineryToHome, as the Operations Manger, helping sourcing and curating wine packages for our Ontario Wine Club. I am currently the Manger of Partnerships at BlackSquare where I am responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of strategic relationships with corporate customers, marketing partners, winery vendors, and community organizations across all internal brands.

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Srinivasa Velagala

Sommelier

Ontario

Interested in:

Scholarship, Sommelier, Vineyard Management

About

I am affiliated with industry for over 17 years. I went to Hotel school in India to pursue my Hotel Management degree, where i learned about French culinary as well as hotel operations. I worked in India for about 5 years within Food and Beverage department from 3 star to 5 star luxury hotels. In 2012, i moved to Canada to study Food and Beverage Management at George Brown College, where i developed interest in learning wine. So far, i have WSET Level 2 and wanted to study Level 3 in 2020 but Covid halted my plans. Here in Canada i worked in almost all types of restaurants that serves different cuisines from Indian, Thai, Sushi and Asian Fusion, Spanish...etc. you name it i tell you.

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Natasha Samuels

Student

Ontario

Interested in:

Community, Education, Sommelier, Wine Making

About

I'm Natasha and I have always had a passion for wine and love exploring different flavour profiles. I am continuously expanding my palate and have a desire to share my passion with others. Currently, I am enrolled at George Brown College in the Wine Specialist Program. I would like to become a Wine Specialist while working towards becoming a Sommelier.

Recently, I created a virtual wine tasting event called 'Taste with Tash' where I host monthly wine tastings. I have had the pleasure to host these fun and informative events exploring different wines and various flavour profiles. It has been a privilege to expand my knowledge and be able to share what I have learned so far with those around me. I look forward to continuing to grow in this industry and learn from all of these amazing wine enthusiasts and professionals.

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Alicia Argul

Marketing

Alberta

Interested in:

Community, Education, Scholarship, Share Resources, Sommelier

About

Im Alicia, I was born in Argentina and I moved to Canada in 2012. I have two beautiful children, I have a degree in Marketing and I’m obtaining my certifications in education for children with special needs but wine, specially my beloved Malbec, is something that I love passionate.
I’m learning a lot, meeting many beautiful people in the industry and I hope I can do my best.

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Jerome Christie

Public Relations

Ontario

Interested in:

Sommelier

About

Follow me on my journey in to the world of wine. WSET 1 certification will be my first task.

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Jasneet Gaheer

Student

Ontario

Interested in:

Education, Job Search, Scholarship, Share Resources

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After some time away, I am making every effort to break back into the wine industry and start my career!

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Meseret Eastmure

Other

Ontario

Interested in:

Community, Education, Job Search, Scholarship, Sommelier

About

I feel a deep connection to food and the ways we enjoy it, which has always been an important part of my culture and growing up in Toronto. I have been working in the service industry for 10 years and when I first discovered wine, I knew immediately it was something I would become passionate about. I am eager to start my WSET level 3 as a step towards furthering my knowledge and confidence in wine.

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