Michael Kowalski
National Director of Sales and Hospitality at Berkshire Mountain Distillers- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers, AmericasJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Specialist of Spirits
Society of Wine EducatorsJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Specialist of Wine
Society of Wine EducatorsJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Berkshire Mountain Distillers
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Director of Sales and Hospitality
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May 2021 - Present
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Wine & Spirits Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tasting Panelist
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2020 - Present
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Wheatleigh
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restaurant Manager
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
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The Point Resort
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Saranac lake, NY
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Dining Room Manager, Beverage Manager
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
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Charlie Palmer Collective
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Food and Beverage
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
http://www.harvestinn.com http://www.harvestinn.com
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The Culinary Institute of America
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Banquet Captain / Special Event Coordinator
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Oct 2013 - Feb 2015
I manage all ordering and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the Special Events department. I also help plan and execute weddings, corporate functions, participations, conferences and other events relating to food and wine, focusing on providing the highest caliber of service and guest satisfaction. I manage all ordering and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the Special Events department. I also help plan and execute weddings, corporate functions, participations, conferences and other events relating to food and wine, focusing on providing the highest caliber of service and guest satisfaction.
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Wine Sales Specialist
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May 2013 - Oct 2013
Host private tours and tastings, share the story of the vineyard and the wines. Host private tours and tastings, share the story of the vineyard and the wines.
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Case Western Reserve University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2010 - May 2012
perform dissections in tandem with analytical biochemical tests to assess pathway activity for proteins with potential relation to strokes perform dissections in tandem with analytical biochemical tests to assess pathway activity for proteins with potential relation to strokes
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Education
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Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry -
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
Certified Wine Professional, Accelerated Wine and Beverage Certificate Program -
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General -
The Culinary Institute of America
Certified Wine Professional