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DOMINIKA PERKOWSKA
Sommelier
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT A highly organized and passionate sommelier and overall beverage professional with experience in face-paced, high-volume restaurants. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader and team member, with the ability to create appropriate service structures and thoughtful organization. Self-starting organizer of service operations with versatility in stressful circumstances. Superior knowledge of wine, spirits and cocktails desired by guests from all walks of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Wine Sales Associate
Slope Cellars
Brooklyn, United States
01.2022 - Current
- Use product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases in wine and spirits products.
- Develop strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Prioritize helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Drove marketing efforts by orchestrating Instagram advertising campaigns.
Sommelier
Niche Niche/Air’s Champagne Parlor
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Manage and maintain accurate champagne inventory
- Work with InDesign to keep wine list up to date, often changing day to day
- Provide guests with expertise on wine list as needed during service
- Manage cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
- Promote special wine menu for holidays/events to complement chef's developing menu
Beverage Director
Highway Restaurant & Bar
East Hampton, NY
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated wine, beer, and liquor selection, created seasonal cocktail changes or updates
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service
- Inventoried bar supplies regularly to quickly identify supply shortages and detect problems such as theft
- Organized routine and special event orders to keep adequate inventory for forecasted needs
- Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts and hours
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes
- Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
Head Sommelier
The Riddler
New York, New York
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage and inconsistencies
- Maintained and continually built on wine list knowledge of approximately 300 selections, particularly Champagne and sparkling wine
- Trained service staff on wines to maximize revenue and maintain impeccable reputation for service
- Managed wine list to ensure its accuracy and relevance
- Physically maintained the integrity and appearance of wine list using InDesign.
TAK Room, Sommelier
New York, New York
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory inconsistencies
- Trained service staff on wines, history of wine, and wine service to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service
- Encompassed knowledge of a 400-selection wine list
MARTA - Sommelier
New York, NY
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures surrounding wine and beverage service
- Knowledge of extensive list of Italian wines and Champagne, about 300 selections
- Monitored social media, and created content for promotion of certain wine specials and events
- Maintained reputation for order efficiency and accuracy, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
Education
Professional Certificate: Full Stack Software Development -
Columbia University, City of New York
03.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
12.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Wine List, Cellar and Inventory Managementundefined
Certification
Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier
Software
InDesign
Microsoft Office Suite
Shopify
Interests
Roller skating, hiking, baking, antiquing, dog parenting
Timeline
Wine Sales Associate
Slope Cellars
01.2022 - Current
Sommelier
Niche Niche/Air’s Champagne Parlor
10.2021 - Current
Beverage Director
Highway Restaurant & Bar
07.2020 - 09.2021
Professional Certificate: Full Stack Software Development -
Columbia University, City of New York
03.2020 - 10.2020
Head Sommelier
The Riddler
09.2019 - 03.2020
TAK Room, Sommelier
02.2019 - 09.2019
MARTA - Sommelier
07.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
12.2010 - 12.2014
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