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Michael A. Descamps

Macomb,MI

Summary

Dynamic food and beverage professional with expertise in wine, hospitality, front of house operations, staff training, and event coordination. Proven track record in driving sales and enhancing customer experiences through innovative marketing strategies.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Wine Director

Red Wagon Shoppe
Rochester Hills, Michigan
01.2024 - Current
  • Running all aspects of a boutique wine retail operation, including day-to-day buying, staff-training, e-commerce, email marketing, social media marketing, and all manner of wine events

Sales Representative

Veritas Distributors
Warren, Michigan
2023 - 2024
  • Conducting key account wine sales across a broad territory in SE Michigan

Wine Director

Red Wagon Shoppe
Rochester Hills, Michigan
10.2013 - 2024

Wine Sales Representative

National Wine & Spirits
Brownstown, MI
01.2013 - 10.2013

Beverage Director

Wolfgang Puck
Detroit, Michigan
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Running all beverage operations for two fine-dining outlets, including distinct cocktail programs and wine programs

Beverage Director

SaltWater and Bourbon Steak Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
2007 - 10.2012
  • Running all aspects of beverage operations for two distinct fine dining outlets.

Sommelier

Matt Prentice Restaurant Group
Bingham Farms, MI
2002 - 2007

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Food And Beverage Management

Università Bocconi
02-2026

Certificate of Technical Studies - Virology And Vaccinology

Imperial College London
02-2026

Diploma - Advanced Level

Court of Master Sommeliers
01-2005

Biological Sciences

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Wine expertise
  • Cocktail development
  • E-commerce management
  • Social media marketing
  • Customer engagement
  • Event planning
  • Team building
  • Inventory management
  • Wine list management
  • Data analysis
  • Sales strategy

Languages

French
Professional
Italian
Limited

Certification

Sustainable Food Systems (University of Illinois)

Accomplishments

Ruinart Challenge - Guild of Sommeliers 2019

Timeline

Wine Director

Red Wagon Shoppe
01.2024 - Current

Wine Director

Red Wagon Shoppe
10.2013 - 2024

Wine Sales Representative

National Wine & Spirits
01.2013 - 10.2013

Beverage Director

Wolfgang Puck
10.2012 - 01.2013

Sales Representative

Veritas Distributors
2023 - 2024

Beverage Director

SaltWater and Bourbon Steak Detroit
2007 - 10.2012

Sommelier

Matt Prentice Restaurant Group
2002 - 2007

Certificate of Technical Studies - Food And Beverage Management

Università Bocconi

Certificate of Technical Studies - Virology And Vaccinology

Imperial College London

Diploma - Advanced Level

Court of Master Sommeliers

Biological Sciences

Wayne State University
Michael A. Descamps