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Mika Gagné

Woodside,NY

Summary

Dynamic Beverage Director, Sommelier, and Bartender with extensive experience in NYC establishments. Adept in curating exceptional wine lists, developing innovative cocktails, staff training, and elevating guests' dining experiences. Skilled in budget management, industry trend analysis and fostering significant relationships within the beverage sector. I am detail oriented, obsessed with learning, friendly, and interested in fostering an environment centered around quality and community.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Beverage Director / Sommelier

M. Wells
Queens, NY
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Analyzed industry trends to ensure alignment with beverage program advancements.
  • Maintained strong connections with representatives and distributors.
  • Developed unique seasonal and event-based cocktails in partnership with chefs and bartenders.
  • Coordinated exclusive wine dinners centered around specific producers and/or themes.
  • Managed budget efficiently while ensuring profit margins remained intact.
  • Handled inventory data entry tasks.
  • Curated wine recommendations to elevate guest dining experiences.
  • Conducted staff educational programs to enhance understanding of wines and spirits.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.

Wine Captain / Bartender

Comodo & Colonia Verde
New York, NY
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Selected weekly wine specials and ensured daily consistency in bottle quality.
  • Conducted staff educational programs to enhance understanding of wine.
  • Developed innovative cocktails for seasonal menu updates in collaboration with bar team.
  • Prepared ingredients required for cocktails, including syrups, liquor infusions, and specialty garnishes.
  • Curated wine recommendations to elevate guest dining experiences.
  • Managed beverage preparation for both bar patrons and floor service.

Bartender

El Pinguino
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 01.2025
  • Prepared ingredients required for cocktails, including syrups, liquor infusions, and specialty garnishes.
  • Managed beverage preparation for both bar patrons and floor service.
  • Assembled small plates featuring diverse selections like tinned fish, cheese, and olives.
  • Managed daily bar operations during opening and closing hours.

Sales Associate

UVA Wines
Brooklyn, NY
09.2014 - 08.2021
  • Engaged in daily staff tastings and events to enhance knowledge of wine and spirits.
  • Processed transactions efficiently at the point of sale.
  • Coordinated preparation and dispatch of online purchases to customers.
  • Handled inventory data entry tasks.
  • Shared insights on wines to support customer decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's - Art, Psychology

Hunter College
New York, New York
01.2019

Skills

  • Beverage Menu Development
  • Event Coordination
  • Curated Wine List Development
  • Cocktail Recipe Development
  • Beverage Industry Trends
  • Budget Management
  • Quality Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Relationship Building in Beverage Industry
  • Experienced in POS Operations
  • Customer Engagement
  • Wine Pairing Recommendations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Beverage Director / Sommelier

M. Wells
02.2023 - 01.2025

Bartender

El Pinguino
11.2021 - 01.2025

Wine Captain / Bartender

Comodo & Colonia Verde
10.2020 - 01.2023

Sales Associate

UVA Wines
09.2014 - 08.2021

Bachelor's - Art, Psychology

Hunter College

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