David A. (Pro-Choice) Singer, Cwe Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Greater Boston

Bladesmith. Custom Culinary Knives. Specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel.

Independent wine educator and featured speaker for corporate and private events, offering interactive classes tailored to specific audiences ranging from 10 to 150 participants• Typical classes included “Wine 101”, regional tasting comparisons to highlight the impact of terroir, and food and wine pairing workshops• Guest columnist in the monthly Massachusetts Beverage Business publication

Greater Boston Area

As a founding member I have served on the board of directors since the Boston Sommelier Society's inception. Further, I have most recently been the Co-Chair.

Luzern, Switzerland

Taught and redesigned the wine program for the BMHS.

Designed and launched all facets of a new luxury hotel’s beverage program with five outlets including a 90-seat signature restaurant, aiming for a five-diamond rating• Personally selected and competitively sourced nearly 400 wine selections ranging in list price from $30 to $3000, including two private label selections, optimizing quality and cost• Developed over 70 original cocktails in collaboration with bartending staff• Established detailed SOPs and trained over 50 service staff… Show more Designed and launched all facets of a new luxury hotel’s beverage program with five outlets including a 90-seat signature restaurant, aiming for a five-diamond rating• Personally selected and competitively sourced nearly 400 wine selections ranging in list price from $30 to $3000, including two private label selections, optimizing quality and cost• Developed over 70 original cocktails in collaboration with bartending staff• Established detailed SOPs and trained over 50 service staff on every aspect of beverage service throughout the hotel, from mis en place to product education and sales • Averaged $10,000 per night in wine and liquor sales in the hotel restaurant and bar during the first three weeks of operations• Created individually tailored beverage menus for each outlet, factoring in cost, accessibility, recognition and food pairings Show less

Launched and managed all aspects of a unique, expansive education program based at one of the top five package stores in Massachusetts, named “Best of the New” by the Boston Globe • Partnered with experienced retail owner to differentiate the wine and spirits business with a dedicated, state-of-the-art Thermidor kitchen and multi-media education facility• Continually developed and taught a diverse roster of wine classes, from 2-hour “Wine 101” workshops to 6-week courses that delved… Show more Launched and managed all aspects of a unique, expansive education program based at one of the top five package stores in Massachusetts, named “Best of the New” by the Boston Globe • Partnered with experienced retail owner to differentiate the wine and spirits business with a dedicated, state-of-the-art Thermidor kitchen and multi-media education facility• Continually developed and taught a diverse roster of wine classes, from 2-hour “Wine 101” workshops to 6-week courses that delved into winemaking around the world• Actively recruited instructors to teach culinary, spirits and specialty wine classes• Author of a weekly marketing email targeting a registered customer base of ~30,000 people• Responsible for managing logistics for all classes, tastings and private events at the Center, typically encompassing 20 distinct events with a total of over 500 participants per month• Developed two “Wine of the Month” clubs, for specific recipes and exploring wine regions Show less

Responsible de facto for General Manager duties, an open position at the time, for a 200+ seatrestaurant with 40 front-of-the-house staff, as well as for directing the beverage program• Managed a 300+ selection wine list and lowered beverage cost by 10% in two months• Identified, prioritized and acted on opportunities for improvement, with an emphasis on quality of service, management accountability and operational efficiency• Developed and implemented a weekly wine education… Show more Responsible de facto for General Manager duties, an open position at the time, for a 200+ seatrestaurant with 40 front-of-the-house staff, as well as for directing the beverage program• Managed a 300+ selection wine list and lowered beverage cost by 10% in two months• Identified, prioritized and acted on opportunities for improvement, with an emphasis on quality of service, management accountability and operational efficiency• Developed and implemented a weekly wine education program voluntarily attended by 95% of front-of-the-house staff Show less

Recommended wines from a 2000-selection list (Grand Award) and advised restaurant purchasing decisions. Balanced part-time employment with completion of the Advanced Sommelier program and intense preparation of theory materials for Master Sommelier studies

Supervised Hotel wine program, purchased wine and educated all members of five outlets, including The Grill Room, a Five Diamond, Mobile Five Star Award recipient in 2001• Purchased, maintained, managed inventory and expanded a 1000-selection wine list (Best of Award of Excellence)• Selected and revised Banquet and Suite Service Wine and Spirits List, redesigned lounge’s cocktail and cigar list, and trained Sales & Catering and Suite Service staff on said lists• Reduced Hotel… Show more Supervised Hotel wine program, purchased wine and educated all members of five outlets, including The Grill Room, a Five Diamond, Mobile Five Star Award recipient in 2001• Purchased, maintained, managed inventory and expanded a 1000-selection wine list (Best of Award of Excellence)• Selected and revised Banquet and Suite Service Wine and Spirits List, redesigned lounge’s cocktail and cigar list, and trained Sales & Catering and Suite Service staff on said lists• Reduced Hotel beverage cost from 33% to 27% by improving the efficiency and accuracy of inventory and control processes• Mentored a first-time Assistant Sommelier Show less

Supervised Hotel wine program, purchased wine and taught all members of five outlets, including Peacock Alley, signature restaurant for the Hotel• Redesigned 400-selection award-winning wine list and implemented a program of wine/sake/sherry pairings to amplify the Chef’s distinctive cuisine• Bought, maintained and managed inventory, and set prices on said list• Exceeded required Hotel forecasts for revenue and beverage cost • Redesigned cocktail list and added abbreviated wine… Show more Supervised Hotel wine program, purchased wine and taught all members of five outlets, including Peacock Alley, signature restaurant for the Hotel• Redesigned 400-selection award-winning wine list and implemented a program of wine/sake/sherry pairings to amplify the Chef’s distinctive cuisine• Bought, maintained and managed inventory, and set prices on said list• Exceeded required Hotel forecasts for revenue and beverage cost • Redesigned cocktail list and added abbreviated wine list for the restaurant’s lounge, increasing Hotel wine sales by 5%• Designed and instructed Advanced Wine, Introduction to Wine courses for Hotel staff Show less

Recruited to assist with start-up of 1,300 selection cellar (Grand Award)• Identified boutique, excellent quality producers for bar and wine-by-the-glass programs• Assisted in inventory purchasing and maintenance • Initiated spirits education for staff

Promoted in four months from Assistant Sommelier at Felidia (Grand Award) to expand scope and profitability of Frico’s wine program• Selectively purchased wine with a focus on Friuli - Venezia Giulia to better match food selection and clients' palate• Improved inventory maintenance and control• Implemented wine training and education of staff

Advanced Sommelier, Wine

Certified Spirits Specialist, Spirits

Sommelier Guild Of Canada, Sommelier

Certified Educator Of Wine

Certified Specialist Of Wine

Advanced With Distinction