Scott Rosenbaum

Scott Rosenbaum has a diverse work experience in the drinks industry and academia. Currently, they are working as a Search Manager at Distill Ventures, an accelerator for new and growing drinks brands. In 2021, they also became the Chief Executive Officer at Ah So Insights.

In the past, Scott worked as a Wine & Spirits Lecturer at the International Wine Center (IWC), teaching classes on spirits and wines. Scott was also the Director of Operations at IWC. Additionally, they served as an Adjunct Professor at Hudson County Community College, teaching a class on "Food & Culture" that explored the history of food and its relation to human advancement.

Scott's experience in the industry includes being Vice President and Spirits Strategist at T. Edward Wines, where they sourced craft spirits and distributed them in multiple states. Scott was a Wine Buyer at DrinkUpNY.com, responsible for selecting wines. Moreover, they contributed as a Contributing Editor at SevenFifty Daily.

In academia, Scott was an Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, co-teaching a graduate class on the history, culture, and politics of drinking. Scott also served as a Speaker at Bar Convent Brooklyn, presenting seminars on Grappa and Tequila and Mezcal on behalf of the WSET.

Scott has also given a TEDx talk on combatting plant diseases using the study of evolution at TEDx Jersey City.

Overall, Scott Rosenbaum's work experience spans across various roles in the drinks industry and academia, showcasing their expertise in spirits, wines, and the cultural aspects of drinking.

Scott Rosenbaum has a strong educational background. Scott completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Individualized Study at New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study from 2001 to 2005. Scott then pursued a Master of Arts (MA) in Food Studies at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development from 2005 to 2009.

In addition to their degrees, Scott has obtained several certifications to further enhance their skills and knowledge. Scott obtained the BarSmarts certification from Pernod Ricard in August 2021. In May 2021, they successfully completed the Google Data Analytics Certificate from Coursera. Prior to that, in February 2021, they obtained the Google IT Support Specialization certification from Coursera. Showing their expertise in the spirits industry, they became a WSET Certified Educator at Level 1 and Level 2 Spirits from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) in January 2020. Furthermore, they achieved the WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits in August 2019. Scott also possesses the title of Licensed Private Career School Teacher, awarded by the New York State Education Department in July 2019.

It is worth noting that Scott has additional aspirations in the wine industry. Scott is a Certified Specialist of Wine and a Certified Specialist of Spirits, both certifications obtained from the Society of Wine Educators. The exact dates for these certifications are unavailable. Finally, Scott completed the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits (DipWSET) in 2009, solidifying their expertise in this field.