Vicente L.

Vicente L. has a diverse range of work experience in the food and beverage industry. Vicente currently serves as the Corporate Director of Beverage at Mainsail Lodging & Development, where they are responsible for overseeing the beverage operations for the company. Prior to this role, they held the position of Director of Food and Beverage at the Epicurean Hotel, as well as the General Manager of Food & Beverage at the same hotel.

Before joining Mainsail Lodging & Development, Vicente worked at On Swann as the Managing Partner and Beverage Program Specialist. Vicente also served as the General Manager and Beverage Program Specialist at TAPS Restaurant Bar & Lounge. Additionally, they worked at Hudson at Waterway East as the General Manager of Operations and Beverage Consultant.

Vicente gained valuable experience at World of Beer Franchising, Inc. as a Bar & Spirits Trainer and Purchasing Manager, where they received extensive beer education and management training. Vicente also worked at JB's On The Beach as the Bar & Restaurant Manager and Beverage Specialist.

Earlier in their career, Vicente held various roles at Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Vicente served as the Beverage Manager at The Addison Restaurant & Hall and as an Assistant Manager at Malone's Magic Bar. Prior to that, they were the Bar Manager at Jacaranda Ristorante.

Before transitioning into the food and beverage industry, Vicente worked as a High Performance Auto Technician at Bob Simon's Auto.

Overall, Vicente L. brings a wealth of experience and expertise in restaurant and hotel operations, beverage management, and program development.

Vicente L. received a Bachelor of Science in Food & Beverage Management with a specialization in Beverage Management from Johnson & Wales University. This degree was obtained between the years 2009 and 2012. Prior to that, between 1994 and 1997, Vicente L. attended Broward College and obtained an Associate of Science in International Business Management with a focus on International Marketing.

In addition to formal education, Vicente L. has obtained several certifications. These include:

- Professional of Tequila & Culture from Consejo Regulador del Tequila, A.C in January 2020.

- Course Study in Grapevine Ampelography from St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in June 2018.

- Certified Specialist of Wine & Spirits L2 from the Society of Wine Educators (obtained year unknown).

- Advanced Alcohol Manager Professional Certificate from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) in October 2011.

- Professional in Wine and Spirits Level 2 from WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust in August 2010.

- Professional Food Handling & Safety Manager from the NRAEF in November 2008.

It is also mentioned that Vicente L. holds a Platinum Level Mixologist certification from Diageo, although no specific information regarding the year or month of obtaining this certification is provided.