Fernando Colimao

I am a dynamic, talented, team leader and Customer Service oriented Person, Wine enthusiast by profession holding Facilitator leadership skills. I have developed passion for wine, exhibiting positive attire behaviors and courteous manners where I was able to perform wine tasting programs to guests and crew using Analytical wine tasting systematic approach. As a strong team leader with 15+ experience I am shown willingness to work hands on assisting & conducting trainings, prepare and develop crew for growth and sustain talent bench mentorship to accelerate career goals Currently persuading my online Certified Wine Specialist Certification (CSW) program school based in US.

Assistant Beverage Manager / Cellar Master - Norwegian Cruise lines

(2004-09 - 2025-12)

• Responsible to execute, conduct and enhance entire Wine Tasting Program activities to Guests wine attendees.
• Guide Guests through the Wine lists and assists selecting wines to enhance dinning experience.
• Responsible to supervise all staff ensuring Standards and Sequence of service is adhered as per Company's Standards.
• Assist Beverage Manager, Restaurant dinning team, and Bar in Supervision, trainings, Direction and Additional duties. Updating Wine Vino tablets units and ensuring wine lists are as per standards.
• Responsible to exceed Bar Revenue, Wine sales PPD and YTD forecasted Targets.
• Responsible for Cost control, Bar/Cellar Inventories, Requisitions, prevent wastage, & report Breakages.
• Responsible to Report Beverage Manager in coordination all related to wine business.
• Responsible to conduct, motivate train and develop Wine Tastings/ wine programs, to all Bar and Restaurant staff performing the Analytical wine tasting sensory approach techniques.

Wine Sommelier - Oceania Cruise Lines - Vessel- Regatta

(2003-05 - 2004-06)

Bartender - Emirates Dubai Golf Club

(1992-10 - 2003-04)

Bartender - The Oberoi Hotels Ltd - Bombay, India

(1987-05 - 1991-08)

Second Grade - Government Technical Institute (1984-04 - 1984-04)

Second Grade - Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (1981-03 - 1981-03)