Mohona Chowdhury
Beaune
Summary
Certified Wine Consultant with over 6 years of international experience in wine education, hospitality, and digital storytelling. Trained sommelier with a background in Michelin-starred restaurants, guiding refined food and wine pairings. Also active as a wine journalist, I am passionate about making wine accessible through content creation and building an inclusive wine community.
- Have a valid visa; do not need visa sponsorship.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Content Specialist & Wine Journalist
Independent Wine Consultant
- Strategically develop and share educational wine content across social media platforms, focusing on Instagram.
- Manage a growing wine enthusiast audience through engaging visuals, storytelling, and expert wine knowledge.
- Produce reels and short-form video content that highlights wine regions, food pairings, and cultural insights.
- Publish articles and features as a wine journalist, offering professional perspectives on global wine trends.
Tourist Guide and Wine Consultant
Speakeasy Spirits Paris
- Welcomed and engaged international tourists, offering a warm and personalized experience through curated wine tastings and exclusive visits to hidden bars in Paris.
- Acted as a wine consultant, expertly guiding clients in the selection and purchase of French wines, tailored to their preferences and occasions.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
Tourist Guide and Social Media Manager
Domaine Henri de Villamont
- Educated and entertained guests with tours of the cellar and vineyards
- Managed wine tastings post-winery visits and Social media of the domaine
Sales and Marketing Intern
Divvino Paris
- Caviste: Promoted and marketed a seasonal selection of over 1,000 wines, offering personalized recommendations to clients based on taste, occasion, and budget.
- Managed wine inventory and ensured smooth operations by overseeing deliveries, stock rotation, and cellar organization.
STEP Associate
The Oberoi Group of Hotels and Resorts
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Hospitality & Restaurant Operations
Gained hands-on experience across the restaurant and hospitality sectors, including intermediate exposure to kitchen operations and auxiliary services. - Managed restaurant sections, coordinated customer service and special requests to ensure a smooth dining experience.
- Handled front desk operations and performed cash management duties in a hotel setting.
Education
Master of Science - Wine and Hospitality Management
KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL & ECOLE HÔTELIÈRE DE LAUSANNE
Paris, FranceBachelor of Arts - Tourism Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
New Delhi, IndiaSkills
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Wine knowledge
- Customer engagement
- Event coordination
- Market analysis
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Brand promotion
- Time management
Certification
- Level 2 & 3 in Wines, Wine and Spirits Education Trust
- Certified Wine Judge
- Certified course about wines of South Africa, Wines of South Africa
- Certified course about wines of Portugal, Wines of Portugal
Languages
English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
STEP Associate
The Oberoi Group of Hotels and Resorts
09.2017 - 05.2020
Digital Content Specialist & Wine Journalist
Independent Wine Consultant
Tourist Guide and Wine Consultant
Speakeasy Spirits Paris
Tourist Guide and Social Media Manager
Domaine Henri de Villamont
Sales and Marketing Intern
Divvino Paris
Master of Science - Wine and Hospitality Management
KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL & ECOLE HÔTELIÈRE DE LAUSANNE
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
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