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Matthew J. Swingos

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Timeline
About me
Executive Relationship Manager - Catanese Classics
Education
- Brecksville
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- The Court of Master Sommeliers
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  Certified Sommelier
- John Carroll University
  1990 - 1994
  Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Management and Operations
  Activities and Societies: Varsity Football, Team Captain 1993
- John Carroll University
  1990 - 1994
  BSBA Business Management
  Activities and Societies: Varsity Football 1990-1993 Team Defensive Captain 1993 Special Olympic Volunteer 1991-1994
Experience
- Swingos Restaurant Group
  Jan 1994 - Feb 2009
  Responsible for the creation, continued development, and daily operations; Upscale tavern with emphasis on fresh, sustainable foods and international, value-driven winesJune, 2007 - Partnered with Laurello Vineyards, located; Distinguished fine dining establishment overlooking Lake Erie and the Cleveland SkylineDeveloped and maintained a world-renowned brunch and dinner menuCreated an internationally awarded wine program - Including 1,800 different wine selections and a 20,000 bottle wine cellar Show less
  - President, Executive Chef and Wine Director
    Jan 1994 - Feb 2009
  - President
    Jan 1994 - Feb 2009
- Sante Magazine
  Jan 1998 - Jan 2009
  Contributing Editor
  Contributing Editor for the the leading food and wine trade publication
- Crush on Wine
  Jan 2000 - Nov 2012
  President
  Innovative Food and Wine Consulting, including professional staff training programs and business development plans for the food and wine service industry.
- Catanese Classic Seafood
  Feb 2011 - Jan 2014
  Sales Consultant
- Catanese Classics
  Mar 2014 - Sept 2023
  Director Of Sales
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Sommelier
  The Court of Master Sommeliers
  Feb 1998

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