Michael Katoa

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Timeline
About me
Education
Education
- Wellington College
  1993 - 1994
- University of Melbourne
  -
  Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching
- Charles Sturt University
  -
  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc (Wine Science)
- Auckland Grammar School
  1990 - 1993
Experience
- Plush Fish Cafe
  Jun 1999 - May 2000
  Manager
- Mink at The Prince
  Mar 2000 - Feb 2003
  Duty Manager
- Prince Wine Store
  Jul 2000 - Jan 2004
  Sales Assistant
- Red Hill Winery
  Sept 2002 - Jan 2004
  Vineyard Assistant
- Katoa Wines
  Jan 2005 - now
  Winemaker/owner
- Hilton South Wharf
  Mar 2009 - Jul 2010
  Hotel Sommelier
- Grossi Florentino
  Jul 2010 - Aug 2016
  Head Sommelier
- Mossgreen
  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
  Head of Fine and Rare Wine Department
- The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
  Sept 2017 - Apr 2021
  Manager overseeing all food and beverage award competitions at the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria incapsulating The Royal Melbourne Wine Awards, The Australian International Beer Awards, The Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, The Australian International Coffee Awards and the Australian Food Awards. Competition and Event Manager of the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards, the Australian International Beer Awards and the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
  - Manager - Food and Beverage Awards
    Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
  - Competition and Event Manager
    Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
- Marcellin College
  Aug 2022 - Nov 2023
  Student Tutor
- University of Melbourne
  Mar 2023 - now
  - Research Assistant - Sustainability and Stories Project
    Aug 2022 - now
  - Research Assistant - U&Uni Project
    Dec 2022 - Jan 2024
  - TAP BELE Ambassador
    Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
- Balwyn High School
  Jan 2024 - now
  Teacher of Science and Maths
Licenses & Certifications
- Melbourne Plus: Community Engagement
  Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
  Oct 2022
  View certificate
- Melbourne Plus: People Leadership
  Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
  Mar 2023
  View certificate
- Applied Project Management
  Australian Institute of Management
  Jan 2020
  View certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Member International Literacy Project
  Issued by Melbourne Graduate School of Education on Mar 2022
  Associated with Michael Katoa
- BELE Student Ambassador
  Issued by University of Melbourne on Apr 2022
  Associated with Michael Katoa
- Co-Chair Graduate Student Advisory Committee
  Issued by Melbourne Graduate School of Education on Mar 2023
  Associated with Michael Katoa
- Student Representative Learning and Teaching Committee
  Issued by Melbourne Graduate School of Education on May 2022
  Associated with Michael Katoa
- Member Graduate Student Advisory Committee
  Issued by Melbourne Graduate School of Education on Apr 2022
  Associated with Michael Katoa