Education & Professional Experience

Riley has studied at International Sommelier Guild in Wine, Spirits, Beer, Cheese between 2003 and 2006, then at Capilano University between 1992 and 1993.

Riley worked for Farm Boy (Canada) as Sommelier Consultant between Oct 2016 and Jan 2017, for Salt Dining and Lounge as Sommelier between Jun 2014 and Jun 2016, for John Taylor at Domus Cafe as Server/Sommelier between Sep 2012 and May 2014, for 13th Street Winery as Ottawa Sales Rep between May 2013 and Mar 2014, for RADEON: NCR Aloha as Account Manager between Nov 2012 and Apr 2013, for Big Rig Kitchen Brewery as Bar Manager between May 2012 and Jul 2012, for Bin 790 Tapas and Wine Bar as General Manager/Sommelier between Dec 2009 and Feb 2012, for Tre Amici Imports as Sommelier between Aug 2008 and Mar 2010.

 Skills & Competences

Riley has the following skills : Food Pairing, Food & Beverage, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Wine & Spirits Industry, Beer, Restaurant Management, Wine, Restaurants, Craft Beer, Fine Dining, Menu Development, POS, Culinary Skills, Wineries, Wine Tasting, Food Service, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management.

Riley has earned the following certifications : Sommelier, delivered by International Sommelier Guild.