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Brian P. Connors

I love to develop people. I learned years ago I can take a complex topic and make it easier to understand. I believe in what I call “Whole Brain Learning”; by combining individuals learning styles with life experiences a complex topic can suddenly be easy!
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Orlando, Florida. Masters of Science
Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration. Ithaca, New York. Bachelor of Science
Johnson & Wales University. Providence, Rhode Island. Culinary Arts
AH&LA's Educational Institute. Orlando, Florida. Certified Hospitality Educator [CHE]
The Bordeaux Wine Trade Council [CIVB]. Bordeaux, France. Certified Bordeaux Wine Educator
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 2 Certified Sommelier
EXPERIENCE
Florida International University (FIU). North Miami, FL. Professor
Connors Davis Hospitality. Fort Lauderdale. Managing Partner
Johnson & Wales University. North Miami. Assistant Professor
Clarke Cooke House. Newport, Rhode Island. Food & Beverage/Wine Nerd
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Instructional Design
Duty Free Market
International Wine Education
Expert Facilitator
Creative Education
Wine Service- Management
Wine List Creation
Wine Service- Restaurant
I love to develop people. I learned years ago I can take a complex topic and make it easier to understand. I believe in what I call “Whole Brain Learning”; by combining individuals learning styles with life experiences a complex topic can suddenly be easy!
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  • Beer vs. Wine (Celebrity Cruises)

  • Client Training (Celebrity Cruises)
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Brian P. Connors
Brian P. Connors
Fort Lauderdale, FL
United States

Florida International University (FIU) & Connors Davis Hospitality
Professor/Wine Educator