Kim K. spent many years in the trade show and special event industry before following her passion. Taking several wine classes, she received two certificates of completion from the American Sommelier Association in New York City; one in 2010 for their Foundation Course and one in 2011 for Viticulture and Vinification. In December 2015, she left the event industry behind and completed the Certified Specialist of Wine course with The Westchester Wine School. She has been working in the wine industry since 2016 and is currently a cellar manager.
Blogging on and off since 2009 on various topics, Kim also enjoys writing personal essays and memoir. One of her essays has been recently published in a book, honoring a musician. Kim recently completed a memoir writing class and hopes to get more of her works published. She is a resident of the Hudson Valley in New York.
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Makeup: Heather Adessa, Glo Beauty Bar