ADRIANO VINCENZO PIAZZA
EDUCATION
University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, Italy
Bachelor of Gastronomic Sciences March 2016
Thesis: “Gastromy in Italy and American Fast Food: History, Reality, and Future”
High Grades: Food Advertising (30/30); Food-Service Systems and Technology; History of Cuisine and Wine (30/30); Wine-tasting techniques (28/30); Philosophy and Semiotics of Food (28/30); Nutrition and Dietetics (28/30); Gastronomic Systems Management (27/30)
Activities: Large-scale Trade Seminar (2015); Italian Alcoholic Beverages Seminar (2015); Law and Economics of Food Class (2015); Extra-virgin Olive Oil Tasting Course (2013)
EXPERIENCE:
Taste of Claremont Claremont, Ca
Volunteer April 30, 2015
Promoted Hangar 24 beer at the event
Carpigiani Anzola dell’Emilia, Italy
Visiting Student October 18, 2014
Toured the gelato factory; attended a workshop on the production, distribution, and future developments; learned how to make gelato using Carpigiani technology.
Fratelli Carli Imperia, Italy
Visiting student 10-12 February, 2014
Toured the extra virgin olive oil processing factory, the olive grove, and attended workshop about high quality olive oil marketing, distribution, and regulation.
Ferrero Alba, Italy
Visiting Student February 19-20, 2014
Toured the chocolate processing factory, attended workshop on chocolate quality and Ferrero’s global distribution and marketing.
Wall Street Magazine June – November, 2014
Food Section contributor
Wrote articles on gastronomic topics including: wine production, regional products, and food tourism.
Barilla Parma, Italy
Visiting Student March 04-07, 2013
Toured the durum wheat processing pasta factory; attended workshop on durum wheat quality and pasta distribution
Lavazza Turin, Italy
Visiting Student May 13-16, 2013
Toured the coffee processing factory; attended workshop on coffee varieties tasting and analysis.
STUDY TRIPS:
Alto Adige, Italy
Visited Forst brewery and analyzed the production and distribution of beer; visited Roner grappa distillery and analyzed the production and distribution of distilled beverages.
Turin, Italy
Visited several local bakeries that produce the most traditional type of bread and dessert of the city
Tuscany, Italy
Analyzed the impact of animal farming and the possibility to use the region’s natural geothermic energy, the region’s most commonly farmed animal, and the production of Vin Santo from local producers.
Kenya, Africa
Analyzed the feasibility of creating a local vegetables production in a climatically hostile environment through the establishment of vegetable gardens network.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Analyzed the local production of single malt Scotch whisky in several Whisky factories (e.g., Glenfiddich); met smoked salmon producers to understand perishable product’s peculiarities.
Brescia, Italy
Visited local wineries (e.g., Lazzari) to learn the area’s winemaking production and techniques.
South Korea
Learned South Korean food culture and history travelling from Jeju Island to Seoul; visited several local producer Korean fermented specialties: sea ray and kimchi.
Croatia
Visited several extra virgin olive oil producer and analyzed the quality of Croatian truffle in respect of the Italian one.
Molise
Visited several fishermen and fish markets along the coast of Termoli to understand the quality of the fish of the Adriatic sea in the Mediterranean.
OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Van Lipp & Carter, a California Corporation Claremont, California
Import-Export & Distribution Intern March 2015 – Present
Assist the Principal in selecting companies and creating connections to import Italian jewelry to California.
LipPlus Flora & Fauna Jewelry Catania, Italy
Import-Export & Distribution Intern August 2009 – March 2016
Assisted with the creation of new international distribution channels; established and maintained client relationships during industry international tradeshows; participated in the selection of new products.
D.F.A. Polizzi/Piazza Family G.P. Claremont, California
Partner August 2012 – Present
Manage commercial and residential rental properties (leases, loans, renovations, improvements, inspections, purchases, and sales.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Languages: Italian (native), French (conversational).
Volunteer: Interact (2011-2012); ambulance support staff (2011-2012)
Certificates: Journalistic Techniques (2010); Basic Life Support (2011); European Computer Driver License (2012); NASE Open Water Diver (2014)
Interest: traveling, fishing, target shooting, swimming