Reims Area, France
Wine writer & educator specializing in Champagne; creative business development&marketing consultancy
Wine and Spirits
Education
1995 — 1996
Masters, European Business and Political Relations
University of Leuven 1989 — 1994
Bcom (Hon), Political Sciences
Erasmus exchange Programme: Manchester University 1993 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc), European Politics
St Andrew's School 1983 — 1988
J.M.B, Matriculation Certificate; Mathematics and Science
Experience
Tastings with a Twist - November 2012 - Present
MissinWine April 2007 - Present
Cheqqer July 2009 - August 2011
Omaka Spings Estates May 2005 - June 2009
TUI 2001 - 2004
PCMS ESPRIT July 2001 - September 2002
Siris November 2000 - June 2001
Colruyt 1998 - 2000
Harte Hanks July 1998 - July 1999
Hoger Instituut voor de Arbeid July 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Event Management, International Marketing, Brand Developement, Wineries, Account Management, E-commerce, Negotiation, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Food Pairing, Champagne, Marketing, French, FMCG, Food, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Brand Development, Writing, Purchasing, Public Speaking, Wine Tasting, Wine, Social Media, Retail, Sales, Brand Management, Strategy, Restaurants, Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, Wine & Spirits Industry, Beer, Export, Sales Management