Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London, United Kingdom
WSET is the largest global provider of education in wines and spirits and many WSET qualifications are part of the UK qualifications framework by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (Ofqual).
WSET has been developing the trade professional for over 45 years (and has been offering courses to the enthusiastic consumer since 1995) and in the Academic year 2014/15 61,452 candidates sat a WSET examination. WSET currently has qualifications available in 66 countries in 19 languages.
WSET has been developing the trade professional for over 45 years (and has been offering courses to the enthusiastic consumer since 1995) and in the Academic year 2014/15 61,452 candidates sat a WSET examination. WSET currently has qualifications available in 66 countries in 19 languages.
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Alumni
Christopher Ashton
Buying & Logistics Executive at Genesis Wines
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2011 — 2015
Level 4 Diploma, Wine & Spirits, Expected completion November 2015
University of Nottingham 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, French Studies, 2:1
Experience
Genesis Wines November 2014 - Present
Charles Taylor Wines Ltd December 2013 - April 2014
Fine Wine Works May 2012 - November 2013
Majestic Wine September 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Wine, Purchasing, Prioritisation, Close Attention to..., Employee Training, Crisis Management, wine tasting, Teaching Adults, Microsoft Office, Sales, Sage Accounts, IT Hardware Support, Wineries, Organization, Customer Service, Wine Tasting, French, Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine & Spirits Industry, Stock Management, Proofreading, Retail
Christopher Hanssen
Manager at Majestic Wine
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2015
Diploma
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2009 — 2010
Advanced level, pass with merit
Central School of Speech and Drama, U. of London 2003 — 2004
Master's Degree, PGCE Drama teaching, pass
The Manchester Metropolitan University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Drama and Business Studies, 2:2
Churchers Collage 1996 — 1998
High School
The Portsmouth Grammar School 1985 — 1996
High School
Experience
Majestic Wine March 2010 - Present
helen o'grady September 2008 - September 2009
Ashbourne Sixth Form College September 2008 - September 2009
Cox Green School September 2006 - September 2007
Blessed hugh faringdon school September 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Creative Writing, Employee Training, Customer Relations, Presentation Skills, Presentations, Management, Sales, Wine Sales, Employee Relations, Wine Education, Product Knowledge, Wine & Spirits Industry, Customer Service, Wine Tasting
Christos Voulgaris
Sales Department at W.S.Karoulias
Food & Beverages
Education
Athens University of Economics and Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2011 — 2011
WSPC level 1 and 2, Wine Steward/Sommelier
Technologiko Ekpaideutiko Idrima, Mesolonghiou 2004 — 2009
Computer Science
Experience
W.S.Karoulias January 2013 - Present
IMA Beverages October 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Sales Management, Management, Sales Process, Marketing, English, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Sales, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Market Research, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Computer Science, Organization, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Direct Sales
Claire Little
Graphic Designer at Chas A Blatchford & Sons Ltd
Medical Devices
Education
Batley College of Art & Design
HND, Graphic Design
Birkdale High School, Dewsbury
High School, GCSEs x 9
Blackburn College of Art & Design
OND, Graphic Design and Communication Studies
The Open University
Bachelor’s Degree, BSc Criminology & Psychological Studies, 1st Class Honours
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Basic & Higher Level Certificates, Wine & Spirits
Experience
Chas A Blatchford & Sons Ltd August 2005 - Present
Skills
Orthopedics, Sales Management, Hospitals, Product Development, Adobe Acrobat, Management, PowerPoint, Social Sciences, Artwork, Market Development, Production Planning, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design
Clare Leech
Marketing Manager at Champagnes & Chateaux
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2001 — 2004
Diploma, Wine Business
Liverpool John Moores University 1994 — 1998
BA Hons, French, Spanish
Conyers Comprehensive, Yarm
Experience
Champagnes & Chateaux February 2012 - Present
New Zealand Winegrowers June 2009 - February 2012
Berkmann Wine Cellars April 2008 - February 2009
Berkmann Wine Cellars November 2006 - April 2008
Beringer Blass Wine Estates 2000 - 2002
Skills
Food, Budgeting, Product Development, Marketing, Wine, Food, Event Planning, FMCG, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Spanish, Winemaking, English, PowerPoint, Word, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, Wineries, Brand Development, Microsoft Excel, Customer Relations, Press Releases, Hospitality, Champagne, French, Alcoholic Beverages, Excel, Budgets, Trade Marketing
Claude Berton
Business Development CEO at 360° Nord
Information Technology and Services
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 3
Burgundy School of Business 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, International Wines and Spirits Business
Graduate School of Chemistry and Physics of Bordeaux (Enscpb) 1981 — 1984
Engineer's degree, Physics and Chemistry
Experience
360° Nord February 2014 - Present
YXENE March 2002 - January 2014
SII 1998 - 2002
Sopra 1996 - 1998
Sopra Group 1990 - 1996
SITB 1986 - 1990
Skills
Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Social Media, Team Management, New Business Development, Project Management, Wine Tasting, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Change Management, Software Project..., Strategy, IT Strategy, CRM
Claudia Cecile Manfio Cianfarani
Awards Assistant at Decanter World Wine Awards and Decanter Asia Wine Awards
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET Level 3 - Advanced Certificate, Wine & Spirits
Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne 2013 — 2014
D.U.G.G.A.T (Diplôme Universitaire du Goût, de la Gastronomie et des Arts de la Table), Gastronomie et des Arts de la Table
Le Cordon Bleu Paris 2013 — 2013
Pastry Certificate, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
INSEEC BUSINESS SCHOOL PARIS 2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
UNICURITIBA 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Law
Universidade Positivo 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Experience
People and Wine March 2012 - July 2014
Global Approach Consulting May 2011 - December 2011
Factoring Maxime October 2008 - December 2009
Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Paraná June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Excel, Wine & Spirits Industry, Event Planning, Wine, Cooking, Portuguese, Organizing, Proficient in MS office..., Marketing, English, Business Strategy, Organization Of Events, Competitive Analysis, International Business, Sales, International Business..., Business Development, Customer Service, Wine Pairing, Motivating, Recipe Testing, French, Wine & Food Pairing, Social Networking, International Marketing, Teamwork, Wine Tasting, Italian, Management, Food Marketing, Multi-task & Handle..., Multilingual, Social Media, Translation, WordPress, Food & Beverage
Claudia Mazza
Head of Marketing & Communication HAMMEL Terres de Vins
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2017
Student WSET Diploma, Level 4
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Hospitality Administration/Management in English
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Advanced, Level 3, Pass with Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 2, Pass with Merit
Glion Institute of Higher Education 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hospitality Administration/Management
Langports Gold Coast, Australia 2008 — 2008
Cambridge First Certificate
Liceo Cantonale di Lugano 2004 — 2008
Maturità Liceale
Experience
HAMMEL - Terres de Vins August 2014 - August 2015
Millésime Wine Tasting Contest, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne April 2013 - March 2014
Tenuta di Biserno, Marchese Lodovico Antinori Estates June 2013 - October 2013
EHL WeWine Committee, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne June 2012 - June 2013
Le Verre en Cave February 2013 - May 2013
Art Or Tahiti June 2012 - August 2012
Baglioni Hotels December 2010 - August 2011
aL LiDo - Bar Beach Lounge Restaurant May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Wine Tasting, Committed to..., Open Minded, Marketing Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Hotels, Public Relations, Hospitality Service, Marketing, Sponsorship, Event Management, Wine, Restaurants, Events, Marketing Communications, Sales, Hospitality, Team Building, Hospitality Industry, Social Media
Claudio Franchi
Assistant Restaurant Manager at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINE (QCF), Sommelier
Istituto Professionale Alberghiero F. Martini – Montecatini Terme (PT) 2003 — 2009
Intermediate vocational certificate in Hotel Reception
Experience
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi March 2015 - Present
Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts October 2014 - January 2015
Emirates Palace September 2013 - September 2014
Armani Hotels & Resorts September 2011 - July 2013
Westin Hotels & Resorts April 2011 - September 2011
Nonnas, Italian Restaurant (Pre opening) October 2009 - March 2011
Skills
Pre-opening, Career Development, Hospitality Industry, Dedicated to work, Food Safety, Passionate about work, Hotels, Fine Dining, Wine Tasting, Food, Wine, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Micros, MICROS, Product Knowledge, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, F&B Operations, Customer Service
Claus Tang-Holbek
National Key Account Manager at Philipson Wine
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET 3, pass with Merit
Niels Brock 1984 — 1985
Erhvervsfaglig Grunduddannelse, Handelsskole
Hørsholm Skole 1975 — 1984
10. klasse afgangseksamen
Experience
Philipson Wine August 2015 - Present
TWC Wine October 2014 - July 2015
Kjær & Sommerfeldt May 2006 - September 2014
House of Wine April 1998 - May 2006
Vinodan August 1995 - April 1998
Philipson Wine May 1992 - May 1994
Philipson Wine April 1990 - May 1992
Slots Vin August 1987 - April 1990
Illums Vinhandel August 1985 - July 1987
Købmand Asger Juul Pedersen 1983 - 1985
Skills
Sales, FMCG, Wineries, Beer, Alcoholic Beverages, Champagne, Key Account Management, Wine Tasting, Key Account Development, Food Pairing, Beverage Industry, B2B, Trade Marketing, Event Management, Sales Management, Wine
Cláudio Martins
Head of Wine Department Montevino Partners
Wine and Spirits
Education
Secundaria de Seia 1995 — 1998
Sports
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
Solomon Mines - Luxury Jewish Magazine June 2015 - Present
Montevino Partners March 2014 - Present
Fine Wines Procurement 2012 - Present
Decanter April 2011 - Present
London Distillers March 2014 - April 2015
New Street Wine Shop July 2012 - February 2014
Sport Lisboa e Benfica August 2011 - December 2012
Quinta de Jugais June 2010 - December 2011
CASTAS Ltd June 2008 - December 2011
Coq D' Argent June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Training, Management, Brokers, Wine Lists, Contract Negotiation, International Business, Business Planning, Online Retail, Yield Management, Food, FMCG, EMEA, Sales, APAC, Budgets, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Staff Development, Hospitality Industry, New Market Expansion, International Marketing, Event Management, Spanish, Strategic Brand..., Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Development Strategy, International Sales, International Trade, French, Purchasing, New Business Development, Food Consultant, Restaurants, Export, Wholesale, Export Development, Retail, English, Champagne, Food & Beverage, Wine Tasting, Wine, Networking, Development Projects, Winemaking, Trade Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Management
Colin Rigg
Independent Wine and Spirits Professional
Wine and Spirits
Education
Anglian Regional Management Centre (now Anglia Ruskin University
Post-graduate diploma in Management Studies, Business Administration and Management, General
King's School, Worcester
'A' levels
The University of Sheffield
BSc(Tech), Glass and Fuel Technology
University of Westminster
Master's degree, Human Resources
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma Wines and Spirits (Vins et alcools)
Experience
Institute of Energy 1988 - 2003
RAOC (Reserve Army, part-time) 1954 - 1984
Skills
Food & Beverage, Sales, Wine, Restaurants, Winemaking, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages
Concepcion Molina Vega
Regional Director en GRUPO OSBORNE
Education
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Universidad de Sevilla
Law
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma Student
Experience
GRUPO OSBORNE 2010 - Present
GRUPO ESTEVEZ 2006 - 2009
COVIDES 2004 - 2006
Skills
results-driven, logical...
Connor Morrissey
Maitre'd/Restaurant Management at The Daffodil
Hospitality
Education
University of Kent
Forensic Science (2:1)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 (Advanced) WSET
Experience
The Daffodil October 2014 - April 2015
Monty's Bar & Brasserie June 2014 - October 2014
The Wheatsheaf Inn June 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Food, Restaurants, Microsoft Word
Conor O Brien
Area Sales Manager at LA ROUSSE FOODS LTD
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 1998 — 2000
Higher Certificate, Wines of the World
National College of Art & Design, Kildare St. Dublin 1974 — 1979
Fine Art, Printmaking & Photography
Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
Experience
LA ROUSSE FOODS LTD April 2004 - Present
Kevin Parsons Wines September 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Catering, Management, Sales Process, Restaurants, Direct Sales, Market Planning, Event Management, Sales Operations, Hospitality, Hospitality Management
Conor Regan
Student Officer at Marketing English in Ireland
Higher Education
Education
University College Dublin 2011 — 2012
Master’s Degree, American Literature (United States), First class honours
University College Dublin 2008 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, English and French
Dublin Business School 2014 — 2015
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2013
WSET Intermediate Certificate, Wine and Spirits Education.
Experience
Marketing English in Ireland January 2015 - Present
Reekus Records October 2013 - June 2014
O'Briens Wine Beer Spirits January 2012 - May 2014
Cabinteely Community School June 2010 - June 2013
Institute of Education (Dublin) January 2009 - November 2012
Skills
Management, Customer Support, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Retail, Sales Management
Craig Heaslip
General Manager, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Account at Heritage Portfolio Ltd
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 1
Champagne Academy 2014 — 2014
Academician, Chamagne
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Hotel & Catering Management
Presentation Brothers College, Cork 1989 — 1995
Experience
Heritage Portfolio Ltd November 2012 - Present
Heritage Portfolio Ltd December 2011 - April 2013
Orocco Pier November 2006 - December 2011
The Scotsman Hotel April 2001 - August 2006
Sheen Falls Lodge June 1999 - January 2001
Hilton Berlin September 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Restaurant Management, Recruiting, Corporate Events, Front Office, Banquet Operations, Hospitality Industry, Management, Hospitality, Banquets, Micros, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Customer Service, Fine Dining, Hotels, Hotel Management, Event Management, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Wedding Planning, Menu Costing, Yield Management, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Catering, F
Craig Steven
Head Sommelier at Andrew Fairlies @ Gleneagles
Hospitality
Education
The Court of Master Sommeliers 2014 — 2014
Master Sommelier Introductory Certificate Examination, Wine, Pass
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 1, Wine and spirits, Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 2, Wine and Spirits, Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 3, Wine and Spirits, Pass and Merit on Tasting
Experience
Andrew Fairlies @ Gleneagles December 2014 - Present
The Vineyard October 2013 - November 2014
10 in 8 April 2011 - October 2013
Chewton Glen October 2008 - May 2011
Chewton Glen April 2009 - April 2010
Chewton Glen October 2008 - March 2009
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa May 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Banquets, Menu Development, Wine, Purchasing, Beer, Food Pairing, Wine Lists, Wineries, Stock Control, Hotels, Culinary Skills, Champagne, Catering, Wine Knowledge, Sommelier, Hospitality, Cocktails, Winemaking, Wine Marketing, Food & Beverage, Micros, Alcoholic Beverages, Hospitality Industry, Food, Wine Tasting, Restaurant Management, Wine Sales, Fine Dining, Wine Education
Csilla Juhasz
Receptionist at Maldron Hotels & Partner Hotels
Hospitality
Education
Budapest Business School 2002 — 2006
Economics in hospitality management, Faculty of commerce, catering and tourism
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
Maldron Hotels & Partner Hotels April 2012 - Present
Wines of the World November 2010 - October 2011
Cassidys Hotel October 2006 - June 2010
Cynthia Jenson
Writer and Translator
Writing and Editing
Education
Brown University 1977 — 1981
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits with Distinction
Experience
Self-employed September 2008 - Present
Skills
Analysis, Strategic planning, Social Media, Blogging, Coaching, Editing, Translation Portuguese..., Copy Editing, Project Planning, Proofreading, Project Management, Writing, Training, Creative Writing
DIANA I ESTEBAN
Técnico Desarrollo Empresarial en Cámara de Comercio de Madrid
International Affairs
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2016
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine & Spirits
CÁMARA DE COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE MADRID 2014 — 2015
SUMILLER
CAMARA DE COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE MADRID 2011 — 2011
CURSO SUPERIOR DE RELACIONES INSTITUCIONALES Y PROTOCOLO EMPRESARIAL
Universität Siegen 2002 — 2003
Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL)
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
LICENCIADA EN ADMINISTRACIÓN Y DIRECCIÓN DE EMPRESAS, Marketing internacional
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
DIPLOMADA EN CIENCIAS EMPRESARIALES
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
CURSO SUPERIOR DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DEL VINO
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
MASTER EN COMERCIO EXTERIOR
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
EXPERTO EN ESTUDIOS ASIÁTICOS
Experience
Cámara de Comercio de Madrid 2007 - Present
Cámara de Comercio de Madrid 2006 - 2007
Cámara de Comercio de Madrid 2006 - 2006
BBVA España 2005 - 2005
Cámara de Comercio de Madrid 2005 - 2005
Real Madrid C.F. 2005 - 2005
Banco Popular 2003 - 2003
Skills
Redes sociales, Gestión de proyectos, Microsoft Excel, Oratoria, Administración y..., Planificación..., Liderazgo, Investigación y..., Servicio de atención al..., Microsoft Office
DURAND Thierry
Associé Fondateur at AFIP
Financial Services
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Level 3, Knowledge and expertise in wine
Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux-Ecole de Management 1990 — 1991
Master, Management des Organismes Publics
Université de Limoges 1985 — 1990
Dea, Droit Public
Experience
A F I P September 2013 - Present
Dexia Credit Local September 2010 - August 2013
Dexia October 2007 - September 2010
DEXIA CREDIOP June 2004 - September 2007
DEXIA January 2002 - May 2004
Dexia Crédit Local January 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Investment Banking, Structured Products, Management, Risk Management, Structured Finance, Financial Risk, Banking, Capital Markets, French, Corporate Finance, Bonds, Derivatives, Marketing, Business Development, Business development, Public Finance, Financial Markets, Finance, Strategy
Daniel Grigg
General Manager at MUSEUM WINES LIMITED
Food Production
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2013
Level 3 Advanced Certificate, Distinction
University of Surrey 2009 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Media Production, 2:1
Salesian College
Experience
MUSEUM WINES LIMITED March 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine June 2012 - February 2015
Spirited Wines November 2011 - May 2012
Daniel Kapp
MBA Master 2 Wine Marketing & Management INSEEC Business School
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2014
Diploma, Wine and Spirit Education
Ohio University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems, General
Ithaca College 1998 — 2000
Management Information Systems, General
Experience
Berkmann Wines September 2013 - September 2014
Clos Maggiore October 2010 - September 2013
Destination Hotels & Resorts - L'Auberge Del Mar June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Pre-opening, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy, Hotels, Wine & Spirits Industry, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Fine Dining, Wine Sales, Menu Development, Account Management, Hospitality Industry, Wine Education, Restaurants
Daniel Rios-Perez
National Account Manager at L'Oréal
Consumer Goods
Education
The GAP Partnership 2015 — 2015
The Complete Skilled Negotiator
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Distinction
University of Nottingham 2006 — 2010
BA Jt Hons, Spanish and Portuguese (Joint Honours), 2.1 with Distinction in spoken Spanish
The London Oratory School 1996 — 2006
Experience
L'Oréal July 2014 - Present
L'Oréal June 2013 - July 2014
Brindisa Ltd September 2012 - June 2013
MediaCom January 2012 - September 2012
MediaCom February 2011 - January 2012
tpf - the promotions publicity factory October 2010 - February 2011
Lotería Mayte, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado September 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Media Buying, SEO, Spanish, PPC, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Mobile Devices, Media Planning, Mobile Marketing, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Online Advertising, Television, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Digital Strategy, Media Strategy, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Account Management, Direct Marketing
Daniel Schein
Sommelier / Barista på Scandinavian Embassy
Food & Beverages
Education
Örebro University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Culinary arts and meal science
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Experience
Scandinavian Embassy July 2014 - Present
Daniel Sharp
National Accounts Manager at Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV uk)
Wine and Spirits
Education
London South Bank University 2001 — 2003
Marketing
De Montfort University 1998 — 2000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Oratory School 1991 — 1998
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 4 (Diploma)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 (Advanced Certificate)
Experience
Gruppo Italliano Vini (GIV uk) November 2011 - Present
Champagne Duval-Leroy August 2007 - November 2011
Haslemere Wines 2006 - 2007
Majestic Wine 2003 - 2006
Skills
Wineries, Retail, Market Planning, Management, FMCG, Grocery, Champagne, Wine, Restaurants, Food Pairing, Winemaking, HORECA, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Key Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Account Management, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Bartending, Wine & Spirits Industry, Sales, Food, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Beverage Industry, Pricing, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Business Development, Beer, Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, National Accounts, Brand Development, Wine Tasting
Daniela Naydenova
Social Media Researcher/Analyst freelancer at Digitas Health LifeBrands
Information Technology and Services
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET Level 2 Awards in Spirit, Pass with Distinction
Jagiellonian University 1995 — 2002
Master of Arts, Psychology
Experience
Digitas Health LifeBrands March 2015 - Present
Chivas Brothers September 2014 - February 2015
Viasat Broadcasting (part of www.mtg.se) August 2012 - September 2014
OgilvyOne May 2012 - September 2012
Zugo Services Ltd May 2011 - February 2012
UKSimple September 2006 - April 2011
BEcause Brand Experience April 2010 - September 2010
PR Inspiration December 2007 - March 2009
Przedsiębiorstwo Wikom-Seal Marek Woźniczko January 2007 - November 2007
Morcom sp. z o.o. January 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Word, Blogging, Event Management, Media Relations, insight analysis, Copywriting, English, Reporting & Analysis, Microsoft Office, PPC, Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SQL, Social Media Measurement, Excel, Marketing, Self Starter, Photoshop, Social media analysis, Online Marketing, Account Management, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Social Networking, Trade Show Coordination, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Management, SEO, Social Media, High Energy, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Customer Relations, Online Advertising, Teamwork, Advertising
Daniele Antonucci
Bar Supervisor @ Hilton London Wembley
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Master in wine and spirits, Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
istituto economia aziendale Kennedy 2003 — 2005
accountant, Accounting
Experience
Hilton London Wembley October 2014 - Present
The Trafalgar Hotel April 2012 - August 2015
Beach Blanket Babylon August 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Hotels, Pre-opening, Menu Development, Hospitality, Restaurants, Wine, MICROS, Hospitality Management, Bartending, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Catering, Cocktails, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management
Daniele Di Blasio
Business Development Manager, Dolcevita Wines
Wine and Spirits
Education
Bologna Business School 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Brasil and Europe Business Relations
Wine Senses 2012 — 2013
Associaçao Brasileira Sommelier - Sao Paolo 2011 — 2012
Università di Bologna / University of Bologna 1996 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
D&D London June 2015 - Present
Assunta Madre Restaurant October 2014 - April 2015
Ombre Rosse Film Production S.r.l. March 2013 - September 2014
Quei Bravi Ragazzi February 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Brazilian Portuguese, Strategia d'impresa, Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Gestione vendite, European Markets, Import, Vino, Agricultural Marketing, Business Strategy, Employee Management, Business Relationship..., International Sales, Alimenti e bevande, Agricultural Economics, Food & Beverage, European Union, Managerial Finance, Pianificazione..., Event Management, Corporate Law, Sales Management, European politics, Wine & Spirits Industry, European Law, Business Development, Business plan, Export, Employee Training, Business Planning, Gestione ristoranti, Supply Chain, Business development
Daniele Fiorina
Assistant Manager Nicolas UK Ltd
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
LEVEL 2, WINE & SPIRIT, 90/100
I.S.I.S GIULIO NATTA BERGAMO ITALY
High School, COURSE OF STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY
Experience
Nicolas December 2013 - Present
The Driver April 2011 - November 2013
Skills
Whisky, Sales, Customer Service, Alcoholic Beverages, English, Cigars, Management, Wine Tasting, Sales Management, Beer, Cocktails, Wine, Winemaking
Danielle Nguyen
Marketing & Ecommerce
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2008 — 2010
WSET Diploma, Wine
Sciences Po 2003 — 2004
Master, Marketing Research & Strategy
Sciences Po 1999 — 2003
Master, Political Science, Communication
National University of Singapore 2000 — 2001
Exchange Programme, Southeast Asian Studies
Experience
Moët Hennessy August 2015 - Present
Moët Hennessy Asia Pacific June 2014 - January 2015
Summergate May 2012 - June 2014
Domaine Jones August 2011 - October 2011
Corney & Barrow February 2008 - August 2011
Premier Vintners Ltd October 2006 - January 2008
Capgemini Consulting January 2005 - August 2006
GfK (New Product Development Team) September 2003 - December 2004
Centre Pompidou September 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Trade Marketing, Public Relations, Management, E-commerce, Winemaking, Management Consulting, Event Management, Marketing Research, Direct Marketing, Wine Marketing, Wine Tasting, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Wine, Marketing
Danielle Whitehead
Key Brands Manager New World
Wine and Spirits
Education
University of Brighton - Plumpton College 2009 — 2012
Viticulture & Oenology
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2007 — 2009
Diploma - Level 4, Wine and Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advanced - level 3, Wine and Spirits
University of Leeds
Bachelor's degree, History
Experience
Enotria Winecellars Ltd June 2015 - Present
Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines May 2014 - June 2015
Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines January 2013 - May 2014
Silver Oak Cellars & Twomey Cellars August 2012 - December 2012
Chateau de Sours August 2011 - October 2011
Westbury Communications April 2008 - June 2009
Majestic Wine November 2005 - April 2008
Darko Obradovic
Senior Accountant / Controller bei MSD
Accounting
Education
Universität Bern 2006 — 2008
Master of Science (MS), Wirtschaftswissenschaften, 5.76
Universität Bern 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Wirtschaftswissenschaften, 5.03
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
MSD September 2015 - Present
MSD January 2013 - August 2015
Island Kids Philippines October 2011 - February 2012
PwC July 2010 - June 2011
PwC October 2008 - June 2010
Swiss Coiffure Distributions GmbH September 2006 - July 2008
eBay Inc February 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Finanzanalyse, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Interne Kontrolle, Microsoft Excel, Finanzbuchhaltung, Forecasting, Finanzberichterstattung, Financial Accounting, Auditing, IFRS, Prognosen, Rechnungswesen, Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Swiss statutory..., Financial Reporting, Financial Audits, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Internal Audit, SAP, Microsoft Office, Internal Controls
David Almeida
Branch Manager at The Oxford Wine Company
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2013
WSET Advanced, Wine & Spirits
Court of Master Sommelier UK 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Wine Steward/Sommelier
Gloscol 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
University of Cambridge 2006 — 2006
Certificate, Proficient English
University of Cambridge 2005 — 2005
Certificate, Advanced English
Experience
The Oxford Wine Company May 2012 - Present
Whatley Manor Hotel June 2010 - April 2012
Wild Garlic Restaurant & Rooms November 2007 - May 2010
Calcot Manor February 2001 - April 2007
Skills
Multilingual, Spanish-English, Spanish to English, Food, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Event Management, Translation, Customer Service, Hotels, Foreign Languages, Pre-opening, Food, Language Teaching, Training, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Tasting, Languages, Fine Dining, Hospitality Industry, Wine
David Aura Font
Responsable de Marketing y Comunicación en The Rice & Co
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Universidad de Navarra 2011 — 2015
Advertising & Public Relations, Empresa, Gestión, Marketing y disciplinas afines
Coláiste Chraobh Abhannn, Ireland 2006 — 2007
Year 9, Secondary School
Colegio La Farga 1998 — 2010
Baccalaureate (High School)
Zürich Schule 1996 — 1998
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2017
Master - International Higher Certificate in Wines and Spirits
Experience
The Rice & Co June 2015 - Present
Hyla Ibérica June 2015 - June 2015
El Laboratorio June 2014 - July 2014
SBALS September 2012 - May 2014
HERETAT MESTRES June 2010 - May 2014
Colegio Mayor Mendaur September 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Comunicaciones de..., Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Oratoria, Investigación de..., Entrepreneurship, Creative Strategy, Relaciones públicas, Redes sociales, Gestión de eventos, Trabajo en equipo, Negotiation, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Social Media, Negociación, Public Speaking, Estrategia empresarial
David Lienert
Leiter F&B Ausbildung/Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung at Belvoirpark Hotelfachschule Zürich HF
Education Management
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, Wein und Spirituosen
Management Institut St. Gallen SGMI
General Management-Diplom SGMI
Amt für Berufsbildung des Kantons Zürich
Ausbilder mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis
Hotel & Gastro formation
Gastronomiekoch mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis
Belvoirpark Hotelfachschule Zürich 1990 — 1991
Diplomierter Hotelier/Restaurateur HF, Hotellerie und Gastronomie
Experience
Belvoirpark Hotelfachschule Zürich HF October 2011 - Present
Scana Lebensmittel AG February 2010 - September 2011
Best Western Hotel Airport July 2006 - January 2010
Mettler Toledo GmbH March 2000 - June 2006
Belvoirpark Hotelfachschule Zürich HF January 1995 - February 2000
David Loosemore
ATS at The Pensions Advisory Service
Information Services
Education
Guildford College of Law 2003 — 2005
GDL & LPC, Commendation
Wine and Spirit Education Trust 1991 — 1993
Diploma passed with Distinction - winning the Maggie McNie Tasting Trophy
University of Exeter 1982 — 1985
2:1 BA, Economic History
Richard Taunton College 1980 - 1982 1980 — 1982
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3 passed with Distinction
Experience
The Pensions Advisory Service February 2015 - Present
Pitmans March 2006 - January 2015
Hayman Barwell Jones January 2002 - September 2003
Marne & Champagne Diffusion August 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Advice, Defined Contribution, Professional Negligence, Experienced negotiator..., Breach Of Contract, Advising on Pension..., Pensions Contingent..., Document Drafting, Pension Auto Enrolment, Restructuring, Employment Tribunal, Pensions, Employment Law, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Employment..., Legal Advice, Dispute, Employment Contracts, Contract Law, Discrimination, Pensions Litigation, Qualified Wine and...
David Milliere
Sommelier
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2010 — 2016
Diploma (under progress), Wines and Spirits
Society of Wine Educators 2007 — 2007
Certified Specialist of Wine
CFPPA Beaune 2004 — 2005
BP Sommelier, Sommellerie/wine
Lycee Emile Loubet 1990 — 1993
baccalaureat D, sciences
College de Saint Peray 1986 — 1990
Brevet des colleges, general studies
Experience
Grand Hotel Park, Gstaad 2014 - 2015
IWS 2013 - 2014
Zuma Restaurant Bangkok 2012 - 2013
lebua Hotels and Resorts 2011 - 2012
The Leela Palace Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India 2010 - 2011
Kampa Group 2008 - 2010
Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta, GA, USA 2006 - 2008
Joel Restaurant 2006 - 2006
Hotel de Vigny/Restaurant Baretto Paris Champs Elysees 2005 - 2006
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours 2001 - 2001
Skills
Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Wine Education, Menu Development, Restaurants, Hotels, Sommelier, Wine, Catering, Fine Dining, Wine Lists, Management, Wineries, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Resorts, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, MICROS, Hotel Management, Tourism, Wine Tasting, Event Management, Food, French, Hospitality Management
Dawn Bennet
Head of Group Insurance at DS Smith
Insurance
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 2 - Intermediate, Wines and Spirits
University of Southampton 1999 — 2002
BSc, Mathematics
Experience
DS Smith July 2014 - Present
CRH August 2009 - June 2014
Faraday Reinsurance Company November 2003 - March 2009
Aon Risk Services September 2002 - November 2003
Dawn Waldron
Nutritional Therapist, Life Coach, Author
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
Institute for Optimum Nutrition 2000 — 2004
Dip ION (Dist), Clinical Nutritional Therapy, Distinction
International Coach Academy 2001 — 2003
Certified Professional Coach, Life Coaching and Personal Development
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 1991 — 1992
Higher Certificate, Wines and spirits, Distinction
The University of Manchester 1982 — 1986
BSc (Hons), Management Sciences
Experience
Dawn Waldron August 2003 - Present
ION - Institute for Optimum Nutrition May 2005 - July 2010
Brainwaves Business Advisers & Accountants April 1997 - April 2003
Mustard Marketing Communications September 1993 - April 1997
The Wine Society (The International Exhibition Co-operative Wine Society Limited) April 1991 - September 1993
Hambro Guardian September 1989 - March 1991
The Savings Corporation 1988 - 1989
Fidelity Investments 1986 - 1988
Skills
Weight, Healing, Nutrition Education, Chronic Illness, Lifestyle, Meditation, Stress Management, Training, Reversing Type 2..., Holistic Health, Wellbeing, Nutritional Counseling, Overcoming obesity, Wellness Coaching, Lecturing, Public Speaking, Coaching, Fitness, Stress, Fertility, Prevention, Coping with cancer, Personal Development, Wellness, Nutrition, Weight Loss Coaching
Debbie Ault
Director NottsDerby Wine School
Wine and Spirits
Education
King Edward VI, Lichfield
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma In Wine And Spirits
Experience
NottsDerby Wine School May 2014 - Present
Birmingham Wine School February 2008 - Present
Laithwaites Wine October 2013 - August 2014
Babcock International Group PLC January 2008 - October 2013
JD Wetherspoon January 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Management Development, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Employee Engagement, Training Delivery, Career Development, Customer Service, Talent Management, Performance Management, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Operations Management, E-Learning, Account Management, Team Building, Training, Employee Training, Change Management, Personal Development, Leadership Development
Deborah Hume
Programme Manager: Study at EIL UK (Experiment in International Living UK)
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
University of Worcester 2002 — 2004
PGCE Special & Inclusive Education, Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism, Merit
University of Worcester 2000 — 2001
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Education and Teaching, Merit
The Open University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Psychology & Education, Merit
University of Glasgow 1976 — 1979
Master of Arts (M.A.), French Language and Literature, Linguistics & Phonetics
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wines and Spirits of the World, L3 Award in Wines and Spirits
Experience
EIL UK (Experiment in International Living UK) February 2012 - Present
Worcestershire County Council September 2004 - September 2011
Autism West Midlands November 2002 - August 2004
English Schools Foundation 1998 - 2000
British Council August 1987 - July 1988
PricewaterhouseCoopers February 1986 - June 1988
UNEP August 1984 - November 1984
PricewaterhouseCoopers August 1983 - August 1984
Skills
Digital Photography, Higher Education, Special Education, Educational Outreach, Wine, Early Childhood..., High School Students, Intercultural Education, Youth Development, Volunteer Training, Training, Microsoft Office, Alternative Education, Customer Satisfaction, Student Welfare, Program Management, Customer Relations, Safeguarding Children, Secondary Education, German, Event Management, Event Planning, Pastoral Care, Guardianship, European Computer..., French, Educational Consulting, Public Relations, DBS Applications, Program Evaluation, Non-profit Volunteering, Responsible Care, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Study Abroad Programs, Budgets, Social Media
Deborah Jaeger
Wholesale Director
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Education
University of Southern California 1990 — 1995
BA & MA, Communication & Political Science
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2, Distinction
Experience
Myla London July 2009 - Present
Samsonite Black Label 2008 - 2009
Graeme Black 2007 - 2008
Pringle of Scotland 2002 - 2007
Fred Segal Couture 2002 - 2004
Donna Karan International, LVMH 2001 - 2002
Ralph Lauren 1996 - 2001
Skills
Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel, Fashion, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Management, Fashion Design, Profit, Brand Development, International Sales, Marketing, Brand Management, Event Management, Sales Management, Fashion Buying, Distributed Team..., Global Sales, Retail, Negotiation, Public Relations, Multi-channel Retail, Store Management, Sales, Wholesale, Trend, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Styling
Deborah Zbinden
Marketing Manager at Accolade Wines, WSET Certified Educator
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET Certified Educator
Chartered Institute of Marketing
CIM Diploma
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2002 — 2003
WSET Diploma
University of Warwick 1996 — 1996
BA (Hons), Politics
Experience
Accolade Wines May 2015 - Present
Accolade Wines November 2010 - May 2015
Treasury Wine Estates January 2006 - November 2010
Ehrmanns Ltd 2000 - 2005
Skills
Brand Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Wine Tasting, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Trade Marketing, Wine, Customer Insight, Marketing Communications, Beer
Denise Funke
Insight Director at OMD UK
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET Level 3, Award in Wines and Spirits, -
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET Level 2, Award in Wines and Spirits, 82% Merit
University of the Arts London 2006 — 2007
MA (Hons), Marketing & Communications, 95%
DHBW Ravensburg 2001 — 2004
BA (Hons), Media Design
Experience
OMD UK August 2014 - Present
OMD UK June 2013 - August 2014
Hall & Partners July 2007 - May 2013
Beanstalk November 2007 - February 2008
KMS October 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Advertising Research, Advertising, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Strategy, Media Planning, Proposal Writing, Segmentation, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Wine, Marketing, Wine Pairing, B2B, Wine Tasting, Qualitative Research
Deyana Stamenova
Cofounder at Riverside Wine Ltd.
Wine and Spirits
Education
European University Barcelona 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Banking and Finance
European University Barcelona 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
Wine cellar Manastira November 2012 - Present
Raiffeisen Bank August 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Negotiation, Research, Financial Analysis, Retail, Teamwork, High Organizational..., English, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word
Dirk van Gelderen
Dirk Teur
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2016
Diploma Course Level 4, Wine and Spirit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2011 — 2012
Level 2 and 3, Wine and Spirit, Graduated
D'Oultremontcollege Drunen
Skills
German, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Dutch, English
Domenico Iannetta
Team Leader
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
Pass with Merit
African&Eastern, Master Class Training of Johnnie Walker ( Where flavour is king) 2013 — 2013
Bartender Stars more than drink 2011 — 2012
Experience
Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts August 2015 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. July 2013 - August 2015
Bartender Stars more than drink November 2012 - June 2013
Crazy Horse restaurant February 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Pre-aperture, Barista Training, Hospitality Management, Restoration, Public Relations, Ristorazione, Menu Development, Management, Pre-opening, Banquets, Restaurants, Opening Hotels, Apertura di hotel, MICROS, Catering, Staff Supervision, Public speaking, Disco, Leadership development, Lavoro di squadra, Board development, Formazione, Banchetti
Dominic Brennan
Director of Music
Music
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
WSET Level 2 Wine & Spirits
Durham University 2009 — 2010
Master's Degree, Music
Durham University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Music
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School 1999 — 2006
High School
Experience
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School November 2013 - Present
The Cantus Ensemble August 2011 - Present
Ealing Junior Music School September 2012 - July 2014
AJAR-tec Ltd July 2008 - November 2013
Skills
Conducting, Site Plans, Wine & Spirits Industry, Music, Designs, Graphic Design, Wine, Digital Media, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Choral Conducting, Classical, Spirits
Dominique Dunn Boyle
Wine Development Manager
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
APP Educator
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2009 — 2009
Advanced, WSET ADVANCED Level 3
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 WSET
Chesterfield College 1994 — 1994
GNVQ Advanced Leisure & Tourism
Experience
ASD WHOLESALE April 2015 - Present
Aspall January 2014 - April 2015
Accolade Wines October 2008 - August 2013
Matthew Clark June 2006 - October 2008
DHL Global Mail Europe June 2005 - June 2006
DHL Global Mail Europe December 2001 - June 2005
DHL Global Mail Europe June 2000 - December 2001
Thomson Holidays (UK) Ltd April 1999 - June 2000
Skills
P&L, Logistics, Wine, Wine & Spirits Industry, Forecasting, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Beverage Industry, Pricing, Wholesale, Customer Marketing, Market Planning, Event Management, P, National Accounts, Sales, Champagne, Income Statement, Brand Management, Shopper Marketing, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Business Planning, Customer Insight, Winemaking, Wine Tasting, Sales Operations, Wine, B2B, Distributors, Trade Marketing, Beer, Coaching, Sales Process, Wine Lists, Negotiation, Wineries, Alcoholic Beverages, Account Management, FMCG, Food, Sales Presentations, Grocery, Business Development, Food
Douglas Williamson
Sales Scotland at Bibendum Wine Ltd
Wine and Spirits
Education
WSET
Diploma
Welbeck college 1976 — 1978
Bishop Luffa 1973 — 1977
Experience
Bibendum Wine Ltd September 2013 - Present
Bibendum Wine Ltd April 2012 - Present
Bibendum Wine Ltd 1996 - June 2012
Oddbins 1983 - 1996
Skills
Sales, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, New Business Development, Marketing, Wine Tasting, I understand the..., Food Pairing, Food & Beverage, Beer, Wineries, Winemaking, Hospitality Industry, Key Account Development, Wine Knowledge
Drew Naughton
Brand Ambassador at Chivas Brothers
Wine and Spirits
Education
University of Strathclyde 2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish & French Studies, 2:1 with distinction in the spoken language in Spanish
Université de Bourgogne 2012 — 2013
Langues Étrangères Appliquées
Bannerman High School 2004 — 2010
High School
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 Award in Spirits, Pass With Distinction
Experience
Chivas Brothers September 2015 - Present
Next Retail Ltd October 2014 - July 2015
British Council October 2013 - June 2014
Next Retail Ltd May 2011 - August 2012
Next Retail Ltd May 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Teamwork, Communication, French, Translation, Interpreting, Spanish, Foreign Languages
Dries Vanlerberghe
Interior Designer
Design
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 2 Certificate on Spirits
Hogeschool Gent 2006 — 2009
Bachelor in de interieurvormgeving
Experience
Wallaeys Designers - D&B events February 2013 - Present
Skills
Event Management, Mac OS, SketchUp, Events, Vectorworks, Event Planning, Interior Design, Artlantis Studio, Product Design
Duport Philippe
Gérant fondateur chez Philonka SPRL
Retail
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
award in wine and spirit, vins et spiritueux, merit
1995 — 1996
3 éme cycle, gestion de patrimoine
Ecole supérieure de Gestion Paris 1990 — 1991
Bac + 4, commerce international
Experience
Philonka SPRL August 2013 - Present
african divers May 2004 - June 2013
PADI July 2003 - January 2004
Societe Generale June 1999 - November 2003
BRED Banque Populaire May 1996 - May 1999
UAP September 1993 - September 1995
SELECTA February 1992 - August 1993
Skills
Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management, New Business Development, Finance, Business Development, Sales Operations, Marketing, Sales
Dylan de Vries
Juridisch medewerker bezwaar en beroep at Gemeente Barneveld
Legal Services
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Utrecht University 2002 — 2008
mr., Rechten (master Staats- en Bestuursrecht)
Pantarijn 1995 — 2002
VWO, Natuur & Gezondheid + Frans 1, 2
G.J. van den Brinkschool Wageningen
Experience
Gemeente Barneveld July 2015 - Present
Bergen NH June 2015 - Present
NCOD June 2009 - Present
VinoBites July 2014 - Present
Bergen NH February 2015 - June 2015
gemeente Vlist January 2014 - December 2014
Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch July 2013 - September 2013
Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch January 2013 - June 2013
Gemeente Utrechtse Heuvelrug October 2012 - December 2012
Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch October 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Legal Advice, Administrative Law, Local Government, Awb, Wabo, Dutch, Ruimtelijke ordening
Ed Cotton
Business Development Executive at Gordon & MacPhail
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Diploma
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2012
Advanced Level, Merit
Leeds Metropolitan University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Peace Studies
Experience
Gordon & MacPhail July 2015 - Present
Highbury Vintners October 2012 - July 2015
Theatre of Wine September 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Wine & Spirits Industry, Customer Service, Sales, Event Management, Wine, Sales Management, Wine Tasting, Food Pairing, Microsoft Office, Wine Education, Viticulture
Ed Taylor
Business Development Manager Lynx Purchasing
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2004 — 2004
Advanced Certificate, Wine and Spirits
Stowe School 1992 — 1997
Economics and Business Studies
Experience
Lynx Purchasing September 2015 - Present
Old Dairy Brewery Ltd October 2013 - October 2014
Brakes June 2011 - September 2013
Brakes April 2010 - June 2011
Groupe Camus / United Brands Ltd April 2009 - December 2009
Paragon Vintners September 2008 - May 2009
Matthew Clark June 2006 - September 2008
Oddbins 2001 - 2006
Skills
Sales, Retail, Purchasing, Business Planning, Forecasting, Customer Service, WSET Advanced..., Beer, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Alcoholic Beverages, Grocery, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Recruiting, Food, Business Development, Sales Process, Beverage Industry, Wine Tasting, Negotiation, P&L, Marketing, Customer Marketing, Brand Management, Food & Beverage, Strategic Planning, Account Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, Brand Development, B2B, National Accounts, Wine, Trade Marketing, Pricing, P, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, Management, Sales Presentations, FMCG, Sales Operations, Food, Budgets, Key Account Development, Wholesale, Food Service
Edward Almond
Trainee Manager at Majestic Wines
Higher Education
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Distinction, WSET Level 3
University of Aberdeen 2009 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Management Studies
Lee Westwood Golf School 2011 — 2012
Gap-year Personal Performance programme
Hymers College, Hull 1999 — 2009
3 A-Levels, Politics, Religious Studies, English
Experience
Majestic Wine October 2014 - Present
The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen March 2014 - July 2014
Trump International Golf Links, Scotland April 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Wine, Leadership, Team Leadership, Sales, Communication, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Management, Research, Teamwork, Hospitality, Social Media
Edward Shaw
Group Training Manager at The Esprit Group
Hospitality
Education
University of Reading 2002 — 2005
BSc (First class), Botany
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
Diploma, Wines & Spirits, Merit
Experience
The Esprit Group November 2006 - Present
Skills
Teamwork, French, Corporate Events, Training Delivery, Event Management, Hospitality, Social Media, Wine, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Management, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Music, Recruiting, Catering, Staff Development, Event Planning, Training, Social Networking, Marketing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Hotels
Edwin van Ommen
Eigenaar van Plus van Ommen
Supermarkets
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
Wset level 2
BHV
Curcus functioneringsgesprekken
Curcus klantgerichtheid
Cursus commercieel onderhandelen
Cursus management
Cursus time management
Essence
LTS electrotechniek
MTS electronica
Experience
PLUS van Ommen June 2007 - Present
Ouder vereniging OBS de Tjotter 2010 - 2012
Plus Retail 2002 - 2007
Praxis hoofdkantoor 1998 - 2003
HEMA 1997 - 1998
Hema 1997 - 1998
Hema 1996 - 1997
Hema 1996 - 1996
Hema 1992 - 1996
Hema 1991 - 1992
Skills
Management, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, B2B, FMCG, English, Retail, Sales Management
Eleni Antoniou
Key Account Manager W.S. Karoulias S.A
Wine and Spirits
Education
American College of Greece 2008 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
Αdvanced Certificate & Higher International (WSET Level 3)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2007 — 2007
Intermediate Certificate, Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2006 — 2006
Foundation Certificate, WINE AND SPIRITS
American College of Greece 1997 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration,, Marketing Communication & Promotion
Experience
W.S. Karoulias SA October 2005 - Present
Vodafone September 2000 - July 2005
Skills
P&L Management, Customer Insight, FMCG, International Marketing, Wine, Pricing, Management, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Winemaking, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Elisa Persico
Bar & grill manager
Hospitality
Education
Planet One American Bartender school
Basic Barman course
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advance course
Experience
Roka Restaurants November 2013 - Present
Le Pont De La Tour November 2012 - April 2014
Albannach Whisky Bar March 2011 - October 2012
Castagner Italian Distillery 2010 - 2011
jewel piccadilly May 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Wine, Cocktails, Food, Training, Hospitality Management, Sales, Sviluppo menu, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Micros, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality, Bartending, Restaurants, Microsoft Office, Catering, Food Service, Ospitalità, Beer, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Management, Teamwork, Gestione ospitalità, Menu Development, Ristorazione
Elizabeth Carter
Corporate Account Manager London at Oddbins
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET Stages 1-3, Wine & Spirits, Distinction
The University of the West of England, Bristol 1998 — 2002
BA Hons Spanish & French with European Studies, Languages, 2:1
Experience
Oddbins April 2015 - Present
Green Power Conferences January 2015 - April 2015
Informa Telecoms & Media October 2013 - August 2014
Informa & Telecoms & Media November 2010 - October 2013
Informa Telecoms & Media November 2007 - November 2010
IIR Ltd (UK) January 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Management, Data Analysis, Brand Developement, Marketing, Sales, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Product Management, Start-ups, CRM, Business Development, Wine, Strategic Negotiations, Competitive Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Team Leadership, Wine Sales, Key Account Management, Wine Education, Strategy, Wine Pairing, Solution Selling, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, B2B, Customer Service, Lead Generation, Project Management, Product Marketing, Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Branding, Problem Solving, Wholesale, Wine & Spirits Industry, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Communication Skills, International Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Wine Tasting, Sales Management
Elizabeth Peacock
User Experience Architect at twentysix
Design
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 2 award, Wines and Spirits, Pass with Merit
Glasgow School of Art 2006 — 2010
BDes(Hons), Product, Service Design and Innovation
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 2008 — 2009
Experience
twentysix October 2014 - Present
Technophobia, part of Capita plc February 2014 - October 2014
HSBC July 2012 - January 2014
SDLeeds March 2011 - March 2013
EPD September 2010 - July 2012
Global Service Jam December 2010 - March 2011
Orange Mobile Voluteering September 2010 - October 2010
Skills
User-centered Design, Ethnographic Research, Service Design, Experience Design, Usability, Product Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Experience, Usability Testing, Design Strategy, Research Design, Design Thinking, Concept Development, User Research, User Experience Design
Ella King
Purchasing Manager at Purchase Direct Ltd
Hospitality
Education
Sandringham 2006 — 2008
High School
St Albans High School 2001 — 2006
High School
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2, Merit
Q C Event School
Event & Wedding Planning
Experience
Purchase Direct Ltd April 2015 - Present
Orchid Pubs & Dining December 2012 - June 2015
Grass Roots February 2012 - November 2012
Brocket Hall Golf Club October 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Food, Menu Development, Hotels, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Catering, Restaurants
Emanuele Genovese
General Manager PurlLondon
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
2 level wine&spirits
CPL training 2013 — 2013
Personal Licence
UKBG London UK 2010 — 2010
Bartending/Bartender
E.I.D.O.S Ente Italiano Didattico Opportunita e Servizi, Milano Italy 2007 — 2007
Operatore in promozione e gestione di pachetti turistici legati all'italian style e alla moda
Istituto Tecnico per il Turismo L.V. Bertarelli, Milano Italy 1998 — 2004
Diploma, Foreign Languages and Tourism Economics
Experience
Caffe Biscardi 1903 September 2014 - Present
Purl London April 2012 - Present
Guarana Ice Bar Coffee & Cocktail Bar July 2011 - Present
Gilbert Scott at St. Pancreas Hotel September 2011 - April 2012
N.92 at Notting Hill Brasserie September 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Molecular cocktails, Forgotten cocktail..., Hotels, Multitasking Skills, Catering, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Customer Service, Meticulous, Food & Beverage, Wine, Business Strategy, Food, Hospitality Industry, Team Leadership, Mixology, Business Process..., Restaurants, Marketing, Professional, Hospitality Management, Always Punctual, Business Planning, New Business Development, Event Management, Cocktails, Customer Satisfaction, Quick learner, Menu Development
Emily Hamel
En poste dans secteur Formation Professionnelle en anglais
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
INSEEC 2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Luxury Brand Management
St. Norbert College 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), major: International Business, minor: French, cum laude
Davis & Elkins College 1987 — 1988
Business
WSET
WSET level 2 intermediate certificate, wine & spirits, passed with distinction
American University of Paris
TEFL, teaching English as a foreign language
Experience
BTL Formation, Paris, France June 2014 - Present
Linguaphone October 2012 - May 2014
IFOROP 2004 - 2012
Skills
Training
Emily Holman
Customer Service Export Team Leader at Treasury Wine Estates
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Advanced (Level 3) Award, Wine and Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Intermediate (Level 2) Award, Wine and Spirits
Southampton Solent University 2008 — 2011
BSc Psychology (Criminal Behaviour), Psychology, 2:2
Experience
Treasury Wine Estates April 2015 - Present
Treasury Wine Estates February 2015 - April 2015
Treasury Wine Estates November 2014 - February 2015
Treasury Wine Estates December 2013 - November 2014
Tech Data UK January 2013 - December 2013
The Cambian Group September 2012 - December 2012
Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant Ltd July 2011 - August 2012
Skills
CRM, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, SAP, Key Account Management, Personal Development, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Management
Emily Searle
Store Manager at The Oxford Wine Company
Retail
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2016
Level 4 Diploma
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 3, Pass with Distinction
University of Cambridge 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature, 2:1
Experience
The Oxford Wine Company April 2015 - Present
Mogford Hotels February 2013 - April 2015
Skills
Hospitality, Wine, Marketing, Customer Service, Catering, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Management, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Retail, Social Media, Food
Emily Stuart
Category Trade and Activation Manager at Tesco
Retail
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Wine & Spirits Level 2
University of Leeds 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, History
Sevenoaks School 2001 — 2008
Experience
Tesco PLC April 2015 - Present
Tesco PLC August 2014 - April 2015
Tesco PLC April 2014 - August 2014
Tesco PLC December 2012 - April 2014
Tesco September 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Teamwork, Retail Sales, Retail Buying, Merchandising, Food, Grocery, Visual Merchandising, CPFR, Supply Chain, Profit, FMCG, Retail, Management, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandise Planning, Stock Management, Time Management
Emma Ackerman
Chef
Hospitality
Education
Le Cordon Bleu London 2011 — 2013
Grande Diplome in cuisne and patisseie & professional Diploma in Hospitality Managemet, Cusine, patisserie and management
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 wine & spiris
Experience
Dillemma Catering March 2015 - Present
Dillemma Catering March 2015 - Present
Barbecoa October 2014 - August 2015
Peyote April 2014 - October 2014
DillEmma catering October 2012 - October 2014
Zermatt ski chalets December 2013 - April 2014
Peyote October 2013 - December 2013
Zucca April 2012 - August 2012
The Ivy January 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Culinary Skills, Food, Wine, Chef, Cuisine, Restaurants, Recipes, Food, Cooking, Hospitality Industry, HACCP, Hospitality, Pastry, Restaurant Management, Catering, Menu Development, Fine Dining, Pre-opening, Food Safety