Wine & Spirit Education Trust Alumni

Joanne Burr

London, United Kingdom
Technical director Toni & Guy
Cosmetics

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2007
Wine

L'oreal - London   2003 — 2003
Colour specialist, Hair colouring

Toni & Guy hairdressing Academy-London   1997 — 1998
Hairdressing/colour specialist

London College of Fashion   1994 — 1996
Beauty therapy, Beauty

Experience
TONI&GUY   September 2014 - Present
Toni & Guy   July 2013 - Present
M/Y Skat   February 2007 - February 2012
Toni & Guy   May 1998 - April 2006

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Beauty Industry, Microsoft Office, Retail, Styling, Merchandising

Joe Searle

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Wine Administrator at Off Piste Wines
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 2, Wines and Spirits, Distinction

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 3, Wines and Spirits, Merit

University of Gloucestershire   2008 — 2011
BA (Hons), Broadcast Journalism, 2:1

Alleynes High School   2003 — 2008
A Level, English, Literature, History

Experience
Off Piste Wines   July 2014 - Present
N/a   May 2011 - Present
N/A   June 2011 - Present
Off Piste Wines   April 2013 - July 2014
Staffordshire Life Magazine   January 2012 - August 2012
Aston Marina Ltd   June 2011 - August 2012
Staffordshire Life Magazine   December 2011 - December 2011
Tone Radio   September 2008 - June 2011
Staffordshire Sentinel News and Media   April 2011 - April 2011
ITN   July 2010 - February 2011

Skills
PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Online Writing, Administration, Spoken Word, Media Law, Mac, Feature Reporting, Press Releases, Photoshop, Eye For Detail, Proofreading, Data, Current Affairs, News Writing and Editing, Wine, Radio, English written, Teamwork, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Tasting, Social Media, Wine Labels, News Presenting, PC, Broadcast Journalism, Logistics, Search Engine..., Interviews, Entertainment Law, Magazines, Soundtrack Pro, Social Networking, Television, Feature Writing, Editing, Customer Service, Radio Broadcasting, Journalism, Public Relations, Blogging, ms word, Independent, Feature Articles, Writing News Releases

John Shute

London, United Kingdom
Global finance leader & EMBA candidate at Oxford University
Accounting

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma in Wines and Spirits

University of Oxford - Said Business School   2014 — 2015
Executive MBA

New York University   2012 — 2012
Strategic Integrated Marketing, Executive Programme

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants   2006 — 2008
1st time passes

University of Bristol   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's & Master's degrees, Mechanical Engineering, 1st Class

Experience
Avis Budget Group   June 2013 - Present
Pelican Wine   December 2011 - Present
Global Diversity Marketing   August 2011 - June 2013
Constellation Brands   November 2008 - August 2011
Avis Budget Group   December 2005 - November 2008

Skills
Financial Analysis, Wine & Spirits Industry, Management, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Budgets, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Leadership, Wine Tasting, Change Management

John Winslow Dip WSET

Billericay, Essex, United Kingdom
Wine Specialist Waitrose
Retail

Education
Plumpton College   2012 — 2014
Foundation diploma, Wine Business, distinction / 1st

Ballymaloe cookery school   2000 — 2000
Cookery, Distinction

Billericay School   1988 — 1993

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
Waitrose   May 2009 - Present
Self Employed - Sole Trader.   January 2000 - May 2009
Simply Ski   1998 - 2003
Bass Taverns   January 1997 - January 1999

Skills
Bartending, Market Planning, Inventory Management, Catering, Food, Brand Management, Food Service, Sales, Profit, Hospitality Industry, Grocery, Resorts, Merchandising, Purchasing, FMCG, Customer Service, Marketing, Key Account Development, Brand Development, Recipes, Wine Tasting, P&L, Restaurant Management, POS, Wine, Winemaking, Wineries, Menu Development, Cooking, Beer, Fine Dining, Social Media, Event Management, Food Safety, Pricing, Alcoholic Beverages, Hospitality Management, Beverage Industry, Hotels, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Wine & Spirits Industry, Sales Management, Food & Beverage, Trade Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Event Planning

Jon Gleeson

Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom
Head of Sales at Feast West Food Distribution
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1996 — 2000
Diploma, Continental & New World Wines

International Management Centres   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Administration, Business Studies

Heston Community School   1981 — 1987

Experience
Feast West Food Distribution   March 2015 - Present
Ammonite Fine Foods   April 2012 - March 2015
Garden Centre Group   November 2011 - March 2012
Artisan Bakery   January 2011 - August 2011
The Cotswold Cheese Company   October 2005 - September 2010
Paxt Ltd   October 2002 - October 2005
Paragon Vintners   May 2000 - May 2002
Seagram   January 1995 - May 2000
Seagram Distillers Co   October 1991 - January 1995

Skills
Purchasing, Sales Management, Product Development, Merchandising, New Business Development, Food & Beverage, Business Strategy, Retail, Management, Business Planning, Customer Service, Account Management, FMCG, Key Account Management, Food, Food Industry, Negotiation

Jonny Callan

Belfast, United Kingdom
Owner at Cabroso Wines
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2009 — 2010
Diploma, Wines & Spirits

Premiere Graduate Programme   1997 — 1998
Management, Institute of Management

Northumbria University   1993 — 1997
BA Hons, Applied Modern Languages & Finance

Universidad de Málaga   1995 — 1996
CEE-UMA, Spanish

Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne   1995 — 1996
Erasmus Programme, French

St. Columb's College, Derry   1985 — 1993

Experience
Cabroso Wines   August 2011 - Present
Mundus Wines   December 2007 - July 2011
C&C Group plc   March 1999 - December 2008

Skills
New Business Development, Business Development, Sales Management, Beer, FMCG, Wine Tasting, Trade Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Account Management

Jorge Bita

Portimão Area, Portugal
Gerente Comidas e Bebidas en Hotel Gran Maquise
Food & Beverages

Education
Escola Superior Hoteleira e Turismo do Estoril   2002 — 2004
Gestão Hoteleira

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1994 — 1998
Sommelier, tecnico de prova e conhecimento de bebidas

Experience
Hotel Gran Maquise   March 2013 - Present
ParProva, Restauração e Eventos, Lda   November 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Restaurant Management, Hotels, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Hospitality Industry, Menu Development, Wine, Restaurants, Banquets, HACCP, Food, Hospitality Management, Catering, Food & Beverage, Event Management

Jorge Cervera Tirado

Ticino, Switzerland
Food Beverage Manager at Casinò Lugano
Restaurants

Education
Gastrosuisse, Gruppo di coordinazione della CFSL settore alberghiero e ristorazione   2015 — 2015
Certificato PECOS, sicurezza sul lavoro, Sicurezza sul lavoro

GastroTicino, Federazione esercenti albergatori Ticino   2014 — 2015
Diploma cantonale di esercente tipo I, settore alberghiero e ristorazione, Scuola alberghiera e della Ristorazione

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2013 — 2013
casino Operations Management, Business Administration and Management, General, Master

Value Lab Milano   2012 — 2012
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Advanced course

ESIC: Business & Marketing School   2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Master

Universidad de Málaga   2000 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics, Degree

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2003 — 2004
International HIgher certificate in spirits, Food Science, Certificate

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2003 — 2004
Sommelier certificate level 2, Food Science

Experience
Casinò Lugano   January 2014 - Present
Casino Lugano   September 2011 - Present
Dreamer's Marbella   October 2008 - April 2011
Grupo Innova Malaga   January 2006 - September 2008
Restaurant Schuhbecks   2004 - 2005
The Ritz London   2003 - 2004
Ministry of Sound   2003 - 2004
Nikki Beach Worldwide   2002 - 2002

Skills
Hoteles, Marketing Communications, Gestión y dirección..., Hospitalidad, Gerencia de hoteles, Alimentación y bebidas, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hostelería, Catering, Estrategia de..., Administración y..., Turismo, Alimentación, Hotel Management, Food, Preinauguración, Gestión de eventos, Tourism, Complejos turísticos, Restauración..., Hotel

Jorge Navarro Dols

Pamplona Area, Spain
Development & Innovation Manager
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Award in Wines and Spirits, Level 2, Level 2

IE (Instituto de Empresa)   2012 — 2012
Programa Superior en Gestión Estratégica del Universo del Lujo, Programa Superior Gestión Estratégica Universo del Lujo, Primero de la Promoción

Universidad de Deusto   1999 — 2000
Master en Marketing, Administración y gestión de empresas, general

Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal   1999 — 1999
Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Marketing

Universidad de Deusto   1994 — 1999
Licenciado Administración Dirección de Empresas, Marketing

Experience
Winnovation Lab - Pernod Ricard Winemakers Spain   January 2015 - Present
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Spain - Pernod Ricard   April 2013 - Present
Domecq Bodegas - Pernod Ricard   March 2005 - June 2013
Domecq Bodegas - Pernod Ricard   March 2004 - April 2013
Domecq Bodegas   December 2003 - March 2005
Vivarte   July 1999 - December 2001

Skills
International Marketing, Champagne, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Wine, Desarrollo de marca, FMCG, Shopper Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, International Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy, Brand Development, Luxury Goods, Key Account Development, Marketing Management, Customer Insight

Jorge Orte Tudela, Dip WSET

London, United Kingdom
International Trade Intern at Indigo Wine
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2015
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits, Pass with Merit

CPIFP Los Enlaces   2013 — 2015
Técnico Superior en Comercio Internacional

OUTLOOK WINE - The Barcelona Wine School   2013 — 2013
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirtis, Pass with Distinction

Experience
Indigo Wine   September 2015 - Present
Premios Baco   May 2015 - Present
International Wine Challenge   April 2014 - Present

Jos Ploum

Maastricht Area, Netherlands
Manager Private Banking at Rabobank Maastricht en Omstreken
Investment Management

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET Level II Award in Wines & Spirits, Wine & Spirits, Level II / Intermediate

Nyenrode Business University   2010 — 2011
Leergang Middle Management

De Baak Management School   2008 — 2008
Management van Mensen

   2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Bedrijfseconomie

DSI Senior Beleggingsadviseur   1999 — 1999
Certified

DSI Vermogensbeheerder   1999 — 1999
Certified

Ecabo   1990 — 1992

Serviam   1984 — 1990
Atheneum

Experience
LaPiuma Vini en GustoPiuma   July 2010 - Present
Golf- en Countryclub Hoenshuis   May 2014 - Present
Rabobank Maastricht en Omstreken   March 2015 - Present
Rabobank Parkstad Limburg   September 2011 - February 2015
Rabobank Parkstad Limburg   September 2013 - September 2014
Rabobank Parkstad Limburg   September 2009 - September 2011
Rabobank Parkstad Limburg   April 2000 - September 2009
Rabobank Landgraaf   October 1995 - March 2000
Rabobank Beek-Elsloo-Spaubeek   September 1990 - September 1995

Skills
Management, Mortgage Lending, Financial Markets, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Wine & Food Pairing, Banking, Private Banking, Change Management, Wine Tasting, Italian wines, Wealth Management, Coaching, Management Consulting, Commercial Banking, Bonds, Asset Managment, Business Strategy, Retail Banking, Investments, Equities, Risk Management, Strategic Financial..., Derivatives, Investment Banking, Pensions, Interim Management

Jose Andres Gomez

Logroño, La Rioja, Spain
Sumiller de Vivanco BodegaFundacionExperiencias
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 3 in WSET, WSET

seas   2011 — 2012
Posgrado Enologia, Enlogia tecnica, Sobresaliente

Trinity College, Dublin   2011 — 2011
Grate 7-First certificate, Titulación ingles, Sobresaiente

Escuela de Hosteleria Jimenez de la Espada   2006 — 2008
Técnico Superior de Restauración, Restaurante, cocina, inglés francés, administracion, marketing, etc

Experience
Vivanco   February 2015 - Present
Hotel Marques de Riscal Luxury Collection   February 2012 - January 2015
Hotel Spa Torre Pacheco   June 2008 - February 2012
Hotel Barceló Torre Pacheco   June 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Vinos, Trabajo en equipo, Cata de vinos, Hospitality, Marketing de productos, Industria del vino y de..., Event Management, Inglés, Turismo, Hoteles, Francés, Hospitalidad, Alimentación, Wine Tasting, Servicio de atención al..., Producción del vino, Administración y..., Gestión de eventos, Alimentación y bebidas, Food & Beverage

Jose Jimenez Peris

Spain
Responsable de compras de Uvas, Mostos y Vinos. en Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Wine and Spirits

Education
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)   2002 — 2003
MASTER EN DIRECCIÓN Y MARKETING DE EMPRESAS AGROALIMENTARIAS., Empresa, gestión, marketing y disciplinas afines, Curso presencial de 500h. (Pendiente de Proyecto Final)

Universitat Rovira i Virgili   2000 — 2002
LICENCIADO EN ENOLOGÍA, Viticultura y enología

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)   1992 — 1998
INGENIERO AGRÓNOMO. Especialidad: Ingeniería Rural.

Colegio Sagrado Corazón, Hermanos Maristas de Alicante   1988 — 1992
Bachillerato y COU., Educación secundaria

Colegio Público Hispanidad de Santa Pola.   1980 — 1988
EGB, Educación primaria

Deusto Formación
Curso de HABILIDADES DIRECTIVAS y NEGOCIACIÓN., Habilidades sociales y para los negocios, Curso post-grado a distancia de 250h. (enero-diciembre 2014)

ESADE Business School
Programa Leadership series: NEGOCIACIÓN y GESTIÓN DE LAS DIFERENCIAS., Habilidades sociales y para los negocios, Curso presencial de 16h. lectivas. (junio 2014, en Barcelona)

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 2 in Wine&Spirits, Cultura y Marketing enológicos., Curso presencial de 20h. (junio 2014, en Logroño)

Fedacova
Curso DISEÑO e IMPLANTACIÓN de SISTEMA de APPCC en el SECTOR AGROALIMENTARIO., Tecnología/Técnico de control de calidad, Curso presencial de 8h. (febrero 2012, en Valencia)

St Paul's Academy
Curso ENGLISH FOR WINEMAKERS, Idiomas extranjeros, léxico técnico., Curso presencial de 40h. (noviembre 2012, en Valencia)

Experience
Pernod Ricard Winemakers   May 2013 - Present
Bodega Monastrell   August 2005 - Present
Pernod Ricard Winemakers   May 2010 - May 2013
Pernod Ricard Winemakers   March 2005 - May 2010
Mas de Bazan   August 2004 - December 2004
Elgo Estate Wines   February 2004 - June 2004
Miguel Torres S.A.   August 2001 - February 2004
Bodegas Piedemonte S.Coop.   August 1999 - January 2000
Bodegas Piedemonte S.Coop.   August 1998 - December 1998
Bodegas Piedemonte S.Coop.   August 1997 - December 1997

Skills
Winemaking, Wine

Jose Manuel Alvarez Gonzalez

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
General Manager at Milk & Honey
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2010
Professional Spirits Certificate

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2010
Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits

Experience
Milk & Honey   December 2010 - February 2014
Chamucos Tequila UK   September 2011 - January 2013
Mahiki   January 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Bartending, Wine & Spirits Industry, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Bar Management, Tequila

Jose Nicolas Santi

London, United Kingdom
Sommelier and Supervisor at La patagonia Restaurant
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Wine and Spirit, WSET Level 2

Experience
La Patagonia Restaurant   September 2013 - Present

Skills
Wine & Spirits Industry, Restaurants, Wine, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Sommelier, Wine Tasting

Josefine Forsgren

Stockholm, Sweden
Sommelier, Waitress at Sågverket, Möte rum & kök
Restaurants

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine

Örebro universitet   2012 — 2015
Sommelier, Culinary arts and meal science

Istituto Michelangelo   2014 — 2014
Italienska

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Level 3, Wines & Spirits

Södertörn University   2012 — 2012
Vinets utveckling, historia, ekonomi och kemi

Timrå Gymnasium   2000 — 2003
Samhälle ekonomi, Samhällsvetenskap

Medborgarskolan
Project Management

Experience
Eriks Vinbar, Gondolen   September 2015 - Present
Sågverket - Möten rum & kök   June 2015 - September 2015
Podere Santa Felicita   September 2014 - October 2014
Pian dell´Orino   September 2014 - October 2014
Terrenos Vinotek   September 2013 - June 2014
Fattoria Terreno   June 2013 - August 2013
Lagerhaus AB   February 2008 - August 2012
Åhléns AB   December 2011 - June 2012
Boomerang Retail AB   November 2007 - April 2008
Boom AB   April 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Sales, Project Management, Event Management, Customer Service, Wine, Social Media, Vineyard, Merchandising, Retail

Joseph Rorke

London, United Kingdom
Prestige Sales at Moet Hennessy UK
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET DIPLOMA

Experience
Moet Hennessy UK   April 2014 - Present
Moet Hennessy UK   January 2012 - March 2014
Moet Hennessy UK   July 2010 - January 2012
Villa Maria Estate   February 2010 - June 2010
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons   June 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Food, Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Brand Management, Hospitality, Wine Tasting, Sales

José G. Godoy

London, United Kingdom
Restaurant Manager at Ametsa in The Halkin Hotel by COMO
Hospitality

Education
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration   2015 — 2015
Introducción a la Gestión Global de Hostelería y Turismo, Hosteleria y turismo, 92%

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2007
Nivel Intermedio, Vinos y Espirituosos

Hotel Escuela Bellamar   2005 — 2005
Sumiller, Gestion de la bodega, y atención al cliente

Experience
www.conmuchagula.com   October 2014 - Present
COMO Hotels and Resorts   March 2013 - Present
Calima   April 2011 - December 2012
Hotel Viura   January 2010 - April 2011
Comercial de Vinos Perea   January 2008 - January 2010
Hillbark Hotel   February 2007 - December 2007
Mugaritz   April 2006 - December 2006
Park hotel bremen   April 2005 - July 2005
AG Hotel Waldhaus Sils-Maria   February 2004 - March 2005
Restaurante el Lago   February 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Alta cocina, Administración y..., Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Preinauguración, MICROS, Inglés, Estrategia de..., Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Complejos turísticos, Resorts, Análisis de ingresos, Totalmente apasionado..., Negociación, Vinos, English, Hospitalidad, Gestión de hostelería, Alimentac, Pre-opening, Alimentación y bebidas, Restaurant Management, Tourism, Wine, Fine Dining, Banquetes, Turismo

Juha Tanskanen

Finland
Sales Representative at Vinetum

Education
University of Eastern Finland   2013 — 2014
Economic Sciences (appro), Marketing

HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Degree Programme in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advanced

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Intermediate

Experience
Vinetum   August 2014 - Present
Vinetum   September 2010 - August 2014
Vinetum   August 2007 - September 2010
Via Restaurant Helsinki   September 2006 - August 2007
UniCafe Restaurant   February 2004 - September 2006
Haaga Restaurants   May 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Tasting, Wine, Logistics, Marketing Communications, Sales, Marketing, Food Pairing

Julia Bailey

London, United Kingdom
Wine Trainer at Bibendum PLB Group
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Sake L3

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2011 — 2013
Diploma

University of Westminster   2006 — 2009
BA, Journalism, First Class Honours

Experience
Bibendum PLB Group   June 2011 - Present
Bibendum Wine Ltd   September 2010 - May 2011
Bibendum Wine Ltd   June 2010 - September 2010
Bibendum Wine Ltd   November 2009 - June 2010
Vinopolis   2008 - 2009

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, Journalism, Food & Beverage, Brand Management, Retail, Beverage Industry, Hospitality, Training, Alcoholic Beverages, Event Management, Beer, Wine, Food, Employee Training, Catering, Recruiting, Sake

Julie Butt

Southampton, United Kingdom
On Trade Brand Activation Manager at Bacardi
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Intermediate, Wine & Spirits

University of the Arts London   1997 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing & Advertising

Southampton City College   1995 — 1997
GNVQ, Advanced Business, Distinction

Experience
Southampton Solent University   January 2015 - Present
Bacardi   September 2014 - Present
Laithwaite's Wine for Business   April 2012 - May 2014
Laithwaites Wine   April 2011 - December 2011
First Drinks Brands Ltd   September 2010 - February 2011
First Drinks Brands Ltd   June 2010 - October 2010
Cisco   May 2007 - June 2010
Peter Sheahan Pty Ltd   August 2006 - March 2007
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants   February 2004 - July 2006
Marsh   February 2002 - February 2004

Skills
Sponsorship Activation, Marketing Strategy, Creativity, Event Management, Influence At All Levels, Brand Implementation, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Fun, Radio Advertising, Brand Equity, Brand Awareness, Sponsorship, Logistics, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Positive Can-do Attitude, Project Management, Highly motivated..., Supplier Negotiation, Sports Marketing

Julie Collard

Paris Area, France
Head Sommelier at Table de la Bastille
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2009 — 2011
Level 3

Ecole hôtelière de Paris   2004 — 2007

Experience
Table de la Bastille   February 2010 - Present
Les Caves de Voltaire   August 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Wine Tasting, Wine, Wine Labels, Wineries, Wine & Spirits Industry

Julie Tissot

Bordeaux Area, France
Head Sommelier at La table des Chartrons
Restaurants

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2013
Level 3

Ecole hôtelière de Bordeaux   2002 — 2005

Experience
La table des Chartrons   April 2010 - Present
Magnum   January 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Wine Cellars, Wine Tasting, Wine Tours, Wine Lists, Wine, Winemaking

Julien Lepage

Libourne, Aquitaine, France
;
Wine and Spirits

Education
BORDEAUX SCIENCES AGRO   2014 — 2015
MASTERE MANAGER DE DOMAINES VITICOLES, Viticulture et œnologie

Ecole nationale supérieure agronomique de Montpellier   2004 — 2005
LICENCE COMMERCIALISATION DES VINS, Viticulture et œnologie

LA TOUR BLANCHE   2002 — 2004
BTS A VITICULTURE OENLOGIE, Viticulture et œnologie, Mention AB

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2001 — 2002
WEST level 2, Viticulture et œnologie

Université Bordeaux I   2000 — 2001
DEUG A, Mathématiques

LYCEE MONTESQUIEU   1999 — 2000
BACCALAUREAT SCIENTIFIQUE, Spécialité Mathématiques

Experience
Vignobles Robin   May 2015 - Present
ETS THUNEVIN   September 2014 - November 2014
AXA   December 2010 - June 2014
FONCIA   December 2007 - December 2010
S'ANTONI Immobilier   December 2005 - December 2007
Chateau de Sérame   August 2005 - November 2005
Domaine Grès Saint Paul   September 2004 - November 2004
Chateau Angélus   September 2002 - August 2004
Chateau de Tressac   January 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Conseil en..., Analyse marketing, Analyse et réduction..., Vinification, Management, Viticulture, Stratégie marketing, Conseil financier, Vente, Stratégie commerciale, Oenologie, Transactions..., Développement commercial

Justin Crosbie

Ireland
Business Development Manager at Robert Roberts & Findlater Wine and Spirit Group
Food & Beverages

Education
Blackrock College

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3

Experience
Robert Roberts   September 2005 - Present

Skills
Wine, Trade Marketing, Food & Beverage, Key Account Development, Brewmaster, FMCG, Judge Irish Barista..., Key Account Management, New Business Development, Food, Member SCAE, Catering, Food Service

Justin Pennington, FRSA

United Kingdom
Vice President, Chief Operating Office at Deutsche Bank
Banking

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Level 2 Wine & Spirits

Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   2007 — 2008
MSc, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

De Montfort University   1992 — 1993
Quantitative Methods

Experience
Deutsche Bank   May 2015 - Present
Deutsche Bank   June 2012 - Present
Dell   June 2011 - June 2012
Dell   September 2009 - May 2011
Dell   May 2007 - September 2009
Banco Santander   February 2006 - May 2007
Bax Global (now Schenker)   January 2005 - December 2005
Amazon.com   December 2003 - January 2005
Bax Global (now Schenker)   January 2001 - December 2002
Bax Global (now Schenker)   January 1999 - January 2001

Skills
Governance, Analytics, Management, Organizational..., Demand Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Asia Pacific, Change Leadership, Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Change Management, Vendor Management, Strategy, Reverse Logistics, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Management, Global Sourcing, Business Transformation, Talent Management, Program Management, Global Operations, Operational Excellence, Executive Management

Justine Colson

Paris Area, France
Brand Manager at DUGAS
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET LEVEL 3, Passed with Distinction

Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier   2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Wine & Spirits

Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier Business School   2007 — 2010
Master's degree

Experience
DUGAS   June 2012 - Present
SOWINE   October 2011 - March 2012
LES VIGNOBLES ANDRE LURTON   April 2011 - October 2011
Champagne Mont d'Hor   October 2010 - May 2011
Links Concept   July 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Wine, Marketing, Champagne

Justine TOTH

Bristol, United Kingdom
Ouverte à toute proposition dans le domaine des vins et spiritueux ou marketing
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Wine and Spirits, 86%, Merit

ISAM IAE Nancy   2010 — 2012
Master, Marketing et Vente, Mention Bien (14,5 de moyenne finale)

Faculté Des Lettres et Sciences Humaines Nancy   2009 — 2010
DULASP (Diplôme universitaire de langue anglaise en situations professionnelles), Niveau avancé, Anglais des affaires et professionnel, 13

ISAM IAE Nancy   2009 — 2010
Licence, Sciences de gestion, Mention Assez bien (13 de moyenne)

IUT Nancy Charlemagne   2007 — 2009
DUT Techniques de Commercialisation, Commerce, vente, communication, Mention assez bien, 13

Experience
Hammonds Furniture Ltd   February 2015 - Present
Back-2-Front UK Ltd   December 2013 - January 2015
Bosco Pizzeria   August 2014 - November 2014
Las Iguanas   October 2012 - December 2013
VAN HEES Sàrl   September 2010 - September 2012
Schneider Electric   May 2010 - July 2010
Logia   April 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Marketing Communications, Facebook, International Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Microsoft Office, English, B2B Marketing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Kajsa Persson

Malmo, Sweden
Sales Manager på Invinitum
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
WSET® Level 2 Professional Certificate in Spirits, Spirits, Pass with Merit

Gustibus Wine & Spirit Academy   2012 — 2012
Sommelierutbildning, Kursetta - Pass with Distinction

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
WSET® Level 3 Award in Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits

Experience
Invinitum   November 2013 - Present
Caterevent   2015 - 2015
Årstiderna i Kockska Huset   March 2009 - November 2013
Steen & Strøm Magasin   July 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Wine Expert, Sales, Direct Sales, Wine Education, Sales Presentations, Wine Tasting, Social Networking, Account Management, Relationship Building, Sales Management, Customer Service

Kara Bird

Munich Area, Germany
Wine Industry/Sommelier Student
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits, Passed with Distinction

High Point University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Economics

Charleston Catholic High School   2004 — 2008

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 Advanced Award in Wine & Spirits

Experience
Charles Koch Institute   June 2012 - May 2013
Retina Consultants of Charleston   May 2009 - August 2011
Greenwood, Inc   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, Non-profits, CSS3, PowerPoint, HTML 5, Time Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Newsletters, Interviewing Skills, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Planning, Research, Business Networking, ExactTarget, Outlook, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Telephone Interviewing, Social Media, Excel, Policy Research, Public Speaking, Google Docs, Microsoft Publisher, Salesforce.com, Economics, Google Alerts, Access

Karen Glennon

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Chêne Bleu Executive Director of Extreme Wine
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2010
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award, Merit

David Game College   1993 — 1994
Certificate in Public Relations

Chartered Institute of Bankers   1988 — 1992
Professional qualification awarded CIB

The University of Sheffield   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dual Honours French and Business Studies

Experience
Self-employed   April 2009 - Present
Consultant at City Financial Institutions   July 1995 - February 2007
Barclays Bank Plc   September 1988 - June 1995

Skills
Marketing, Food & Beverage, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Hospitality, Marketing Communications, Management, Sales, Wine Tasting, Wine, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning

Karen Hickey

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Regional Account Manager at Halewood International
Wine and Spirits

Education
Carmel College
A-Level Business Studies & History

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3(advanced) award in Wines and Spirits

Experience
Halewood International   January 2015 - Present
Halewood International   September 2011 - January 2015

Skills
Key Account Development, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Wine & Spirits Industry, National Accounts, Beverage Industry, FMCG, Wine, Grocery, Customer Insight, Food, Shopper Marketing, Beer, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages

Karen Jaen

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Account Manager Decanter Magazine/ Wine & Spirits
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Level 2 Awards in Wines and Spirits

Universidad Central de Venezuela   1998 — 2002


Skills
Leisure Travel, Purchasing, Teamwork, Retail, Account Management, Procurement, Business Travel, Excel, Accounting, Languages, Trade Shows, Wine Labels, Wineries, Social Media, Microsoft Office, English, Organizing, Marketing Communications, Wine & Spirits Industry, Spanish, Sales, Wine Tasting, Customer Service, New Business Development, Beer

Kate Lofthouse

Worcester, United Kingdom
Media Assistant at CIVA and Wine, Gastronomy and Management student at Le Cordon Bleu
Wine and Spirits

Education
Le Cordon Bleu London   2015 — 2015
Level 4 Diploma, Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy and Management, 89%

University College London, U. of London   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French and English, 2:1

Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3)   2012 — 2013
ERASMUS, French Literature, Film, Philosophy

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 - Passed with Distinction (98%)

The King's School Worcester
A Levels : A*A*A* (English Lit, History, French) AS: A (Geog) GCSE: 8A*s 2As

Experience
Conseil interprofessionnel des Vins d'Alsace (CIVA)   April 2015 - Present
Maisons Marques et Domaines   2015 - 2015
Barclays   July 2013 - July 2013
Travlaw LLP Solicitors   June 2013 - June 2013
Freelance translator   March 2013 - March 2013
Incisive Media   June 2012 - June 2012
Eversheds   June 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Customer Service, French to English, French, English, Social Media, Wine, Research, Literature, Wine Tasting

Katherine Powell

London, United Kingdom
Communications Manager at Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Wine and Spirits

Education
Durham University   1999 — 2002
BA Hons, Ancient History and Archaeology

WSET   2006 — 2006
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits (QCF), Wine & Spirits, Pass with Merit (04/08/2006)

WSET
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits (QCF), Wine & Spirits, Pass with Merit (17/08/2005)

South Hampstead High School   1991 — 1998

Experience
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)   January 2015 - Present
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)   August 2013 - January 2014
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)   August 2012 - August 2013
WineChap Ltd   March 2009 - August 2012
Oddbins Ltd   December 2006 - March 2009
British Veterinary Association   October 2006 - January 2007
Robersons Fine Wine   August 2006 - October 2006
The Producers (Film & Television production company)   May 2005 - June 2005
The Telegraph   June 2004 - July 2004
The Telegraph   March 2004 - March 2004

Skills
Champagne, Retail, Brand Development, Wine, Creative Writing, Facebook, Media Relations, Sales, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Wine Tasting, Advertising, Editing, Winemaking, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Wine & Spirits Industry, InDesign, Wineries, Email Marketing, Social Media, Photoshop, Management, Restaurants, Event Planning, Alcoholic Beverages, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Negotiation, Blogging, Training, Beer, Food Pairing, Copywriting

Kathleen Van den Berghe

Brussels Area, Belgium
Entrepreneur in wine | Boutique organic winery | Historic estate | Winetourism | Loire France | Mountain and wine lover
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2014
WSET Diploma Course

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
WSET level 3 (advanced), Pass with Distinction

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2011 — 2012
WSET level 2, PASS with Merit

Syntra Leuven   2010 — 2011
Wijnbouwer - Wijnmaker, geslaagd

University of Leuven   2010 — 2010
Postgraduaat, Vastgoedkunde

   1998 — 2000
IMBA, International MBA

   1995 — 1996
Certificat en Genie Civil, Construction

Ghent University   1990 — 1995
Burg Ir Bouwkunde, Construction

Nieuwen Bosch   1984 — 1990
Latijn-Wiskunde

Experience
Château de Minière   September 2010 - Present
Matexi Group   February 2009 - September 2010
McKinsey & Company   September 2000 - February 2009
Van Laere   1996 - 2000

Skills
Event Management, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Executive Coaching, Construction, Coaching, French, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Change Management, Project Management, Wine, Marketing, Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Business Strategy, Analysis, Real Estate

Katy Andersen

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Service Development at onefinestay
Hospitality

Education
Harvard Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2011 — 2012
Advanced Certificate (Level 3)

Princeton University   2005 — 2008
AB

Experience
onefinestay   July 2013 - Present
onefinestay   July 2013 - May 2014
onefinestay   September 2012 - June 2013
Lot18   May 2011 - June 2012
Amazon   June 2010 - August 2010
HBS Wine & Cuisine Society   2010 - 2010
Fulbright Program in Italy   2008 - 2009
Greening Princeton Farmers' Market   2006 - 2008
Slow Food   2004 - 2008

Skills
Food, Leadership, Start-ups, Event Planning, Supplier Sourcing, Strategy, Wine, Management, Food Writing, E-commerce, Process Improvement, Business Strategy

Kerri O'Sullivan AIWS

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Digital Sales Coordinator at Armit Wines
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2013
Level 4 Diploma, Wine and Spirits

University of Leeds   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, BA French and Linguistics

Experience
Armit Wines   March 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine   August 2010 - March 2015
Lycée Paul Eluard   September 2008 - June 2009
ACLE   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Customer Relations, Employee Training, Management, WSET leader, Team Leadership, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Education, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Retail Sales, Food, Retail, Sales Management, Food & Wine Pairing, Merchandising, Food & Beverage, Interpersonal..., Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Business Development, Sales, Leadership

Kerry Atkins

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Tour Coordinator at Proscenium
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 2 Wines & Spirits, Pass with Merit

International School of The Hague   2009 — 2013
International Baccalaureate & MYP (Middle Years Programme)

German International school of The Hague   2006 — 2009

Experience
Proscenium   February 2015 - Present
Bear and Ragged Staff   July 2013 - October 2014
International School of The Hague   April 2013 - April 2013
Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel   November 2011 - February 2012
The European International Model United Nations   2008 - 2012
Uiterjoon (Respect Zorggroep Scheveningen)   2009 - 2011

Skills
Communication, Organisational skills, Guest Service Management, Cooking, Puzzles, English, Skilled Communicator, Scuba Diving, Budgeting, Swimming, Foreign Languages, Fast Learner, Surfing, Rock Climbing

Kerry Wilson

Hampton, Greater London, United Kingdom
Marketing at 55 Connect Ltd
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Richmond Adult Community College   2013 — 2014
Diploma, Graphic Design, Diploma with Distinction

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2011 — 2011
Intermediate Certificate

Richmond Upon Thames College   1984 — 1987

Grey Court School   1979 — 1984

Experience
55 Connect Ltd   May 2015 - Present
South London Younger Parkinson's Network   February 2014 - Present
Plush Folly   April 2012 - January 2014
The Cheese and Wine Company   December 2010 - June 2013
Wine Intelligence   December 2001 - June 2013
Gibson Bernbeck Hail   October 1994 - December 2001
Designers Guild   February 1988 - October 1994

Skills
Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Management, Social Media, Online Marketing, Account Management, Business Development, Public Relations, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Brand Development, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications

Kevin Ting Long Hui

Bath, United Kingdom
Strategy Consultancy Intern at Cairneagle

Education
University of Bath   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Administration and Management, General

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
level 2, Wine Steward/Sommelier, Distinction

Experience
EY   June 2015 - July 2015
Bath PASS   June 2014 - March 2015
Cairneagle Associates   August 2014 - February 2015
Sotheby's   August 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Strategy, Leadership

Klaus Dylus

Maastricht Area, Netherlands
Assistant to the Duty Supervisor at Eurocontrol
Airlines/Aviation

Education
German Wine Institute   1998 — 1998
Recognized consultant of German wine, German Wine

German Air Navigation Service Academy   1973 — 1975

Gesamtschule Raunheim   1961 — 1973

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET® Level 2 Award Wines and Spirits (QCF)

Experience
Eurocontrol   2007 - Present
Eurocontrol   1983 - Present
Bundesanstalt fur Flugsicherung   August 1973 - April 1983

Skills
Business Strategy, Aviation, Project Planning, Team Leadership, ICAO, Aircraft, Management, New Business Development, Aerospace, Flight Safety, German, Commercial Aviation, Team Building, Air Traffic Control, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Telecommunications, Flights, Flight Planning, Civil Aviation, Interim Management, Airports, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Human Factors, Account Management, Social Media, Aeronautics, B2B, Coaching, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Airlines, Program Management

Kris Dekker

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Marketing Assistant at Metro Cash & Carry Belgium
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Antwerp   2008 — 2009
Master, Nederlands

University of Antwerp   2005 — 2008
Academische Bachelor, Nederlands & Theater-, Film-, en Literatuurwetenschappen

HUB-KUBrussel   2011 — 2014
bijscholingen Groepscentrum Permanente Vorming

Encora Antwerpen   2010 — 2012
Indesign, Photoshop, Webdesign

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 Advanced

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits

Experience
Metro Cash & Carry Belgium   July 2015 - Present
- Freelance   September 2011 - Present
Eurospeak Belgium   January 2011 - December 2014
CreaMedia   September 2010 - September 2013
Koninklijk Atheneum Ekeren   September 2011 - November 2011
Universiteit Antwerpen   October 2009 - September 2010
Dwars, studentenblad Universiteit Antwerpen   2008 - 2009
deSingel   November 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Graphic Design, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Dutch, Social Media, Editorial, Editing, Research, Project Management, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Advertising, Copywriting, Journalism, InDesign, English, Desktop Publishing, Magazines

Kristoffer Ellebye Larsen

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Head of Digital Media
Market Research

Education
Copenhagen Business School   2011 — 2013
Cand.merc i Økonomisk Markedsføring (EMF) - Graduate, Marketing and Business Administration

Monash University, Victoria   2012 — 2012
Msc in Economical Marketing, Marketing

Copenhagen Business School   2008 — 2011
Bachelor, HA (kom.)

Tsinghua University, Beijing   2009 — 2009
Undergraduate, Communication and Media Studies

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits

Experience
Mindshare Danmark   February 2015 - July 2015
Mindshare Danmark   August 2013 - January 2015
Mindshare Danmark   February 2013 - August 2013
GroupM Danmark   February 2011 - July 2012
Carlsberg Group   April 2010 - February 2011

Skills
RTB, Market Research, SEM, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, E-commerce, Google Adwords, Facebook, Digital Media, Google Analytics, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media Buying

Ksenija Matic

Croatia
Project Manager at Dubrovnik PartneR d.o.o.
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Level 1 Award in Wines, Wine Steward/Sommelier

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Level 2 Award in Wines, Wine Steward/Sommelier, pass with distinction

The Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK)   2012 — 2012
Entry level, Wine Steward/Sommelier

Rochester Institute of Technology   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Small Business Administration/Management

Grammar school Dubrovnik, language study   1999 — 2003

Experience
Dubrovnik PartneR   September 2007 - Present

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Travel, Internal Communications, Weddings, Team Leadership, Incentives, Event Management, Social Networking, Hospitality, Conference Services, Wine Tours, Customer Service, Organizing Meetings, Protocol, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Teamwork, Tourism, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising

Laetitia Ouspointour

Bordeaux Area, France
Animation de dégustation chez Ecole du vin, CIVB
Wine and Spirits

Education
Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin, ISVV, université de Bordeaux   2014 — 2015
DUAD Diplôme Universitaire d'Aptitude à la Dégustation

Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV   2010 — 2011
Licence Professionnelle Commerce, Droit, Economie, Gestion, Commercialisation des pdts de la filière vitivinicole et agro distribution

Greta de Nîmes, Lycée Philippe LAMOUR   2006 — 2007
BTS, Commerce international / commerce, mention B

Wine and Spirit Education Trust à Londres   1999 — 2000
Diploma, level 4

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1997 — 1998
Higher Certificate Level 3

LEPMO Lycée Expérimental Pédagogique Maritime Oléron - Île d'Oléron   1994 — 1995
BAC, ES Economique et Social

Experience
Master 2, LEA Université de Bordeaux, Option économie du vin   September 2015 - Present
Ecole du vin, CIVB   September 2015 - Present
Greta Bordeaux   September 2014 - Present
Château Vieux Mougnac   August 2009 - August 2014
Les Vignerons de Saint Hilaire d'Ozilhan, Gard (30)   2003 - 2007
Groupe Eurocaves   2000 - 2002
Criterion Brasserie   January 2000 - September 2000
John Harveys and Sons   October 1997 - December 1999

Skills
Sales Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, New Business Development, Vins, Wine Tasting, Management, Food, Event Management, Wine, Relations publiques

Laura Alejandra Marcano

Sevilla Area, Spain
Food & Beverages Professional
Food & Beverages

Education
Curso Técnico de Especialización en Vinos Generosos y Vinagres de Montilla-Moriles
Curso avanzado de especialización de Montilla-Moriles

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET 3 Advance

Consejo Regulador D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry y Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda y Vinagres de Jerez
Titulo de Sumiller especializado en vinos de Jerez

Federazione Italiana Sommelier
Curso Especialización Internacional - Italia, Piamonte, Curso avanzado de Vinos Piamonte

Escuela Española de Cata   2012 — 2012
Curso Superior de Sumiller/Sommelier

Escuela Superior de Hostelería de Sevilla   2008 — 2011
Hotel Managment

Experience
MILAU WINES AND OILS   March 2014 - Present
El Baco Andaluz   April 2015 - July 2015
Estraperlo   November 2014 - July 2015
Ovejas Negras Tapas   September 2011 - January 2012
Santos by Martin Berasategui * Michelin   February 2011 - July 2011
EME catedral hotel   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Wine, Sommelier, Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Food

Laura Lamotte

Toulon Area, France
Professionnels Vins et spiritueux
Wine and Spirits

Education
Université de Nîmes   2013 — 2014
Licence professionnelle oenotourisme et projet culturel, Tourisme et vin, Mention bien

Lycée des Métiers de l'Hôtellerie et du Tourisme Anne-Sophie PIC
Carte nationale de Guide conférencier

Lycée des Métiers de l'Hôtellerie et du Tourisme Anne-Sophie Pic   2011 — 2013
Brevet de Technicien Supérieur, Animation et Gestion Touristiques Locales

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2

Wall Street Institute   2014 — 2015
TOEIC, 865 points

Experience
Château Mentone   April 2015 - Present
Office de Tourisme de Cagnes-sur-Mer   July 2014 - August 2014
Château de Saint Martin   March 2014 - June 2014
Toulon Provence Méditerranée   November 2012 - May 2013

Skills
oenotourisme, Vente, Gestion d'évènement, Réseaux sociaux, English, Service client, Dégustation du vin

Laura Mercier

London, United Kingdom
Head Baker for Taylor St Baristas
Food Production

Education
Ballymaloe Cookery School   2010 — 2010

Edinburgh Napier University   1997 — 2000
BA, Hospitality Mgmt

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level Two, Level Two in Wine & Spirits (QCF)

Carlow Institute of Technology partnered with Wicklow County
BA Hotel, Services Management

Experience
Taylor St Baristas   August 2013 - Present
Grind Coffee Bar   January 2012 - August 2013
Alistair Hugo   August 2011 - September 2011
Coffee2Go   January 2011 - July 2011
Q Cafe Ltd   November 2010 - December 2010
Commis Chef   October 2010 - November 2010
Neaco Ltd   November 2009 - April 2010
Mercier Appleby Ltd   October 2007 - September 2009
Necoflex Ltd   February 2001 - October 2007
Tinakilly House   July 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Team Leadership, Management, Sales Management, Catering, Recruiting, Pastry, Marketing, Food, Business Strategy

Laura Vincent-Marcelli

Dijon Area, France
Diplômée en Communication et en Commercialisation internationale des vins & spiritueux et œnotourisme En recherche
Wine and Spirits

Education
Groupe Arcades, Dijon   2014 — 2015
FCIL Commercialisation Internationale des vins & spiritueux et oenotourisme, Mention bien

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET - Level 2

Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)   2012 — 2013
Master 1, Communication politique et publique en France et en Europe

Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III)   2010 — 2011
Licence, Sciences du langage, Médias-Communication-Culture, Mention assez-bien

Hogeschool Zuyd (Maastricht, Heerlen, Sittard)   2009 — 2010
DUCIS, European Studies

Université de Franche-Comté   2007 — 2009
DUT, Information-Communication, Communication des organisations

Lycée St Joseph, Dijon
Baccalauréat, Sciences économiques et sociales

Experience
Chai au Quai - Direct Wines   May 2015 - May 2015
Domaine du Clos du Moulin aux Moines   November 2014 - December 2014

Skills
PowerPoint, Communication..., QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Secteur des vins et des..., Adobe Photoshop, Communication..., Communication marketing, Adobe Illustrator, Prezi

Laura may vecchiali

Paris 18, Île-de-France, France
Sommelière Caviste
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2008 — 2010
Vins et spiritueux

Experience
Lavinia paris   July 2014 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Recherche, Microsoft Office

Laura-Beth Spouse

York, United Kingdom
Hostess at The Grand Hotel & Spa
Hospitality

Education
Welcome Host Gold   2014 — 2014

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET Level 1

Canon Lee Specialists Arts College   2006 — 2012
Media Studies Level 2, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Canon Lee Specialists Arts College   2006 — 2012
Creative & Media Studies Level 2 Diploma

Experience
The Grand Hotel & Spa   April 2014 - Present
Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa York   March 2013 - April 2014
Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa   June 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Booking Systems, Customer Satisfaction, Fine Dining, Customer Service, Front Office, Restaurants, Catering, Time Management, Guest Service Management, Rooms Division, Banquets, Hospitality, Tourism, Food, Guest Booking, Hotels, Hostesses, Food, Hospitality Industry, MICROS, Customer Relations

Lauren Eads

Sutton, United Kingdom
News and web editor at The Drinks Business
Writing and Editing

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Wine and spirits, Level 3 pass with merit

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Wine and spirits, Level 2 pass with distinction

Newsquest   2011 — 2012
NCE senior reporter examinations (NCTJ), Journalism, Passed

Up To Speed Journalism   2010 — 2011
NCTJ prelim diploma in journalism, Journalism, Passed

University of Surrey   2007 — 2010
BA (Hons) Culture, Media and Communication with Professional English, Communication and Media Studies, First

Experience
The Drinks Business   January 2014 - Present
Wimbledon Guardian   March 2013 - December 2013
Wimbledon Guardian   March 2012 - March 2013
Epsom Guardian   March 2011 - April 2012
The Daily Express, London   December 2010 - December 2010
Daily Southern Echo   April 2010 - April 2010
Food and Travel Magazine   September 2009 - September 2009
Wessex Muse Magazine   August 2008 - August 2008
Daily Southern Echo   March 2008 - March 2008

Skills
Newspapers, Newspaper, Wine, Video Editing, News Writing, Editorial, Entertainment Law, Online Journalism, Media Law, Creative Writing, Magazines, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine & Spirits Industry, Shorthand, Breaking News, Editing, Journalism, Wine Tasting

Laurence BARON

Angers Area, France
DIRECTRICE ADMINISTRATIVE ET COMMERCIALE BILINGUE
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2, PASSED WITH MERIT

Experience
DOMAINE DES GARENNES (VINS DE SAUMUR)   May 2013 - Present
MONT TAUCH   May 2000 - July 2012

Skills
Sales Management, Wine, Wine Tasting, English, Product Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Direct Sales, Marketing

Laurence Robert

Paris Area, France
Senior consultant
Consumer Services

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
WSET niveau II, oenologie, WSET II

Cegos Institute   2011 — 2011
Management de projet

PVB Performance   2009 — 2009
Gestion du risque projet

PVB performance   2008 — 2008
formation équipier projet

Cegos Institute   1999 — 1999
credit management

Experience
Access Etoile   December 2013 - Present
Technicis   October 2011 - September 2013
Lionbridge   October 2006 - October 2011
Bowne Global Solutions   2002 - 2006
Mendez   2000 - 2002
World Speaking - Telelangue Group   1987 - 1999

Skills
L10n, Resource Allocation, French, Business Process, Globalization, Technical Translation, Strategy, Management, English, Cost Control, Project Planning, Language Services, Internationalization, Website Localization, Trados, Partnership Development, Human Resources, Legal Translation, Foreign Languages, Proofreading, CRM, Outsourcing, Project Management, Cost Reduction, Training, Manuals, Translation, Localization, Interpreting, Machine Translation, Multilingual, Vendor Management, Recruiting, Localization Testing, Partnerships, SDL Trados, Terminology, Negotiation, Linguistics

Laurence Spicer

Paris Area, France
English Teacher at Élysées Langues
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2011
Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, Pass with Merit

University of Warwick   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General, 2:1

The Arnewood School   1999 — 2006

Experience
Élysées Langues   April 2012 - Present
Majestic Wine   July 2010 - September 2011

Laurent Bizot

Paris Area, France
Entrepreneur Paysagiste
Farming

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
LEVEL 1 Award In Wines

ESAJ   1987 — 1991
Architecte Paysagiste

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
LEVEL 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Mention : Distinction

Experience
bizot paysagistes   1990 - Present

Laurent Guichard

London, United Kingdom
Floor supervisor, Orrery Restaurant
Hospitality

Education
Perth international english school   2009 — 2010
Hospitality Administration/Management

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirit, Wine Steward/Sommelier

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 Award Wines and Spirits, Wine Steward/Sommelier

Experience
Orrery Restaurant Ltd   June 2010 - Present
The old brewery   June 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Wine Education, Hospitality

Lee Rodgers

Norwich, United Kingdom
Business Development Manager at Aspall Cyder
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Wine

Taverham High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Aspall   January 2015 - Present
Matthew Clark   May 2013 - January 2015
Perfetti Van Melle   May 2011 - May 2013
Red Bull   June 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Brand Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Food, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Retail, Account Management, Advertising, B2B, Grocery, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Business Development, Forecasting, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Pricing

Leonardo Bassano

United Kingdom
at
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2016
WSET Diploma, Wine and Spirits

Sapienza Università di Roma   2005 — 2008
Social Psychology of Communication and Marketing, Psychology

Experience
Enotria Winecellars Ltd   July 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine   June 2014 - July 2015
Majestic Wine   March 2014 - June 2014
Majestic Wine   October 2012 - March 2014
Majestic Wine   September 2011 - September 2012
Davy's Wine Bars & Wine Merchant   October 2009 - October 2010
Davy's Wine Bars & Wine Merchant   November 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Wine Lists, Champagne, Alcoholic Beverages, Event Management, Food Pairing, Wine, Sales, Beer, Wine Tasting, Retail, Stock Control, Entrepreneurship, Wine & Spirits Industry, Bartending, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Management, FMCG, Project Management

Leonie Boissaud-Cooke

Slough, United Kingdom
The Maidenhead Wine Company
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits, Distinction

Newlands Girls' School   2005 — 2012

Experience
The Maidenhead Wine Company   November 2014 - Present
Bel & The Dragon   August 2012 - August 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Les Norton

Liverpool, United Kingdom
Director of Innovation at Halewood International
Food & Beverages

Education
IOSH   2011 — 2011
Managing Safely

Institute of Food Science and Technology (UK)   2008 — 2008
Elected as Fellow

Institute of Leadership Management   2008 — 2008
Team Leading

The Manchester Metropolitan University   2002 — 2005
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Food Science and Technology

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1999 — 1999
Higher Certificate

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1999 — 1999
Certificate Examination

University of Sunderland   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Applied Physiology, 2:1

School of Natural Health Sciences
Diploma In Holistic Nutrition

Experience
Halewood International   April 2015 - Present
Halewood International   September 2014 - Present
Halewood International Limited   May 2004 - September 2014
Halewood International   July 1999 - May 2004
Halewood International   November 1997 - July 1999
Carlsberg Group   February 1996 - September 1996

Skills
Flavors, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, Product Development, SAP, Forecasting, HMRC enquiries, Product Innovation, People Management, International..., Emulsions, Food, Continuous Improvement, Alcoholic Beverages, New Business Development, FMCG, Beverage Development, Beer, Customer Relations, Sensory Evaluation, Nutritional Analysis, Beverage Industry, Cost Control, Purchasing Processes, Cost Reduction, Legal Compliance, Customer Support, Food Labelling, HACCP, Brand Management, Commercials, Nutrition, Taste, Ingredients, Food Industry, Recipe Development, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy

Lewis Piper

Brighton, United Kingdom
Senior Assistant Manager at Majestic Wine
Wine and Spirits

Education
Plumpton College   2010 — 2013
2:1 Bachelor's Degree, Wine Business

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
WSET Level 3

Leeds Thomas Danby   2004 — 2006
Btec, Hospitality Administration/Management

Experience
Majestic Wine   September 2013 - Present
Bistro Delice/ In Vino Veritas   August 2011 - January 2012
FJB Hotels   January 2009 - July 2009
Concord   2006 - 2008

Skills
Wine Tasting, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Wine Lists, Wine Tours, Hotels, Winemaking, Wine, Sales Strategy, Beer, Management, Growth Strategies, Spirits

Lidiya Ivanova

London, United Kingdom
Advertising and Marketing Communications Student
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Greenwich
Advertising , Marketing and Communications BA Hons

ISEG Marketing and Communications School   2012 — 2013
BA Hons, Marketing and Communications

Université Paris-Sorbonne   2011 — 2012
CCFS, Langues Vivantes

The North London International School   2007 — 2011
IB Diploma, Spanish, French, English, Psychology, Design Technology & Maths

Cottesmore School   2004 — 2006

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Introduction to Sommellerie

Experience
Cayman Wine Boutique   May 2015 - August 2015
Esperus Systems Ltd   August 2013 - September 2014
Treat Digital   October 2012 - March 2013
Intendance Ltd   May 2011 - June 2011
Lewis Terrance Rose Solicitors   October 2010 - April 2011
FM.Richard et Associes   July 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Mailchimp, Photoshop, TOEFL, Marketing Strategy, Sage50, Translation, Teamwork, Digital Marketing, Account Management, SEO, Bookkeeping, First Aid, Travel Arrangements, Project Management, Microsoft Office, French to English, Social Media Marketing, International Relations, Social Networking

Lindsay Benson-O'Caoimh

Ireland
International Business Graduate working on my wine game
Wine and Spirits

Education
IÉSEG School of Management   2009 — 2011
Masters, International Business

Wheaton College (MA)   2001 — 2005
B.A., French, Art History

2003-2004 Université de Paris IV: La Sorbonne   2003 — 2004
Art History and French Language

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 Distinction

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 Advanced

Experience
Curious Wines   May 2014 - Present
Maine International Trade Center   January 2012 - May 2012
Adeo Services   February 2011 - August 2011
DeMarco Restaurant   May 2008 - September 2010
Academie de Corse du Sud   October 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Product Development, Purchasing, Market Research, Research, English, Social Media, Graphic Design, Customer Service, Negotiation, French, Training, Event Planning, Event Management, Recruiting, Procurement

Lindsay Thornton

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Account Executive at Ear to the Ground
Events Services

Education
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar school   2011 — 2016
GCSE's, 6A*s 4A's

Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama   2008 — 2011
National Diploma in Musical Theatre

Bacup and Rawtenstall Sixth form   2006 — 2008
A- Levels English, Geography, Dance, General Studies, AAAA

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
Ear to the Ground   January 2015 - Present
Carluccio's   November 2011 - October 2014

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Catering, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Food

Linn Johnsen

Brussels Area, Belgium
Policy Officer, Seconded National Expert at European Commission
Oil & Energy

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2015
WSET3

BI Norwegian Business School   2002 — 2006
Siviløkonom/Master of Business and Economics, Economics

University of Oslo (UiO)   2000 — 2006
Bachelor, Psychology

Klosterskogen   1997 — 2000

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
European Commission   January 2014 - Present
European Commission   July 2013 - December 2013
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy   March 2008 - June 2013
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy   May 2006 - February 2008
NHST Media Group   June 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Presentations, Oil/Gas, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Government, Economics, Policy Analysis, Politics, Renewable Energy, Macroeconomics, International..., Political Science, Petroleum, European Union, Energy, Public Policy, Policy, Climate Change, Project Management, Energy Policy

Lisa Waight

London, United Kingdom
Systems Manager, Diageo
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advanced WSET with Distinction

Experience
Diageo   March 1997 - Present
BP   January 1981 - January 1997

Skills
Dream, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Maginus, Data Migration, IT Management, ERP, Data Management, Business Intelligence, SQL, Regression Testing, Process Improvement, SAP, Change Management

Louis Bienvenu

Bordeaux Area, France
Commercial chez Domaines et Châteaux de Bourgogne Réunis
Wine and Spirits

Education
IAE Bordeaux   2014 — 2015
Master 2 Management commercial des Vins et Spiritueux

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advanced Level 3, Diplomé avec mention "Pass with Merit"

IAE Bordeaux   2013 — 2014
Master 1 Management Commercial spécialité Vins et Spiritueux

IAE Bordeaux   2012 — 2013
Licence 3 Economie-Gestion, parcours Sciences Commerciales

Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV   2010 — 2012
DEUG Economie-Gestion

Experience
Domaines et Châteaux de Bourgogne Réunis   March 2015 - Present
IAE Bordeaux Consulting   September 2014 - February 2015
IAE Bordeaux Wine Club   November 2013 - October 2014
W&S Logistics   June 2014 - September 2014
La Cave Utile en Ville   June 2013 - September 2013
wineandco   February 2012 - March 2012

Skills
Business Development, Business Intelligence, Wine, Sage X3 ERP, WSET Level 3, Développement commercial, Stratégie, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Vinistoria ERP, Vin, Benchmarking, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Business Strategy, Négociations, Dégustation du vin, ADV

Louise Ellett

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Marketing and Public Relations Assistant at ASTRUM WINE CELLARS LIMITED
Wine and Spirits

Education
University of Bristol   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Italian and Portuguese, First Class with Honours. Oral distinctions in Italian and Portuguese.

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina   2012 — 2012
Portuguese Language and Literature, Brazilian Cinema

ITTC International Teaching and Training Centre   2008 — 2008
CELTA, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Peter Symonds College   2006 — 2008
A Levels, Italian, Fine Art, English Literature, A,A,B

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3 Advanced Wine & Spirits

Experience
ASTRUM WINE CELLARS LIMITED   June 2014 - Present
Prego Italian Bar & Kitchen   March 2014 - August 2014
Prego Italian Bar & Kitchen   June 2013 - March 2014
Galleria d'Arte Mentana   September 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Italian Wines, Italian Translation, Teamwork, Hospitality, Event Management, Wine Training, Lusophone Literature, Italian Literature, Event Planning, Portuguese Translation, Marketing Strategy, Wine Tasting, Brazilian Portuguese, Marketing, Fine Dining, Wine Sales, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Lists, Social Media Marketing

Louise Gallagher

Brighton, United Kingdom
Business Development Executive Moët Hennessy UK
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET Level 1 + 2

University of Strathclyde   2010 — 2011
BA Sport and Physical Activity, Sports and Exercise

University of Ulster   2007 — 2009
BA Hons Sport Studies, Sport

Royal School Dungannon   1999 — 2005
GCSE's/A-Levels

Experience
Moët Hennessy   July 2015 - Present
Moet Hennessy UK   September 2014 - July 2015
Mast Jägermeister UK   January 2014 - August 2014
Cellar Trends   June 2011 - January 2014
iDon'tQ   August 2012 - January 2013
Coaching   January 2004 - July 2011
Cellar Trends   January 2010 - June 2011
Virgin Active   July 2009 - April 2011
Boots   September 2005 - June 2009

Skills
Product Knowledge, Time Management, Promotion Planning, Sales, Promotions, Brand Development, POS, Energetic, Staff Management, Flexible Working, Innovation, Ambitious, Marketing Management, Determination, Dedication, Team Leadership

Luca Bosi

Oxford, United Kingdom
Permanent Firefighter at Ministero dell'Interno
Hospitality

Education
AIS - Associazione Italiana Sommelier - Italian Sommelier Association   2010 — 2014
Certified Sommelier, Wine

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2011 — 2011
Wine, Certified Level II competencies

Università di Bologna   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology

Experience
Ministero dell'Interno   December 2011 - Present
Malmaison   January 2011 - November 2011
Roberto Cavalli   July 2010 - January 2011
Ministero dell'Interno   January 2005 - June 2010

Skills
Food Quality, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Wine, Earthmoving, Wine Pairing, Fire Protection, Hospitality, Wine Tasting, Italian, Wine & Spirits Industry, Training, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Event Management, Firefighting, Food, Hotels, Wine Sales, Electronics