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
Mike Eastwood
Director at Yellowgem
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 1997 — 1998
Higher Certificate, Wines and Spirits, Level 2
CAM Foundation 1984 — 1984
Certificate, Marketing, Certificate
University of East Anglia 1978 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, History and French
Madras College 1975 — 1976
High School, Higher Education
Dauntsey's Grammar School 1969 — 1974
High School, O Levels
Experience
Yellowgem March 2014 - Present
BMMI June 2009 - December 2013
BMMI May 2004 - June 2009
BMMI March 1999 - May 2000
Inchcape plc July 1996 - March 1999
Nuffield Health February 1991 - February 1996
Scottish and Newcastle March 1987 - March 1991
Whitbread March 1985 - 1987
Scottish and Newcastle March 1982 - March 1984
Foreign and Commonwealth Office September 1976 - July 1978
Skills
Retail, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Product Development, FMCG, Logistics, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategy, Management, Pricing, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Change Management
Mike Everard
Double degree student♦Glion Institute of Higher Education♦Les RochesGruyère University of Applied Sciences♦Hospitality
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Merit
Glion Institute of Higher Education 2014 — 2015
Eta Sigma Delta society member
Glion Institute of Higher Education 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), with Honours, Hospitality Administration/Management
Les Roches-Gruyère University of Applied Sciences 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS) with a specialization in Hospitality Management and Finance, with Honours, Hospitality Administration/Management
Education First in Boston, Massachusetts 2011 — 2011
3 months language course and preparation for TOEFL
Experience
Glion Institute of Higher Education Management TraineeCape SiennaDecember 2013 - May 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street June 2012 - December 2012
Glion Institute of Higher Education January 2012 - May 2012
Manoir Kasselslay December 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Guest Service Management, Hotel Management, Opera, Hotels, Tourism, Front Office, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, MICROS, Windows, Hospitality, Rooms Division
Miriam Moreno Vila
Marketing & Sales Coordinator en Freixenet
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2012
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Merit
Dublin Business School 2010 — 2011
BA Business in Marketing, Marketing
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya 2007 — 2011
Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas
Experience
Freixenet September 2012 - Present
Freixenet DWS (UK) January 2012 - August 2012
René Barbier, Freixenet Group May 2011 - December 2011
Freixenet, S.A. April 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Mercadotecnia, Highly Adaptable, Sales, Portuguese, International Sales, Wine, Marketing internacional, Communication Skills, Public Relations, Flexibility, Travel, Red Wine, Spanish, Fluent Languages, International Marketing, QlikView, Vinos, Import Export, Wine Lists, Marketing, Microsoft Office, SAP, Español, Wine & Spirits Industry
Miroslav Kalinic
Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier at Regent Hotels & Resorts
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
1981 – 19851st May High School,
Diploma
Experience
Regent Hotels & Resorts July 2014 - Present
Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort April 2002 - June 2014
Four Seasons Hotel, Cyprus November 2001 - March 2002
Cala Luna Italian Restaurant April 1996 - September 2001
Le Meridien Limassol April 1992 - August 1995
Feral International Restaurant, Hvar, Croatia May 1986 - October 1988
Skills
Recipes, Mediterranean, Italian cuisine, Cuisine, Wine & Spirits Industry, Micros, Hospitality Management, Menu Engineering, MICROS, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Hotels, Rooms Division, Revenue Analysis, Restaurants, Pre-opening experience, Hospitality Industry, Italian Cuisine, Sommelier, Hospitality, Mediterranean Cuisine, Catering, Food Service, Menu Development, Resorts, Menu Costing, Wine Tasting, Fine Dining, Food Pairing, Food, Food & Beverage, Wine, Culinary Skills
Monica Allan
Wine and Spirits Educator at Bibendum Wine Ltd
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
Bibendum Wine Ltd October 2014 - Present
Bibendum Wine Ltd January 2014 - October 2014
Bibendum Wine Ltd March 2012 - January 2014
Skills
Social Media, Event Management, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Food & Beverage, Business Strategy, Retail, Microsoft Excel, FMCG, Research, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Office
Monica Gil Ruiz
Private chef and event catering Director at AMBA Chefs
Food & Beverages
Education
Leith's School of Food and Wine 2014 — 2015
Diploma- Merit, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Merit, Wine, Level 2
Experience
AMBA Chefs August 2015 - Present
Santander June 2009 - December 2014
Bank of America September 2005 - January 2009
Skills
Private Events, Corporate Events, Catering, Weddings, Wine & Spirits Industry, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service
Monika Kucharska
Wine Specialist at Quintessentially Wine
Wine and Spirits
Education
University of Roehampton 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism and Modern Languages, 2:1 (68)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Diploma in Wines and Spirits
Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Lettres Modernes
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2010 — 2010
Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits, Pass with distinction
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2010 — 2010
Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits, Pass with distinction
Impington Village College 2007 — 2009
International Baccalaureate
Experience
Quintessentially Wine March 2015 - Present
Certus Digital Recruitment 2014 - 2015
Crown Lettings June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Wine Tasting, Polish, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, New Business Development, French, Customer Service, Sales, Events Coordination, Management, Cold Calling, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Events Organisation, Research, Marketing, Journalism, Human Resources, Email Campaigning, Recruiting, Spanish, Interviews, B2B, Social Media, Business Development
Nadia Williamson
Supplier Relationship Manager at Bibendum PLB Group
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Advanced Certificate
University of Warwick 2009 — 2012
English Literature, First Class (BA) Hons
Latymer Upper School 2006 — 2008
English Literature, History, Spanish, A, A, A
Experience
Bibendum PLB Group Corporate Marketing & Special AccountsJascots Wine MerchantsApril 2014 - Present
JASCOTS Wine Merchants April 2013 - April 2014
Majestic Wine December 2012 - April 2013
Araldica Vini September 2012 - November 2012
Vallebona Limited, Sardinian Gourmet July 2008 - July 2012
Skills
Restaurants, Wine Marketing, Wine Education, Wineries, Brand Development, Corporate Communications, Hospitality Industry, Spanish, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Corporate Branding, French, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Italian, Product Marketing, Champagne, Wine Tasting, Food Pairing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Lists
Nadine Storey
Senior National Account Manager at Rowse Honey
Food & Beverages
Education
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge 1984 — 1987
Master of Arts (M.A.), English with French and German, 2:2
Leith's School of Food & Wine 1999 — 1999
Diploma, Distinction
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2007 — 2007
Advanced Certificate, Distinction
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2008 — 2010
Diploma, Merit and Martell Cordon Bleu Prize for Best Spirits Exam Paper
Experience
Bibendum Wine Ltd May 2012 - December 2014
D&D Wines (Wine Agent) 2011 - 2012
Brown-Forman Wines (Fetzer, Bonterra, Sonoma-Cutrer, Bolla) 2007 - 2011
RF Brookes (part of RHM, now Premier Foods) 2006 - 2006
Crookes Healthcare (Nurofen, Strepsils, Clearasil, E45, Optrex, Sweetex) 2002 - 2006
Career Break 1999 - 2002
SmithKline Beecham (Personal Care and Soft Drinks divisions) 1990 - 1998
Context Research International 1988 - 1990
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, Beverage Industry, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Profit, Alcoholic Beverages, Customer Insight, Negotiation, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, National Accounts, Key Account Development, Wine & Spirits Industry, Champagne, Grocery, Sales, Wine Tasting, Account Management, New Business Development, Beer, Wine
Natalie (Ally) Mackle
Category Planning Manager (BWS) at Asda Stores Ltd
Retail
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 2 Course - Distinction, Wine & Spirits
Leeds University 2000 — 2003
2.1, Commuinication Studies
Peter Symonds College 1998 — 2000
A Levels, Communication and Media Studies
Experience
Asda August 2014 - Present
Asda Stores Ltd October 2011 - Present
Asda Stores Ltd October 2010 - October 2011
Asda October 2006 - November 2010
Ptarmigan Bell Pottinger November 2004 - October 2006
an agency called england September 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Communications Planning, CRM, Retail, Reputation Management, Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Management, Customer Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, PPC, Crisis Management, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Trading Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Management, Customer Insight, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Market Planning, Project Management, Strategy, Affiliate Management, Strategic Communications, Business Planning, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Retail Category..., Marketing
Natasha Ware
Business Development Coordinator
Food & Beverages
Education
Shaw Academy 2015 — 2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing 2014 — 2014
Professional Certificate in Marketing
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2012
Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits
Easthampstead Park School 2003 — 2008
GCSE's
Experience
Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd July 2015 - Present
Inchora Ltd July 2014 - July 2015
Hatch Mansfield October 2010 - January 2014
Pulse Creative April 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Design, Administration, Organization Skills, Communication, Creativity Skills
Nathalia Ventura
Sales Manager at Indigo Wine
Wine and Spirits
Education
Universidade Estácio de Sá
Marketing, Marketing
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine&Spirt
Experience
Indigo Wine July 2015 - Present
28°-50° Wine Workshop and Kitchen October 2014 - July 2015
DOCG Vinhos April 2010 - September 2014
Nathalie Brun
Wines and Spirits Specialist
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET advanced level 3, Wines and Spirits, Distinction
Lafayette - Paris 1990 — 1992
BTS Actions Commerciales
Experience
Partéma 1999 - 2013
Partéma 2008 - January 2012
Partéma 1999 - 2007
Saresco December 1994 - September 1996
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Office, Wines and Spirits, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Management, Management
Neil D. Miller
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET Level 3 Award In Wines And Spirits (QCF)
University of Liverpool 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Liverpool 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Experience
GlaxoSmithKline July 2011 - December 2014
Nanyang Technological University June 2009 - 2014
GlaxoSmithKline November 2009 - July 2011
GlaxoSmithKline October 2006 - November 2009
GlaxoSmithKline 2003 - 2006
GlaxoWellcome 1997 - 2003
Society of Chemical Industry 1998 - 2002
The Scripps Research Institute 1994 - 1996
Skills
CRO, Drug Design, Organic Synthesis, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Lead Change, Line Management, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Project Leadership, Job Coaching, Pharmaceutical Industry, DMPK, Organic Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Business Alliances, Biochemistry, NMR, HPLC, Chemistry, Neuroscience
Neil Goldie
Director, Prestige Accounts at House of Townend
Wine and Spirits
Education
Kendal College, University of central lancashire 2003 — 2004
Certificate in Foundation Studies, Education, pass
The Open University 1999 — 2003
BA Hons, History
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 1991 — 1993
WSET Diploma, level 4
North East Scotland College 1980 — 1984
BA hons, Art
Experience
House of Townend January 2003 - Present
Oddbins August 1986 - February 2002
Skills
Wholesale, staff development in..., Sales Management, Food, Wine, Beer, Hotels, Restaurants, Sales, Retail, whisky tutoring, wine writer, tren, Wine Lists, Whisky, Winemaking, Wine Tasting
Nene Garcia
Hotel Can Simoneta
Restaurants
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2016
wset level
Escuela Española de Cata 2012 — 2012
Sumiller, Cata de vino/Sumiller
Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio 2008 — 2012
Grado Superior en gestion y direccion de restaurantes, Restauracion
Experience
Hotel Can Simoneta ***** February 2012 - Present
Beach Bar Arenal de Canyamel March 2010 - November 2011
Restaurante Vell Mary & Pub Llaud March 2000 - October 2009
Catering 12 October 2005 - December 2006
Playa Canyamel Hotel February 1999 - January 2000
Restaurante Vell Mary February 1996 - December 1998
Restaurante Bonanza May 1994 - November 1996
Restaurante la cabaña March 1992 - September 1992
Skills
Cata de vinos, Russian, Food Safety, Español, Catering, Gestión y motivación de..., Restauración..., English, Protocolo, Gestión de inventarios, Hospitalidad, Maridaje, i+d+i, Hostelería, Vinos, Negociación, Hoteles, Satisfacción del cliente, German, Revenue Management, Gestión de eventos, Servicio de atención al..., Alimentación y bebidas, Redes sociales
Niall Judge
Digital Communications at Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion, European Commission
Government Administration
Education
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn 2007 — 2008
Master of European Studies, EU Political Science, Economics and Law
Institute of Technology, Tallaght 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of European Studies
Leipzig University 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of European Studies
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission April 2013 - Present
European Foundation for Democracy January 2012 - March 2013
Bisnode Belgium October 2010 - December 2011
Eamonn Bates Europe Public Affairs March 2009 - May 2010
Secretariat-General, European Commission October 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Public Policy, Media Monitoring, Internal Communications, Government Relations, Social Media, European Union, Digital Communication..., Wine, Google Adwords, Politics, International Relations, Web Content Management, Government, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Network Analysis, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis
Niall O'Callaghan
Business Operations Manager at Unilever Ireland (Foods Categories)
Food & Beverages
Education
University College Cork 2004 — 2005
MBS, Food Marketing, 2.1
University of Limerick 2000 — 2004
BSc, Production Management, 2.1
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2007 — 2008
WSET® Level 2 Award Wines and Spirits (QCF)
Precision Selling - Insights Discovery 2010 — 2010
GAP Sales Training - Nothing But Negotiaiton 2009 — 2009
Experience
Unilever December 2013 - Present
Unilever June 2008 - November 2013
Robert Roberts January 2007 - May 2008
Robert Roberts March 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Account Management, Retail, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Customer Marketing, Food Industry, Grocery, Key Account Development, FMCG, Categorization, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Product Management, Food, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, National Accounts, Negotiation
Nicholas Tynan Dip WSET
Key Account Manager
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2015
Level 4 Diploma, Wine and Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2011 — 2011
Advanced certificate (Level 3), Wine and Spirits, Pass with Distinction
University of Oxford 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Experience
Majestic Wine June 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine May 2013 - June 2015
Majestic Wine June 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Team Management, Wine, Account Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Event Management, Sales, Staff Development, Sales Management, Online Marketing, Merchandising, Recruiting, Stock Control, Wine Tasting, Negotiation, Wine, Retail, New Business Development, Shrinkage
Nick Beck
Globetrotting
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 3, Wines & Spirits, Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Level 2 Wines & Spirits, Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 1, Wines & Spirits, Pass
Experience
Currently on sabbatical February 2015 - Present
Great British Chefs June 2013 - February 2015
Intent Media January 2007 - June 2013
Make it French Wine Merchants December 2006 - February 2007
JTI June 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Organization, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Magazines, International Business, Sponsorship, Performance Poetry, Online Advertising, International Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Online Marketing, Digital Media, New Media, Digital Marketing
Nick Bradstreet
General Manager at The Roebuck, Leek, Titanic Brewery
Food & Beverages
Education
BIIAB Everards Brewery 2013 — 2013
Silver Level, Cellar And Beer Managment
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2007 — 2009
Level 1 & 2 Intermediate & Foundation Certificate, In Wines And Spirits
Westwood
Experience
The Mill Assistant ManagerThe Hollybush at Stockton Brook. Moyo LtdMay 2005 - October 2011
Skills
Restaurants, Management, Customer Service, Food
Nick Grundy
Findlater Wine and Spirit Group
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2014
AIWS Diploma in Wine and Spirits
University College Dublin
BA, Psychology
Experience
Findlater Wine and Spirit Group January 2009 - Present
Woodford Bourne May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Wine Tasting, Wine, Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Trade Marketing
Nicki James Drinkwater
Online Educator
E-Learning
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2016
WSET Level 3 Wines and Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2013
WSET Level 2 Wine and Spirits
The Manchester Metropolitan University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Experience
Twisted English March 2012 - Present
Vaughan Systems September 2009 - February 2012
Taps Bar & Restaurant June 2008 - August 2009
Enterprise Inns plc. October 2003 - June 2008
Skills
Tourism, Wine Education, Language Teaching, Wine Marketing, Customer Relations, Wine Knowledge, Hotel Management, Wine Tasting, Direct Sales, Food & Beverage
Nicola Harrison
Technologist at Bibendum PLB Group
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma in Wines & Spirits
University of Leeds 2003 — 2007
BA French, French
New College Swindon 2012 — 2013
GSCE, Spanish
WSET 2010 — 2011
WSET, Advanced Certificate
St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School 2001 — 2003
A Levels, French, German, Travel & Tourism, Geography, B,B,B,C
St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School 1996 — 2001
GCSE's, 13 Subjects including Maths, English, Science and IT, 6 ‘A’ grades, 7 'B' grades
Experience
Bibendum PLB Group January 2015 - Present
PLB Group LTD November 2013 - January 2015
Free Run Wines Ltd January 2012 - November 2013
Free Run Wines Ltd September 2009 - July 2012
BSP November 2008 - February 2009
MRI Overseas Property October 2007 - August 2008
Lycee Cezanne September 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Technical Audits, Quality Management, Event Planning, Complaint Management, Account Management, Winemaking, Management, Wine Tasting, Product Development, B2B, FMCG, HACCP, BRC, Retail, Brand Management, New Business Development, Wine, Event Management
Nicolas Dissaux
Market Visionaries Program at AnheuserBusch InBev
Consumer Goods
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET Level 2 Award Wines and Spirits with Merit
ESSEC Business School 2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Strategy and Management of International Business Asian track in Singapore
Institut national polytechnique de Grenoble 2010 — 2013
Master of Engineering, Signal Image Communication Multimedia
KTH Royal Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
Exchange Program - Stockholm (Sweden)
International Centre of Valbonne (France) 2008 — 2010
MPSI/MP, Advanced Physics, Mathematics and Engineering sciences
Lycée Audiberti in Antibes (France) 2005 — 2008
A-Level (Baccalauréat), Science, Upper second class honours
Experience
Anheuser-Busch InBev September 2015 - Present
Singapore Straits Wine Company July 2014 - June 2015
ESSEC Business School September 2013 - April 2014
Amadeus London February 2013 - July 2013
Amadeus France May 2012 - July 2012
Grenoble INP - Institut polytechnique de Grenoble September 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Strategy, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Asian markets, International..., Marketing, Event Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, VBA, Advertising, Intercultural...
Nicolas Dujardin
Private sales and investment consultant at ARVI SA
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 2
Universita del Piemonte Orientale Novara 2001 — 2005
Scuola europea di Varese 1993 — 2001
Dilpoma di maturita, Linguistics
Experience
ARVI SA July 2013 - Present
Bar Arriba 2010 - 2012
Sport Active February 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Relations, English, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Wine Sales, Event Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Project Management, Selling, Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Bartending, Business Strategy, Investments, Consultative Selling
Nicolas Mazet
Président fondateur @ Purple Wine
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Vins et Spiritueux, Pass with Merit
Ecole de Management 1999 — 2002
Master, Web Marketing & Communication
Experience
Purple Wine March 2014 - Present
Chemin des Vignes January 2012 - February 2014
South World Wines May 2009 - May 2012
MarketForward - Groupe Publicis October 2002 - March 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, FMCG, New Business Development, French, Sales Management, Project Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Wine Tasting
Nicolas Van Dijk
Digital Strategy Manager Champagne & Wine Brands Manager
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Ichec Brussels Management School 2004 — 2009
International Business and Management
Sapienza Università di Roma 2008 — 2008
Erasmus Program
Mercuri International 2011 — 2011
Sales Training
Ichec Brussels Management School 2011 — 2013
Post-graduate Diploma (D.E.S.)
Stima Education 2013 — 2013
Expertise Program
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET Level 2 : Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits
Cercle d'Oenologie de Bruxelles 2014 — 2014
Experience
Pernod Ricard April 2015 - Present
Pernod Ricard November 2013 - April 2015
Bisnode August 2013 - November 2013
Round-the-world trip February 2013 - July 2013
Bisnode January 2012 - January 2013
Bisnode February 2011 - January 2012
ReservoirCom by Technikart June 2009 - February 2011
Nikos Theodorou
Marketing Mgr at Coropoulis sa
Wine and Spirits
Education
Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon
Theological studies, Theology/Theological Studies
National Conservatory of Athens
Piano studies, European & Byzantine Music
National Conservatory of Athens
European Music, Byzantine Music, Piano Studies
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WINE & SPIRTS
ΑΝΩΤ. ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΑΚΑΔΗΜΙΑ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ
Theological studies, ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑ
ΕΕΔΕ / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΗΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΩΝ
Diploma Industrial Marketing, Industrial Marketing
Experience
Coropoulis sa
Skills
Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Wineries, Budgets, Restaurants, Sales, Wine
Nina Johannessen
Wine & Spirits Professional (WSET Level 4 Diploma student)
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2016
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine & Spirits, Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2011 — 2011
WSET Level 3 Advanced in Wine & Spirits, Wine & Spirits, Passed with Merit
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London 2001 — 2002
MSc Applied Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Universitetet i Oslo / University of Oslo (UiO) 2000 — 2001
(Mellomfag) Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
King's College London, U. of London 1995 — 1998
BSc Biomedical Sciences (Immunology), Biomedical Sciences, General, 2.1 Honours
Experience
Spirited Wines St. John's Wood September 2013 - Present
Nicolas Wines Holland Park (Spirited Wines) April 2013 - August 2013
Spirited Wines Fulham SW6 February 2013 - April 2013
Luxury Motoryacht - Private and Charter April 2011 - October 2012
UCanDoIT (UCDIT) Charity January 2005 - March 2011
High Society October 2010 - February 2011
Bar One-Two-Six, and, The Raven Bar June 2004 - January 2005
Fitness First October 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Wine & Spirits Industry, Customer Service, Social Media, Wine Tasting, Fundraising, Cheese, Local Marketing, Wine, Molecular Immunology, Food & Beverage, Charity, Administrative..., Molecular Biology, Negotiation, Molecular & Cellular..., Wine Sales, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Food Pairing, Management, Retail, Project Management, Champagne
Noelia Oliver
International Area Manager
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Wine & Spirits, III Level of WSET
Universidad de La Rioja 2007 — 2008
Master in Wine & Eonology, Master in ‘Viticulture, Oenology and Wine Marketing, Master
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2003
Associate's Degree, Business English
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 1995 — 2001
Business Administration Degree (Ba + Ma), Management and Marketing, Business Administration Degree (Ba + Ma)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 1999 — 2000
Laurea in Economia e Commercio., Marketing & Management, Programma Erasmus. 1999-2000
Experience
Fondo Formación Euskadi May 2014 - Present
Yaotracosamariposa March 2011 - Present
Delvalle January 2015 - Present
Karisma Wines January 2014 - July 2014
Wikideas March 2011 - January 2012
Alava Chamber of Commerce September 2009 - April 2011
Araex Rioja Alavesa, SL. & Spanish Fine Wines SL. June 2006 - September 2008
Araex Wine Export Group. June 2006 - September 2008
Factory Style September 2005 - June 2006
Tecnodín, S.L., Industrial Components. September 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Quick learner., Business Strategy, team player, Team skills., Negotiation, Social Media, Corporate Communications, resourceful, International Business, communication skills., Adaptation, Market Research, International Trade, Flexibility., Highly Adaptable, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, highly sociable, Teamwork, Perseverance, Computer Vision, Multilingual, Marketing Communications, Hard worker., Export, Self-starter, Good attitude., Management, Spanish, International Marketing, Public Relations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, multi-lingual, excellent presentation, Marketing, Online Marketing
Nuria Ruiz Milà WSET
Wine Specialist, Founder QualiaVins
Wine and Spirits
Education
Institut Gestalt 2015 — 2015
Patrictioner in PNL, Organizational Communication, General
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET 3 Advanced, WSET
Universitat de Barcelona 2014 — 2015
Especialista en Marketing Digital, SEO, SEM, E-Commerce, M-Commerce
Cámara de Comercio, Barcelona 2012 — 2013
Direcció en Estratègica Internacional, Negocios internacionales, Alta
Escola Mercè Rossell, Espiells 2001 — 2003
Enologia, Tecnic Enologa
ESHOB (Escola Superior d'Hostaleria de Barcelona) 2000 — 2001
Sommelier Internacional, Sommelier Internacional
EUHT, SANT POL DE MAR 1998 — 1999
Postdegree Hotel Management & Tourism, Post grau en Direcció en Hotelera i Turisme
Ceimp, Camp Joliu 1993 — 1996
Administració i Direcció d'empreses, Agricultural Economics
Montagut 1976 — 1992
BUP i COU, Ciències Mixtes
Experience
QualiaVins January 2015 - Present
Associacio Vinicola Catalana December 2009 - September 2014
Amforadeli June 2004 - December 2009
Acustic Celler January 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Wine Alliances, Redes sociales, Departamento de..., Marketing B2B, Bodegas, Marketing Digital, Estrategia empresarial, Eventos privados, Business Strategy, Reputación on-line, Wine Ambassador, Robert Parker, Wine Specialist, Denominaciones de Origen, Comunicaciones de..., Estrategia, Estrategia de..., Espíritu empresarial, International Expansion, Cata de vinos, Negociación, Wine Branding, Wine Tasting, Gestión de influencers, Team Work, Ventas, WSET 3 Advanced, Branded Content, Wine Specialitst, Comercio electrónico, Events Organizer, Español, Wine Marketing, Relaciones públicas, Wine Tourism, Marketing Strategy, Inglés, vinos catalanes, SEM para E-commerce, Public Relations, Business Plan para..., Wine Advocate, 6 idiomas, Desarrollo empresarial, Ayudas y Subvenciones, Experiencias..., E-commerce, Consultoría de..., PNL & Coaching
Oli Smith
Store Manager, Fine Wine, at Majestic Wine
Food & Beverages
Education
University of Nottingham 2009 — 2012
English Studies, English Studies, 2:1
Merchant Taylor's School 1997 — 2008
High School
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3, Merit
Experience
Majestic Wine May 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine January 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine September 2014 - January 2015
Majestic Wine March 2014 - September 2014
Majestic Wine September 2013 - March 2014
Majestic Wine November 2012 - September 2013
ARAMARK May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Wine Lists, Viticulture, Sales, Alcoholic Beverages, Cocktails, Train Employees, Beverage Industry, Food & Drink, Champagne, Beer, Food Pairing, Stock Control, Wine, Whisky, Red Wine, Wine Labels, Winemaking, Customer Service, Wineries, Wine & Spirits Industry, Management, Wine Tasting
Oliver Beer
Assistant Manager at Oddbins
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits, Wine
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET level 3 Award in Wine & Spirits, Wine
Beechen Cliff school, Bath 2004 — 2011
Experience
Oddbins Wine sales advisorAverys Wine MerchantsMay 2015 - July 2015
MENU GORDON JONES September 2014 - April 2015
Oliver Sykes
Bartender and Wine Shop Sales at The Kings Head hotel and The Oxford Wine Company
Hospitality
Education
Cirencester College 2010 — 2012
National Diploma - BTEC, Animal Management level 3
Cirencester Kingshill School 2005 — 2010
GCSE, GCSE
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 2 Award, Wines and Spirits
Experience
The Kings Head Hotel August 2014 - Present
The Oxford Wine Company December 2013 - Present
Stratton House Hotel November 2011 - October 2014
Arkwrights Whisky and Wines October 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Retail, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Cocktails, Sales, Bartending
Olivia Hanson
Hospitality Manager at Derwent Students
Investment Management
Education
IUP MIIX Aix en Provence 2001 — 2003
Bachelor in International business & export, Business/Commerce, General
BTS International Business 1999 — 2001
BTS, International Business & Export
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advanced Diploma in Wine & Spirits
Experience
The Mansion Group Tuped to Derwent Students July 2013 - Present
Greystar 2010 - 2012
Northland Investment Corporation 2009 - 2010
Serendipity 2008 - 2009
Domaine Riefle 2007 - 2008
Serendipity 2005 - 2005
Domaine de la Cressonniere 2003 - 2005
Skills
Team Leadership, Property Management, Leases, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Operations Management, Team Management, Hospitality Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning
Orlando St Clair-Charles
Brand Specialist at E&J Gallo Winery
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
QCF Level 3, Wines and Spirits, Distinction
The University of Edinburgh 2009 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Ancient History
Experience
E. & J. Gallo Winery May 2014 - Present
Majestic Wine July 2013 - April 2014
Skills
Communication, Management, Analysis, Brand Management, Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, Social Media, Research
Panagiotis Angelou
Bartender at Hytra
Food & Beverages
Education
Shaker Barschool, London 2010 — 2010
International Bartending
Speciality Coffee Association of Europe
Coffee
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Spirits
Experience
Hytra February 2015 - Present
Akti Seaside Cocktails & Food - Kaigan Sushi Bar May 2014 - September 2014
The Black Adder Pub September 2013 - January 2014
Akti Ixia May 2012 - August 2013
Isla Party Restaurant May 2010 - September 2010
Central Park All Day Cafe-Bar-Restaurant October 2009 - May 2010
Isla Party Restaurant May 2009 - September 2009
Bistrot 46 All Day Cafe-Bar-Restaurant, Delicate S.A. June 2008 - April 2009
Central Park All Day Cafe-Bar-Restaurant May 2007 - May 2008
Korais Cafe-Bar-Restaurant September 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Banquets, Food, Catering, Wine, Menu Development, Micros, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hospitality, Cocktails, Food Service
Paolo Zambon
Maitre d' Hotel presso CastaDiva Resort & SPA
Restaurants
Education
Asociazione Italiana Sommeliers 2007 — 2011
Sommelier Professionista
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2004 — 2008
Professionist Sommelier Level 3
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Professionist Sommelier Level 3
Experience
CastaDiva Resort & SPA April 2015 - Present
DV Chalet December 2014 - April 2015
CastaDiva Resort & SPA April 2013 - November 2014
Villa Foscarini Cornaro September 2009 - April 2013
CastelBrando April 2008 - October 2009
Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant & Gallery September 2007 - April 2008
The Fairmont Empress Hotel September 2007 - April 2008
CastelBrando November 2006 - July 2007
Borgo di Colleoli June 2005 - November 2006
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. December 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Leadership, Food, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social media, Wine, Assistenza clienti, Vendite, Microsoft Office
Pascal Barbe
Responsable Adjoint Département Vin chez Sud de France Développement
International Trade and Development
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2018
Diploma
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Level 3, Wines and spirits
KEDGE Business School 2004 — 2006
Programme ESC - Master 2, Marketing
Experience
Sud de France Développement March 2008 - Present
Chateau La Négly September 2006 - November 2007
Fédération Héraultaise des Vins de Pays October 2004 - September 2006
Diageo May 2003 - December 2003
Skills
International..., International Business, Sales Manager, Wine Tasting, Management, Innovation, Gestion de projet, Project Management, Web Project Management, Gestion d'évènement, Event Management, Sales Management, Dégustation du vin, Wine & Spirits Industry, Stratégie commerciale
Patricia Taibo
Wine Department Assistant Manager at John Lewis
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Advanced Level in Wine & Spirits, Winery Enviroment
Isle of Wight College 2012 — 2012
ITQ Level 2 Award in Office IT, IT
Red Cross 2010 — 2010
First Aider, First Aid
Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo de Gijón 2006 — 2008
Técnico Superior en Información y Comercialización Turística, Información Turística y Guía
Kingston University
Experience
John Lewis October 2011 - Present
Skills
Language Services, Tourism Guide, Sales Management
Patrick Kickham-Lennon
Resort Operations Manager | Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Hospitality
Education
Independent College Dublin 2012 — 2013
Diploma, Wine & Wine Culture
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2008 — 2008
Advanced Certificate (Level 3), Wines & Spirits, Distinction
DIT, Cathal Brugha Street 2002 — 2003
Hotel Mgmt
Experience
Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 2015 - Present
Monart Destination Spa June 2011 - January 2015
Monart Destination Spa October 2005 - June 2011
Donnelli’s Restaurant, Deli and Catering. August 2008 - February 2010
Talbot Hotel Wexford 2000 - 2005
Skills
Food, Sales, Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Hotels, Executive Reporting, Hospitality, Marketing, Team Management, Budgets, Catering, Communications, Micros, Hotel Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Menu Development, Customer Relations, Restaurant Management, New Business Development, Restaurants, Wine Sales, Sales Management, Relationship Management, Hospitality Management, Collateral, Wine Tasting, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining, Budgeting, Pre-opening, Event Management, Food, Collateral Design, Purchasing, Wine Pairing
Patrick Missotten
WineConsulting
Events Services
Education
Université du Vin de Suze-la-Rousse 2003 — 2004
Licentiate degree, oenology
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2003 — 2003
Advanced certificate, Wine and Spirits
AP Hogeschool Antwerpen 1999 — 2002
Bachelor, Hotelmanagement
Experience
WineConsulting October 2004 - Present
Mig's World Wines March 2014 - Present
Tastebox 2009 - October 2013
A major food & beverage event company April 2004 - January 2009
Skills
Wine Education, Hospitality, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Beer, Sales, Food, Culinary Skills, Wine Tasting, Culinary, gin & tonic, Catering, Management, Wine, Event Planning, Wine Knowledge, Food & Beverage, Cooking, Event Management
Paul Box
Petainer Group Ltd, Sales Director Special Projects
International Trade and Development
Education
University of the West of England
Marketing
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Dipolma, Wines & Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Higher Certificate
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certificate
St Mary Redcliffe & Temple School
Experience
Petainer Group Ltd November 2014 - Present
Polair Group 2012 - 2014
Deatek 2009 - September 2012
Brewservice Srl November 2003 - November 2009
IMI Cornelius April 1994 - November 2000
Cornelius April 1997 - April 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Product Development, Business Planning, Word, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Start-ups, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Sales, Supply Management, FMCG, Manufacturing, Team Building, Customer Service, New Business Development, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Contract Negotiation
Paul Darlington
Wine Advisor at The Good Wine Shop Limited
Wine and Spirits
Education
The University of Hull 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Geology B.Sc.(Hons)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 4 Diploma In Wines & Spirits
B.I.I.A.B.
National Certificate For Personal Licence Holders
The Chartered Insurance Institute
A.C.I.I. Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits
UCLES ESOL Examinations (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
CELTA Level 4 Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Institut Français du Royaume-Uni, South Kensington, London 2014 — 2014
French Language - General, Equivalent CECR niveau B2
Experience
.. November 2013 - October 2014
Majestic Wine November 2008 - October 2013
Majestic Wine April 2008 - October 2008
Majestic Wine October 2006 - March 2008
Majestic Wine July 2003 - September 2006
Oddbins May 2003 - June 2003
University Of London Institute Of Education. September 2002 - February 2003
St Paul Syndicate Management Ltd/Ashley Palmer Syndicates (USF&G) Ltd March 1995 - September 2002
Archer Group Management Services : Colin Baker and Others, Lloyd's Syndicates 947, 923 & 952 September 1989 - March 1995
Paul Gerritsen
Chemical Operations Excellence | Energy | Safety
Chemicals
Education
Eindhoven University of Technology 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Eindhoven University of Technology 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Advanced Certificate (Level 3)
Experience
ExxonMobil Chemical March 2014 - Present
ExxonMobil Chemical January 2012 - February 2014
ExxonMobil Chemical September 2009 - December 2011
The Boston Consulting Group November 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Petrochemical, Chemical Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Oil, Energy, Process Engineering, Wine, Aromatics, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Refining, Process Safety
Paul Moreau-gaudry
Corporate Leadership TraineeFood & Beverage at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Hospitality
Education
HotelSchool - The Hague 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma Level 2 (with Merit)
Experience
Grand Hyatt February 2015 - Present
Hotelschool The Hague May 2014 - August 2014
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group January 2013 - December 2013
Hotel Okura Amsterdam October 2011 - October 2012
Le Debut Restaurant January 2011 - June 2011
Restaurant De Librije *** August 2010 - December 2010
Le Debut Restaurant January 2010 - June 2010
Bistrot de Luxe at Galvin Restaurants May 2009 - July 2009
Storikenescht Restaurant October 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Hotels, Fine Dining, Employee Training, Micros, Restaurants, Wine, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Menu Development
Paul Quinlan
Account Manager at twentysix
Internet
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits
Liverpool Hope University 2008 — 2011
BSc Health and Sport Science, Health and Sport Science, 2.1
British Gymnastics 2005 — 2005
Level 3 Trampoline Coach
Experience
twentysix January 2015 - Present
Chapter Eight May 2014 - January 2015
Chapter Eight October 2013 - April 2014
Puma April 2012 - September 2013
TUI Travel PLC December 2010 - April 2012
Liverpool Trampoline Club June 2008 - December 2010
Family Ski Company February 2008 - June 2008
Allegis Group February 2007 - February 2008
Great Britain Trampolinist January 1996 - December 2006
Skills
Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Account Management, Web Development, Social Media, E-commerce, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Digital Strategy, Web Design, B2B, Sales
Paul Trelford
Head of Copy at The Wine Society (The International Exhibition Cooperative Wine Society Limited)
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
Diploma
Universtiy of Hull 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economic & Social History, 2.1
Kings College School, Wimbledon 1978 — 1988
Experience
The Wine Society (The International Exhibition Co-operative Wine Society Limited) March 2006 - Present
Meetings & Incentive Travel January 2004 - March 2006
Superplonk.com January 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Content Management, Wine Tasting, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Blogging, Brand Development, Digital Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Email Marketing, PowerPoint, SEO, Copywriting
Pauline C
Consulting Project management
Management Consulting
Education
SKEMA 2007 — 2011
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Corporate finance
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2011
Master of Management
Classe préparatoire HEC Scientifique 2005 — 2007
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET level I, Oenologie
Experience
Conseil February 2014 - Present
Capgemini January 2012 - January 2014
Christian Dior Couture April 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Consulting en management, Project management, Reporting financier, Gestion de projet, Management Consulting, cash management, Stratégie
Pauline Ricard
Client Executive/ Log coordinator chez Livex
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Advanced level, 92% (Merit)
Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV 2007 — 2008
Master 2, Droit de la Vigne et du Vin
Université François Rabelais de Tours 2003 — 2007
Master1, Droit Privé - carrières judiciaires
Experience
Liv-ex January 2015 - Present
Liv-ex February 2014 - January 2015
Groupe Dartess November 2011 - February 2014
Skills
Gestion de projet, Management, Stratégie commerciale, Anglais, Développement commercial, Dégustation du vin, Logistique, Négociations, Publicité en ligne, Marketing par e-mail, PowerPoint, Stratégie marketing, E-commerce, Marketing en ligne, Vins
Pavlin Ivanov
Restaurant Supervisor at KSG Restaurants
Hospitality
Education
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 2008 — 2010
Master, Regional and political geography
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 2004 — 2008
Bachelor, Tourism
High School of Mathematics "Geo Milev 1999 — 2004
Secondary education, Mathematics and German language
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Experience
KSG Restaurants October 2014 - Present
Ely Winebar September 2013 - September 2014
Dylan August 2012 - September 2013
Trinity Capital Hotel June 2011 - June 2012
Morrison hotel July 2010 - August 2011
Gloria Palace hotel **** November 2009 - March 2010
Thomas Read Group - The Bailey Pub May 2009 - October 2009
Gloria Palace Hotel November 2008 - April 2009
Bailey Pub - Thomas Read group May 2008 - October 2008
Diter hotel *** January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Hotels, Bartending, Sales, Telephone Skills, Catering, Food, Restaurants, WSET Diploma, Management, Banquets, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Word, MICROS, Pre-opening, Outlook, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality
Pawel Gruntowski
Founder at Wine Meccas
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits, Pass with Distinction
Universidad de la República 2011 — 2011
Wine tourism
Universidad de la República 2010 — 2011
Sommelierie, Enology, Sensory Analysis
University of Wroclaw 2001 — 2003
Postgraduate, Journalism and Public Relations
Uniwersytet Opolski 1998 — 2003
Master's Degree in English and Translation
Experience
Wine Meccas 2012 - Present
Freelance 2011 - Present
Freelance 2000 - Present
Decanter 2013 - 2014
Majestic Wine 2013 - 2014
International Wine Challenge 2012 - 2012
Polacy w Urugwaju 2008 - 2012
Freelence 2009 - 2010
Embassy of the Republic of Poland 2007 - 2008
Capgemini 2005 - 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Wine Tasting, Event Management, Spanish, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Portuguese, Digital Marketing, Translation, Wine, English, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Industry, Negotiation, Teamwork, Blogging, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Writing, PowerPoint, Italian, Word, Market Research, Customer Relations, Excel, Polish, Microsoft Office, Wineries, French, Marketing
Penelope Chan
Senior Accountant specialising in financial modelling
Government Administration
Education
CIPFA 2009 — 2012
Professional Qualification (CPFA), Accounting and Business/Management
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2008 — 2009
Advanced
University of Liverpool 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Genetics
Experience
North Yorkshire County Council July 2015 - Present
North Yorkshire County Council March 2013 - July 2015
North Yorkshire County Council September 2009 - March 2013
Wine Rack August 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Management
Per Hammarberg
General Manager at Regus
Information Technology and Services
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2009 — 2011
WSET Level 3
Söderviksskolan
Experience
Regus March 2013 - Present
Gandalf Data AB February 2012 - July 2013
Increase August 2009 - June 2010
Arrow ECS November 2008 - June 2009
Avnet Technology Solutions October 2007 - November 2008
Magirus May 2004 - September 2007
Fourleaf Technologies AB 2000 - 2004
HSM Distribution AB 1998 - 2000
PC LAN AB 1997 - 1998
Digital Trading AB 1990 - 1997
Skills
Key Account Management, B2B, Sales Management, Sales, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Business Development, Solution Selling, Account Management, Channel Partners, Channel, Sales Process, Management, Resellers, Storage, International Sales, Security, Start-ups, Partner Management
Petar Delic
Head of Sales and Marketing
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Ekonomski fakultet Split
dipl.oec., Finance
Experience
Meneghetti wines Ltd 2012 - Present
Coca-Cola HBC Croatia April 2007 - October 2011
Zvijezda d.d. 2006 - 2007
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Negotiation, Analysis, English, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, New Business Development
Peter Creek
Director at Sheldon's Wine Cellars
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 1997 — 1998
Basic and Higher Certificate, Wines and Spirits
Sudbury Upper School 1992 — 1996
Experience
Sheldon's Wine Cellars February 2011 - Present
Kanecreek Ltd January 2007 - September 2009
St George's Hill Lawn Tennis Club February 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Wine & Spirits Industry, Financial Planning, Business Strategy, Team Management, Event Management, Operations Management
Peter Dennison
Duty Manager at La Fromagerie
Food & Beverages
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Advanced Level 3, Merit, with Distinction in written exam
University of Exeter 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Economics, 2:1
Oundle School 2005 — 2011
Experience
La Fromagerie April 2015 - Present
La Fromagerie November 2014 - April 2015
The Borough Cheese Company June 2013 - August 2014
Corney and Barrow LTD July 2013 - September 2013
Sarasin & Partners December 2012 - December 2012
The Retail People July 2012 - September 2012
Thames River Capital August 2010 - August 2010
Morgan Stanley July 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Economics, Sales, Customer Service, Teamwork, Food, Data Analysis, Time Management, Microsoft Office
Peter van Dijk
Account Manager at HANOS Internationale Horecagroothandel
Restaurants
Education
WSET 2013 — 2014
WSET Avanched with Merit, Wines & Spirits
Het Wijninstituut 2009 — 2010
Yes, Wine Sven 2
GTS Koksopleiding
Yes, Cooking & Serving, Wine en Food
Leerlingwezen
yes, Cooking & Serving, Wine en Food
Leermeesteropleiding
Yes, Cooking
Mavo Dommelbergen
yes
Experience
HANOS Internationale Horecagroothandel February 2014 - Present
NAW New Amsterdam Wine June 2009 - Present
Meerlust eten & drinken August 1995 - Present
HANOS Internationale Horeca Groothandel 2013 - 2014
Oriental128 2012 - 2013
Makro Cash and Carry NL August 2007 - October 2012
NAW New Amsterdam Wine 2009 - 2010
Many different Restaurants & Hotels around the world January 1980 - August 1995
Skills
Hospitality, Food Industry, Catering, Food, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Tourism, Hotel Management, Pastry, Hospitality Management, Retail, Restaurant Management, Cooking, Fine Dining, Menu Development, Wine, Restaurants, Culinary, Wine Tasting, Event Management
Petr Lipovy
winelover at vineval.cz
Internet
Education
WSET 2013 — 2015
Technical University of Ostrava
Experience
vineval.cz 2014 - Present
Softec CZ April 2008 - 2013
Monster Technologies 2014 - Present
Philip van der Merwe
VP Merchandising at QVC France
Retail
Education
University of Cape Town
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
MA, Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Clothing Production Management ND
University of Cape Town
BA (Hons), History of Art
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma in Wines and Spirits
Experience
QVC July 2015 - Present
QVC July 2014 - June 2015
QVC November 2011 - June 2014
QVC August 2008 - October 2011
QVC May 2007 - August 2008
QVC June 2002 - May 2007
Woolworths 1999 - 2002
Woolworths 1997 - 1998
Woolworths 1996 - 1997
Woolworths 1994 - 1996
Piotr Okoń
Designer in Data Center Infrastructure Design Department in Atende S.A.
Telecommunications
Education
The Silesian University of Technology 1987 — 1992
Master of Electronics, Electronic equipment
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2014
Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits, Pass with Distinction
Experience
Atende S.A. April 2013 - Present
ATM Systemy Informatyczne S.A. January 2012 - April 2013
KLK S.A January 2008 - December 2011
Centrum Komputerowe MICROMAN Sp. z o.o. February 2002 - December 2007
Skills
Building Automation..., Audiovisual Systems, Integrated Security..., Structural Cabling..., Wine & Spirits Industry
Piotr Pietras
Education
The Court of Master Sommeliers 2013 — 2013
Certified Sommelier
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2012 — 2012
Advanced
Polish Sommeliers Association 2012 — 2012
Junior Sommelier
Poznańska Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel Management
Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Experience
Launceston Place August 2015 - Present
Maze by Gordon Ramsay September 2013 - July 2015
Corrigan's Mayfair June 2013 - September 2013
City Park Hotel & Residence August 2012 - June 2013
Sheraton Poznan Hotel September 2011 - August 2012
Sheraton Poznan Hotel August 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Food & Beverage, Sommelier, Hotels, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Tasting, Microsoft Word, Training, Leadership, Wine Education, Restaurants, Microsoft Office, Sales
Pontus Lindqvist
Founder at Wine Waves
Hospitality
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2016
Wine Trade, Diploma
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, International Hospitality Management
Stockholm University 2005 — 2007
Courses, Liberal arts: History of Ideas & Practical Philosophy
Kungsholmens Gymnasium 2002 — 2005
St.John's College School 1993 — 1995
Experience
Wine Waves January 2015 - Present
Grand Hôtel Stockholm, Sweden June 2013 - Present
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts July 2011 - January 2013
Restaurant Aquavit/Townhouse Restaurant Group August 2010 - November 2010
Moët & Chandon June 2010 - August 2010
Grand Hôtel Stockholm, Sweden June 2009 - August 2009
Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière January 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Tourism, Catering, Fine Dining, Micros, Pre-opening, Teamwork, F&B Management, Wine, Project Generation, Opera, Restaurant Management
Priscila Brito
Hospitality professional, P2P Analyst, Wine Lover & curious about...everything
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Level 2 certificate, WSET® Level 2 Award Wines and Spirits (QCF), PASS WITH DISTINCTION
LES ROCHES - International School of Hotel Management, Marbella - Spain 2010 — 2011
Post-Graduate Diploma, Hospitality Management, Honors 1st (9.2 out of 10)
Polytechnic Institute – College of Business Science (Escola Sup. de Ciências Empresariais), 2007 — 2010
Graduate, Accounting and Finance, 1st (17 out of 20)
Experience
Currently on Maternity Leave July 2015 - Present
GSK June 2014 - April 2015
GSK May 2013 - June 2014
The Ampersand Hotel August 2012 - March 2013
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel March 2011 - July 2012
Ministry of Finance - Portugal February 2000 - July 2010
Skills
Human Resources, Micros, Hospitality Management, WSET, SAP, Restaurants, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Accounting, Hotel Management, Microsoft Office, Wine Tasting, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Recruiting, Outlook, Accounts Payable, Front Office, Customer Service, Public Relations, Opera, MICROS
RAJESH SARAF
General Manager at Hotels and Resorts ltd
Hospitality
Education
IHM DELHI PUSA 1987 — 1990
ihm, Hospitality Administration/Management
University of Kashmir 1985 — 1987
Bsc, physics, maths and electronics
Stow college Glasgow
Basic book keeping, Accounting
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Foundation course, Wine and spirits
Experience
Hotels and Resorts ltd March 2014 - Present
DD Edinburgh July 2012 - February 2014
Harlequin Leisure Group Limited November 2001 - June 2012
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts October 2000 - September 2001
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts July 1997 - October 2000
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts June 1993 - July 1997
Sofitel Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific June 1991 - September 1993
Hyatt Regency June 1990 - May 1991
Skills
Market Planning, Revenue Analysis, Team Management, Operations Management, Cost Control, Wine, Menu Development, Hotels, Management, Budgets, Recipes, Team Building, Event Management, Yield Management, Culinary Skills, Negotiation, Rooms Division, Tourism, Customer Satisfaction, Front Office, Resorts, Restaurants, Cuisine, Pre-opening, New Business Development, Fine Dining, Food Service, Opening Hotels, Property Management..., Customer Relations, Food & Beverage, Food, Guest Service Management, Promotions, Training, Customer Service, MICROS, Hospitality, Business Planning, Revenue Management, Micros, Catering, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Food Safety, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management
Rachel Bailey-Palumbo
Director at The Palumbos Ltd
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2013 — 2013
Level 2 Wine & Spirits, WSET Level 2 Award (distinction) in Wines and Spirits, Distinction
St John's Ambulance 2013 — 2013
First Aid Course, Health & Safety Certificate
Raworth College, Dorking 2007 — 2009
Diploma, Nutritional Therapy, Credit
British School of Yoga 2007 — 2007
Associated Stress Consultant Certificate, Merit
Brighton and Hove High School 1993 — 1995
A Levels, History of Art, 16th Century History, Photography
Brighton and Hove High School 1991 — 1993
A-levels, GCSEs, 10 grades A-C
Experience
The Palumbos Ltd April 2015 - Present
Think Productive October 2014 - April 2015
Emigrated to Cayman Islands October 2013 - August 2014
The Hepatitis C Trust January 2013 - October 2013
The Hepatitis C Trust October 2010 - October 2013
HIX Restaurants October 2010 - October 2013
The Food Doctor, Inc. July 2010 - October 2010
Personal January 2009 - June 2010
Lance James Jewellery January 2008 - December 2009
AT&T March 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Office Management, Office Administration, Travel Management, Administration, Bookkeeping, Executive Support, Media Relations, Time Management, Events Coordination, Project Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Social Media, Administrative..., Marketing, Line Management, Recruiting, Cash Flow, HR Policies, Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Social Networking
Rebecca Fairhurst
Bar Manager at Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill
Restaurants
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Wine, Pass with Distinction
BIIAB 2013 — 2013
Level 2 Award in Beer and Cellar Quality (ABCQ), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
BIIAB 2013 — 2013
Level 2 Award in Beer and Cellar Quality (ABCQ), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
The University of Manchester 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, 2:1
Old Palace School of John Whitgift 1996 — 2003
Benson Primary School 1990 — 1996
Experience
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill September 2014 - Present
Stonegate Pub Company Limited July 2012 - September 2014
Stonegate Pub Company Limited June 2011 - July 2012
Town & City November 2009 - June 2011
Bay Restaurant Group April 2007 - November 2009
Laurel Pub Company September 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Banquets, Food, Restaurants, Food, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Time Management, Bartending, Restaurant Management, Management, Catering
Regine Lee
Customer Business Support Manager
Wine and Spirits
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2010 — 2013
Wine & spirits
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Experience
Liberty Wines Ltd May 2015 - Present
Wine and Spirit Education Trust January 2012 - Present
Jordan Wine Estate January 2014 - March 2014
Wine judging and journalism January 2010 - January 2012
Liberty Wines October 2010 - December 2011
Deloitte Consulting August 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Strategy, Wine, Strategic Planning, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Management, Marketing, Business Strategy
Remco Lammers
Rayon Manager Surgical Devices at Covidien Nederland BV
Hospital & Health Care
Education
ISAM, Erasmus Universiteit 2014 — 2014
Postacademische Opleiding Strategisch Account Management, Strategic Accont Management
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2007 — 2007
Wine & Spirits
MBO college 's-Hertogenbosch 1988 — 1993
MEAO, Commerciele Economie
Experience
Covidien Nederland BV February 2010 - Present
Soda Club January 2009 - May 2010
E & J Gallo 2001 - 2008
Skills
Sales, Selling, Market Development, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, B2B, Medical Devices, Direct Sales
Renata Paim Tourinho Dantas
cofounder at dantasreche arquitetos
Architecture & Planning
Education
Architectural Association 2006 — 2008
M Arch, Design Research Lab (AADRL)
Universidade Federal da Bahia 1999 — 2005
MD, Architecture and Urbanism
Architectural Association 2001 — 2002
One-year Visiting Programme, Architecture
The British School of Rio de Janeiro 1982 — 1993
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
University of the Arts London
Experience
dantas reche arquitetos October 2011 - Present
Zaha Hadid Architects April 2008 - April 2011
De Fournier & Associados 2005 - 2006
Skills
Sustainable Design, Parametric Design, Ecotect, Comprehensive Planning, Architecture, Design Research, Urbanism, Vray, BIM, Rhino, Mixed-use, AutoCAD Architecture, Urban Design, Digital Fabrication, Architectural Design, Residential Design
Ricardo Wilches
Postdoctoral research fellow at Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology
Research
Education
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Population genetics, Magna cum Laude
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2014
Award in Wine and Sprits Level 2, Wines and Spirits, Pass with distinction
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München 2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Evolutionary Biology, Very good
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1997 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Experience
Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology January 2015 - Present
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München March 2010 - March 2014
Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology August 2009 - February 2010
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana February 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Statistical Data..., Science, Evolutionary Biology, Scientific Writing, Molecular Biology, Wine Tasting, Art History, Bioinformatics, R, PCR, Functional Genomics, Events Organisation, Scientific Presentation, Population Genetics, Molecular Cloning, Life Sciences, Ecology, Wine grape varieties, Science Communication, Architectural Drawings, Experimental Design, Drawing, WordPress, Wine regions of the..., Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Wine styles