Wine & Spirit Education Trust Alumni

Richard Casement

Leeds, United Kingdom
Business manager national accounts at Matthew Clark
Wine and Spirits

Education
Leeds Beckett University   1999 — 2002

Simon Langton   1991 — 1998

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
Matthew Clark   July 2015 - Present
Matthew Clark   October 2013 - July 2015
Cellar Trends   April 2011 - October 2013
Cellar Trends   July 2010 - March 2011
i-to-i   May 2009 - August 2010
Spring Technology   February 2009 - April 2009
SVB Recruitment   October 2007 - December 2008
Arc Inspirations   March 2002 - October 2007

Skills
Key Account Management, Trade Marketing, National Accounts, Account Management, New Business Development, Alcoholic Beverages, Champagne, Beverage Industry, Sales, Wine Tasting, FMCG, Wineries, Key Account Development, Beer, Wine

Richard Guyon

Bordeaux Area, France
Marketing Director at VINEXPO
Wine and Spirits

Education
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
Vinexpo   July 2014 - Present
Relais & Châteaux   August 2009 - June 2014
Relais & Châteaux   April 2009 - August 2009
Relais & Châteaux   November 2005 - March 2009

Skills
Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Corporate Events, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels

Richard Lukins

London, United Kingdom
Owner of FineWinesUK
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Level 3, Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits, Merit

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET Certified, Wine and Spirits, Distinction

Henley Management College   1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Grenoble Ecole de Management   1999 — 1999
MBA, Technology and Innovation Management

Experience
FineWinesUK   January 2007 - Present
Lehman Brothers (in Administration)   1998 - 2000
Citi   January 1997 - September 1998

Skills
Cooking, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, FMCG, Digital Marketing, Wine & Spirits Industry, E-commerce, Trade Marketing, Wine, Wineries, Information Technology, Import Logistics, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Luxury Brand Marketing, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Champagne, Alcoholic Beverages, Winemaking, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Food Industry, Multi-channel Marketing, Operations Management, Food & Beverage, Gourmet, Distributors, Wine Lists, Food Pairing, Digital Strategy, Wine Tasting, Food, Business Process..., Beer, Menu Development, Distribution Strategies, Direct Import, Sales Channel...

Richard Mullins

Ireland
Coach House Manager at Carton House Hotel
Hospitality

Education
Cornell University   2015 — 2015
global hospitality management, global hospitality management

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2013
Diploma, Wines and spirits, Currently studying

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
WSET advanced level 3 qualification (pass with merit), Wines and spirits, Pass with merit

Dublin Institute of Technology   2006 — 2010
Product design, Design, engineering, marketing, advertising

Experience
Carton House Hotel   April 2014 - Present
Clyde Court Hotel   September 2012 - April 2014
The Stephen's Green Hibernian Club   June 2010 - September 2012
Highlife ski and snowboard   December 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Food & Beverage, Ports, Social Networking, Social Skills, Hotel Management, Pre-opening experience, Wine, Whisky, Menu Development, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining, Champagne, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Hospitality, Wine & Spirits Industry, Product Design, Rooms Division, Wine Lists, Culinary Skills, Catering, Networking, Yield Management, Design for Assembly, Food, Wine Tasting, Banquets, Micros, Interpersonal Skill, Cuisine, Process Management, Front Office, Banquet Operations, F&B Operations, Hotels, Wine Cellars, Windows, Restaurant Management

Richard Penders

Antwerp Area, Belgium
pharmacist / retired
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2015
Level 3 Award in Wines § Spirits, Theory and Tasting, Pass with Merit

Syntra Hasselt Limburg winegrower course   2011 — 2013
Pharmacist Louvain

university Louvain

Experience
pharmacist - pensioner   January 2005 - Present
B.A.P.S.   January 2005 - Present

Skills
passion for wine and..., Wine

Richard Rizzo Hills

United Kingdom
Marketing, digital, design agency professional, Account Director
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Oxford   2010 — 2010
Certificate

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2005 — 2005
Intermediate Certificate

University of Westminster   2001 — 2002
Grade 4

University of the Arts London   1996 — 1997
CIM

Bournemouth University   1992 — 1995
BSc (Hons)

Experience
Accord Group Ltd   November 2014 - Present
A Good Many Ltd   April 2011 - Present

Skills
CRM, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Display Advertising, Project Management, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Management, Online Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Media Planning, Relationship Marketing, Real-Time Bidding, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Leadership, Online Advertising, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Google Adwords, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Facebook Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Business Development

Richard Smylie

Manchester, United Kingdom
eCommerce & Digital Director
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing   2015 — 2016
Post Grad. (Masters) Professional Diploma, Digital Marketing, PG Dip DigM

Chartered Institute of Marketing   2014 — 2015
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, CIM/CAM, Distinction

The Shaw Academy
Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing, NCFE, Distinction

Google Analytics Academy
Digital Analytics Fundamentals

The University of Manchester   2010 — 2012
CIPD Human Resources Management, Advanced Certificate (Post Graduate), Level 7

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Intermediate Certificate, Pass

Macclesfield College   1998 — 2000
Business Studies & Finance, Advanced BTEC National Diploma, Level 3

Macclesfield College   1995 — 1997
Travel & Tourism, Advanced GNVQ, Level 3

Wrekin College   1990 — 1993
GCSE's

Terra Nova School   1985 — 1990
Common Entrance

Experience
Oakmore Digital Limited   April 2015 - Present
Global Travel Investments Ltd   July 2011 - March 2015
Travel Junky Holidays Ltd   March 2008 - May 2011
On The Beach Holidays Ltd   March 2007 - March 2008
Industrial Supplies (Wrayson) Ltd   November 1997 - November 2006
Smylie Limited   July 2003 - November 2005

Skills
Illustrator, Email Marketing, PCI DSS, Website Development, User Experience, A/B testing, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Business Strategy, ASP.NET AJAX, Online Marketing..., Content Marketing, Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Tourism, PPC, Online Travel, Graphic Design, Umbraco, Digital Marketing, Travel Technology, Affiliate Marketing, Online Backup, Strategy, Prestashop, Conversion Optimization, Software Project..., Web Strategy, ASP.NET, Project Delivery, GIMP, Human Resources, JavaScript, Organic Search, Team Management, Leadership, Management, WordPress, SEO, Social Media Marketing, PHP, Landing Page..., Dreamweaver, jQuery, Digital Media, phpMyAdmin, E-commerce, XML Databases, CRM, Web Analytics

Richard Weaver

Watford, United Kingdom
Merchandising Director at Majestic Wine
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2001 — 2002
Diploma, Wines & Spirits, Honours

University of Nottingham   1994 — 1997
BA, Politics

Experience
Majestic Wine   August 2015 - Present
Majestic Wine   March 2009 - Present
Majestic Wine   January 2000 - March 2009

Skills
.NET, Web Project Management, HTML, Online Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Merchandising, CSS, Retail, SEO, Google Analytics, Marketing, Wine, Digital Strategy, PPC, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, E-commerce, Email Marketing

Rick Renders

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands
Banqueting Manager at La Butte aux Bois
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
level 3

bedrijfskunde en management   2012 — 2012

wijn academie   2007 — 2008
Register Vinoloog, Wijn Academie

svh leermeester

svh wijncertificaat

Svh sociale hygiene

Arcus College   2000 — 2002
mbo, zelfstandigwerkend

Experience
Relais et Châteaux La Butte aux Bois   September 2015 - Present
Dc Horeca Royal   May 2013 - September 2015
Restaurant De Oolderhof   May 2008 - April 2013
Restaurant Thaiphoon   April 2007 - May 2008
Kasteel Daelenbroeck   2005 - March 2007
Restaurant onder de boompjes, in kasteeltje Hattem   2002 - 2004

Skills
Restaurants, Food, Wine, Management, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Wine Tasting, Hospitality, Culinary Skills

Rob Gilmour

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Store Manager at WoodWinters Wine & Whisky
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, Wine and Spirits, Pass With Distinction

Wine Academy, Ireland   2013 — 2013
WSET L2, Wine and Spirits, Pass With Distinction

NUI Maynooth   2009 — 2013
BA Psychology, Psychology

Experience
WoodWinters Wine & Whisky   November 2014 - Present
Vino Wines   May 2013 - November 2014
O'Brien's Wine Ireland   July 2012 - May 2013
Mill Wine Cellar   April 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Blogging, Teamwork, Customer Service, Budgets, Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Wine, Corporate Blogging, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Campaigns, Office Administration, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Food, Leadership

Robert Ewing

London, United Kingdom
General Manager at Dalla Terra
Banking

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2003 — 2004

University of Exeter   1987 — 1991
BA Joint Hons, French & German

Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood   1982 — 1987

Experience
Dalla Terra Wine Bar   June 2015 - Present
Nicolas UK / Spirited Wines   March 2014 - June 2015
Allied Irish Bank (GB)   July 2013 - December 2013
William Reed Business Media Ltd.   February 2013 - May 2013
Santander   August 2009 - November 2012
Natixis   July 2005 - August 2009
HVB   1998 - 2005

Skills
Credit Analysis, Investment Banking, Syndications, Banking, Commercial Banking, Structured Finance, Wine, Financial Structuring, Corporate Finance, Relationship Management, Long-term Customer..., Negotiation, Derivatives, Credit Risk, Loans, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, CRM

Robert Hankey

London, United Kingdom
Wine Buyer/Trader
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2015
Diploma, Awaiting Result

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2011 — 2011
Advanced, Merit

Newcastle University   2004 — 2008
BA Hons, Business Studies and French

Experience
Chelsea Vintners   July 2015 - Present
AWC - International Merchant of Fine Wine & Spirits   April 2013 - May 2015
AWC - International Merchant of Fine Wine & Spirits   February 2010 - April 2013
AWC - International Merchant of Fine Wine & Spirits   November 2009 - February 2010
Nicolas Wine   September 2009 - November 2009
La Cave de Chautagne   May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Pricing, Sourcing, Purchasing, Beer, Purchasing Negotiation, Wineries, Global Sourcing, Food Pairing, Sales, Champagne, Marketing, Purchasing Processes, Alcoholic Beverages, Supplier Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Wine Knowledge, Wine Education, Wine Tasting, Beverage Industry, Product Costing, Wine

Robert Kuiper

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Owner, Brandnew
Design

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET 3, Pass with Merit, Advanced Course

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET 2, Pass with Distinction

   1985 — 1988
Yes, Economy & Marketing

University of Twente   1983 — 1984
No, Bedrijfskunde

Experience
Brandnew.design   August 2003 - Present
DJPA Partnership   1999 - 2003
Case Logic   1998 - 1999
Vemedia   1994 - 1998

Skills
Concept Development, FMCG, Brand Architecture, Packaging, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Graphic Design

Robert Robert Wragg

Ipswich, United Kingdom
CoOrdinator Housing Services at Anglia Care Trust
Individual & Family Services

Education
The Colchester Institute   1977 — 1981
OND and then Professional Qualification, Hotel, Catering and Institutional Operations, OND, Professional Qualification

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1976 — 1977
Certificate and Higher Certificate, Wine and Spirits, Passed both

Brentwood School   1969 — 1975
O levels

Croydon College
IEHO, Food Hygiene, Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience
Anglia Care Trust   January 2013 - Present

Skills
Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Nonprofits, Case Managment, Community Outreach, Social Services, Mental Health

Robert-Jan Salverda

Groningen Area, Netherlands
Zelfstandig werkend kok bij Cadenza catering
Hospitality

Education
Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput
Cuisinier/Gastheer

Hotelschool The Hague
propedeuse

Vakschool Wageningen   2000 — 2004
Management en onderneming, uitstroomprofiel keuken

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Intermediate

Experience
Cadenza catering   April 2013 - Present
Le Bistroquet   June 2010 - December 2012
Carlton Ambassador Hotel   November 2008 - June 2010

Roberto Duran

London, United Kingdom
Sommelier
Restaurants

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 3 Adward in Wine Spirit Advanced, Level 3 advanced in Wine SPIRIT, Pass with DISTINCTION

Sherry Educator   2013 — 2014
Formador Homologado del Vino de Jerez, Formador homologado del vino de Jerez- manzanilla de sanlucar de Barrameda, Brandy de Xerez

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
WSET Level 2, Level 2, Pass With DISTINCTION

Consejo Regulador de Jerez-Sherry   2012 — 2012
Sommelier especializado en vinos de jerez, Sherry Wine

CETT_UB Tourism & Hospitality, Education/Research   2009 — 2011
Sommelier, Sommelier

Experience
67 Pall Mall   September 2015 - Present
Grupo Amida   February 2015 - August 2015
Regilscam s.l   March 2014 - February 2015
The Mirror barcelona   April 2011 - June 2013
acontraluz   October 2009 - March 2011
caballito de mar   June 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Alta cocina, Vinos, Restaurant Management, Gestión de hostelería, Bebidas alcohólicas, Hospitalidad, Alimentación y bebidas, Bodegas, Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Hostelería, Cata de vinos, Fine Dining, Gestión y dirección..., Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Alcoholic Beverages, Restauración..., Wine, Food Pairing, Hospitality, Food, Alimentación, Elaboración de menús, Beer, Champagne, Maridaje, Menu Development, Wineries, Cerveza

Robyn Ferris

Ireland
Product Controller/ECommerce at O'Briens Wine Beer Spirits
Retail

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2010
Intermediate Certificate, Wine and Spirits

Dublin Business School   2008 — 2009
Professional Diploma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Institute of Public Relations, Ireland   2006 — 2007
Certificate, Public Relations & Event Management

Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education   2004 — 2005
Higher Diploma, Media Techniques & Journalism

Coláiste Ráithín, Bray   1997 — 2003
High School, Leaving Certificate

Experience
O'Briens Wine Beer Spirits   January 2012 - Present
O'Briens Wine Beer Spirits   May 2008 - December 2011
Bray Town Council   April 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Purchasing, Ordering Office Supplies, Reference Checking, Negotiation, Retail Sales, Office Administration, Social Media, Customer Service, Outlook, Forecasting, Candidate Selection, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Sales Management, Mistake Proofing, Meridian, Budgeting & Forecasting, Human Resources, Event Management, POS Approval, Magento, Sales, Time Management, Customer Loyalty, Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Roeland Verbist

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Lawyer | www.verbistadvocaat.be
Legal Services

Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1998 — 2003
Master in Law

King's College London, U. of London   2003 — 2004
Master of Law, Commercial and Company Law

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2012
WSET Diploma Graduate

LUISS Guido Carli University   2002 — 2003
Licentiate degree, Commercial Law

Weinakademie Österreich   2013 — 2013
Weinakademiker

Experience
Roeland Verbist Advocatenkantoor   January 2012 - Present
Licata Vini   April 2007 - Present
VDLEX Law Firm   September 2004 - September 2010

Skills
Personal Injury, Food & Beverage, Wine Education, Coaching, Social Media, Corporate Law, Dutch, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Wine consulting, Contract Law, Wineries, Public Relations, Criminal Law, Food, Commercial Litigation, Wine, French, Civil Law, Wine Tasting, International Law, Civil Litigation

Romain Becker

Marseille Area, France
Business Improvement Project Leader, looking for opportunities in aerospace industries in Paris area.
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Ecole nationale supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique   2007 — 2011
Ingénieur, Aéronautique et spatial

Lycée Saint-Louis   2004 — 2007
Physique, mathématiques, chimie

Lycée Louis le Grand   2001 — 2004
Baccalauréat Scientifique, Physique-Chimie

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Level 2, Wine tasting, 92%, pass with distinction

Experience
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.   July 2015 - Present
Airbus Helicopters   July 2013 - December 2014
Airbus Helicopters   January 2013 - July 2013
Eurocopter   April 2011 - December 2012
Airbus   September 2009 - August 2010
Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research   June 2009 - September 2009
Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Strassenbahn Gmbh   July 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Lean Management, Ingénierie, Workshop Leader, DRIVER Methodology, Knowledge Management, Change Management, Aeronautics, Propulsion Systems, Systems Engineering, Business Process..., Management, Aérospatiale, MindManager, Microsoft Office, Lean Product Development, Lean Transformation, Aerospace Engineering, Aéronautique, Performance Improvement, Project Management

Romain Fabre

Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Exclusive Commercial in the VAR department for Champagne and Provence wines
Wine and Spirits

Education
Ecole nationale supérieure agronomique de Montpellier   2011 — 2013
OIV MSc in Wine Management

University of California, Davis   2012 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Wine marketing

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2011
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits

University of Wine, Suze-la-Rousse, DRÔME (26), FRANCE   2009 — 2010
Degree in Wine Trade, Management and Marketing of the Wine sector, Obtained with honour

High School, François Petrarque, Avignon, VAUCLUSE (84), FRANCE   2007 — 2009
Associate degree in Wine Growing & Oenology, Obtained with honour

Experience
Champagne Bruno Paillard - Château des Sarrins   June 2015 - Present
Les Vins des Garrigue, Domaine des 5 Sens   May 2015 - June 2015
Cellier des Princes   April 2015 - April 2015
Château Raspail   January 2015 - March 2015
FranceAgriMer   October 2014 - December 2014
Château Maucoil   September 2014 - October 2014
Domaine Grand-Père Jules   February 2014 - July 2014
Château Prieuré Borde-Rouge   April 2013 - July 2013
OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine   October 2011 - February 2013
Inter-Rhône   October 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Dégustation du vin, Vineyard, Vinification, Management, Winemaking, Nourriture, Sales, Wine Tours, International Trade, Entreprises vinicoles, International..., Vente, Gestion d'évènement, Sales Operations, Wine Tasting

Ron Spengler

Nijmegen Area, Netherlands
Chefslager en Wijnadviseur Plus Benders Venlo
Supermarkets

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2015
WSET level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2014
Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits

Experience
Plus benders   October 2005 - Present
laumen   January 2000 - June 2005

Rose-Marie Ponsot

Paris Area, France
President at ATOPOS CONSEIL
Human Resources

Education
ESC Dijon Mastère Spécialisé VIns & Spiritueux   2012 — 2015
MCIVS, Wine and Spirit, M.Sc

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne   1981 — 1987
Ph.D, Philosophy

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3, Wine and Spirits

Experience
ATOPOS CONSEIL   March 2010 - Present
DOMAINE PONSOT   1997 - Present
SYNTEC CONSEIL EN RECRUTEMENT   March 2008 - March 2014
AdValue Search (Mercuri Urval)   2007 - December 2009
Mercuri Urval Executive Search & Services   2006 - 2009
Mercuri Urval   2001 - 2009
Advalue Media   2000 - 2009

Skills
Management, Management Consulting, Recruiting, Executive Search, Organizational Design, HR Consulting, Executive Coaching, Change Management, Organizational..., Strategy, Recruitment Advertising, Talent Management

Rosie Warren

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
On Trade Sales
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2016
WSET Diploma (Level 4), Diploma in Wines and Spirits, Level 3 - Distinction, currently studying for Diploma

Experience
Westons Cider   May 2013 - Present
MTI   April 2011 - April 2013
Winemark Wholesale   September 2007 - January 2011
MM Luxury Chalet Services   September 2004 - August 2007

Skills
Wholesale, Wine Sales, Account Management, Food, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Tasting, Distributors, Alcoholic Beverages, Customer Service, Foreign Languages, Sales Management, Import Export, Marketing, Wine, Sales, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Wine Lists, FMCG

Roz Allison

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Head of Strategy & Corporate Communications at The Open University
Education Management

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1996 — 1998
Diploma, Wine & Spirit

The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing   1996 — 1996
Diploma, Direct Marketing

University of Exeter   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, French with Russian, 2:1

Chase High School   1985 — 1991
A levels, French, Geography, English, 3 As

Experience
The Open University   December 2014 - Present
The Open University   September 2011 - December 2014
CASE   2011 - 2013
The Open University   September 2005 - September 2011
Cancer Research UK   1999 - 2005

Skills
Volunteer Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Corporate Communications, Team Management, Online Marketing, Strategic Communications, French, Higher Education, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Fundraising, Editing, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Change Management, Copywriting, Social Networking, Strategy, Team Building, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Writing, Event Planning, Event Management, Leadership, Staff Development, Internal Communications, Online Advertising, Organizational..., Newsletters, Management, Alumni Relations, Marketing Management, Government Relations, Project Management, Customer Relations, Public Relations, Research, Press Releases

Ruth Tejada García

Burgos Area, Spain
Estudiante de Comercio internacional
Food & Beverages

Education
Comercio internacional   2014 — 2017

Escuela de enología San Gabriel
Técnica en elaboración de vino y aceite de oliva

Juritecnia
Técnica en información turística

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Awards in wines. Level 1 and 2.

Experience
Consejo regulador Ribera Del Duero   September 2014 - October 2014
Ayuntamiento de Abanto-ziérbena   April 2012 - June 2012
Agroalimentaria Chico   February 2000 - December 2010

Sabine Hackl

Austria
Pharmaceuticals

Education
WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien)   1990 — 1995
Mag rer soc oec

Gymnasium Wien

Universität St.Gallen - Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften
Exchange Program

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Holder of the Diploma in Wines & Spirits (WSET)

Experience
GlaxoSmithKline   July 2013 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline Pharma Austria   June 2013 - Present
Bahlsen   December 1998 - February 2004
Johnson & Johnson Austria   September 1996 - November 1998

Sam Pyne

London, United Kingdom
Senior Executive Membership Development at BVCA
Financial Services

Education
Massey University   2011 — 2015
BA Politics, Major in Politics and Classical History

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
Certificate, Level two Wine and Spirits, A

Howick College   1997 — 2000
English, History Economics, Physics

Experience
BVCA   March 2015 - Present
BVCA   May 2014 - March 2015
World First   August 2013 - April 2014
Freelance   September 2012 - July 2013
Burdens Australia Pty Ltd   May 2011 - September 2012
Krosswalk Ltd   March 2010 - April 2011
Hindry Plumbing Uk Limited   December 2007 - December 2009
Cooke Plumbing Co Limited   January 2001 - October 2008

Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Product Specification, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, B2B, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Key Account Management, Market Research, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Team Management, Customer Service, Business Development

Sam Redding

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Business Development Manager, Marston's Beer Company
Retail

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2015
WSET Level 1 Award

John Taylor High School   2000 — 2006
Bussiness studies, Economics

Experience
Marston's PLC   December 2013 - Present
Spirit Pub Company   April 2012 - December 2013
Spirit Pub Company   June 2011 - April 2012
Punch Taverns   February 2009 - March 2012
PalletWays   September 2008 - February 2009
Npower LTD   February 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Social Networking, Food, Sales, CRM, Negotiation, Wine, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Coaching, Income Statement, Recruiting, Forecasting, Marketing, Teamwork, Retail, Beer, Online Marketing, POS, Sales Management, New Business Development, Restaurants, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Merchandising, Time Management, Profit, Alcoholic Beverages, P, Hospitality Management, Key Account Management, Food, Employee Training, Social Media Marketing, Direct Sales, Marketing Communications, Training, Customer Service, Sales Process, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Product Development, Business Planning, FMCG, Customer Experience, Hospitality, Key Account Development, Event Management, Management

Sam Wylie, WSET Certified

Barcelona Area, Spain
Enotourism, wine tastings, events management, tour guide, communication, exports and trainer. Wine Specialist
Wine and Spirits

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2014 — 2014
Economics, Money and Banking Parts 1 & 2, Part One 85%, Part Two 80%

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2014 — 2014
An Introduction to Financial Accounting, 80%

Case Western Reserve University   2013 — 2013
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence, via Coursera, Leadership, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, 99.1%

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2013 — 2013
An Introduction to Marketing, through Coursera, Marketing, 94%

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
WSET Certified Advanced, Pass with Distinction, Pass with Distinction

University of Cambridge   1998 — 1998
CELTA, Language Teaching, B

University of Oxford   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Theology 2:1 (hons)(oxon), Theology and Philosophy

Barcelona Activa

Barcelona Activa

BizBarcelona

Experience
Wine   May 2015 - Present
Almirall   February 2014 - June 2015
IESE Business School   March 2010 - September 2012
Ernst & Young   December 2006 - February 2010
Barna Import   January 2004 - November 2006
Henkel   July 2002 - July 2003
Linguarama   October 1999 - June 2002
Cambridge Institute, Italy   September 1998 - June 1999
Anchor Trust   1993 - 1998

Skills
Research, Teamwork, Close Attention to..., Problem Solving, Purchasing, Information Management, Learning Quickly, Project Planning, Wine Tours, Management, Training Delivery, Enthusiasm to learn, Public Speaking, English, Wine, Promoting wines, Customer Service, Training, Translation, Wine Tasting, PowerPoint, Event Management, Event Planning, People Skills, Time Management, Spanish, Organization &..., Editing

Samantha Hurley

London, United Kingdom
Commercial Management Accounant
Consumer Goods

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants   2010 — 2011
CA, Accounting

Adelaide University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2, Merit

Experience
Fuller, Smith & Turner   April 2015 - Present
Treasury Wine Estates   March 2014 - March 2015
Treasury Wine Estates   September 2013 - March 2014
Treasury Wine Estates   March 2012 - September 2013
WHK Melbourne   August 2009 - March 2012

Skills
Auditing, Tax, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Cash Flow, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Team Leadership, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Management Accounting, Income Tax, External Audit, Budgets, Accounting, Tax Preparation, Tax Accounting, Financial Analysis

Sara Tehrani

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Experienced coordinator
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits (QCF), Wine and Spirits, Pass with Distinction

Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa / ISCTE   2003 — 2004
Post-graduation, Marketing and International Business, 17/20

Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Journalism, 15/20

Experience
Dental Couture   June 2012 - Present
Genzyme Europe BV   January 2009 - December 2011
Genzyme Europe BV   January 2009 - September 2011
Redware -Tecnologias de Informação, S.A.   May 2007 - September 2008
Redware – Sistemas de Informação, SA (Grupo Reditus)   May 2007 - July 2007
Redware – Sistemas de Informação, SA (Grupo Reditus)   December 2003 - May 2007
Economipress – Edições e Marketing, Lda.   June 2002 - October 2003

Skills
Coaching, People Skills, Marketing, Training, Languages, Teamwork, Clinical Trials, Analysis, Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Highly detail oriented, Communication, Wine & Spirits Industry, Process Improvement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Team Management, Interviews, Oncology, Biotechnology, Translation, Project Management

Sarah Anderson (McKell)

Ireland
Customer Service Advisor at Permanent TSB
Banking

Education
LIA   2014 — 2015
People Management, People Management

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2007
Intermediate Wine Certificate, Distinction

Secondary school   1999 — 2005
Leaving Certificate

Sion Hill College   1999 — 2005
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate

Experience
Permanent TSB   January 2008 - Present
Permanent TSB   January 2008 - Present
O'Briens Wines   November 2006 - January 2008
O'Briens   November 2006 - January 2008
SUPERVALU   November 2002 - October 2006
SUPERVALU   November 2002 - October 2006
Twomey's   November 2002 - October 2006

Skills
Leadership, Training, Retail Banking, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Retail, Call Centers, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Customer Service, Team Building, Banking, Customer Experience, Teamwork, Financial Services

Sarah Kingsbury

London, United Kingdom
Sub editor at Immediate Media Co
Writing and Editing

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET level 2 wine and spirits, Distinction

University of Exeter   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters

Talbot Heath School for Girls, Bournemouth   2000 — 2009

Experience
olive magazine   October 2013 - Present
Imagine Publishing   March 2013 - October 2013
DV8 Magazine (Bournemouth)   July 2012 - March 2013
1812 bar and restaurant   September 2011 - January 2013
Odd Firm of Sin   September 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Publications, Knowledge of website CMS, Web Content, Creative Writing, App production, SEO optimisation, Fact-checking, Copy Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Journalism, Marketing, Freelance Writing, Editing, Editorial, Proofreading, Feature Articles

Sarah Tadier

London, United Kingdom
Account Director at Stir Public Relations
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Exeter University   2004 — 2007
BA Classical Studies, BA Classical Studies, First

Bryanston, Dorset   1998 — 2003

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 2 in Wine & Spirits, Distinction

Experience
Stir Public Relations   June 2013 - Present
Storm Communications   April 2012 - June 2013
Grayling   December 2009 - April 2012
Diageo   October 2009 - February 2011
Trimedia   May 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Digital Media, Reputation Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Event Management, Publicity, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Press Releases, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Sarah Toner-Parkhill

Cleveland, United Kingdom
Reception Manager at Hardwick Hall Hotel
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2008 — 2008
Intermediate Level

NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervison   2007 — 2007

London Metropolitan University   2004 — 2006
University Diploma, Law

Dame Allans Girl School

Dame Allans Sixth Form

Experience
Hardwick Hall Hotel   July 2010 - Present
Whitworth Hall Hotel   2008 - 2010

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Front Office, Rooms Division, Hospitality Management, Pre-opening, Customer Service, MICROS, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Catering, Yield Management, Hospitality, Property Management..., Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Banquets

Saskia Schurink

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Sommelier at Hanting Cuisine
Restaurants

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2017
WSET Diploma Student, Wine Buisness, Diploma

Oinos   2011 — 2011
Diploma, Wijnproefkunde ( Winetasting skills), Bodem en Klimaat (Teroir), Bourgogne (Burgundy), Diploma

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2010 — 2010
level 3, Certificate in wines and spirits

Academie voor Gastronomie   2006 — 2007
niveau 3, Gastronoom/ Sommelier, Diploma

SVH Leermeester   2003 — 2003
SVH Leermester, Diploma, Horeca inhouse tutor.

SVH Restaurant chef, advanced level   1996 — 1998
niveau 3, Voortgezet Restaurantkok (Restaurant chef), Diploma

MHS heerlen   1989 — 1993
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

SVH, Restaurant chef, entry level   1990 — 1992
Restaurant Chef, entry level, Diploma

Canisius Mavo   1985 — 1989
Diploma

Experience
Hanting Cuisine   October 2010 - Present
Umami by Han, Netherlands   January 2011 - June 2014
Restaurant Tante Kee   September 2008 - October 2010
Restaurant de Negenamnnen   January 2001 - April 2008
Ministerie van Defensie   August 2002 - April 2006

Sebastian Pacheco

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Wine Consultant for Seabourn Cruise Line
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Diploma

Escuela Patagonica de Gastronomia   2007 — 2008
Sommelier, Enologia, Viticultura, Analisis Sensorial, Enogastronomia

Experience
Seabourn Cruise Line   June 2015 - Present
Seabourn Cruise Line   March 2014 - January 2015
Seabourn Cruise Line   October 2011 - February 2014
Club del Vino Tucuman   May 2011 - February 2012
World Wine Consultant   March 2010 - December 2010
The Woinos Group   March 2009 - December 2010
Antigua Restaurante   July 2009 - December 2009
Hotel Catalinas Park   January 2009 - December 2009
Antigua   January 2009 - April 2009
Supermercados Luque   October 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Corporate Events, Vinos, Wine, Social Skills, Hustle, Alimentación y bebidas, Guest Service Management, Flexibility, Wine Tasting, Entrepreneurship, Wine Lists, Restauración..., Motivational Speaking, WSET, Public Speaking, USPH, Wine & Spirits Industry, Gestión de eventos, Foreign Languages, Alimentación, Educational Leadership, Education, Event Planning, Hospitalidad, Cata de vinos, Organización de eventos, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Event Management, Wine Tours, Bodegas, Speech, Hoteles, MXP, Motivated self-starter

Sebastian Slotte

Finland
Team Member, Issuer & Equity Operations at Euroclear
Libraries

Education
Åbo Akademi   2011 — 2014
subject-related studies, Library and Information Science

Laurea University of Applied Sciences   2011 — 2013
BBA, Security Management

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET, Level 2 in Wines and Spirits

Experience
Euroclear   February 2015 - Present
Paraisten kaupunki   August 2014 - Present
Blanka.fi   November 2013 - August 2014
City of Espoo   June 2010 - November 2013
Utano Youth Hostel   March 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Change Management, Risk Management, Customer Service, Corporate Security, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Crisis Management, Physical Security, Teaching, Team Leadership, Security Audits, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security, Training, Social Media, E-Learning, Risk Assessment, Information Security, Business Continuity, Emergency Management, Project Management, Security Training

Sergio Adámez Sebastián

London, United Kingdom
Sales Executive en A&A WINES LTD
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits, Pass with merit

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

Camara de Comercio de Valladolid   2011 — 2012
Máster, Dirección Comercial y Marketing

Universidad de Valladolid   2006 — 2009
Diplomatura, Ciencias Empresariales

Experience
A&A WINES LTD   February 2014 - Present
Bigh fish hotel   December 2013 - January 2014
World no Limits   August 2013 - November 2013
Cascajares   March 2010 - June 2013

Skills
English, trade marketing, Public Relations, B2B Marketing, B2C marketing, Wine & Spirits industry, Teamwork, Customer Service, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, wine, Wine Lists, Estrategia de..., Operating Systems, Digital Marketing, wine tasting, Marketing, E-commerce, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Food Industry

Sergio Doncel Fariña

Parla, Madrid, Spain
Hospitality proffesional, club owner and sales man.
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Associate's degree, Wine and spirits.

IES la laguna   2000 — 2004
High School, graduado en E.S.O

Experience
Higinio's   May 2015 - Present
Empire club madrid   February 2015 - Present
KAI MAYFAIR   July 2013 - April 2015
D&D London butlers wharf chop house   June 2012 - July 2013
Orange España   November 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Hospitality, Wine, Travel, Restaurants, Cooking, Wine & Spirits Industry, Cocktails, Football

Sergio García Valiente

Spain
Auditor de Compras en PayBack Group

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
level 2 wine and spirits

London Metropolitan University
Diploma in procurement and supply chain, Gestión de compras, adquisiciones y contratos, The official CIPS Couse

ESIC: Business & Marketing School   2009 — 2010
Máster en Dirección de Comercio Internacional.(MDCI), Económicas

Cámara de Comercio de Madrid.(IFE)   2005 — 2007
Diplomatura, Diplomado en Gestión Comercial y Marketing

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2002 — 2005
Diplomatura, Diplomado en Gestión y Administración de Empresas

Experience
Pay-Back Group   February 2011 - Present
Valeo Wiper Systems   February 2010 - February 2011
EMPLEA RECURSOS HUMANOS   November 2009 - January 2010
Indesit Company   August 2007 - February 2008
Coq d'Argent   2007 - 2008

Skills
Negotiation, Estrategia empresarial, Business Strategy, Administración y...

Shane Mc Manus

London, United Kingdom
Assistant Manager at Corney and Barrow LTD
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2014
Master of Social Work (MSW), Wine Steward/Sommelier

Military college   2007 — 2013
LIWC, Reconnance and survival

Holy cross college   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art/Art Studies, General

Experience
Corney and Barrow LTD   InfantryIrish Defence ForcesJune 2007 - June 2013
Northern Ireland night life   May 2006 - June 2013

Skills
Retail, Sales, Hospitality, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Food, Wine, Food, Restaurants, Customer Service

Sian Berry

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
F&B at Hand Picked Hotels
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
Level 2 PASS, WSET LEVEL 2

Concord Programme   2012 — 2014
Nvq, Supervisory and leadership skills, Pass

Concord Programme   2012 — 2014
Nvq level 2, Food safety and hygiene, Level 2

Colchester Institute   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Hotel and Event Management, Distinction Merit

The Plume School   2005 — 2010
High School, GSCE, 5 A, 2 B and 5 C

Experience
Hand Picked Hotels   October 2014 - Present
Best Western Chilworth Manor   April 2014 - September 2014
Hand Picked Hotels   September 2013 - March 2014
Best Western Hotels GB   March 2013 - August 2013
Hand Picked Hotels   August 2012 - February 2013
Tollesbury cruising club   August 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Fine Dining, Hospitality Industry, Employee Training, Hotel Management, Opera, Food, Kitchen, Hospitality Management, Events, Bartending, Customer Service, Restaurants, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Bar, Front Office, Catering, Hotels, Banquets, Receptionist Duties, Event Management

Simon Franklin

Derby, United Kingdom
Assistant Manager at Coast to Coast Restaurants
Restaurants

Education
Nottingham Trent University   2007 — 2010
BA, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Stamford FE College   2005 — 2006
Foundation degree, Art/Art Studies, General

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 wine and spirits

Experience
Coast to Coast Restaurants   August 2015 - Present
Over the Moon Hospitality   November 2013 - Present
The Co-operative Group   March 2015 - April 2015
The Ever So Sensible Group   November 2012 - November 2013
The Ever So Sensible Group   February 2010 - November 2012

Skills
Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, New Restaurant Openings, Wine & Spirits Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Bartending, Wineries, Catering, Food Pairing, Wine Lists, Hospitality, Red Wine, Wine, Management, Wine Sales, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Food, Menu Development, Sommelier, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Food, Beer, Wine Tasting, Restaurants

Simon Hume CMILT

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Hub Manager at GeoPost UK
Package/Freight Delivery

Education
Berkhamstead Public School   1968 — 1978

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1988 — 1989
DIPLOMA, Wines and Spirit, A

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Higher Certificate

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certificate

PRINCE2

FUTURE LEARNING SYSTEMS
FLS - SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT, SIX SIGMA

OCR   2000 — 2000
CPC National, Pass

CPC International   2000 — 2000

SRI INTERNATIONAL   1989 — 1989
Pass perceiver, Interviewing Techniques, Pass

Experience
GeoPost UK   March 2014 - Present
GeoPost UK   July 2013 - March 2014
Telford European   2007 - December 2013
Grange Fencing Ltd   October 2004 - December 2012
Mainline Haulage   October 2003 - October 2004
Baylis Distribution   June 2000 - October 2003
Mayfair Services   November 1991 - March 1999
Victoria Wine   April 1989 - November 1991
Seagram Retail - Gough Brothers and Oddbins   April 1986 - April 1989

Skills
Customs Regulations, Account Management, Air Freight, International Logistics, Operations Management, Purchasing, Ocean, Logistics Management, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Sales Management, Warehousing, Procurement, Team Building, 3PL, Trucking, Management, Negotiation, Transportation..., Supply Chain, Change Management, Shipping, LTL, New Business Development, Transportation, Warehouse Management, Customer Service, Transportation Planning, Fleet Management, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Container, Freight, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Budgets, Supply Chain...

Simon Lawson

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Managing Director, Diageo Wines Europe at Diageo
Consumer Goods

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1983 — 1984
WSET Diploma, Wine, Pass

Ampleforth College   1975 — 1980

Experience
Diageo   July 2014 - Present
Diageo PLC   March 2002 - June 2014
Diageo   March 1992 - June 1995
International Distillers and Vintners Ltd   February 1989 - March 1992
Waverley Vintners Ltd   January 1987 - February 1989
Harrods   September 1981 - February 1983

Skills
Beer, Key Account Development, Alcoholic Beverages, Shopper Marketing, Customer Marketing, Wine, Trade Marketing, Beverage Industry, Wine Tasting, Brand Management, Wine, Champagne, FMCG, Management

Simon Stockton

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
Wine Tasting Events, Boutique Wine Sales, Freelance Wine Writer, Champagne Specialist, UK Champagne Ambassador 2015
Wine and Spirits

Education
Plumpton College, UK   2013 — 2015
Diploma of Wine and Spirits

French Wine Society
Champagne, Master Level Course

Univerity de Reims/Avize Viticampus
University Dilploma, Mastering Champagne

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2007
Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits (Credit)

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2006 — 2006
Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits (Merit)

Queensland, Australia   1984 — 1988

Experience
Hallowed Ground   2015 - Present
Sugar and Yeast   2014 - Present
Freelance Wine Writing   2014 - Present
Self-employed   2012 - Present
Thirty Fifty   2012 - 2014

Skills
Private Events, Wine, Sparkling Wine..., Wine Tasting, Event Management, Networking Events, Champagne, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine Events, Food & Beverage, Champagne Writing, Wine Courses, Wineries, Wine Judge, Corporate Events, Wine Writing, Wine Blogging, Food

Simone Goeller

Germany
Vertrieb / Export / Marketing bei Schloss Vollrads
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Fremdsprachenkorrespondentin, Betriebswirtschaft

Experience
Weingut Schloss Vollrads   April 2012 - Present
Deutsche Telekom AG   1999 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Weinverkostung, Vertrieb, Weinberatung, Weinmarketing, Marketingstrategie, Neugeschäftsentwicklung, Marketing, Strategische Planung

Simone May

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Geschäftsführerin bei Agro Marketing Thurgau AG
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2008
Level 3

Universität Konstanz   1989 — 1995
Diplom Psychologie

Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III)

Experience
Agro Marketing Thurgau AG   April 2010 - Present
foodwise   April 2007 - Present
Hochdorf Nutrifood   June 2002 - November 2006
Mars Schweiz AG /Effems   June 1998 - April 2002

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Food, Marketing, Agriculture, Market Research

Sonia Bueno Gómez-Tejedor

Spain
Socia y gestora del bar de copas La Huelga.

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET Certified Level 2, VIno y destilados, Pass with Distinction

Círculo del Vino Matritense   2013 — 2014
Sumiller Internacional

Curso de Edición profesional. Cálamo y Cran, Madrid.   2007 — 2008
Editora, Codirectora del equipo ganador del proyecto de final de curso.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Licenciada en Teoría de la Literatura y Literatura Comparada

Experience
La Huelga de Lavapiés SL   April 2010 - Present
La Huelga de Lavapiés SL   2010 - Present

Sophie Purcell

United Kingdom
Premier Crew Member Services Manager & Events Coordinator at Honest Grapes
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, WInes and Spirits, Pass with Distinction

University of Leeds   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography (Industrial), 2:1

The Cheltenham Ladies' College   1999 — 2006
A levels: AAB, English, History of Art and Geography

Experience
Honest Grapes   September 2014 - Present
WineChap   September 2012 - September 2014
Ski Basics   December 2011 - April 2012
Vanessa Arbuthnott   September 2006 - December 2011
The Ideas Network   July 2009 - July 2010
Ruffer LLP   April 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Wine Sales, Marketing, Event Management, Member Relations, Membership Sales, Media Relations, Event Planning, Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Wine Tasting, Wine, Wine & Spirits Industry, B2B Marketing, Sales

Sophie Wren

United Kingdom
Brand Manager at Hatch Mansfield
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2015
WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits

University of Durham   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography

The School of St. Helen and St. Katharine   2000 — 2007

Experience
Hatch Mansfield   September 2015 - Present
Hatch Mansfield   November 2012 - September 2015
Majestic Wine   September 2011 - February 2013

Skills
LFA French Level 1, Public Relations, Beer, Marketing Communications, Social Media, WSET Advanced Level 3-..., Wine, Wine & Spirits Industry, Marketing, Champagne, Teamwork, Wine Tasting, Leadership, Customer Service, Wine, Alcoholic Beverages

Stef van der Linden

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands
Ambulant Bediening bij Hostellerie Munten
Hospitality

Education
Hotel Management School Maastricht   2012 — 2016

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET 2, 76

Experience
Hostellerie Munten   June 2012 - Present
The Cavendish London   September 2013 - February 2014
Restaurant De Wildenberg   June 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Wine Tasting, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Food Service, Wine, Hospitality Management, Banquets

Stefano Cazzato

London, United Kingdom
Sommelier / Duty Manager at Beach Blanket Babylon
Hospitality

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Associate's degree, WINES AND SPIRITS, 2nd level

WFBS   2007 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Bartending/Bartender, Flair bartender

Experience
Beach Blanket Babylon   May 2014 - Present
Beach Blanket Babylon   May 2014 - Present
Dalla Terra   April 2012 - February 2014

Skills
Wine Tasting, Sommelier, Restaurant Management, Management, Wine Education, Bartending, Customer Service, Food Pairing

Stefano Paganelli

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Graduate Management Trainee at Edwardian Group, London
Hospitality

Education
Leeds Beckett University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Hospitality Leadership & Management, First

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Level 2 Intermediate, Wines & Spirits

F.P. Michetti   1998 — 2003
High School, National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality

Experience
Edwardian Group London   September 2014 - Present
Edwardian Group, London   December 2014 - Present
Accor   September 2013 - August 2014
Individual Restaurants   January 2012 - August 2013
Kaster S.r.l.   January 2010 - January 2012
Warner Leisure Hotels   April 2009 - December 2009
Warner Leisure Hotels   April 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Front office, Microsoft Office, Hotels, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Leadership, Hotel, Hospitality Industry, Microsoft Excel, Front Office

Stefano Quattrini

Bergamo Area, Italy
Transizione
Wine and Spirits

Education
Il Sole 24 ORE Business School   2014 — 2015
Master Online In Marketing e Comunicazione Digitale, Marketing, Diploma

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2015
WSET Level 3 AWARD in WINES & SPIRITS, Viticoltura, Vino, Aree Vinicole Mondiali, Spirits, Merit

Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute   2014 — 2014
Wine Business Management Certificate, Completato il livello Foundation

Università degli Studi di Milano   1988 — 1995
Scienze Geologiche, Geochimica, Giacimentologia, 110/110

Experience
Cantina Storica di Montù Beccaria S.r.l.   September 2015 - Present
CIMA SpA - Atomizzatori Impolveratori   February 2015 - Present
HERE, a Nokia company   April 2008 - August 2013
HERE, a Nokia company   June 1999 - March 2008

Skills
Manuali per i dipendenti, Inglese Tecnico Vini, Piano Editoriale Social..., PowerPoint, Social Media Editor, Agile Fundamentals, Formazione dei..., Vino, Software test, User Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Access, Pianificazione test, Weebly, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Google Adwords, Pixelmator, Degustazione di vini, Microsoft Excel

Stephanie Abel Guardia

Vitoria-Gasteiz Area, Spain
Export Manager y RR.PP. en BodegaHotel Finca de los Arandinos, La Rioja.
Wine and Spirits

Education
Universidad de La Rioja   2000 — 2004
Diplomatura en CC. Empresariales, Comercio Exterior

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
Bodega Finca de los Arandinos, La Rioja, Spain   June 2012 - Present
tuc tuc   October 2008 - September 2011
Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Estambul   January 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Marketing Management, Wine, Export, Administración y..., Español, Redes sociales, Boutique Hotels, Vinos, Gerencia de ventas, Ventas, Exportaciones, Ventas internacionales, Investigación de..., Bodegas, English, Public Relations, Sales, Cata de vinos, International Sales, Wine Tasting, Francés, Market Analysis, Relaciones públicas, Wineries, Mercadotecnia, Sales Management, Inglés, Dirección de marketing

Stephanie Wimber

Deidesheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Winzerin in Ausbildung, Sommelière bei Reichsrat von Buhl
Farming

Education
Mercure Munich City   1998 — 2001
Hotelfachfrau

Theodolinden Gymnasium   1989 — 1998
Abitur (qualification for university entrance)

Geisenheim

Geisenheim

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
Reichsrat von Buhl   February 2015 - Present
Ketschauer Hof, Restaurant Freundstück * und Brasserie   July 2014 - December 2014
Kempinski Hotels   December 2013 - April 2014
Thornton's Restaurant *   July 2012 - August 2013
Restaurant Historisches Eck *   May 2011 - June 2012
Restaurant Tschebull   March 2009 - February 2011

Skills
Wineries, Haute Cuisine, Wine & Food Pairing, Hospitality Management, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Industry, Sommelier, Hotels, Wine Lists, Weinverkostung, Kellereien, Gastgewerbe

Stephen Dillon

Ireland
Founder of Startups Ireland (www.Startups.ie), The Startup Awards, 12th Abbey Brewing Co., The Beer Club ...
Internet

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

Dublin City University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Busuiness Studies (BBS), Finance, General, 2:1

Belvedere College   1984 — 1994

Experience
RTM Beverages Ltd   September 2014 - Present
RTM Distribution   January 2013 - Present
BWS E-Tailing Ltd.   January 2009 - Present
West Rock Media Ltd   January 2008 - Present

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Food, Negotiation, Restaurants, Retail, Event Management, Advertising, E-commerce, Business Strategy, Wine, Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Management, Start-ups, Digital Marketing, Beer, Wine Tasting, Online Marketing

Steve Canfield

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Business Development Manager at Meetrics
Online Media

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 1 Award in Spirits, Pass

Langley Park School for Boys   1999 — 2001
Media Studies, Sociology A-Level. Film Studies AS-Level

Experience
Meetrics GmbH   February 2015 - Present
Financial Times   October 2010 - February 2015
Financial Times   October 2008 - September 2010
Incisive Media   September 2007 - September 2008
Incisive Media   December 2005 - September 2007
Time Inc   2001 - December 2005

Skills
Sales, Digital Media, Sales Management, Event Management, Selling, Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Brand Management, New Business Development, Lead Generation, Sponsorship, B2B, Online Advertising

Steve Hockey

London, United Kingdom
Actively seeking a leadership role in Australia
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   1987 — 1989
Higher Certificate, Wine and Spirits

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   1986 — 1987
MBA, Full Time - 52 weeks

Leeds Beckett University   1982 — 1986
B.Sc.(hons) - 2:1, Computer Science and Operational Research

Experience
HCL Workforce Solutions   July 2011 - July 2015
Harrison & Roberts Limited   December 2008 - November 2014
The Really Good Recruitment Company   December 2009 - October 2013
Foxen Griffiths   October 2008 - July 2011
Michael Page   August 1989 - March 2008
Waters of Coventry   July 1987 - August 1989
Union International plc   August 1984 - July 1985

Skills
People Development, Recruitment Advertising, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Staffing, RPO, International..., Executive Search, Talent Management, Permanent Placement, Management, Recruiting, Candidate Generation, Temporary Placement, Start-ups, Graduate Recruitment, Headhunt, Search, New Business Development, Social Care Recruitment, Technical Recruiting, Public Sector, Sourcing, Training, Leadership, Internet Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Employer Branding, Strategy, Contract Recruitment

Steve Kirkham

London, United Kingdom
Beverage Manager at Royal Automobile Club
Food & Beverages

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Experience
The Royal Automobile Club   January 2009 - Present
The Don   May 2006 - January 2009
Aurora Restaurant at Great Eastern Hotel   January 2005 - May 2006
Angela Hartnett at The Connaught   October 2003 - January 2005
Aurora Restaurant at Great Eastern Hotel   November 1999 - October 2003
The Butler’s Wharf Chop House Restaurant   March 1999 - November 1999
Oddbins Wine Merchants   1981 - 1999

Skills
Micros, Fine Dining, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Cocktails, Event Management, Pre-opening, Wine Tasting, Catering, Beer, Wine, Food, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Banquets, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Menu Development

Steven Goossens

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Experienced Marketing Professional: for interim assignments and project work
Management Consulting

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2016
WSET® Level4 Award - Diploma in wine and spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET® Level2 Award in Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2013
WSET® Level3 Award - Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits- Advanced Certificate

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits - Intermediate

Sint-Michielscollege Schoten   2011 — 2011
Evening School

Dakhuus   2008 — 2008
Evening School

Instima-UAMS   2007 — 2007

Instima   2004 — 2004

   2003 — 2004
Postgraduate Degree

Karel de Grote' Hogeschool Antwerpen   1993 — 1995

Experience
GooSt Marketing Consulting   December 2007 - Present
ad invinitum   August 2014 - Present
BNI®   December 2014 - Present
GooSt Marketing Consulting   January 2013 - Present
KMO Adviesraad - Unizo   August 2013 - Present
Gosselin Group   September 2013 - September 2015
worldOutgames Antwerp 2013   May 2012 - September 2013
Head Office   April 2013 - July 2013
The Brussels Airport Company (TBAC)   August 2012 - December 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company   January 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Management, Budgeting, Business Intelligence, Product Management, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, Training, Business Development, Sales, Management, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Account Management, Strategy, Leadership, Media Planning, Market Research, E-business, Marketing Communications, B2B, Public Relations, Key Account Management, Communication, Brand Management, Social Media, Project Planning, Budgets, E-commerce, Branding, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Contract Negotiations, Product Development, Lead Generation, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Strategic Communications, E-communications, Team Building, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Advertising, Event Management

Stuart Daniels

Redhill, United Kingdom
Bulk Wine & UK Packing Coordinator at PLB Group LTD
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2008
Intermediate, Pass

Aylsham High School, Norfolk   1989 — 1993

Experience
PLB Group Ltd   September 2006 - Present
Broadland Wineries Limited   April 2003 - August 2006

Skills
Scissor Lift, Event Planning, Wine, Wine Labels, Wine Tasting, Purchasing, Stage Management, FMCG, Alcoholic Beverages, Theatre, Invoice Processing, Wineries, Beer, Invoice Verification, Special Events..., Sound Equipment, Bottling

Stuart Lancaster

Nice Area, France
Director at Fine Wine Works
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
WSET Certified Module Educator, Level 1 Award in Wine & Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
WSET Level 3 (Advanced)

Lancaster University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Spanish, 2;1

King's School Tynemouth   1995 — 2005

Experience
Fine Wine Works   January 2015 - Present
Fine Wine Works   February 2014 - Present
Majestic Wine   June 2012 - February 2014
Trinity restaurant   January 2012 - June 2012
Investigo Change Solutions   March 2011 - January 2012
Investigo   February 2010 - March 2011
Le Challenge des Langues   October 2009 - February 2010
Solar Solve   2009 - October 2009

Skills
Account Management, Sourcing, Customer Service, Retail, French, Training, Management, Negotiation, CRM, FMCG, Spanish, New Business Development, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Executive Search, Recruiting

Sue Ray AIWS

London, United Kingdom
Compliance Officer at Citi Private Bank
Banking

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2015
Level 4 Diploma, Wines & Spirits

Abbs Cross School   1980 — 1985
Chemistry, German & French

Experience
Citi Private Bank   January 2004 - Present
State Street   2002 - 2003
Deutsche Bank   2000 - 2003
Coutts & Co   1985 - 2000

Skills
Management, Anti Money Laundering, Equities, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions, KYC, Risk Management, Due Diligence, FSA, AML, Financial Regulation, Investments, Securities, Operational Risk..., Credit, Operational Risk, Banking, OFAC

Sumita Sarma ACA, AIWS

United Kingdom
Wine & Spirits Consultant & Educator
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2015
Diploma in Wine & Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Level 3 Award, Advanced Certification in Wine & Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2012 — 2012
Level 2 Award, Intermediate Certification in Wine & Spirits

Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)   2005 — 2007
Master’s Degree, Masters of Management in Human Resources Management

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India   1995 — 1997
Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance


Skills
Wine Tasting, Recruiting, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Account Management, Wine Tours, Microsoft Office, Wine Pairing, Management, Training, Budgets, Sales, Wine Education, Marketing

Susan Jukes

London, United Kingdom
Director at AquaGreen Ideas LTD
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth   2001 — 2002
Global Leadership 2020 Programme

Chaminade University of Honolulu   1988 — 1989
MSc, Japanese Business Studies

Sophia University   1988 — 1989
MSc, Japanese Business Studies

Japan America Institute of Management Science   1988 — 1989
Japan Management Programme

Alliance Manchester Business School   1986 — 1988
MBA

University of East London   1983 — 1986
BSc, Applied Economics, 2(i)

Woldingham School   1980 — 1982

ISSH Tokyo   1978 — 1980

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET2 Award, Disctinction

Institued of Integrative Nutrition   2015 — 2016
Health Coach Accreditation, Nutrition, Health and Wellness

Experience
AquaGreen Ideas LTD   August 2013 - Present
JESPAUL PTY LTD    April 2010 - July 2013
Connaught Search Solutions   May 2012 - July 2012
e-skills UK   July 2010 - October 2010
Logica   April 2009 - March 2010
Telstra   June 2008 - April 2009
BT   November 1999 - December 2007
Orange   March 1998 - October 1999
Coty   October 1993 - January 1998
Unilever   January 1990 - September 1992

Skills
Team Building, Leadership, Internal Communications, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Market Analysis, B2B, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Stakeholder Management, Marketing, Product Development, B2B Marketing, Strategic Communications, Online Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Change Management, Positioning, Digital Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Development, Budgets, Marketing Strategy

Susana Fernández García

Logroño Area, Spain
Area Export Manager Bodegas Patrocinio
Food & Beverages

Education
Institut Supérieur de Commerce International de Dunkerque   1997 — 1997
Erasmus Postgrado

   1996 — 1996
Beca Erasmus 5ª Curso

Universidad de Zaragoza   1991 — 1996
Economicas

Napier University   1993 — 1993
Degree in Business Administration

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2- Wines&Spirits

Experience
En las Nubes Restobar   May 2015 - Present
Bodegas Patrocinio   April 2012 - March 2015
Cámara de Comercio e Industria de La Rioja   September 1998 - April 2012

Skills
Comercio Exterior, Promoción de Vinos y...

Sónia Raposo

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Vendas at Vale da Capucha Adega & Enoturismo
Wine and Spirits

Education
Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa   2002 — 2007
Licenciatura, Psicologia Organizacional

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
L2

Experience
Vale da Capucha Adega & Enoturismo   January 2015 - Present
Empor Spirits   August 2014 - December 2014
Academia do Vinho   November 2012 - October 2014
Adega Mayor   March 2014 - June 2014
Lilly Portugal   March 2009 - September 2012
Merck Sharp & Dohme   April 2008 - October 2008
Deloitte   October 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Organizational Design, Organizational..., HR Consulting, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, HR Policies, HR Transformation, Personnel Management, Talent Management

Tania Pires

Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France
LOOKING FOR A POSITION in the Wine industry I Graduated Wine Student at Bordeaux Wine Institute
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2015 — 2015
WSET, level 2, with Merith

INSEEC   2014 — 2015
Master 2, Wine Marketing and Management

INSEEC   2014 — 2014
iWine, Wine and Spirits Tasting Certificate, Wine and Spirits.

BBA INSEEC   2010 — 2014
Master 1, International Marketing and Communication

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná   2013 — 2013
Bachelor’s dual degree in Business., Marketing

University of Bordeaux IV   2008 — 2010
Law

High School Saint Joseph de Tivoli   2006 — 2008
French Baccalauréat, Literature, French Literature Baccalauréat obtained with distinctions from the jury.

Experience
Planète Grands Crus   June 2015 - August 2015
SampleOn   May 2014 - May 2015
La Maison La Boisseraie   November 2014 - January 2015
Château La Blancherie   January 2014 - June 2014
Renault   April 2013 - June 2013
Le Brannais   June 2012 - September 2012
Privé Event Planning   September 2011 - December 2011
KANFA Group   January 2011 - February 2011
La Sirène Restaurant   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Portuguese, Wine, English, Vente, Marketing en ligne, Français, Business Strategy, Espagnol, Stratégie commerciale, Brazilian Portuguese, Étude de marché, Marketing Strategy, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Planification..., Relations publiques, Réseaux sociaux, Event Management, Networking social, Dégustation du vin, Wine & Spirits Industry, Stratégie marketing, Public Relations, Management, Marketing Communications, Market Research, French, Marketing, Vins, Negotiation, Marketing social, Gestion d'évènement, Gestion de projet, Communication marketing, Microsoft Office, Négociations, Anglais, PowerPoint, Management marketing, Spanish

Terri Barker

London, United Kingdom
Wine and food writer and editor + BBC News journalist
Writing and Editing

Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2014 — 2014
Level 3 Advanced Certificate, Distinction

UCL   1990 — 1991
Master’s Degree, Modern European History

The George Washington University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Journalism

Experience
BBC News   1998 - 2014
Broadcasters including Visnews, Sky News and Flextech TV   1989 - 1998
C-SPAN   1984 - 1989

Skills
Graphic Design, Radio Broadcasting, TV News Production, Storytelling, Wine Tasting, Wine Pairing, Video Editing, Broadcast, American Politics, Television News, Information Graphics, Television, Photoshop, News Writing, Journalism, Wine Tours, New Media, Video Production, Copy Editing, Camera Operation, Photo Editing, Video, Editing, Television Directing, Writing