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- mark_j_brown
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Alimentation
Part Scottish, Irish and English (eligible for UK ancestry visa) with a passion for the spirits industry especially Scottish whisky, the history, culture, expressions/styles and locations (as well as New Whisky, Bourbon and Gin)
I have worked in many venues both on premis and off premis, I have been involved in training people about spirit's, direct sales and pos transactions experience.
Always happy to share my passion.
I have quite a few spirits qualifications:
New Zealand School of Food and Wine -
Certificate in New Zealand Wine.
Advanced Certificate in New Zealand Wine.
Wine & Spirit Education Trust -
Wine level 1.
Wine level 2 pass with Merit.
Beer Level 2 pass with Merit.
Spirits level 2 pass with distinction 100%.
Edinburgh Whisky Academy - Certificate in Scotch Whisky.
Certificate in Irish Whiskey.
Certificate in Gin.
Wake Up Your Whisky Nose Certificate.
Focus on Flavour Certificate.
Moonshine University/Stave and Thief Society -
Certified Bourbon Steward.
License Controller Qualification Certificate.
General Manager's Certificate.
I have connections in distilleries throughout New Zealand, Australia, USA and spirit's industry as well as other locations in the spirit's industry worldwide.
I am a friendly customer/client focused person, a duty manager, spirit specialist, a whisky enthusiast who is eager to learn more about spirits, happy help people in direct sales/remote customer service find the perfect spirits for them whether it is low, medium or high-end/luxury level.
I have quite a bit of hospitality experience from working in bars (on-trade/on premis) and I am very adaptable, I have a lot of experience working as part of a team as well as leading a small team, I have helped run/plan spirit events, whisky tasting events, charity events and conferences.
I have quite a lot of experience in alcohol retail, FMCG (off-trade/off premis) helping customers of every different cultural backgrounds and age groups with their needs and questions.
I have been a brand representative/advocate/ambassador.
Happy to work in the spirits industry in alcohol retail, whisky/spirits specialist/professional, whisky ambassador or in a distillery
