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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