Regional Editor for France (excl Bordeaux & Burgundy) at Decanter

• Feb 2022 - Present

Associate Editor

• Jul 2021 - May 2022

Awards Competition Manager

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2021

Awards Competition Manager responsible for managing the competitive elements of the Decanter World Wine Awards, Decanter Asia Wine Awards and Decanter Retailer Awards. Coordinating the wine, tasting and judging elements of the competitions.

Awards Tastings Executive

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

Tastings Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

- Providing support to the Tastings Executive and Tastings Director- Point of contact between Awards Team and Warehouse Logistics- Dealing with the data entries, wine and delivery queries during the Awards period.- Assisting with monthly Decanter tastings- Helping with the day-to-day running of judging week – in London and Hong Kong.- Assisting the Tastings Director in compiling the results for publication on line and in print

Marketing Assistant

• May 2015 - Nov 2015

- Intern responsible for Sales and Marketing of published book “The Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon” by Wendy Gedney - Office and business administration with extensive use of Excel Spreadsheets and accounts - Management and creation of social media content and use of MailChimp - Direct contact in French with wineries, restaurants and clients in booking tours. - Intern responsible for Sales and Marketing of published book “The Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon” by Wendy Gedney - Office and business administration with extensive use of Excel Spreadsheets and accounts - Management and creation of social media content and use of MailChimp - Direct contact in French with wineries, restaurants and clients in booking tours.

Incoming Group Requests Intern

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

Incoming Department, responsible for incoming group requests Communicating in Italian and French with clients, restaurants and hotels Organisation of tour locations, events and services Incoming Department, responsible for incoming group requests Communicating in Italian and French with clients, restaurants and hotels Organisation of tour locations, events and services

English Language Assistant

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

English teaching in French primary schools Responsible for teaching English to 8 different classes, pupils aged between 6 and 11 Preparation and creation of all teaching materials Controlling and managing class with patience, ability to react well in difficult situations Engagement and communication with colleagues in French English teaching in French primary schools Responsible for teaching English to 8 different classes, pupils aged between 6 and 11 Preparation and creation of all teaching materials Controlling and managing class with patience, ability to react well in difficult situations Engagement and communication with colleagues in French

Head Waitress

• Mar 2006 - May 2011

Overseeing the smooth running of the café, Tracking orders and ensuring customers are happy Managing the team of waitresses efficiently under pressure, delegating responsibility Excellent organisational skills in order to seat customers quickly Overseeing the smooth running of the café, Tracking orders and ensuring customers are happy Managing the team of waitresses efficiently under pressure, delegating responsibility Excellent organisational skills in order to seat customers quickly