Alex Dobson
Fine Wine Manager at Prince Wine Store- Claim this Profile
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Prince Wine Store
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fine Wine Manager
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Aug 2020 - Present
Prince is Australia's most highly regarded fine wine retail store. The role of Fine Wine Manager includes buying and selling wine with a focus on premium offerings. My role requires me to create engaging email content for EDM program datatbase, as well as work with high value private clients to build their cellars. My responsibilities also extend to the creation of a calendar of events including wine dinners, private tastings and producer showcases. Prince is Australia's most highly regarded fine wine retail store. The role of Fine Wine Manager includes buying and selling wine with a focus on premium offerings. My role requires me to create engaging email content for EDM program datatbase, as well as work with high value private clients to build their cellars. My responsibilities also extend to the creation of a calendar of events including wine dinners, private tastings and producer showcases.
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RAW:natural born artists
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - Strategy and Finance
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Jan 2013 - Present
Director of Australia's biggest emerging arts organisation. RAW showcases 1800 emerging artists in 10 locations as a part of over 50 events a year. My role is predominately steering finance and strategy as well as handling relationships with key partners. Director of Australia's biggest emerging arts organisation. RAW showcases 1800 emerging artists in 10 locations as a part of over 50 events a year. My role is predominately steering finance and strategy as well as handling relationships with key partners.
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Camperdown Cellars
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Australia
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Store Manager
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Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
Sourcing, buying and selling domestic and imported wines, spirits and craft beer. Conception and delivery of weekly tasting events. Managing a sales team and working with head office to deliver group wide marketing initiatives. Sourcing, buying and selling domestic and imported wines, spirits and craft beer. Conception and delivery of weekly tasting events. Managing a sales team and working with head office to deliver group wide marketing initiatives.
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The Wine Emporium
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fine Wine Sales and Marketing
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2018
The Wine Emporium is one of Australia's top fine wine retailers. My key responsibility was driving fine wine sales through the creation and delivery of offers for clients and the digital marketing of our events program.
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Fine Wine Buyer and Sales
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2014
Buying and selling imported and local wines, spirits and beer. Including premium and high value selections. Organisation and management of events including tastings, masterclasses and wine dinners.
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Super Whatnot
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Brisbane
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Manager
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Nov 2011 - May 2012
Opening manager for award winning small bar. Establishment and curation drinks program including craft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Buyer, staff management, stock control. Opening manager for award winning small bar. Establishment and curation drinks program including craft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Buyer, staff management, stock control.
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Marsh McLennan
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrator
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Dec 2009 - May 2011
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Westpac
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Australia
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Manager
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2009
Commerical Banker working alongside a senior relationship manager and acquisition manager to build and grow a portfolio clients in the SME market. Commerical Banker working alongside a senior relationship manager and acquisition manager to build and grow a portfolio clients in the SME market.
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Fitch Learning
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Client Services Manager
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Nov 2006 - Oct 2007
Working alongside a CRM to manage and grow finnancial services training and development services to 9 out of 10 of the world's largest investment banks. Working alongside a CRM to manage and grow finnancial services training and development services to 9 out of 10 of the world's largest investment banks.
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Poker.com
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Brisbane
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Customer Service Manager
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Mar 2005 - Oct 2006
Leading a team of 17 staff to deliver exceptional customer service to an international market. My role also included development and implementation of service strategy and framework as well as recruitment. I was required to liaise with a range of departments within the organisation including tech, accounting, marketing as well as senior management. Leading a team of 17 staff to deliver exceptional customer service to an international market. My role also included development and implementation of service strategy and framework as well as recruitment. I was required to liaise with a range of departments within the organisation including tech, accounting, marketing as well as senior management.
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Education
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University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Business, Managment -
University of the Sunshine Coast
BA, Communications