Whiskymaker

• Jan 2017 - Present

• Sensory analysis on all cask samples to identify parcels of whisky for long term product planning • Cask management to fulfil future stock requirements, anticipating potential gaps in whisky makes and types to ensure production can be achieved • Working with Operations to ensure consistency and continuity of cask types, particularly for custom made casks, to ensure future planning requirements are met • Working with Finance and Marketing teams to ensure products are developed which allow company finance targets are met and ensuring that realistic launch dates are put in place • Representing Compass Box at whisky shows and events both in the UK and abroad, including The Viking Line Cinderella Cruise and The Whisky Exchange Show • Communicating our brand messages directly to external audiences through Masterclasses and in house training programmes • Working with sales and marketing to develop innovative cross departmental projects • Planning long and short term experimental projects to ensure that limited edition requirements, approximately 10-15 blends a year, are met • Visiting warehouses for in house cask samplings to ensure time sensitive product selection can be done quickly to ensure product timings are met • Developing vertical extensions of our product lines and trials for new whisky innovation • Maintaining excellent connections between our company and our suppliers to ensure products are bottled and shipped on time as well as encouraging them to champion us a brand they are proud to work with Show less

Laboratory Analyst

• Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

• Provided onsite training and management of the Dufftown site nosing panel, ensuring that all spirit meets the high quality levels it requires and advising on any discrepancies of quality • Worked with external teams, including the US Glenfiddich Ambassadors, to develop ways of explaining complex whisky chemistry in an approachable way during tastings and events • Worked in my own time at events and whisky festivals to help promote our whiskies and develop a good rapport with both internal and external customers • Dealt with a constantly fluctuating work load, ensuring urgent samples are collected and analysed quickly, in line with site requirements • Developed strong communication and relationships with other teams on the site to ensure that information can be acquired quickly, and that results can be sent to the right person • Liaised with other teams to determine what sampling regime would provide them with the most information and making suggestions as to how to improve current sampling • Developed sampling regimes for the Dufftown distilleries and water courses to ensure our products remain consistent and of high quality • Handled the analysis of all samples from the effluent system and increasing the analysis of certain areas for sampling Show less

Supervisor

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

Reception Services Assistant

• Oct 2011 - May 2013

Providing a mailroom service to the Council and outlying facilities; adopting a collaborative approach as part of a multifaceted team. Providing a mailroom service to the Council and outlying facilities; adopting a collaborative approach as part of a multifaceted team.

DNA Analyst

• Nov 2010 - May 2011

PA

• Sep 2010 - Nov 2010