Sole employee in an independent French wine shop in Central London Autonomously managed the retail shop Promptly and discreetly determined customers' needs/ preference/budget/food pairing and recommended wine accordingly Displayed : extensive knowledge of French wines including insights on vintage, region, style and terroir and ability to professionally engage with customers at all levels Created, promoted and hosted wine tastings for customers and corporate Howard De Walden Estate Christmas Virtual Tasting Attended supplier tastings on behalf of the owner Built and maintained business relationships with regular customers and existing suppliers both in France and in the UK Been actively involved in the buying process by working alongside the owner Sourced and introduced new references to the shop range Improved the Burgundy section through deep research on lieux-dits, soils and individual producers Undertook monthly stock takes of the shop Responsible for the correct storage of wines in the cellar

Sales Assistant in an independent wine shop in France Promptly recommended wines according to customers' preference and/or food pairing Displayed strong knowledge of French wines Responsible for cashing up and ensuring the till balances Responsible for opening and closing the shop Recommended wines and food pairings to customers based on their preferences among 400 references Assisted customers in the tasting room