1. CAITLIN FINOLA MCCOLE
I am highly self-motivated, intellectually independent and I have a strong desire to succeed. I have
always displayed excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which have allowed me to develop
strong working relationships in whatever situation I find myself in. I have a great passion for wine and I
am eager to become an expert in my field, looking towards both personal and professional
development. I gained distinction in my WSET level three and have almost completed my WSET
diploma.
EDUCATION
WINE AND SPIRITS EDUCATION TRUST
WSET Level 4 Diploma
2015-Current
WSET Level Three
May 2014
Distinction-In the top 1% of my academic year and invited to the viva voce
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
2009 – 2013
Master of Arts with Honours History – 2.1
LEICESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2002 – 2009
3 A-Levels – History (A), English Literature (A) & Biology (A)
5 AS levels – History (A), English Literature (A), Biology (A), Art (A), Critical Thinking (B)
10 GCSEs – (9 a*), (1a)
SKILLS
Ambition Interpersonal Sales
Passion Presentation Creativity
INTERESTS
Homebrewing
Gym
Food/Wine
fairs
Blogging
Music

2. I am highly self-motivated, intellectually independent and I have a strong desire to
succeed
EXPERIENCE
KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER – MAJESTIC WINE
March 2016-Current
 As an account manager for the on-trade I am responsible for looking after £1.2 million worth of
business and have an account base of 120 customers covering the Midlands and the South.
 Using my wine and spirits knowledge and knowledge of the UK on-trade market I aim to make
every customer’s wine list as profitable as possible. I have strong working relationships with my
customers and plan and implement bespoke strategies to maximise their wine sales and thus
maximising our GP. I regularly host training events for my customers and have a strong track
record of hitting my sales targets despite a tough market in 2016.
INTERNSHIP RUSTENBERG WINERY STELLENBOSCH
February 2015
 This was a two week internship during which I worked the 2015 vintage, taking part in
everything from picking grapes to pump overs, inoculations and cleaning of winery equipment.
During this time I learnt an invaluable amount about viticulture, wine production and route to
market.
ASSISTANT MANAGER- MAJESTIC WINE
2013-2015
 Over the course of two years, working for Majestic retail, I developed an excellent knowledge
of wine, spirits and craft beer and know first-hand the nature of the consumer market. I worked
in four different stores within Scotland, been promoted to assistant manager within my fist
year. In this role I dealt with both on trade and off trade customers, with experience in seeking
out new leads and developing business relationships.
 I regularly hosted wine tastings for both customers and corporate companies and I have a
strong record of promoting the company through events such as wedding fairs. I relish
discussing and informing about beers, wines and spirits.
WAITRESS POLI RESTAURANTS
2011-2012
 I worked as a waitress during university holidays between Firenze and Boboli restaurants,
Kibworth. Both are featured in the Michelin guide. Waitressing in these restaurants developed
experience of waitressing to a high standard and providing excellent customer service under
challenging situations.
CONTACT
thewinemissy
@thewinemissy
www.winemissy.com
Mobile: 07891164647
Email:
caitlinfinolamccole@gmail.com