The document outlines the professional journey of Tim Chase in the wine, travel, and gastronomy industries, highlighting his extensive background in education, consulting, and event management. It details his contributions to wine marketing, educational initiatives, and the formulation of gourmet products, as well as his various roles in organizing wine events and culinary tours. The text also emphasizes his commitment to lifelong learning and teaching, specifically in English and tourism-related fields.

1. Wits End
Wordsmith

2. ProFusion Services is a combination
of intensive career clusters working with
wine, travel, gastronomy, writing and teaching.
Wine Mine, Follow Me Travel, Gourmet Bounty,
Wits End Wordsmith & Eternal Learning.
THANK YOU for your attention ! Tim Chase

3. Education & Academic Merits
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management - School of
Business & Economics. Marketing Minor 1983
“Brainchild” coalesces as Senior Thesis & Student
Advisor/ feasibility analyst to initiate University plans
to offer an MBA in Wine Marketing and form the
Wine Business Institute. Enjoys today status as
highly-respected resource for wine industry.
Launch involved participation in Annual Wine
Marketing Seminars in 1982 &1983.
SEAGRAM CLASSICS WINE COMPANY, Napa Valley
School of Wine Service & Hospitality
Participated in initial planning & execution of this
outreach to VIP Seagram clients, distributors and
groups hosting expert lecturing and in-depth
knowledge enhancement of wines, spirits &
exemplary beverage service.
Collation of educational materials, handbook &
guest / group tour leader to Napa destinations.
Wine Spectator Learning Center

4. Wine Mine encompasses a wide array of involvements in
wine, spirits, import, beverage consultation, menu
formulation, and event promotions
in California & Sweden.
Wine MineWine Mine

5. Wine Educator, Staff Training, Purchasing, Sommelier & Events Execution

6. Home winemakers turn pro in 1989
specializing in hearty red wines
from Sonoma County & Lodi.
Marketing Director and sales
representative.
Gold Medal / Best of Class
California Amateur Wine Competition 1989
http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country/wineries/tantalus-winery/

7. Nice Beverage Corporation, San Francisco
Formulation, financing, importation, sales and promotions of a unique
proprietary aperitif liqueur and a selection of wines & Cognacs from
France.
Marketing Consultant & Partner.

8. Associated Wine Distributors/ Stratford Winery: Sales, Marketing and
Promotion of a diverse portfolio of California and imported wines to
hotels restaurants & retail outlets in North Bay, Wine Country & San
Francisco. National sales efforts for parent company.

9. Independent Sales Representative, Import Specialist – S.F. & North Bay
Stratford Imports, M.Gordy Selections/ NICE Beverages, Ch St Jean/ Suntory, Wappo Wines

10. United Wine Marketing: Sales Representative in San Francisco
Winery Relations List http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/winery-relations-usa-14

11. Wine Events Client List http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/wine-client-list-swe-14
Tasters´ Guild Sweden
Wine Events & Promotions
VC
Carlshamns
Vinkällare
California Wine Institute

12. V
C
Carlshamns
Vinkällare
Principal catering supplier
At C & E Gastro-Import, we have
approximately 1000 products in stock
and more than 25 years of experience
in importing gourmet specialties from
the Mediterranean.
Carlshamn Wine Cellar & Dining Lounge
Exclusive wine cellar with over 25 wine lockers & large
tasting area in Karlshamn, Sweden. 1994 – 1999/ 2008.
Guests also enjoyed the dining lounge on the 3rd
floor
for catered meals. Wine Club, newsletter and solely
responsible for execution of regular tastings for private
and business groups – including wine/food lectures for
restaurant and hotel personnel. Garden service, wine &
food promotions during summer Baltic Festival event.
Wine Cellar intro SWE http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/karlshamns-vinkllare-intro

13. Restaurant Vicenten
Restaurant Sea Eagle/ Safari Manor
Wine Cellar / Tasting Lounge
Wine Consultant, Tastings & Gastronomic Events, Staff Educator, Tour Guide
Specific Beverage Event offerings SWE http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/eriksberg-modified-print-intro-and-specifika-vinprovnings-erbjudande-17-sept
Hotel & Nature reserve
Fine Dining, Lodging, Conference & Events in unique setting – Scandinavia´s largest reserve
The gourmet destination of Southern Sweden – in alliance with the famous Ice Hotel
Wildlife immersion & products
www.eriksberg.nu
07
Mars 2019

14. Relaunch in 2019 as: VINFOLKET.SE :

15. Sales Representative Blekinge County, Sweden, Events & Tuscany Tours
Wine, Spirits & Gourmet Products Importer & Distributor from bespoke Italian producers
INTRO SWE http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/awine-intro-swe-om-oss
Price Sheet SWE pdf http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/awine-price-sheet-swe-2007-pdf

16. Follow Me Tours is a result of a natural synthesis of interests in culture, gastronomy and travel
writing involving many years as Tour Guide, Travel Planner and Instructor.
Focus in Scandinavia, California & Italy
Follow MeFollow Me

17. Annual Swedish Travel & Tourism Convention
Gothenburg, Sweden 2003 & 2004
PROJECT DIRECTOR, EVENT SPECIALIST,
HOST
VIP promotion onboard exclusive luxury train
excursion from Stockholm during congress.
In concert with sponsors - FIN-S Marketing, The
Swedish National Railroad Authority SJ,
Business Travel Magazine (as Ad Director), The
California Wine Institute and E & J Gallo Winery –
secured key partnerships and organized wine
service & hosted specialty tasting bar to 350
illustrious guests.
Much-appreciated promotional opportunity on
return leg to Stockholm for travel dignitaries.

18. Tour Guide & Limousine Driver
Northern California, Bay Area, Wine Country &
International destinations
Cappa Graham, S.F. CA
Mana Allison & Associates, S.F. CA
North Carolina & Michigan
Napa Valley Destinations/ Evans, Napa, CA
Sonoma, CA

19. 16 day wine and gastronomy extravaganza to S.F., Napa & Sonoma
http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/calif-wine-tour-word-based

20. Tour & Travel Specialist
E & E Travel Society, A Wine Tuscany / Piemonte
Sopot, Poland & Stade, Germany, Budapest
Liseberg, TUR Annual Tour & Travel Congress
K a r l s h a m n s K o m m u n
A-Wine Tuscany Tim Tour SWE
http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/a-wine-ordnar-er-resa-till-toscana-4?qid=61d94868-d851-42f2-9cb9-f0b4
Liseberg Christmas Trip SWE
TUR Travel Congress Invitation 2006 SWE

21. Tim´s Tour https://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/swedish-wine-trip-nordic-clients
Unique hosted trips to Italy, not available from otherresources:
Experience the lifestyle of privileged Italian families
Dine in palaces, gardens and wineries welcomed by the owners
Enjoy private visits to the most important museums and cultural sites
Customized immersions to fulfill yourchoices in wine, gastronomy and golf
Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Venice, Sicily
Unique hosted trips to Italy, not available from otherresources:
Experience the lifestyle of privileged Italian families
Dine in palaces, gardens and wineries welcomed by the owners
Enjoy private visits to the most important museums and cultural sites
Customized immersions to fulfill yourchoices in wine, gastronomy and golf
Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Venice, Sicily
www.eetravelsociety.com

22. Gourmet Bounty
Gourmet Bounty
Gourmet Bounty is a tribute to the old adage:
“You are what you eat”. Gourmet Bounty is a collection of
extensive involvements with gourmet products, import and menu
formulation for restaurants, hotels and in school course curricula.
Gourmet BountyGourmet Bounty

23. Unique wine-infused/smoked gourmet products from Northern California´s oldest winery.
Involved from conceptualization, recipes, packaging, demonstrations and marketing.

24. United Nations Economic Development Project designed to promote regions
Campania, Calabria, City of Naples and the Pompeii Archaeological Site.
Fully participated in planning, logistics and execution of a widely bespoken
exhibition of artifacts from Pompeii showcasing their culinary traditions
from Antiquity in 2009.
The Collection, entitled “Pompeii to Boards” was co-initiated by the City of
Hässlehom and Sweden Hotels among other sponsors.
As delegation member, followed a fact-finding familiarization tour to Naples,
Pompeii and both regions to secure key partners to support the exhibit.
I was charged with sourcing and importation of gourmet products & wines
from a wide range of purveyors from these dynamic regions.
End use of these unique gastronomic supplies was earmarked for regular
(and continuous) insertion to events and cross-promotions involving the
Inaugural Dinner Gala, regular lectures & spinoff events in venues such as
themed restaurant/ Café and retail shop – throughout the 9 month exhibit.
Pdf brochure SWE http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/pompeji-broschure

25. http://www.scalzo.it/shop/http://www.renzini.it/home.html?lang=eng
http://www.hd.se/2008-09-13/varldspremiar-i-hassleholm-for-ny-pompejiutstallning
Food and wine imports served at themed events, on-site restaurant and
sold at retail shop – first (and only) approved wine sales outlet in Sweden.
Wines Imported: sample Foods Imported: sample

26. Wits End
Blekinge County Tourism Association
Mörrum Åsnen Recreation Area
Carlshamn Commersen Newspaper, Wine Coulmnist
Electronic Centrum – EC Group
Business Travel Magazine
KEY´s Baytripping Magazine, San Francisco
APSIS Corporation Marketing Co - Copywriter
Journalism, Translations, Copywriting
Wordsmith
Wits EndWits End

27. 16 Page Tour supplement 1994
Advertizing Director, Translator, Beverage Columnist

28. Eternal Learning springs from an acknowledgement that lifelong learning is
paramount to development and satisfaction in life. A fascination with
literature and language has naturally led to teaching with particular
emphasis upon English as a Second Language instruction. Course
specialties involve teaching a broad spectrum of Tourism Classes,
Marketing, Cooking Instruction and Hotel & Restaurant curricula.
Eternal LearningEternal Learning

29. School List SWEDISH http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/skol-lista13
EC High School Tourism Courses PPT http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/presentation-ecis-after-school-1

30. Support Documents
* CV Eng 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/cv-eng-16-shaded-68189464
BACKGROUND/ INTRO 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/background-16
Objectives 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/objectives-intro-eng-16
Tour Client List 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/tour-client-list-16
Winery Relations USA 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/winery-relations-usa-16
* CV Swe 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/cv-swe-16
Intro Swe 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/intro-swe-16?qid=90c48d5f-d0b0-4deb-a63e-be612e04778c&v=&b=&from_search=9
Winery Affiliations Swe 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/winery-affiliations-sweden-16
Wine Client Swe 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/wine-client-list-swe-16
School List Swe 18 http://www.slideshare.net/TimChase3/school-list-swe-16
References Swe 18 upon request