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Alexandra Gkisli

Alexandra Gkisli

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Oenologist ǀ MBA in Marketing ǀ WSET Diploma in Wines & Spirits ǀ WSET Certified Educator ǀ Wine Consultant ǀ Wine Judge

  • Education

    • Technological Educational Institute of Athens

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      Bachelor's degree Oenology and Beverage Technology

      The degree encompasses knowledge and research in the sciences and disciplines of Oenology, Viticulture, and Beverage (Spirits and Beer) Technology

    • University of West Attica

      2020 - 2022
      Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Distinction

      Dissertation: ''Country of origin effect on product evaluation and purchase intention: a case of professional sommeliers in Germany, towards Greek Wines''

    • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

      2018 - 2020
      WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits Merit

  • Experience

    • Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim, Rebenzüchtungs-Institut

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Trainee

      Participation in agricultural research work & microvinification

    • Domaine Glinavos S.A.

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Assistant Quality Control & Production Manager

    • Tsakalidis Analysis & Testing

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Oenologist

      Sample Reception l Technical Support to Clients l Chemical Analysis

    • Alinda

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2009
      Technical Sales Manager (Greece & Cyprus)

      - Providing technical support to the wine and juice industries in Greece and Cyprus, focusing on B2B technical sales of oenological products (Lallemand, Zefüg) and additives (Novozymes, Frutarom)- Managing communication with international suppliers- Attending international trade shows to research and establish new partnerships- Organizing promotional activities, including seminars, training sessions, and client visits to supplier facilities

    • Ampelooeniki P.C.

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2021
      Technical Sales Manager

      - Regular visits and engagement with current and potential customers, including Oenologists, Winemakers, and Spirits Producers across Greece- Providing technical support and tailored recommendations on production processes aligned with industry trends- Promoting oenological products (Martin Vialatte - Station Oenotechnique de Champagne), barrels (World Cooperage, T.W. Boswell, Tonnellerie Tremeaux, Tonnellerie Quintessence, ISC spirits barrels), and oak alternatives (EvOAK)- Monitoring global industry trends through international exhibitions and identifying new business opportunities- Managing communication with current and prospective suppliers worldwide- Organizing marketing initiatives, promotional activities, training programs, and customer visits to international partner companies Show less

    • Public Schools of Higher Vocational Training Institutes (SAEK)

      Jan 2022 - now
      Certified Adult Educator

      Oenology Instructor

    • LE MONDE Institute of Hotel & Tourism Studies

      Jan 2023 - now
      WSET Programme Coordinator & Certified Educator

      Coordinator and Nominated Educator for WSET Programs, teaching Levels 1 to 3 in Wine

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification of the Teaching Qualification of Trainers for Adults of Non-Formal Education

      EOPPEP - National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance
      Apr 2022

    • Authorised Instructor - LAEK (Employment and Vocational Training Account)

      OAED
      Nov 2020

    • Marketing Mix and Branding

      National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
      Jun 2020

    • Applications of Vine and Wine Legislation – Funding Opportunities and Programs for the Wine Sector

      Agricultural University of Athens AUA OFC
      Feb 2023

    • Champagne MOOC - Premium Version

      CIVC - Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne
      Mar 2020

    • HESTIA Advanced Certificate - The World of Greek Wine

      WSPC Wine & Spirit Professional Center
      Jan 2020

    • Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing

      Royal Society for Public Health
      Aug 2009

    • Food Safety Management Systems Auditor / Lead Auditor (ISO 22000:2005 Series Standards)

      TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS Inspection and Certification Body
      Oct 2009

    • ECDL Progress Certificate - Word ǀ Excel ǀ Internet

      ECDL / ICDL Certification
      Aug 2009

    • International Trade and Exports in Practice

      HELLENIC MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (EEDE)
      Feb 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexandra Gkisli
      Wine Judge - Mundus Vini, Neustadt GermanyInternational Wine & Spirits Competition of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki GreeceFeminalise, Concours Mondial de Vins, Paris FranceInternational Wine Contest “Black Sea Wines”, Moscow RussiaOlymp Awards, Athens Greece

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Participated in a trained beer tasting panel, as part of a Master’s thesis research project

      Issued by University of West Attica on Feb 2016
      University of West AtticaAssociated with Alexandra Gkisli