Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Wine Show Experience
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Tanya Blair

Leichhardt,NSW

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Milestone Hotel - Leichhardt
Leichhardt, NSW

Wine Advisor
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all wines, including vintages, varieties and regions of production.
  • Worked closely with suppliers on pricing negotiations for bulk orders.
  • Provided expert advice to customers regarding selection, storage, serving temperatures and food pairings.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ordering and stocking of wines for retail sales.
  • Attended conferences and seminars on topics related to wine appreciation or industry developments.

Organic Hill
McLaren Vale, South Australia

Co-Founder/Director/Operations Manager
06.2015 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.
  • Developed and implemented a business plan to secure venture capital funding.
  • Oversaw accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Organized events such as conferences, trade shows, and seminars.
  • Developed strategies to increase brand awareness through public relations initiatives.
  • Managed overall workflow from grape harvest to winemaking and bottling, package design from concept to print, logistics - storage and national delivery.

Merchant of Vino
Heidelberg, VIC

Distribution/Administration
06.2014 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Created and implemented strategies for increasing sales of products in the assigned region.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer orders, invoices, product availability, and delivery schedules.
  • Coordinated with the logistics team to ensure on-time deliveries of products to customers.
  • Organized promotional events such as trade shows, conferences, and seminars to promote products.
  • Prepared periodic reports on sales performance against set targets and objectives.
  • Developed and managed relationships with existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Education

Wine And Spirits Education Trust
London

from Level 4 - Diploma in Wines
2025

Wine Scholar Guild
Sydney

from French Wine Scholar
2024

Wine And Spirits Education Trust
London

from Level 3 - Award in Spirits
2024

Wine And Spirits Education Trust
London

from Level 2 - Award in Spirits
2023

Wine And Spirit Education Trust
London

from Level 1 - Award in Spirits
2023

Wine And Spirit Education Trust
London

from Level 3 - Award in Wines
2023

Wine And Spirit Education Trust
London

Level 2 - Award in Wines
2022

University Overview

Status: (2022)

Skills

  • Quick to build lasting and strong rapport
  • Ability to handle customer enquiries and to problem solve with ease and fluency
  • Strong wine knowledge
  • Good communications, creating a familiarity with patrons, quickly establishing rapport and a comfortable environment
  • Ability to quickly identify customer needs through effective questioning
  • Ability to work efficiently autonomously, as well as within a team environment
  • Take on new information efficiently, with eagerness to learn, and ability to multitask
  • Vast experience gained from independently traveling
  • A strong drive to pursue goals in a professional approach

Training

  • First Aid
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol - NSW/TAS Wine and Glass

Wine Show Experience

  • Associate Judge

Boutique Wine Awards 

2024

  • Steward

Global Fine Wine Challenge 

2023

Timeline

Wine Advisor

Milestone Hotel - Leichhardt
01.2020 - Current

Co-Founder/Director/Operations Manager

Organic Hill
06.2015 - 09.2019

Distribution/Administration

Merchant of Vino
06.2014 - 09.2019

Wine And Spirits Education Trust

from Level 4 - Diploma in Wines

Wine Scholar Guild

from French Wine Scholar

Wine And Spirits Education Trust

from Level 3 - Award in Spirits

Wine And Spirits Education Trust

from Level 2 - Award in Spirits

Wine And Spirit Education Trust

from Level 1 - Award in Spirits

Wine And Spirit Education Trust

from Level 3 - Award in Wines

Wine And Spirit Education Trust

Level 2 - Award in Wines
Tanya Blair