2+ years experience in wine retail/service/tourism in a highly rated central Madrid wine shop with a food and wine tasting bar with an international clientele.Previous multiple year experience managing operations and leading teams in the tourism industry.
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SommelierDesde 1911Spain -
SommelierEn Copa De Balon May 2024 - PresentMadrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain -
Wine Shop SommelierMadrid & Darracott Apr 2022 - Apr 2024Madrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainMultiple responsibilities in a specialised wine shop with tasting bar in the centre of Madrid with a customer base formed of locals and tourists alike, offering service in English and Spanish:- Advising customers in wine shop.- Advising customers on wine selection and food pairings at the tasting bar.- Leading daily wine tastings, including multiple themes and other beverages: Spanish wine, Sherry wine, Vermouth, Whisky tastings, etc.- Wine and food service and food… Show more Multiple responsibilities in a specialised wine shop with tasting bar in the centre of Madrid with a customer base formed of locals and tourists alike, offering service in English and Spanish:- Advising customers in wine shop.- Advising customers on wine selection and food pairings at the tasting bar.- Leading daily wine tastings, including multiple themes and other beverages: Spanish wine, Sherry wine, Vermouth, Whisky tastings, etc.- Wine and food service and food preparation for the tasting bar section of the shop.- Order management for online orders, stock management and other admin tasks. Show less -
Customer Care AgentSmartfrog & Canary (Canary.Is) Aug 2020 - Sep 2022Berlin, GermanyCustomer care role over phone, email and chat, with a focus on technical assistance and product sales/upselling.Additional tasks including order management and English/Spanish translations for website content and user instructions. -
City ManagerSandemans New Europe Tours Oct 2019 - May 2020Edinburgh, United KingdomResponsible for one of the company’s most important business units ensuring the smooth running of operations in Edinburgh with a focus on customer and partner acquisition and profitability. Along with leading the operations team in Edinburgh, this position gave me the opportunity to control many different aspects of the business with direct collaboration with all departments: - PR and partner acquisition: responsible for finding new tour guide partners, accommodation partners… Show more Responsible for one of the company’s most important business units ensuring the smooth running of operations in Edinburgh with a focus on customer and partner acquisition and profitability. Along with leading the operations team in Edinburgh, this position gave me the opportunity to control many different aspects of the business with direct collaboration with all departments: - PR and partner acquisition: responsible for finding new tour guide partners, accommodation partners and third party providers and maintaining the relationship overtime, figuring out the needs of the partner and the best way to work together.- Finance: analysing, reporting and optimising the business unit’s profitability. Finding solutions to reduce costs and find new revenue sources through business development.- HR: Being directly involved in the recruitment and training process and leading all employees in the city.- Marketing: focusing on customer acquisition, designing the optimal product portfolio and working alongside the online marketing team to improve our online presence along with providing different forms of marketing material to partners.- Business Development: designing new products to add to our portfolio from initial concept to launch.- Event planning: planning events and activities, not just for regular tours but also for special occasions for our partners and staff team. Show less -
City ManagerSandemans New Europe Tours May 2019 - Sep 2019DublinSame responsibilities as the Edinburgh City Manager position in a different environment, running operations in Dublin with a different staff team, product and partner portfolio. -
Deputy City ManagerSandemans New Europe Tours Jan 2017 - Apr 2019Edinburgh, United KingdomWorking alongside the current city manager holding the same responsibilities. This allowed me to learn from the position and from my line manager with the opportunity to bring my ideas to the table and proof my resourcefulness being allowed to work more independently and directly improving the business unit. -
Meeting Point ManagerSandemans New Europe Tours Nov 2016 - Jan 2017Edinburgh, United KingdomEnsuring the smooth running of all tours with a focus on customer service and upselling along with dealing directly with guide partners and accommodation partners on a daily basis. -
Meeting Point ManagerSandemans New Europe Tours Mar 2016 - Nov 2016Barcelona Area, SpainEnsuring the smooth running of all tours with a focus on customer service and upselling along with dealing directly with guide partners and accommodation partners on a daily basis. -
Meeting Point ManagerSandemans New Europe Tours Sep 2015 - Feb 2016Madrid Area, SpainEnsuring the smooth running of all tours with a focus on customer service and upselling along with dealing directly with guide partners and accommodation partners on a daily basis. -
Tour Guide And Events RepresentativeSandemans New Europe Tours Mar 2015 - Sep 2015Madrid Area, SpainIn charge of running a food tour through the historic centre of Madrid, leading a mixed group of English and Spanish speaking visitors through main city sights and locals bars and businesses, explaining the history and importance of Spanish food culture and ensuring an excellent customer experience while liaising directly with the local partners to ensure a smooth running of the tour. -
Call Centre OperatorRainbow Comunicaciones S.L. Jun 2013 - Dec 2014Madrid Area, SpainCall reception and online chat assistance working on a car rental campaign for Europcar. Focus on customer service, ensuring a prompt response and understanding the customer’s needs in order to offer the best products and packages available, ensuring the customer is satisfied leading to a confirmed booking. -
Shop AssistantLefties Feb 2012 - Feb 2013Madrid Area, SpainWorking on a contract that included retail management training, allowing me to be involved in all aspects of store management: customer assistance, cash register operation, stock control, product placement, window dressing, etc.
Kevin Loughlin Ramirez Education Details
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Wset Level 3 Award In Wines -
Dipwset
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Loughlin Ramirez
What company does Kevin Loughlin Ramirez work for?
Kevin Loughlin Ramirez works for Desde 1911
What is Kevin Loughlin Ramirez's role at the current company?
Kevin Loughlin Ramirez's current role is Sommelier.
What schools did Kevin Loughlin Ramirez attend?
Kevin Loughlin Ramirez attended Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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